Overview
Visit Hochiminh city, Mekong delta and Cuchi tunnels, Muine Beaches
Highlights
- Hochiminh city: War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral
- Cuchi tunnels
- Mekong Delta
- Mui Ne – Fairy stream and Sandunes
Itinerary
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon), pick up and transfer to the city centre & check in hotel (check in time from 2pm on ward). Afternoon, visit half day Saigon city tour, the first place is The Independence Palace symbolizes Vietnam's victory, peace, and territorial integrity. This place has a glamorous design, hundreds of rooms equipped with luxurious furnishings and decorations, and an enormous and gorgeous exterior space; next is War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war, the museum is a call for peace and hopes that history does not repeat itself; continue to Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. End of the tour is Ben Thanh Market: This bustling market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city
Mekong delta is known as The Nine Dragon river delta since it is formed by nine rivers. The background of this area is the largest site of endless paddy fields, coconut farms, tropical gardens. Morning, drive to My Tho, known as the "rice basket" in Vietnam. Upon arrival Cruising through Mekong River, passing a fishing villages. Visiting some small islets as Turtle, Dragon, Phoenix Island,.. under a green canopy of water coconut trees. Walking through some villages to a fruit garden. Taste tropical fruits, while having live traditional music. Have honey tea. Short rowing boat ride, enjoy the nice boat ride through natural island and canals in Ben Tre under the shadow of the water coconut trees... Return and Overnight in Hochiminh city.
Morning, we will drive overland to Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese guerrillas to protect the region against the American attacks during the Vietnam War. The tunnels were used by Viet Cong soldiers as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese fighters. The tunnel systems were of great importance to the Viet Cong in their resistance to American forces, and helped to counter the growing American military effort. We can even crawl a part inside the tunnel, visit their infirmary, kitchen.... to discover how people had survived hereby. Back to Hochiminh city in the afternoon and free to discover city by your own way. Overnight in Hochiminh city
Morning, Transfer to Mui Ne by road (4.5-5 hours); Mui Ne is located in the eastern coast of Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan province and 200 km north of Ho Chi Minh City. Mui Ne boasts shady roads under coconut trees, a beautiful beach and cliffs battered by the waves of the sea. The typical scenery of Mui Ne lies in the sand dunes which are moving lines of golden sand caused by the wind and when they are seen from a far they look like moving waves. It now is developing in to the top place for beach vacation in Vietnam with numerous of resorts along the beach. Mui Ne is an ideal place for rest and relaxation.
Afternoon, visit Fairy stream is a spectacular painting of nature. It is a combination of the bright red and white color of sand, the lush green color of trees, and the clear color water of the stream. End of day come to enjoy sunset on Red Sand Dunes… Return to your hotel and relax on beach. Overnight in Mui Ne.
Early morning, visit fishing village with morning activities after a fishing night in ocean, you also can learn about life of the people in the sea and admire the unique natural scenery in the coastal areas. Return to hotel for breakfast and Free at leisure on beach by your own ways; noon check out hotel transfer back to Ho Chi Minh city. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Free at leisure on beach till transfer to airport for return flight to your sweet home
END TOUR
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- All road transportation in Air-conditional vehicle
- 5 nights hotel accommodation on Twin/double/triple sharing with daily breakfast
- English speaking guide during sightseeing
- Entrance fees as per above program
- Drinking water on transfer during visit 500ml*2/person/day
Excludes
- Vietnam Evisa (US$ 25), client apply online: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/en_US/trang-chu-ttdt
- Other meals & Beverages not mentioned above
- Early check-in/ Late check-out
- All flights / airport tax.
- Compulsory tips for guide and driver US$3/client/day
- Personal expense such as laundry, meals or drinks during, etc..,
- Other items not mentioned in above