Glimpse of the South of Vietnam

Explore the charm of South Vietnam in 5 days. Starting with a boat cruise on Mekong River; enjoy the lush and evergreen of the most fertile land of the country. Visiting orchard gardens to taste the local fruits before exploring vibrant floating markets of Cai Rang. Continuing the trip to Cu Chi, you are set to visit the incredible underground tunnel network, constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence.

INCLUSIONS:
• Accommodation with daily breakfast
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary each day
• Private English Speaking tour guides in each city of visit
• Private air conditioned vehicle transfers during tour
• Entrance tickets at indicated sites
• Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
• All operation service charge and government tax
• Bottled water on the vehicle

EXCLUSIONS:
• Travel insurance
• Drinks and other meals
• Tips and gratuities
• International flights
• Banking fee(if any)
• Personal expenses and others not mentioned clearly in the inclusion part
• Visa arrangements

Detailed Program

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Day 1

ARRIVAL IN HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON) – with Guide

Upon arrival, you are welcomed by your tour guide at Tan Son Nhat airport and transferred to the downtown for checking into a hotel in Ho Chi Minh city. If it is early enough, we will take a half-day city tour visit some featured sites such as Reunification Palace, War Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral and Ben Thanh market.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2

SAIGON - MEKONG DELTA (B/L) – with Guide

08.00am pick up from your hotel. Drive to Mekong delta for a full day tour. Enjoy the lush and evergreen scenery of the most fertile land in the country. Take a boat cruise on Mekong River, visit orchard garden and taste local fruits freshly picked from trees then visit some local cottage industry.
Lunch is served with local specialties in a fresh garden before you take a sit on sampan for rowing to explore the mangroves of the Mekong Delta along meandering rivers. Boarding the big boat to get back to the harbor.
Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 3

CAN THO – SAIGON (B/L) – with Guide

The watery world of the Mekong Delta is home to many bustling floating markets. This day we take a boat trip exploring the vibrant floating market of Cai Rang, where the trading is unique; each boat usually sells one particular item, whether it is pumpkins, pineapples or sugar canes. After an impressive boat trip, disembark at Ninh Kieu quay to visit an ancient house in Binh Thuy, 10 km from Cantho city. Lunch at local restaurant on the way back to HCMC.
Overnight in HoChiMinh City

Day 4

SAIGON - TAY NINH TEMPLE - CU CHI TUNNELS (B/L) – with Guide

Drive to the countryside of Tay Ninh, 100 km from Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival at the head quarters of Cao Dai religious temple, you will have a chance to witness the daily ceremony at Cao Dai Holy See, and meet followers who come to attend the ceremony wearing colored robes; a symbol of the curious combination of Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity and Buddhism.
Have lunch at a local restaurant and continue the trip to Cu Chi. Visit the incredible underground tunnel network, constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 5

DEPARTURE FROM SAIGON (B) – with Guide

Free time for shopping or just relax until the transfer to the airport for your departure flight or more visits the North of Vietnam.