Enjoy an insight into Southern Vietnam with this 4 day 3 night journey. Visit the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, the famous Cu Chi Tunnels and an interesting side trip to the lush Mekong Delta, where scenes of local lifestyles can be observed with plenty of opportunity for interaction with the people.
Enjoy an insight into Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta tour with this 4 day 3 night Southern Vietnam journey, taking in Ho Chi Minh City, previously known as Saigon, where you can enjoy this sprawling urban wonder which blends old and new beautifully. Continue to visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels where you can learn of the ingenuity of the residents and the daily activities of the people during the Vietnam-American war.
The journey then heads to Mekong Delta, an epic network of meandering tributaries full of colour and life.
Your 4 Day Southern Vietnam tour package includes transfers, daily breakfasts, in-depth sightseeing, superior accommodation and more.
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Departure: Daily from Ho Chi Minh City
Type of tour: Group tour (Maximum 15 people).
Theme: Traditional culture, Relaxation
Suitable: Family with children, Travel with friends, Solo traveler
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta (Cai Be Floating Market)
Meals included: N/A I Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Upon arrival to Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) you will be picked up and transferred by private car through the city to your hotel for check-in (hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in).
The buzzing southern city, formerly known as Saigon, is a tantalizing mix of old and new.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch I Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom Palace. The Independence Palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum, the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon depart for Cu Chi Tunnels, the trip will take approximately one and a half hour bus drive. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (your own expense).
Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Evening is at leisure.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch I Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City around 6h30. Depart for Cai Be by car/van via Trung Luong Expressway.
On arrival in Cai Be, set off for the Cai Be floating market by motor boats and watch the locals trading fruit and many other commodities on their vessels. Visit a small family business to see how coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn are made. Then wander in small villages, visit fruit plantations, accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music.
Afterwards, paddling through a series of small canals to experience the charm of the Upper Mekong Delta. Arrive in Tan Phong Island, the green pearl where you can enjoy yourself with the nature.
Lunch time is a good chance to get closer with the local and you will learn how to prepare special Vietnamese dishes. Food is cooked by yourself, and fresh river food is served in the heart of the garden.
Cycle in the village path through orchards. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local daily life in the Mekong Delta.
Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip back to Ho Chi Minh City.
The evening is at your leisure.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals included: Breakfast I Accommodation: N/A
Day free to relax, shop, or continue sightseeing on your own. Pick up from your hotel for transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for international flights or a domestic extension.
If hotel and other travel arrangements are required, please contact us.
The tour ends.
Notes:
- Above price is in US dollars and per person based on half twin.
- Single supplement surcharges are applied for solo travelers who occupy a single room (twin/ double bedded room for single use).
- Small group size (2-15 people).
PRICE INCLUDES:
– Full transportation by air conditioned vehicle as tour program indicated;
– Airport transfer in Ho Chi Minh City – two ways by private car;
– Entrance and sightseeing fees for mentioned visits;
– Boat trip in Mekong Delta;
– English speaking guide;
– Meals as mentioned;
– 3 nights at PRAGUE Hotel in a Deluxe Room with City View.
PRICE EXCLUDES:
– Flight to and from Vietnam;
– Other meals not mentioned in program;
– Tips and emergency transfers;
– Optional tours;
– Surcharges for other language guides;
– Personal travel insurance;
– Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, and camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc…;
– Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the program;
– Single supplement surcharge for solo travelers.
NOTES ON OUR PRICES:
– Prices shown are based on group tour and two people travelling together and sharing a room. Single supplement applies to solo travellers who occupy a single room.
Private tour can be arranged for you, your family or your friends exclusively. Prices may vary according to number of guests. Please contact us to get the best possible price.
– Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher in the high season, e.g. Christmas period (Dec 24-26), New Year period (Dec 31-Jan 02) and Public holidays of Vietnam.
– For additional hotel night cost to the packages, please contact us for the rates.
– Upgrades available to stay at a 4-star or 5-star hotel, please contact us for more details. Additional costs will be applied.
– This tour package can be fully customizable to fit your travel plan. You can also disregard full package tours and choose whatever travel items you need we can quote the tours you really want. Usually travel insurance is not covered in our quotations.
– Itinerary Change to the confirmed itinerary may happen because of traffic, weather, or any other conditions not under our control such as war, strike, fire, acts of government, riot, etc. We will do our best to make sure that all the travel will be similar. Go Viet Travel can substitute the itinerary upon your agreement.
– Transportation and Restaurants: The cars, vans or coaches for the land transportation should be in good shape with air conditioner. All restaurants should be tidy and clean.
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