ITINERARY 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS – GET A GLIMPSE OF THE SOUTHERN VIETNAM

Overview

Enjoy an insight into Southern Vietnam with this 3 day / 2 night 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.

The journey then heads to The Mekong Delta, an epic network of meandering tributaries full of colour and life. The journey then continues back to Ho Chi Minh City, visiting the Cu Chi tunnels en route.

Destinations: Ho Chi Minh city - Mekong Delta - Cu Chi Tunnel

Highlights:

- Visit all tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh city.

- Enjoy the boat trip exploring floating market in Mekong Delta.

- Discover Cu Chi Tunnel - a must-see historical site in Ho Chi Minh city.

Itinerary

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL - HALF DAY CITY TOUR

• - Upon arrival your guide will greet you and transfer by private car through the city to your hotel for check-in.
• - Depart your hotel for a half day tour of vibrant Ho Chi Minh City.
• - Your program includes the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace it was towards this modern building that North Vietnamese tanks seized on the morning of April 30 1975, as Saigon fell.
• - From there stroll (your vehicle will be available at all times) to the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City: the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall.

• - After this historical visit continue to the War Remnants Museumwhere exhibition halls display imagery of both the French and ‘American’ wars.
• - Continue to the Jade Emperor Pagoda located on the fringes of district 1. Dating from 1909 and built by Cantonese Buddhists this quiet oasis was designed using feng shui principals showcasing ornate statues and effigies.
• - Following your tour head back to your hotel.
• - Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 2: HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG DELTA - HO CHI MINH CITY (B, L, D)

• - At 08:00 am depart for the 2-hour drive to Cai Be, deep in the Mekong Delta.
• - The tour begins with a visit of the small but quaint Cai Be floating market, followed by a visit to some home factories that produce rice paste, rice popcorn and coconut candy.
• - Following take a 10-minute walk through a local village and fruit gardens before coming to a preserved ‘Mandarin’ house. Built centuries ago. Enjoy your lunch there.
• - Take a stroll through the family’s fruit orchard before continuing to Tan Phong Island where you will take a local rowing boat through the canals before returning to Cai Be.
• - Following head back to Ho Chi Minh City.

• - Arrive in your hotel, refreshmen up and prepare for the evening city tour.
• - The tour begins at 18:00 with a pick up at your hotel before hitting the buzzing streets of Ho Chi Minh City.
• - The first stop on your culinary exploration will be to sample some light evening snacks.
• - Continue to a traditional quan (bia hoi) for dinner and drinks, here a sampling of Saigon's best authentic street food will be eaten.
• - An evening out in Ho Chi Minh City is not complete without a visit to a Vietnamese-style coffee shop.
• - Continue and wrap up the evening at one of the many local clubs, where the new generation of Vietnamese unwind and flaunt their unique style.
• - The night adventure finishes at 22:00
• - Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 3: HO CHI MINH CITY - CU CHI TUNNEL - HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE (B)

• - Depart Ho Chi Minh City at 0800 in the morning for the drive to Cu Chi district.
• - Leaving the city behind, the scenery changes to views of rice paddies, villagers drying noodles by the side of the road and other scenes typical to southern Vietnam.

• - Arrive and start the visit of the famous Cu Chi Tunnels which consist of an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters (Viet Cong) during both the French and American wars.
• - Start the visit with the Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc sections of the tunnel.
• - Here you can imagine what it was like to be a guerrilla complete with Russian Carbine rifles and AK 47’s on display.
• - Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
• - This afternoon, transfer to the airport for your next destination.

Rate & Availability

Price inclusion:

• English speaking guide
• Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
• Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
• Entrance fees for mentioned visits
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
• Vintage Vespa with private driver (helmet provided)

Price exclusion:

• Other meals than mentioned
• Other services than mentioned
• International and domestic Flights
• Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
• Tips, Travel insurance