4 DAYS HO CHI MINH CITY - CU CHI TUNNELS - MY THO
Highlights: Independent Palace, War remnant museum, Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Cu Chi tunnels, My Tho, Ben Tre.
DAY 1 : HOCHIMINH ARRIVAL (D)
Meet on arrival and proceed for city tour. We will visit to the Independent Palace ( take photo from outside) which was the residence of the President Ngo Dinh Diem of the former South Vietnam until 1975; continue to the War remnant museum which comprehensively documents the travails of the long Vietnam - American War; the rest of time, strolling along Dong Khoi street, formerly known as the Rue Catinat, the main shopping thoroughfare and heart of old colonial Saigon. Pass by classic European-style landmarks such as the ornate City Hall, the Opera House (only be viewed from the outside), and pay a quick visit the Central Post Office. Dinner and Overnight in Hochiminh city.
DAY 2 : MEKONG DELTA (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we drive more than 1 hour driving to My Tho. On arrival, boat trip on the Mekong river for sightseeing: the view of the river’s banks, fish - floating market and islands of Dragon, Unicorn,Turtle, Phoenix. Visit to the Houseboat fishfarms in the Mekong Delta. After that, landing on Unicorn island. Stop at local orchards and try seasonal fruits, listening traditional music. Lunch will be served with “ Elephant Ear fish”. Get on horse cart going through country lanes. Another stop at local farm to see bee farm, coconut candy workshop, taste honey bee tea…A short rowing boat trip through canals, you will boarding big boat to return mainland. Back to Hochiminh city. Free time till dinner. Overnight in Hochiminh city.
DAY 3 : CUCHI TUNNELS (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we depart for Cuchi. This underground tunnels network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during our struggle for independence. Before exploring the system, we watch a short documentary film of how this extraordinary tunnels constructed. We then spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels ( with 3 levels ). Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of war.
After lunch , return to city center. Cruise dinner. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
DAY 4 : HOCHIMINH / DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast, free time until transfer to the airport for your departure flights.
Inclusion
- Land transportation as per itinerary
- Hotel accommodation as per itinerary
- Well experienced English Speaking guide
- All entrance fees
- Meals : 03 breakfasts + 02 lunches + 03 Dinners
- 02 bottles of mineral water/pax/day tour
- All private tour
Exclusion:
- Personal expenses not mentioned above
- Tip for guide/ driver
- International / domestic air ticket
- Visa, airport tax ( if any )
- Beverage during meals
- Travel insurance