OVERVIEW

Trip Name: South Vietnam Experience 7 Days 6 Nights
Tour Code:  S52-VN-7D6N_SouthVnExperience
Type of trip: Private
Trip Duration: 7 Days
Start: Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
Finish:  Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
Destinations: Ho Chi Minh

Package Tours valid until 30 Sep 2016 but require for surcharge for bellow dates

• Christmas Eve 2015
• New Year Eve 2016
• 07 – 15 Feb 2016 (Lunar New Year)

BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival – Ho Chi Minh (None)
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh – full day city tour (B/-/-)
Day 3 Ho Chi minh – Cu Chi – Tay Ninh – Ho Chi Minh (B/-/-)
Day 4 Ho Chi Minh – Cai Be/ Can Tho (B/L/D)
Day 5 Life on water and floating markets (B/L/D)
Day 6 An exotic world of its own – Returnt o Ho Chi Minh (B/L/D)
Day 7 Ho Chi Minh – Departure (B)

ITINERARY

Day 1     Arrival – Ho Chi Minh                         (None)
Upon arrival Tan Son Nhat airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Then you are free. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Meals: None

Day 2     Ho Chi Minh – full day city tour               (B/-/-)
You spend a full day to enjoy city tour of Ho Chi Minh, followed by a guided tour of some of the most important attractions in Ho Chi Minh City, beginning with the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the Southern Vietnam President until the end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Saigon Post Office. Afterwards, we’ll visit the History Museum where there is a special exhibition of Phu Nam country which dates back to the 2nd century ‘Oc Eo’ civilisation. You’ll also visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the best examples of Taoist temples in Vietnam. This afternoon, you call in the Museum of War Remnants which provides a very partial, but riveting perspective of the Vietnam war, and the Binh Tay market in Chinatown area. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast at hotel

Day 3     Ho Chi minh – Cu Chi – Tay Ninh – Ho Chi Minh           (B/-/-)
After an early breakfast you’ll avoid the city heat to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Viet Cong in the American war. Afterwards, you’ll continue to the headquarters of Cao Dai religious sect which is located in Tay Ninh. This religion was founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2 million members. It’s an unusual religion with an eclectic mix of different saints from different religions, and has Victor Hugo and Charlie Chaplin as patron saints. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Meals: Breakfast at hotel

Day 4     Ho Chi Minh – Cai Be/ Can Tho                                (B/L/D)
In the morning we pick you up at your hotel in Saigon and take you to Can Tho or Cai Be. You board your wooden river cruise vessel around noon. After a refreshing welcome drink we show you our on-board facilities and your cosy cabin. As lunch is served, the boat starts cruising. Sit back and watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekong people.
In the afternoon you can disembark for a guided leisurely stroll through a village and the surrounding fruit orchards or rice fields. Meet the friendly locals and taste the local produce and fruits.
Get back on board and enjoy a drink at the bar or relax on deck as the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape of the Mekong river. The cruise boat will anchor for the night. The day ends with a delicious on-board dinner. By late afternoon you will visit the small and charming town of Sa Dec.

Note: pick up from Ho Chi Minh – Cai Be/ Can Tho with driver only, no tour guide.Tour guide are waiting for group on cruise.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel/ Lunch and Dinner on cruise

Day 5     Life on water and floating markets                    (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we will board a sampan boat to Cai Be or Cai Rang floating market, the region’s busiest and most lively markets. Marvel at the sheer abundance of exotic fruits and vegetables. We will pull up to the boats for talking and bargaining with the merchants. We will also visit some of the local candy and cake making factories or boat through the green water landscape to see local houses, verdant orchards and ship-building yards.

The cruise boat then resumes its journey as lunch is served. In the afternoon there will be another side trip to one of the exotic villages along the way.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner on cruise

Day 6     An exotic world of its own – Returnt o Ho Chi Minh         (B/L/D)
After breakfast and an early start through the glorious morning atmosphere on the Mekong river we will visit another floating market. Be sure not to miss the great photo opportunities for authentic snapshots of the Mekong people and their life.
Take another sampan side trip right into the lush rural landscape, the fertile fields, the exuberant green. Then it’s time to pack up and return to the pier from which we started.
The Mekong Delta cruise boat tour ends at around 11.00 — 11.30h on the pier. After brunch on board (Can Tho) or lunch at Mekong Rest Stop near My Tho we will take you back your hotel in Saigon.

Note: pick up from Cai Be/ Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh with driver only, no tour guide.
Meals: Breakfast on cruise/Lunch and dinner at local restaurant

Day 7     Ho Chi Minh – Departure                              (B/-/-)
Depending on your departure time there is some free time to relax or further explore Ho Chi Minh on our own before a transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport you’re your departure flight. Trip ends at the airport.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
END OF SERVICE

PRICE & INCLUDE

OUR TOUR PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF
• 04 nights’ shared Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast
• 02 nights’ shared Accommodation in twin/double room with full board on cruise
• All transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles (types of vehicles depending on the number of pax)
• Local ENGLISH speaking guides:
o Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta: 01 guide
• All entrance fees as program
• Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program
• 02 bottles of mineral water and towels per person per day on bus on days of transfer and sightseeing only

NOT INCLUDED ARE
• Airfares (international and domestic)
• Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
• Drinks
• Visas to Vietnam
• Mineral water beyond that supplied
• Tips
• Early check in or late check out
• Insurances
• Optional excursions and activities
• Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
• Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages…)
• Peak season surcharges if any
• All not mentioned above

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