SO5-01: DISCOVER SOUTH VIETNAM
5 days - 4 nights
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Cu Chi
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh city - Arrival
You are welcomed by our guide at Tan Son Nhat airport and then be
transferred to your hotel in the center of city. Half day city tour visit
Reunification Palace, War Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral with the passing
Ben Thanh market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh city - Mekong Delta - Can Tho (B/L)
This
Mekong Delta trip provides you a look at varieties of the life and scenery
on the Mekong River itself as well as on the bank of the river. Start
the trip by a drive to Vinh Long, which on the way is green/yellow rice
paddy fields stretching towards the horizon. On arrival, you will embark on
a boat for cruising on the Mekong River with a passing floating Cai Be
market. Along the river we have more exploring of the local life, farmer
and handicraft productions. We then access to An Binh Islet for enjoying the
very peaceful atmosphere of Vietnam country side. You are invited to enjoy
lunch at local House while listening to the folk songs of Nam Bo performed
by the “local family artists”. In the afternoon we continue driving
toward Can Tho for overnight.
Day 3: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L) It
is advised to start the boat trip before 08:00am otherwise you may not see
the most busiest time of the floating market. 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, which the trading way is unique; each boat usually
sells one particular item, whether it be pumpkins, pineapples, sugar canes.
After an impressive boat trip, disembark at Ninh Kieu quay then visit
an ancient house in Binh Thuy 10 km from Cantho city and Can Tho museum.
Lunch at local restaurant on the way back to Sai Gon via My Tho.
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Tay Ninh - Cu Chi (B/L) Drive a long way on the country side of Vietnam to Tay Ninh, 100 km
from Ho Chi Minh city. On arrival to the head quarter of Cao Dai religious,
you will have a chance to witness the daily ceremony at Cao Dai Holy See,
and meet followers come to attend the ceremony wearing colored robes, a
symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity
and Buddhism. Having lunch at a local restaurant then continue the trip to
Cu Chi, visit the incredible underground tunnel network constructed
by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. Overnight
at Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B) Free time for shopping or relax until time to airport for departure home or
next destination.
Type of tour:
Private tour. (This is the sample tour, you may go
with all details above or we can modify to fix your way of travel) Easy tour
Hotel
accommodation as specific or similar, base on twin sharing Private car/mini
van Private
boat in Mekong River All entrance
fees English or
French speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged upon request Meals
as per program (L = lunch, D = dinner)
Exclusive:
Drinks, and other meals not clearly mentioned
International flight and international airport tax on departure Insurance Personal
expenses & Tips Vietnam
Visa - this can be done with our Visa service
Luxury hotels
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh city - Mekong Delta - Can Tho (B/L)
Drive a long way on the country side of Vietnam to Tay Ninh, 100 km
from Ho Chi Minh city. On arrival to the head quarter of Cao Dai religious,
you will have a chance to witness the daily ceremony at Cao Dai Holy See,
and meet followers come to attend the ceremony wearing colored robes, a
symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity
and Buddhism. Having lunch at a local restaurant then continue the trip to
Cu Chi, visit the incredible underground tunnel network constructed
by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. Overnight
at Ho Chi Minh City. 
Private tour. (This is the sample tour, you may go
with all details above or we can modify to fix your way of travel)
