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5-Day Ho Chi Minh City and Waterways of the South Tour from Ho Chi Minh City with Airport Transfers
Our Price: from US$492 ￥3334 €431 C$691 Rs.47552 (Price per person based on double occupancy)
Duration: 5 days
Language: English
Visit Ho Chi Minh City (Ben Thanh Market, Central Post Office, Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Notre Dame Basilica, Saigon Opera House, War Remnants Museum), Mekong Delta (Cai Rang Floating Market).
Itinerary
Day 1:Ho Chi Minh City
Guests arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, where you'll be welcomed by a guide and
transferred downtown. Check into your hotel and enjoy some free time to refresh and explore.
Day 2:Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, we'll have a 2-hour-drive northwest of Saigon to the Cu Chi tunnels. In the afternoon, we will visit the War Remnants Museum. The day will end with visits to Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post Office, Saigon Opera House and Ben Thanh Market.
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Ho Chi Minh City, Viet NamHo Chi Minh City, also known by its former name of Saigon, is the most populous city in Vietnam. It is the most visited city in Vietnam, with around 6.3 million visitors in 2017.
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Cu Chi TunnelsLocated a short distance outside Ho Chi Minh City, this large network of underground tunnels played an important role in the famous Tet Offensive executed by the North Vietnamese army during the Vietnam War.
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War Remnants MuseumThis war museum is filled with relics from both the Vietnam War and the First Indochina War between France and Vietnam. With a rich collection of military equipment, it is one of the most popular attractions in Vietnam.
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Saigon Notre Dame BasilicaCompleted in 1880, this cathedral is a remnant of French colonialism in Vietnam. All of the original materials were imported from France. There is a statue of the Virgin Mary out front.
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Central Post OfficeThis historic post office in downtown Ho Chi Minh City was completed by French colonists in 1891 with Gothic and Renaissance architectural influences. Alfred Foulhoux was the head designer.
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Saigon Opera HouseThe Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City, an example of French Colonial architecture in Vietnam, built in 1897. The 800 seat building was used as the home of the Lower House assembly of South Vietnam after 1956. It was not until 1975 that it was again used as a theatre, and restored in 1995.
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Ben Thanh MarketThe market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and an important symbol of Hồ Chí Minh City, popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, áo dài and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine.
Day 3:Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Can Tho(129 km)
After breakfast, it is a 2 hour pleasant drive to Ben Tre province crossing the cable-stayed Rach Mieu bridge and see the South Sea, the islets of Ben Tre. Upon arrival at Hung Vuong Pier, hop on a motorized boat on the Ben Tre River. We will visit a brick kiln and a coconut processing workshop. When we return to the boat, we'll motor through natural scissors creeks to a village and see some local houses, sleeping mat making, and enjoy some local fruits. Take a Tuk-Tuk (motorized cart) or bicycle along shady paths, pass by green rice fields and vegetable plains in the delta. After lunch, we'll take a rowing-boat along a beautiful water palm creek before meeting the motorized boat and transfer back to the pier. From there, we'll continue farther to Can Tho city.
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Mekong Delta, Viet NamThis fertile region is formed by the Mekong River's outflow into the Pacific Ocean. There are many islands and rice paddies. It is a great place to take a boat cruise to learn about rural Vietnamese life.
Day 4:Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City(129 km)
On an early morning boat cruise, we will see the Cai Rang Floating Market. We will see the daily culture and activities of the Southern Vietnamese local river life, including walking around a village and visiting a rice husking mill. Disembark at Ninh Kieu quay in time to return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, we will drive to Phong Dien to start cycling route! We will ride through villages and fruit orchards, take a ferry across the river, and visit a
blacksmith family. Then, we'll experience learning how to make banana cake and cycling around Nhan Ai Island to visit the monkey bridge. Stop at a local farmer's house to savor a cup of tea and a coconut's fresh water. You can try plucking the fruits at the host's garden and talk to him to understand how local farmers care for their gardens. At last return to hotel for check out and head to Ho Chi Minh City with lunch served at a local restaurant on the way.
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Mekong Delta, Viet NamThis fertile region is formed by the Mekong River's outflow into the Pacific Ocean. There are many islands and rice paddies. It is a great place to take a boat cruise to learn about rural Vietnamese life.
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Cai Rang Floating MarketThis marketplace is truly an amazing site. Vendors set up their wares on small boats and float around to exchange goods. This is a unique piece of Vietnamese culture that can't be missed!
Day 5:Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, we will have free time until meeting guide and transferring to the airport for departure flight.
Departure & Return
- Airport Pickup: Guide will show a welcome board with clients' name, flight number and time. Airport transfer time is based on your arrival time.
- Airport Dropoff: As last day is free at leisure, so you can arrange any return flight.
Includes & Excludes
Price Includes
Airport pickup and dropoff
4 Nights hotel accommodation and hotel breakfasts
Travel in an appropriate private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced safe driver
The services of an experienced English-speaking guide
Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary)
Bottled mineral waters and wet wipes in car on touring days
Where necessary, entry fees and permission to enter border area
VAT and other taxes
Price Excludes
Flight tickets and airport tax
Vietnamese Visa handling and stamp fee
Dinners, except as specified above
Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses
Camera fees (if any)
Insurance