The South Vietnam highlight package (Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi – Mekong Delta) – 05 days

Prices starting from:

$ 287

$ 252/Adult

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Trip Highlight

Experience the essence of southern Vietnam in this captivating 5-day tour of Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels, and the Mekong Delta. Begin in the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, where you’ll explore iconic landmarks such as the War Remnants Museum and the historic Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica. Then, delve into the past at the Cu Chi Tunnels, a remarkable underground network used during the Vietnam War, where you can learn about the resilience of the Vietnamese people and even crawl through parts of the tunnels. The journey continues to the Mekong Delta, a lush paradise of winding rivers and floating markets. Board a traditional boat to navigate the waterways, savor tropical fruits, and experience the local culture firsthand. Enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a riverside restaurant while soaking in the serene landscape. This immersive tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, creating unforgettable memories of southern Vietnam.

Itinerary

Day 1 | Ho Chi Minh Arrival – City Tour (L)

Xin Chào! Welcome to Vietnam. Upon arrival, clear the immigration process and our people will welcome you at the airport and drive you to hotel for leaving luggage and relaxing (Check in time at 14:00)

After a comfort break for lunch, we’ll start with a visit to the War Remnants Museum, which houses a vast collection of exhibits, including weaponry, photographs, and documents detailing Vietnam’s wars with the French and Americans. Next, we’ll visit the Reunification Palace, the former residence of the President of South Vietnam and a symbol of the Southern Administration’s reign until the end of April 1975.

Our tour continues with stops at the Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, both iconic landmarks of Ho Chi Minh City. If time permits, we’ll also visit a local market. The tour concludes with a transfer back to your hotel for an overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 2 | Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnel (B, L)

Meet our tour guide at 08:00 and set off for Cu Chi. As you travel, watch the scenery shift from urban landscapes to rice paddies, where villagers dry noodles by the roadside and other typical scenes of southern Vietnam unfold.

Upon arrival at the Cu Chi Tunnels, you’ll explore an astonishing underground tunnel network built by Vietnamese resistance fighters (Viet Cong) during both the French and American wars. Your visit begins with the Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc sections of the tunnels.

Here, you can imagine life as a guerrilla fighter, with Russian Carbine rifles and AK-47s on display. Spend time exploring the remaining tunnel system, which includes living quarters with kitchens and bedrooms, alongside essential facilities such as weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers that supported the inhabitants’ basic needs. You’ll also discover hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels, designed for security during the war.

Afterward, you’ll have the chance to taste some special tea and cassava, the staple food of the guerrillas during the war. In the afternoon, we’ll journey back to Ho Chi Minh City, enjoy lunch and be free for the rest of the day. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 3 | Mekong Delta Tour – Overnight in Can Tho (B, L)

Depart from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel at 08:00 and journey to the Mekong Delta, passing lush green rice fields en route to the charming rural area of My Tho. On the way, we’ll stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda, the largest pagoda in the Mekong Delta.

Embark on a motorized boat ride along the Tien River to Qui (Tortoise Islet), where you’ll see the fishing port, and the Dragon, Phoenix, and Unicorn Islets. Explore the village and visit a local fruit garden, where you can enjoy tropical fruits while listening to traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by the islanders. Immerse yourself in the daily activities of the locals and soak in the serene natural beauty of the countryside. You’ll also visit a bee house and have the chance to take photos with pythons.

Lunch will be served in the heart of an orchard garden, featuring Vietnamese cuisine with vegetarian options available.

After lunch, the boat cruise continues along the Bao Dinh Canal, entering Ben Tre Province, known as the land of coconuts. Here, you visit a coconut candy-making shop and learn how locals create their specialty.

We then hop on the bus and head to Can Tho – heart of Mekong Delta. Check in and overnight at hotel in Can Tho.

Day 4 | Morning visit floating market – Drive back to Ho Chi Minh (B, L)

Start your day with an early morning boat trip to visit the Cai Rang Floating Market, a bustling wholesale market for fruit and vegetables, which is at its liveliest during this time of day.

As you continue cruising through the small canal system, you’ll visit a village known for rice noodle making. Later, we’ll return to Ho Chi Minh City for an overnight stay. Lunch is served at local restaurant along the way.

Day 5 | Departure HCM City (B)

Enjoy your last day in Vietnam for shopping and relaxing. Depending on your flight schedule we will transfer you to the airport (3 hours in advance). Thank you for traveling with us and hope to see you again soon!

END OF SERVICES

COSTS ($US):

Group size	2	3 – 7	8 – 10
Cost per person – 3 star hotel	460 USD/PP	387 USD/PP	294 USD/PP
Cost per person – 4 star hotel	508 USD/PP	435 USD/PP	342 USD/PP

Costs are $US NET, 3% surcharge if pay by credit card. Other surcharges might be applied such as Tet holidays.

Tip Policy: You are recommended to tip the tour guide and driver if enjoyed their services!

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Location	Hotel	Details
Ho Chi Minh	Triple E Metro 3* or similar	Happy Nest Room
Ho Chi Minh	Harmony Hotel 4* or similar	Junior Premier Room
Can Tho	Nam Bo Hotel 3* or similar	Deluxe Room
Can Tho	TTC Hotel 4* or similar	Deluxe Room

Notes: Hotel and cruise can be changed to a similar standard, depending on the availability of the time of booking confirmation.

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CHILDREN POLICY:

Kid’s age from 09 years old upward will be counted as adult’s rate
Children from 5 -9 years old: charge 75% of an adult’s rate, staying in an extra bed
Children from 3-4 years old: charge 50% of an adult’s rate, sharing bed with parents
Children under 3 years old: free of charge (sharing bed with parents. There is an additional charge for the bus ticket or if ordering separate food for the child. ), plus any tourist attractions or services that require entrance fee for under 3-year-old kid.

The South Vietnam highlight package (Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi – Mekong Delta) – 05 days

Trip Highlight

Itinerary

Day 1 | Ho Chi Minh Arrival – City Tour (L)

Day 2 | Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnel (B, L)

Day 3 | Mekong Delta Tour – Overnight in Can Tho (B, L)

Day 4 | Morning visit floating market – Drive back to Ho Chi Minh (B, L)

Day 5 | Departure HCM City (B)

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ONLY FROM Original price was: $ 287.Current price is: $ 252.

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