This tour takes you on a journey through Southern Vietnam, beginning in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). On day 1, you will visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about the harsh living conditions of those who survived during the war. Day 2 takes you to the Mekong Delta where you’ll explore the countryside by boat and bike, visit a fruit plantation and enjoy local delicacies like honey tea and coconut candy. The final day includes a half-day city tour where you’ll visit historical landmarks like the Independence Palace and the War Remnants Museum before departing for your flight home. This tour provides a glimpse into Vietnam’s rich history, culture and daily life in the countryside.
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PROGRAM DETAIL
Day 1: WELCOME TO SAIGON – CU CHI TUNNEL (NO MEAL)
Upon arriving at Tan Son Nhat airport, you will be transferred to your hotel downtown. As the largest of Vietnam’s cities, the hustle and bustle of life co-exists with 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty of a mixed colonial-orient culture.
Pick up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving.
Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
Overnight in Saigon.
DAY 02: SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA DISCOVERY (B, L)
Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Saigon.
DAY 03: SAIGON – HALFDAY CITY TOUR – DEPARTURE (B, L)
Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch at local restaurant. Then transfer to airport for flight back.
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Travel
Time Travel: Everyday
Trip duration: 3 days
Destination: Saigon Arrival - Cu Chi tunnel - Mekong Delta - Saigon City tour: Vehicle,Touring car