4D3N HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA – CU CHI TUNNELS

HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA – CU CHI TUNNELS

(Duration: 05 days/04 nights)

 

TOUR FARE: Start from US$128pp to US$160pp

Valid: Until 28^th April 2022 (Not applicable for mentioned BLACK-OUT dates as follows)

– Vietnamese Traditional TET Holidays

– Hung’s King: 10 April 2022

– Vietnam’s Liberation Day and Labour Day (30th April – 3rd May 2022)

 

HOTELS REFERENCE

HTL Categories	Name of Hotels
HTL 3 stars	Ha Thien Hotel, Signature Hotel, A25 Hotel or similar
HTL 4 stars	Harmony Hotel, Ramana Hotel, Vissai Hotel or similar

 

TRAVEL ITINERARY:

DAY 1              HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL                                                          (—/—/—)

Upon arrival, meet up our driver at Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer without guide to hotel in Ho Chi Minh city center for check-in at the hotel (after 2pm). Rest of day is at leisure.

Accommodation:       Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Meal:                           No meal

 

DAY 2              FULL DAY HOCHIMINH CITY AND CU CHI TUNNELS (B/L/—) S.I.C

Breakfast at hotel.

7.30-7.45 Am Pick-up at your hotel.

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.

Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip 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. Return to Saigon. End trip.

Dinner on your own arrangement.

Accommodation:       Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Meal:                           Breakfast at hotel

                                    Lunch at local restaurant

 

DAY 3              FULL DAY MEKONG DELTA TOUR                                          (B/L/—) S.I.C

Breakfast at hotel.

07.30-07.45 Am Pick-up at your hotel.

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. 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. End trip.

Dinner on your own arrangement.

Accommodation:       Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Meal:                           Breakfast at hotel

                                    Lunch at local restaurant

 

DAY 4              HOCHIMINH DEPARTURE                                                      (B/—/—)

After the breakfast, day at your leisure until the transfer without guide to the Tan Son Nhat airport to take the flight back home or to next destination.

Note: Room shall be released at 12h00.

Accommodation:       Not included

Meal:                           Breakfast at hotel

 

End of our services.

 

Our prices include

• Airport Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle as per program.
• Transfer by shuttle bus for S.I.C tours.
• English speaking guide for each area as per program.
• Lunch (L) & Dinners (D) as mentioned at local restaurant.
• Visit fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program.
• Sharing boat in Mekong.
• Accommodation in sharing double room including breakfasts at hotels as mentioned (ROH room)

Our price excludes:

• International & Domestic Airfare
• Personal fees like drink, laundry…
• Tips for local guide & driver
• Others fee which are not mentioned above itinerary.
• Vietnamese visa fee: Visa Approval Letter – single entry Vietnam: $10/pp, stamping fee: $25/pp & taking photo fee: $5/pp