Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh – Phu Quoc package tour

Arrive Ho Chi Minh. Welcome by our guide and transfer to hotel.
Meet our guide and start a city tour of Saigon:
• The Reunification Palace (outside), which is also known as the Independence Palace. This sits on the site of the former Norodom Palace and it was the home of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
• Notre Dame Cathedral: Established by French colonists who initially named it the Church of Saigon, the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880.
• Saigon Central Post Office: has a stunning facade that feature the spectacular characteristics of French architecture with yellow walls, arched doors and windows, and decorative reliefs.
• War museum: where there is a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. In courtyard massive military vehicles are for exhibition as well as tiger cages for the visitor to get a feel on how it was to be a prisoner during wartime.
• Ben Thanh market for shopping.
Back to hotel, refreshing.
Optional night activities in Ho Chi Minh City

Breakfast at hotel.
Meet our guide for a visit to Cu Chi Tunnels. This maze of passageways was constructed in 1948 during the fight against French occupation in the First Indochina War. By the time the Vietnam War escalated in the 1960s, a 250 km warren spanned from Saigon to the border with Cambodia. The network used to contain living quarters, storage rooms, weapon factories and field hospitals.
After a short introduction to the tunnel network, you will have a chance to enter a hatch and crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside. Documentaries and displays of traps will give you a vivid idea about life and struggle in this network of passageways.
You will have the opportunity to fire off some rounds from AK47 or M16 assault rifles at the shooting range (personal expense: USD 32/ pack of 10 bullets/ pax).
Back to hotel.

Breakfast at hotel.
Your Mekong Delta adventure begins with a comfortable transfer from Saigon to My Tho, a journey of approximately 2 hours (80km). Upon arrival, embark on a motorized wooden boat ride downstream on the Tien River, where you’ll encounter a fascinating fish floating village and the four iconic islands of Long, Lan, Qui, and Phung. Glide through the scenic Xep canal, once a dense jungle, before exploring quaint village paths by auto rickshaw. Enjoy warm honey tea and tropical fruits in a local garden, then visit a workshop to learn about traditional coconut candy and rice wine production. Experience a serene rowing boat trip through a small creek lined with water coconut palms, followed by a walk through lush fruit orchards.
Savor a delicious lunch with Indian/ local Vietnamese foods.
The tour concludes with a return trip by motorized wooden boat to My Tho, where you’ll begin your approximately 2-hour transfer back to Saigon, carrying with you memories of the region’s rich culture and natural beauty.
Visit Vinh Trang pagoda (if possible) on the way. Arrive in the late afternoon.
Back to hotel.

Breakfast at hotel, check-out (before 12:00 pm).
Our driver will transfer you to the airport for the departure flight to Phu Quoc.
Arrive Phu Quoc and transfer to hotel.
Half day Phu Quoc City tour:

• Visit a Pearl Farm – learn about pearl cultivation and jewelry crafting.
• Visit a Pepper Farm – discover the famous Phu Quoc pepper and local farming methods.
• Visit a Fish Sauce Factory – explore traditional fermentation process of Vietnam’s iconic fish sauce.
Back to hotel.
Optional night activities in Phu Quoc

Breakfast at hotel.
The tropical beauty of Phu Quoc is exposed in its entirety on this fun-filled excursion.
Picked-up by our guides at hotel lobby and transfer to An Thoi port. After about 45 minutes cruising through a maze of floating fish farms and colorful boats, we will dock at Gam Ghi Islet. Put on your snorkelling gear and have some fun exploring the lively underwater world of colourful fishes and exotic corals. An hour later, we head to either Xung or May Rut (depending on the wind). Spend more time swimming in the crystal clear waters, or sunbathe on the tropical white sandy beach.
Experience sea walker (personal expense – from USD 49/ pax) – a new type of service, walk under the ocean, there are the fish flocks swimming & colorful corals reef of Phu Quoc.
Transfer to Hon Thom island by speedboat.
Optional: buffet lunch on Hon Thom island – surcharge USD 15/ pax
Enjoy the refreshing gales at Aquatropia Water Park, home to thrilling slides, wave pools, and fun-filled attractions for all ages. You will have free time to explore, relax, and make the most of your experience.
Seating on cable car back to Phu Quoc island, spend time to explore Sunset town.
Back to hotel.
Optional night activities in Sunset town.

Breakfast at hotel.
Start your day at Vinpearl Safari, where you can enjoy a safari tour and get up close with a variety of wildlife in the open zoo.
After exploring the safari, head to VinWonders in the afternoon for an exciting time with thrilling rides, water slides, and themed attractions.
Optional: buffet lunch in Vinwonder – surcharge USD 14/ pax
Then head to Grand World Phu Quoc, the “City that Never Sleeps”.
Take your time to explore G with a Boat Ride on Venice River (personal expense – from
USD 9/ pax) & visit the Teddy Bear Museum (personal expense – from USD 9/ pax). In the evening, experience Vietnamese Essence (personal expense – from USD 13/ pax), music shows, and explore the colorful night market filled with shops and restaurants.

Breakfast at hotel,.
Free time for relax, check-out at 11:30 am.
Meet our driver and transfer to the airport for the departure flight.