Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh package

Arrive Ho Chi Minh. Welcome by our guide and transfer to hotel.
• 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.
Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

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.
Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

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.
Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh

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.