Phu Quoc – Ho Chi Minh 7 Days

Itinerary

1. Day 01

   Phu Quoc arrival – At leisureWelcome to Phu Quoc! -  the ...
   Phu Quoc arrival – At leisureWelcome to Phu Quoc! -  the largest island of Vietnam.  Upon arrival, welcomed by the local driver and transfer to the city center.  Check in your hotel. Rest time of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Phu Quoc.  Overnight in Phu Quoc. Please note:  -    Normal check-in time at hotel is 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included.  -    Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included.  
2. Day 02

   Vin Safari – Vin Wonders – Grand World (B)
   – Private tourAfter breakfast, we transfer to discover a fascinating world of animals at Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc, the largest wildlife conservation park in Vietnam and the only one of its kind (semi-wildlife) in the country. Hop on our buses and enjoy a fantastic tour through the 380-hectare safari free of enclosures. See wild animals through a pane of glass while animals enjoy their natural habitats. Here you can also admire many interesting animals shows here.  Note: The Safari closes daily at 4:00 PM.  There are two main areas inside:  - The Safari zone – where guests ride a bus through open habitats while the animals roam freely outside.  - The Zoo zone – similar to a traditional zoo, where animals are in enclosures and guests walk around to view them.  The bus ride in the Safari zone is included in the entrance ticket. However, the shuttle bus in the Zoo zone is optional and not included in the entrance ticket. Should you wish to use it, there is an additional charge of USD 5 per person. This afternoon, we discover VinWonders Phu Quoc – the largest theme park in Vietnam, offering a great deal of interesting entertainment options, including exhilarating rides, waterpark slides, indoor games, street performances, musical fountains, 5D cinema and so many more to discover.  In the same complex, we also visit Grand World Phu Quoc. With a scale of 85 hectares, the area owns splendid and magnificent architecture which is inspired by the European cities. Venice River, or Lake of Love, is considered one of the best imitations of the original river in Venice City, Italy. Here, you can choose to sit on the gondolas (at your own cost) along the river to watch the romantic scenery created by a lot of sophisticated buildings. Families with children can also visit Teddy Bear Museum - inspired by The Indiana Jones movie, with more than 20 zones to observe giant or cute bears from all continents since ancient times (entrance ticket at your own cost). Remaining time is to visit other attractions in Grand World such as Bamboo House, Urban Park, or Beach Square, all are ticket-free. Overnight in Phu Quoc. Please note: Optional costs such as Teddy Bear Museum, Quintessence of Vietnam Show, Gondola Ride, etc, are not included in my quotation, joining them will be at your own account.  
3. Day 03

   Island Hopping Tour – Hon Thom Cable Car (B,L)
   – SIC TourAfter breakfast, 08:00am pick up by SIC guide and vehicle from your hotel and transfer to An Thoi harbor where you will embark on the canoe for an islands tour. You will pass by 12 small islets and spend time visiting 4 biggest islands of Phu Quoc including:  Mong Tay Island (or May Rut Ngoai), known as the miniature Maldives of Vietnam on the island, with unspoiled beauty, jade blue sea and long, smooth white sand beach.  Hon Gam Ghi Island (Dam Ngang) or Hon Bom, you can relax in the blue water, snorkel on the coral reefs, contemplate the interesting rock formations.  May Rut Island with white sand lagoon – a unique place to chill out and check in with Bali bird's nest, heaven's ladder, ocean net bed, sun ring. Have lunch on the island restaurant (local set menu). During the visit, if you are the fan of the colorful coral reef, you can experience sea-walk exploring the coral park with 250 identical species of creatures together with the large corals reef that are preserved nowadays (your own expense).  Afternoon, speed boat arrives at Thom Island where we enjoy time at Aquatopia Water Park.  By end of the afternoon, embark on Hon Thom cable car (about 25 minutes) across above the ocean. During the journey of nearly 8km, freely enjoy the scenery, enjoy the pristine beauty of Phu Quoc from above, record the beautiful moments of the famous in-the-earth paradise in Vietnam.  Drive back to our resort to relax. Overnight in Phu Quoc.  
4. Day 04

   Phu Quoc – Morning flight to Ho Chi Minh - Afternoon city tour (B)
   After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to the airport (without guide) for your short flight to Ho Chi Minh city (air tickets excluded).  Upon arrival, you will be picked up and drive to hotel for checking in.   In the afternoon, start your city tour at the War Remnants Museum, one of the most famous historical attractions in Saigon. Coming to the War Remnants Museum, you can learn a part of how Vietnamese struggled and fought for their independence, freedom, and peace of the nation, as well as the locals' perspective of the Vietnam War. The exhibits, such as weapons, documents, and photographs, displayed in the museum are firm evidence of war crimes in Vietnam and speak for the heroic actions of the former Vietnamese generation. We then visit the Reunification Palace, a witness to the fierce Vietnam War that ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall for official receptions. Nearby the Palace are the Notre Dame Cathedral (view from outside only), built between 1877 and 1883, and the colonial-styled Central Post Office, one of the city’s major landmarks. Late in the afternoon, visit Ben Thanh Market, a symbol of Saigon. Have some shopping time there. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.  
5. Day 05

   Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta – My Tho – Ho Chi Minh (B, L)
   – SIC TourBreakfast at hotel. You will be picked up from pick-up point in District 1  at 07:30-08:00 am. 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. Time for relaxing. 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 late in the afternoon. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.    
6. Day 06

   Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi tunnels (B)
   – SIC TourBreakfast at the hotel. You will be picked up from your hotel arround 07:30-08:00 am. Morning drive to Cu Chi Tunnels: the network of over 200 km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the war. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities, including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens. After a short introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed, you will have a chance to crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside. Experience the thrill of firing an M15, AK-47, and carbine rifle at the National Defense Sports Shooting Range (at guests own extra cost). Return to Saigon arround 15:00 pm. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. 
7. Day 07

   Ho Chi Minh – Departure (B)
   Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure until check-out, and transfer to the airport with a driver only (no guide) for the departure flight back to your sweet home.

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