The Bustling South

Itinerary

1. Day 01

   SAIGON ARRIVAL (-/-/-)
   Xin Chao! Welcome to Saigon (now known as Ho Chi Minh City) – the most hectic and business city of Vietnam. Upon arrival at the airport, welcomed by the local tour guide and transfer to the city center to check-in your hotel (room is available after 14.00) or to store your luggage. Overnight in Saigon. Please note!: - Check-in time is after 14.00.
2. Day 02

   SAIGON – CITY TOUR – CU CHI TUNNELS – SAIGON (B/L/-)
   Breakfast at hotel. Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, which 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 both the Indochina wars.  Have lunch at a local restaurant. Departing for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one-and-a-half-hour bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by an 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 exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the specially 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 purposes during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. Break time for relaxing or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (at own cost). Get back to your hotel in Saigon.  Overnight in Saigon. Meal: Breakfast at hotel. Lunch at a local restaurant.
3. Day 03

   SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA – SAIGON (B/L/-)
   Breakfast at hotel. A smooth one-and-half-hour bus ride through rice field scenery along National Highway 1 brings you to the beautiful rural district of Trung Luong. On arrival at My Tho, after visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda, take a leisurely cruise on the Tien River to view the four beautiful islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. Boats pass by the fish rafts along the Tien River, overlooking the Rach Mieu Bridge. Stroll along the village road, visit the orchard and enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music" performed by locals. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through the Tan Thach canal. Then visit the coconut candy mill and take an amazing rowing boat trip along the small canal on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals. Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant. Then the motorboat will take you back to the cruise. Meet on the bus and return to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon Meal: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at local restaurant. 
4. Day 04

   SAIGON DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
   Breakfast at hotel. If your flight is in the  afternoon, you will have a half day more for the sightseeing and shopping before the departure. Check out time and transfer to the airport for the departure flight back to your sweet home.   End of services! Please note: Standard check out time is around 12.00.

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