Vietnam – Sun and Sea in the South

Itinerary

1. Day 01

   Ho Chi Minh City Arrival – Half day City Tour (D)
   Upon your arrival to Ho Chi Minh City (also called as Saigon by many people) – the most dynamic city of Vietnam, welcomed by our guide and transferred to your hotel for check in and relax.  Afternoon, start the sightseeing to visit the Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Nearby the Palace are the Notre Dame Cathedral (view from outside only), built between 1877 and 1883 and colonial-styled Central Post Office, one of the city’s major landmarks. Coming to the War Remnants Museum, you can learn a part of how Vietnamese had struggled and fought for their independence, freedom, and peace of the nation and the locals' perspective of the Vietnam War. The exhibits, such as weapons, documents, and photographs, display in the museum are firm evidence of war crimes in Vietnam and speak for the heroic actions of the former Vietnamese generation. Then visit Ben Thanh market, a symbol of the City. Dinner on the cruise on Saigon River, enjoy traditional folk music on board. Overnight in HCMC.  Please note: The normal check in time is 14:00pm.  
2. Day 02

   Ho Chi Minh City – Ben Tre – Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
   After breakfast, we depart for Ben Tre, about 2 hours driving from Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, embark on the boat for the first glance of life on Ben Tre’s maze of waterways. Stop at traditional brick kiln to see how the local people produce bricks in the traditional way. Weave through the spectacular water coconut small canals to immerse yourself in a magic view of water coconut trees. Visit coconut workshop, where the locals process coconut into many different forms and coconut candy workshop to have a look how the local making candy by hand, try some sweets, enjoy some fruits and listen to traditional folk music as well. Go on by boat and step ashore and take a short walk to a quiet village and learn how to make a traditional sleeping mat with a local family business. Stop for lunch at local restaurant. Relax and keep going by rowing boat on shady palm tree canal. Stop at Chet Say pier and the car will transfer us back to Ho Chi Minh City.   
3. Day 03

   Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – Drive to Mui Ne – 240km/4.5 hour driving (B)
   Have breakfast and check out. This morning drive to visit Cu Chi tunnels - the network of over 200km 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 & 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. Return to HCMC by after lunch. Continue the journey to Mui Ne Beach via express way. Upon arrival, check in hotel by the beach. Overnight in Mui Ne.
4. Day 04

   Mui Ne – Dune sands – Beach Relax (B)
   In the morning, the car will take you to visit Bau Trang (white sand hill) first. Where there are immense sand dunes, surrounded by a large lotus pond, cool water all year round. Don't forget to experience the games here with the car or Motor ATV services (at your own cost) which will take you to the top and run straight down. What an extremely strong feeling! Continue to the white sand road, one of the most beautiful sea routes in Vietnam. On the way, stop at a the yellow water cart – a car as emblem on this road and the giant wind turbines for photos shooting.  We then drive to Flying Sand Dunes (red sand dunes), famous for the shape of the sand dunes changes every day. Sandboarding game will give you an unforgettable feeling on the red sand hill (at your own cost). The last point in the journey is Suoi Tien (Fairy Stream). Take a walk and feel the cool stream with a pleasant feeling like being massaged and admire the poetic beauty that is bestowed by nature along the two banks of the stream.  Return to your hotel to relax. Afternoon, your time at leisure. Overnight in Mui Ne.  
5. Day 05

   Mui Ne – Dalat – Sightseeing (B/L)
   – 160km/4 hours drivingBreakfast at hotel then check out. Drive up north to Dalat, enjoy the scenery of tropical jungles and lush green farms that appear two sides of the road. Dalat is also the land of coffee plantations so on the way, your guide will share with you a lot of information on how to grow and take care of the trees, harvest and process coffee. We make a stop en route to taste a cup of coffee and enjoy the nice view of the beautiful Nam Ban town. Upon arrival, have lunch and check in hotel. After noon, visit Datanla waterfall, take thrilling alpine coaster or walk down to cool falls in jungle forest. Continue visiting Truc Lam Zen Monastery – The largest Zen Monastery of Vietnam in peaceful and poetic space of meditation realms. Next to Monastery is Tuyen Lam Lake, a great place to enjoy nature and tranquility. For active travelers, they are offered with options of hiking, boating or kayaking to visit the Lake. Another choice is taking cable car from Truc Lam Zen Monastery to Robin Hill, have bird-eye view over mountains and pine forest, breath the fresh cool air, and then the city view from a high land. (Boat trip/Kayak/ or cable car is at your own cost). Return to the downtown in the evening. You have free time to explore the city by night, enjoy some local food or visit the night market. Overnight in Dalat.  
6. Day 06

   Dalat Tour (B/L)
   Breakfast at hotel. This morning we will drive to visit Linh Phuoc Pagoda, amaze at the admirable architecture built from debris of glass, pottery and porcelain, and the unique Guan Yin statue by immortal flowers of Vietnam. Next stop is Dalat Railway station, located at an elevation of over 1500m above sea level and known as the nicest one of Indochina with ancient French architectures, the old steam locomotive of Japan and the unique cog railway with Swiss technology offering an atmospheric slice of Dalat history. After that visit Bao Dai’s summer Palace, was designed in unique and old French architectural style through Royal decoration. The mansion was used as a retreat by the family of King Bao Dai – the last Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty in Viet Nam. Have lunch at the local restaurant. Afternoon visit Lat village to understand the daily life of Lach ethnic minority people – the indigenous people of Dalat, admire subtle hand-woven brocade products with delicate looms, stilt house, talk to villager, visit Traditional Architecture Church, plantations of coffee, flower and vegetable are cultivated by Lach people. Continue to Van Thanh Flower Village, one of the biggest villages for growing flowers in Dalat, 7000 Hectares. Here we will see the way and Flower technique they use in their daily work. You will have a chance to contact farmers to listen to their story. The last stop is Coffee Plantation and Weasel Animal coffee. Visit the coffee plantation, there are many species of coffee inside, for example, Robusta, Arabica, Cherry coffee, see how different they are and try the most expensive coffee in the world Weseal coffee (at your own cost). Return to the hotel. Overnight in Dalat.  
7. Day 07

   Dalat – Nha Trang – Beach Relax – 135km/3 hours driving (B/L)
   After breakfast, check out then depart for the beach destination, Nha Trang. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of mountain highland and pass on the way. Upon arrival, visit Cham Ponagar Tower to get more knowledge of Cham people and great architecture works. Have lunch at the local restaurant. Check in hotel. Your time at leisure. Overnight in Nha Trang.
8. Day 08

   Nha Trang Island Tour (B/L)
   After breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel and transfer to the harbor. Embark on the boat to begin the journey exploring the islands. you will enjoy the beauty of the clear blue sea and colorful coral reef by snorkeling at Coral Bay or Hon Mun Island.Here you are free to swim and participate in extremely attractive sea sports activities such as Jetski, Flyboard, Banana float, parachute pulled by boat, Scuba-diving, Sea-walking (at your own cost). Your lunch will be served at a local restaurant on the island. Return your hotel in the afternoon. Your time at leisure. Overnight in Nha Trang.
9. Day 09

   Nha Trang Beach relax – Optional to Vinpearl Island (B)
   Breakfast at your hotel. You will have full day for own sightseeing or just fully enjoying the white sand beach.   Another option is to board the cable car across the ocean to Vinpearl Island Amusement Park (at your own cost). This full day tour offers you a great chance to participate in all attractive and exciting activities of Amusement Park including marvel at marine life in the Aquarium, outdoor and indoor games (entertain 4D movies, 3D virtual reality games… ) and many more. Overnight in Nha Trang.  
10. Day 10

    Nha Trang – flight back to Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B)
    Breakfast at your hotel. Time at leisure until check out and transfer to the airport boarding the flight back to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City connecting your onward flight home. Tour ends. Please note: The standard check out time is 12:00pm. No late check out included.

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