Ho Chi Minh City has appeal whether it be its museums, the Saigon River or Chinatown’s markets, pagodas. The nightlife is also varied, whether you seek a cultured evening or a walk on the wild side. The Mekong Delta, with its waterways and flourishing daily life, is a place not to be missed. Riverbanks are teeming with coconut palms, rice fields, orchards.

Destinations:  Ho Chi Minh City | Cuchi Tunnels | Mekong Delta

Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

HCM City

On arrival at Tan San Nhat Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This bustling metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with motorbikes and cars, excited by numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafés. (If time permits) we stroll around the down town to explore the different local ways of life.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City

Mekong River

The sightseeing tour acquaints us with the city's major sights. We pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before exploring the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to this palace are some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale. We drive out this afternoon, to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City- MeKong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City

Mytho

Heading out of the town, we travel by roads to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam's largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho we embark on a boat navigating around the intricate small canals in the delta region, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting excursion will pass the lush green vegetation before arriving at the famous Unicorn Island. Here we have opportunities to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful traditional music. The next stop of our trip is Ben Tre Province to visit some fascinating local industries. After feasting on a huge lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off along the way to see the beautiful Ving Trang Pagoda and the Cho Lon, Saigon’s Chinatown, which is crammed with sacred temples and mysterious, narrow lanes.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City Departure

There is a free time for you to relax or further explore Ho Chi Minh City. The trip ends after your transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for departure. End of the tour.

Size of Group	2 pax	3 - 4 pax	5 - 9 pax	10 - 14 pax	Single Supplemental
01 Nov 2008 - 30 Sep 2009 (Not valid for Peak Season, Christmas & New Year Day)
Mid-range (3+*)	288	257	232	224	189
Superior (4*)	349	317	291	273	229
Deluxe (5*)	456	413	396	387	378
Premium (5+*)	739	695	686	667	555

Accommodation	Mid-range (3+*)	Superior (4*)	Deluxe (5*)	Premium (5+*)
Ho Chi Minh City Hotels	Palace, Liberty 2, Metropole	Majestic, Rex, Grand	Duxton, Renaissance Riverside	Sofitel Plaza, Caravelle, Sheraton Saigon

Tour includes

• Accommodation
• Boat on Mekong
• Meals as stated in the program
• Air-conditioned vehicles for all transportations
• English speaking guide
• Sampan trips as mentioned in the program
• Entrance fees

Tour excludes

• Drinks
• Tips
• Single room supplemnet
• Personal expenses