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The Southern Highlights will lead you to explore Ho Chi Minh city and Mekong Delta. Ho Chi Minh city offers many historical sites: the former Presidental Palace, the Museum of War Remnants and the Cu Chi Tunnels. The Mekong Delta, this is the most colourful, bustling and unique of all the market of Vietnam.
Itinerary
Day 1:Arrive Ho Chi Minh City (G) Our guide meets you at the airport and accompanies you to your hotel in the city centre. Your overnight will be in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2:Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, G) Today you will explore Ho Chi Minh City - the former Saigon, once called the Pearl of the Orient. Your guide will show you the Notre Dame Catholic Church, the former Presidential Palace, renamed Reunification Palace which was the historic site on 30 April, 1975. You will visit the History Museum or the Museum of War Remnants and explore one of Ho Chi Minh City’s wonderful local markets to finish the day. You’ll spend the night in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 3:Ho Chi Minh City – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, G) After breakfast at the hotel, the guide and driver will take you to Tay Ninh to visit the Great Cao Dai Temple in time to watch the mid-day ceremony. After lunch, you’ll visit the famous Cu Chi tunnels. You’ll have an opportunity to get the unique experience of guerrillas living and fighting under ground during the war. Over night in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 4:Ho Chi Minh City – Vinh Long – Can Tho (B, L, G) In the morning, you will leave for Cai Be to board a boat for a cruise on Mekong River. You’ll cruise down tributaries and water ways and explore the Delta. You’ll also visit a famous bonsai garden and soak in the peaceful atmosphere of the gardens which are filled with ancients plants sculpted into strange forms and shapes. In the afternoon, you will be driven to Can Tho for hotel accommodation.
Day 5:Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, G) We will take an early start to see Cai Rang floating market. Perhaps, this is the most colourful, bustling and unique of all the markets of Vietnam. Depart the floating market to Cai Be canal, you will stop at one of the local house to visit the orchard and taste their delicious tropical fruits. In the afternoon, you’ll return to Ho Chi Minh City where you’ll spend the night.
Day 6:Ho Chi Minh City departure (B, G) You’ll be free until your driver arrives to take you to Tan Son Nhat airport for your departure flight.
Price: Per Person in US$ Prices vary depending on the level of accommodation, group size and dates of travel. The cost for this itinerary is approximately US$428 per person for a private group of two people traveling in standard accommodation. Please contact us to customize this itinerary and price to meet your needs and budget.
Inclusive
Accommodation sharing a twin or double room with daily breakfast at selected hotels.
The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated.
Private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.
Entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.
Boat cruise as programme.
Meals as specified in the best local restaurants, picnics where suitable restaurants are not available.
