Historic Destinations in South Vietnam,HISTORICAL DESTINATION IN SOUTH VIETNAM

DAY

HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR

CU CHI TUNNEL

Lunch

DAY

HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA

MY THO

BEN TRE

CAN THO

Lunch

(Dinner)

DAY

MEKONG DELTA

Breakfast

DAY

LONG TAN NUI DAT BATTLEFIELD

Lunch

Day 1

HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR - CU CHI TUNNEL

7:45 AM

In the morning, we depart from Ho Chi Minh city to Cu Chi Tunnels. Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti – American war resistance during the Vietnam war. It is legendary for its over 220km underground tunnel system and is a popular tourist site for both Vietnamese and foreigners.

Along the way to Cu Chi from Ho Chi Minh city, we will pass by the scenic local countryside, where you might even spot ducks and buffalo cooling off in the river. You will find it hard to imagine the destruction and damage that once dominated the area, caused by bombing and mines when Cu Chi was “a free target zone.”

After the tunnels, we’ll stop for a lunch of local Vietnamese cuisine before heading back to Ho Chi Minh. Here, we’ll visit the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of the war in April 1975, The Notre Dame cathedral, the General Post Office and the War Remnant Museum. The tour finishes at 17:00

Day 2	HO CHI MINH - MY THO - BEN TRE - CAN THO
7:45 AM	Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and start the trip to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sat back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising around four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands.
	Stopover at Unicorn Island, go walking in the village paths to contemplate orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and Vietnamese folk music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Be rowed in a small sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business & bee-keeping farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at the local restaurant. Break time.
	The afternoon is time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meeting the local people to experience their daily life in the Mekong delta. Relaxing on hammocks to enjoy the cool breeze is for those who do not want to join the cycling trip. Proceed to Can Tho. Your leisure. Overnight in Can Tho at hotel 3 star.

Day 3	CAN THO - CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET - HO CHI MINH
7:00 AM	Breakfast at the hotel in the early morning. Take a leisure boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River) then visit Cai Rang floating market which is the liveliest one in the whole of the region.
	Walking trip to visit the fruit plantation and local noodle factory.
	Visit Binh Thuy communal house and Munir Ansay Pagoda - a Khmer pagoda, renowned for its unique structure. Have lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh City at around 5:00 PM.

Day 4

LONG TAN NUI DAT BATTLEFIELD

7:00 AM

Pick up at your hotel and depart for the trip. Stop off at Ba Ria to pick up your travel permit to the sites. Visit the site of the former Nui Dat Task Force Base. Little remains of this camp except for the columns of the main gate. The former runway is now a wide street in the local village and the old helipad is now a soccer field. A school established by the Australians is nearby.

Followed drive past the location of the Horseshoe (access not permitted these days due to mining activity) to the Discourtesy Rubber Plantation. Visit the Long Tan Cross Memorial, a memorial raised by the Australians in August 1969 in memory of the great battle of Long Tan, before continuing on to the Long Phuoc Tunnels. Like other tunnels systems found in Vietnam, the Long Phuoc Tunnels included meeting areas, first aid stations, and fighting pits.

Back to Ho Chi Minh at around 5:00 PM

Farewell.

PRICE DETAIL:

Economic

option

$250/PP

Luxury

option

$450/PP

What's included?

All transportation with an experienced driver
Professional and experienced English-speaking guide
All entrance fees on tour
All activities following the program
All meals as mentioned. If you choose to stay at a homestay in Mekong Delta, dinner will be provided.
Accommodation: 1 night at a hotel in Can Tho, 2 nights at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

What's excluded?

Beverage, personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Internal and external flights
Visa fee
Other things are not mentioned in the program.

What should we bring?

Hat or umbrella, shoes, sunglasses.
Insect repellent.
Cash for personal expenses.

Children policy

Under 3 years old: Free of charge(<1,2 m).
From 4 up to 8 years old: 75% of adult price.
From 9 years old up: 100% of adult price.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Dress code:

When visiting temples or mosques, both men and women should dress in conservative, non-revealing clothing. Full-length trousers with a shirt or t-shirt for men; and pants or skirts well below the knee with a top that covers the shoulders and upper arms for women.

Personal Expense:

You will need to take some extra money to cover extra meals, drinks, laundry, and souvenirs... Based on the advice of previous customers an approximate amount of USD250 per person per week should be sufficient; however, for those that can’t resist a bargain or may wish to participate in all of the optional excursions, consider allocating a higher amount.

Exchange Cash:

US Dollars are easily exchanged throughout Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, however other currencies such as Indian Rupee can generally be exchanged at airports provided notes are new and undamaged. We suggest for your convenience that you ensure your US Dollars are from the new series to avoid any difficulties exchanging money during your trip (should be from the new series from the year 2006 onwards). We suggest exchanging your money before traveling to remote areas and smaller towns, as exchange facilities can be limited.

Tipping:

Local tipping is customary in Asia. However, this can often lead to awkwardness in knowing when it is appropriate to tip and how much, as well as ensuring you have a suitable amount of change available at the time. For your convenience, tipping the minimum amount (for any private tours) can be at USD3/person/day/ at the end of the day.

Eating In SEA:

Southeast Asia is home to incredibly rich food history. Your itinerary has been carefully crafted to introduce you to a wide range of local dishes and we hope that you enjoy the culinary adventure ahead. Meals (excluding drinks) are included in our tours and depend on each tour’s itinerary, please pay attention to the meals abbreviations and each day’s tour title to know which meals are inclusive in the package and which are not. Normally, we have included all breakfast at your accommodation of stay in each city and Lunch or Dinner depending on daily tours/ or activities. Any special dietary requirements for food should be informed by visitors so that we can arrange daily meals accordingly.

Weather Condition:

In the case of bad weather/risks of tropical storms. We will keep you updated regarding the weather conditions/ risks of tropical storms as soon as possible and will offer different alternatives for you to choose, the possible scenarios that can occur, or amend the refund depending on which services that you had used.

Giving you the best experience and unforgettable journey is our mission.

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