Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, perfectly blends Vietnam's tragic war history with vibrant modern energy. Top tourist attractions include the poignant War Remnants Museum, the historic Independence Palace, colonial-era architecture like the Saigon Central Post Office, and bustling Ben Thanh Market.
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in. Check in time is 2PM. Early check in is based on hotel availability. Free time at your own leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 2: Mekong Delta Tour (L) Group Tour
Enjoy the scenic journey along the way bordered by green rice fields.
On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals.
Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories.
Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnels – City Tour (L) Group Tour
AM: HCM City
We start the trip by visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring the Reunification Palace, and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum.
PM: Cu Chi Tunnels
Located 60km from HCMC, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - 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.
Today, ducks and water buffalos happily co-exist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone".
Start our tour in the morning, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Return to Sai Gon.
Day 4: Departure
Morning, breakfast at hotel in Ho Chi Minh. Your leisure until we transfer you to airport for
your departure flight.
Cancellation Policy is subject to change. It purely depends upon the cancellation terms of the respective Hotel and the peak/off season rates. Refunds will take 15 – 30 working days to be credited back to the bank account. Airline Refund will be credited back once PML receives the same from the Airline.
