6 days Classic Tour
HO CHI MINH
-CU CHI-VINH LONG -CAN THO-CHAU DOC -XEO QUIT-CHO CHI MINH (6 DAYS/ 5 NIGHTS)
DAY 1: ARRIVAL - HO CHI MINH 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
bikes and motorbikes, 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. O/N in Ho Chi Minh.
DAY 2 : HO CHI MINH - CU CHI - HO CHI MINH
The sightseeing tour of Ho Chi Minh City begins with a visit to the
Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of
South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some
striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral
and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. We also visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda
and the War Remnant Museum before continuing to the bustling Ben Thanh
Market where everything and anything is for sale! We drive out this
afternoon to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground
network of approximately 200 km 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. O/N in Ho Chi Minh.
DAY 3: HO CHI MINH - VINH LONG - CAN THO Heading out of town we travel by road to Cai Be in Vinh Long
Province. On arrival we embark on a boat for a leisurely trip around the
tributaries of the mighty Mekong River. Our first stop is the vibrant
floating market of Cai Be where each boat usually sells one particular
item, whether it be pumpkins, pineapples, sugar canes,…. and in order
that the customer knows where to shop, they hang that item from the
highest part of the boat. Along the way we also visit the many
fascinating local cottages industries including rice paper makers, sweet
factory, bonsai nurseries. After a huge lunch at an orchard we weave our
way through the intricate network of canals which are the lifeblood of
the Mekong Delta, to Vinh Long. At this small town we meet up with our
vehicle for a short drive to Can Tho, our final destination. O/N in Can
Tho.
DAY 4: CAN THO - CHAU DOC Today we continue venturing into the Mekong Delta, passing through
the many rice fields fringed with palm trees, fruit orchards and canals
crammed with boats and rice barges to Chau Doc. This border town is less
affected by the flash and glitz of Ho Chi Minh City's fashionable young
people although it is a major hub of trade along the Mekong. A highlight
of our visit to this region is an interesting boat trip on the Hau River
to a fishing breeding farm and a small Muslin community at Cham village.
Upon disembarking we drive to explore the sacred Ba Chua Temple and the
nearby sanctuary of Tay An. We complete our day with a walk to the Sam
Mountain for a beautiful view of the sunset over the mighty Mekong
River. O/N in Chau Doc.
DAY 5: CHAU DOC - XEO QUIT - HO CHI MINH
The return trip begins as we depart this border town. A part of the
pleasure of travelling in this region is the simple joy of seeing the
rice fields and the smiling faces of the people. On arrival we board a
boat for an exploration of the Xeo Quit Forest which was once a
stronghold of the communist troop during the American wartime. This
boundless cajeput forests are dissevered by numerous narrow canals
surrounded by aquatic grass and plants, tall trees and vines. The cool
and humid air mixing with the fragrance of flowers as well as the
beautiful song of bird in the quiet environment make for an
unforgettable excursion. After the boat trip we drive back to Ho Chi
Minh, passing through the charming countryside. O/N in Ho Chi Minh.
DAY 6 : HO CHI MINH - 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..
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