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DT01: Morning Halfday Tour of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
You’ll be picked up from your hotel at 8:00 for a tour around historic Saigon’s major attractions including the Reunification Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, the gorgeous and classical City Hall; the former US Embassy and the famed Lacquer Works. We return you to your hotel at approximately 12:00.
discover the contrasts of bustling Ho Chi Minh - amongst the grand old buildings, Stops are included at the Notre Dame Cathedral, a Neo-classical structure dating back to the 19th century, and the beautiful Post Office building , thereafter visit the former Presidential Palace, now Reunification Hall, made famous when a North Vietnamese tank crashed through the front gates on 30th April 1975, signalling the end of the Vietnam War. It has changed little since that time and is now retained as a museum. Your tour will include the reception and dining rooms of the President’s quarters, and the basement - still full of ancient America- made telecommunications equipment, strategic military maps lining it’s walls.
You will also visit the colorful Ben Thanh market selling everything from chilies to French bread and, of course, be surrounded by an endless stream of bicycles, cyclos and motorbikes.
Including: English speaking guide, transportation, enrtance fee, A bottle water, lunch with Pho 24.
DT02: Full Day Tour of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
This tour is designed for the traveler who wishes to experience “more” of this famous old city. Stops will include the Reunification Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, the former US Embassy, the War Remnants Museum.
At approximately 13:00, we pause for lunch at a local Restaurant. After lunch, the tour continues with stops in the Thien Hau Temple, China Town, Binh Tay Wholesale and ends at the amazing Ben Thanh Market. We drop you off at your hotel at about 16:30 that afternoon.
discover the contrasts of bustling Ho Chi Minh - amongst the grand old buildings, Stops are included at the Notre Dame Cathedral, a Neo-classical structure dating back to the 19th century, and the beautiful Post Office building as well as the colourful Thien Hau temple located in the city’s Chinatown district.
Thereafter visit the former Presidential Palace, now Reunification Hall, made famous when a North Vietnamese tank crashed through the front gates on 30th April 1975, signalling the end of the Vietnam War. It has changed little since that time and is now retained as a museum. Your tour will include the reception and dining rooms of the President’s quarters, and the basement - still full of ancient America- made telecommunications equipment, strategic military maps lining it’s walls.
You will also visit the colorful Ben Thanh market selling everything from chilies to French bread and, of course, be surrounded by an endless stream of bicycles, cyclos and motorbikes.
Including: English speaking guide, transportation, entrance fee, a bottle water, lunch.
DT03: Cu Chi Tunnels half day
This tour is a visit to old battlefields, the famous tunnels in two last wars. You are picked up at your hotel at 8:00 for the hour long drive towards the Cambodian border in Saigon’s northwestern corner. This now famous tunnel system was once the secret home of thousands of brave people whose ingenuity and persistence defines their movement. An unforgettable experience, you will be returned to your hotel in the early afternoon.
The Cu Chi area is famous for its 200 kilometer network of underground tunnels, which were used by the Viet Cong forces to fight against both the French and later the Americans. From the mid 19940’s onwards, the Viet Cong managed to dig up to 12 meters down on hard soil, using only rudimentary tools. Most tunnels were only 60-70 centimeters wide, and 1.5 meters high, with thick roofs capable of withstanding the weight of tanks or the impact of bombs weighing up to 100 kilograms.
Before visiting the tunnel system, you will be shown a video explaining the history of the tunnels and their design. The Viet Cong used them as a base from which they could launch strategic attacks on the Americans and then seemingly disappear. Unknowingly, the Americans even built a base camp on top of an existing tunnel network, suffering extensive casualties until they discovered their mistake.
The tunnel entrances are well hidden. Many rooms have been opened and ventilated so that you can more easily experience the underground meeting rooms, kitchen, hospital and sleeping areas. More adventurous tunnel explorers can experience an unlit tunnel passage which has not been enlarged for the comfort of visitors!
Including: English speaking guide, transportation, entrance fees, a bottled water, lunch
Weapon firing of American and Communist forces weapons is available at extra charge!
DT04: Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City – Full Day
Why not make a full day of it? After a visit to the famous tunnels (described in DT03) stop off in some of Saigon’s famous attractions before going back to the hotel. We will include Chinatown, the “other famous market (this one in Chinatown) Binh Tay Market and the Thien Hau Pagoda. You will be returned to your hotel before the dinner hour and lunch will be in a lovely Cu Chi local restaurant.
Including: English speaking guide, transportation, entrance fees, a bottle water and lunch.
DT05: Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels – Full Day
The combination of these two sites makes this a most interesting and seemingly other-worldly tour combination. With an 8:00 pickup at your hotel, you will ride through the enchanting Vietnamese countryside to Tay Ninh Province the home to the gaudy Holy See Temple of the Cao Dai religion. This unique religion combines elements of many of the world’s faiths and teaches that all religions have the same source and the same desire to discover the beauty of the creator in each person’s heart. You will experience the noon-time ceremony and view the Holy See, the enormous eyeball that represents the purity of the vision. After lunch in a local eatery, the tour will wind its way back towards Saigon with a stop at the Cu Chi unnels, described in the DT03 tour text. In a sense, this tour contrasts the beauty of the human spirit agains the barbarous nature of war. Not to be missed! You will return to the hotel in time for dinner.
Including: English-speaking guide, transportation, entrance fees, lunch and bottled water.
DT06: Mekong Delta Full Day Trip – My Tho
This eight to nine hour tour will bring you to the delightful and charming rural countryside of the Mekong Delta. With an 8:00 hotel pickup, enjoy the two-hour drive through the rich countryside of Long An and Tien Giang Province. At the provincial capital of My Tho, climb into a boat and begin exploring the sights along this majestic and historic branch of the mighty Mekong, the Song River. Experience the daily life in the village including pole fishing, being rowed in a small boat in the canal and a special visit to a local countryside traditional home. Other features include a traditional music performance and more. Return to Ho Chi Minh City at approximately 17:00 in time for dinner.
Vietnam's 'rice-bowl' the Mekong Delta is a rich fertile region of flat farmland interlaced with thousands of waterways and tributaries of the mighty Mekong. Known locally as Cuu Long, or the 'River of Nine Dragons', the Mekong splits into two reaches as it makes its final path through Vietnam before finally dissipating into the sea. The river provides a lifelong flurry of activity and commerce among its waters and is interspersed with seemingly endless ricefields, colourful floating markets, isolated villages accessed only by boat, and a populace of constantly smiling people.
Travel the bustling highway into the surrounding countryside where you will pass lush rice paddies carefully tended, before boarding your motorised sampan for a unique experience on the mighty Mekong Delta waterways. You will see how, to the people of Delta, the water is a lifeline - the focus of all daily activity - as you journey through a maze of tributaries and fruit plantations. Enjoy a sample of delicious fruit in the shade of a fruit farmer's garden before continuing via even smaller waterways to lunch, where the speciality is a remarkable dish of 'elephants ear fish'.
Including: English speaking guide, transportation, boat trip fees, lunch, fruits, traditional music performance and all entrance fees.
DT07: Mekong Delta One Day Trip to Cai Be Floating Market
Part of the incredible Cai Rang floating market in Vietnam’s Can Tho City, the Cai Be floating market will dazzle you with the incredible array of products and the means of distribution in this ancient market-place. This trip, much like our other tours, is designed to let you experience life here firsthand. Can you imagine the sensation you will feel as you move slowly and quietly through the exotic canals with banks lined by water coconut trees. Life will begin to slow down for you as you become synchronized with the simple and tranquil pace of rural life in this idyllic setting. Unfortunately, you will be dragged back to the relative intensity of Saigon and dropped off at your hotel by 18:30 and in time for dinner.
Including: Transportation, English-speaking guide, boats, lunch and entrance fees
DT08: MeKong Delta – Can Tho – 2d1n
Day 1: Saigon MyTho Can Tho
This trip is designed to place you directly into the lives and lifestyle of the countryside folks of the serene Mekong Delta
Beginning in the morning from Saigon, you will be driven to My Tho City where a boat excursion will deliver you to your lunch restaurant. On the way, you can enjoy the rich countryside of Long An and Tien Giang province. From there, proceed along the canals and waterways to visit an array of sites including temples and local artifact factories and workshops. You will walk along small village road to visit fruit gardens, elementary school, spirits distiller house, fish catching by tackle, and see the daily life of villagers. Take a short drive to Can tho city. Check into your hotel and enjoy dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 2: Floating Market, Xeo Quyt Sanactuary
On day two, begin with a boat trip to visit the Cai Rang floating market followed by a return to the hotel for breakfast. You will then depart for an amazing ecological and historical tour of Xeo Quyt (accessed by boat). This ancient tropical forest indeed appears as a floating painting. It once served as a base for forces fighting against the French and Americans, but now is treasured for producing a wonderful ecological system of the alluvial land in the Mekong River's estuary.
Including: Accomodation (twin room sharing) with breakfast at 3* hotel Saigon Cantho hotel / or Cuu Long hotel, meals and transportation as per itinerary, entrance fee, boat trip and an English-speaking guide.
DT09: Two Day Beach Holiday in Phan Thiet
Tour Description: If you’re ready to experience a wonderful day at a sparking white sand beach in a fine resort, we’ve got it ready for you. We’ll pick you up from your Saigon hotel at 9:00 and off we’ll go, heading east towards the beautiful beaches of the Mui Ne Peninsula and the resort community of Phan Thiet. A strong breeze off the water will fan you as you soak in the beauty of the seascape. The next day, enjoy a breakfast in the resort restaurant and spend more time lounging at beach or pool, or exploring this special seaside community. Check out of your hotel at 12:30 and return to Saigon with a stop at the Poshanu Cham tower on the way back. We’ll drop you off at your hotel in time for dinner.
Including Transportation,Terra cotta bungalow 4* (twin room sharing) with breakfast.
Price: US$ per person.
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