Post date: Nov 27, 2012 4:35:00 AM
DAY 1 : HO CHI MINH CITY - ARRIVAL (D)
Meet on arrival at Ho Chi Minh City / Tan Son Nhat International Airport and transfer to hotel. Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. The rest of time at leisure. Dinner on floating restaurant with show and cruise on Saigon River & Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
DAY 2 : HO CHI MINH – CU CHI TUNNEL + CITY TOUR (B/L/D)
The sightseeing tour acquaints us with the city's major sights. Visit to Cuchi Tunnels, then we pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before exploring the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to this palace are some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. Then, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale
DAY 3: HO CHI MINH CITY – MY THO MEKONG DELTA (B/L/D)
After breakfast, a two hour drive to My Tho will expose the colorful outskirt life as well as picturesque rice fields along the journey. Upon arrival, visit to the beautiful Vinh Trang pagoda, continue to drive to pier and get on a boat trip up Mekong River stop at Thoi Son island to visit honey bee-farm, coconut candy workshop. Then taste seasonal fruits, enjoy traditional folk songs at local people house. Walk along the village to see the authentic life of the local and challenge your bargaining power at cottage handicraft shops. An adventurous sampan ride in palm shading creeks will be the next experience of the riverside region, for lunch sample the local delicacy, Elephant's Ear Fish at famous Mekong Rest Stop, back to Hochiminh city
DAY 4 : HALONG BAY OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE(B/L/D)
Pick-up and transfer to Halong Bay ( 3 hours from Hanoi, 1,5 hours from Hai Phong
DAY 5 : HALONG-HANOI (B/L/D)
Drive back to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi, city tour & shopping. Dinner and overnight in Hanoi
DAY 6 : HA NOI – DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at hotel, visit to Ho Chi Minh’s House, museum and outside of His Mausoleum (closed on Monday, Friday and the whole months of October-November) and His Residence, One-Pillar Pagoda, transfer to airport for onward flight
Inclusive of:
• Hotel twin/triple sharing with daily breakfast
• Transfer by air-conditioned bus as itinerary
• English / Indonesian / Mandarin speaking tour guide (subject to availability)
• Full board meals as per itinerary
• Drinking water everyday
• Entrance fees, excursions as per itinerary
• Private cruise in Halong Bay
Exclusive of:
• International flight to Vietnam
• Visa fees (Philippines/ Indonesian / Malaysian no need visa to Vietnam & Cambodia)
• Domestic flight Hochiminh - Hanoi or Hanoi - HoChiminh from USD75-155/person/way ( we can assist to buy cheap ticket)
• Tipping to local guide & driver (USD 3-5/pax/day)
• Personal expenses ( laundry, phone calls,..), Drink
• Travel Insurance
• Others not mentioned nor specified above
• Surcharge for Christmas & New Year