Day 1: Ho Chi Minh / Arrival
Upon Ho Chi Minh (Tan Son Nhat) Airport.
Our driver will meet you at airport and transfer to hotel for check in.
The rest of day is your relax after a long flight.
Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 2: HO CHI MINH CITY – CU CHI TUNNEL (B,L)
Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
Return to Saigon.
Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 3: HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA (B,L)
Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and start the trip to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over 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 do not want to join the cycling trip.
Proceed to Can Tho City and overnight in Can Tho
Day 4: CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET – ChAU DOC (B,L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Take a leisure boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River) then visit to Cai Rang floating market which is the liveliest one in the whole of 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 transfer to Chau Doc.
Arrival in Chau Doc, check in hotel and relax.
Overnight at hotel in Chau Doc.
Day 5: CHAU DOC – PHNOM PENH (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Around 6.40 am, pick up at hotel and transfer to speedboat and depart to Phnom Penh.
Arrival in Phnom Penh wharf, pick up and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.
Day 6: PHNOM PENH – SIEM REAP (B,L)
Morning, visit the notorious Choeung Ek Killing Fields & Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison) which serve as a testament to the crimes of the Khmer Rouge (From 1975–1979. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, take some minutes at Independent Monument for photo taking. After that, visit the opulent Royal Place,, and its Silver Pagoda. Continue your visit at The National Museum with its superb collection of Khmer art. The last place to visit today is Wat Phnome, the most famous buddhist temple in Phnom Penh.After the tour, we transfer you to the airport for flight home .
Afternoon, transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap.
Upon Siem Reap airport, pick up and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
DAY 7: SIEM REAP – ANGKOR TOUR (B,L,D)
Morning, visit to the antique capital of Angkor Thom. Continue your visit at Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in Angkor. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon, visit Angkor Wat the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor.Evening, enjoy buffet dinner and watch Khmer Traditional Dance Show at a local restaurant.Morning, visit to the antique capital of Angkor Thom. Continue your visit at Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in Angkor. Lunch at a local restaurant.Afternoon, visit Angkor Wat the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor.Evening, enjoy buffet dinner and watch Khmer Traditional Dance Show at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY 8: SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE (B,L)
Morning, visit the National Museum at 08.00 am. After that, you will have a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake for sightseeing. Tonle Sap Lake is one of the largest lakes in Asia.
After lunch, your free time for time for relax until transfer to airport for flight back home.
END OF TOUR
Price: 820 USD/pax
- The tour price is applied for 2 persons onward.
- Single supplement will be applied for solo traveler.
- Tour price is based on 3 star hotels and group tour, please contact us for upgrading to 4 or 5 star service!
INCLUSION
- Hotels as program.
- Transfer as per program.
- Mineral water
- Boat trips in the Mekong delta
- English speaking guide
- All entrance fees
- Meals as the program (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
EXCLUSION
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal costs & tips
- Beverages
- Other services not mentioned in the inclusions