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Southern Vietnam Tour
SAIGON - CU CHI TUNNELS - MEKONG DELTA / CAN THO - SAIGON ( 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS )
Code tour: South Vietnam tours 01
Start City: Saigon City / End City: Saigon City
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Saigon ( D )
Meet at Tan Son Nhat international airport and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight in Saigon.
Day 2: Visit Saigon ( B / L )
This full day Saigon City tour will give you a glimpse of bustling Saigon. Visit the Binh Tay Market in Cho Lon; stopover at Thien Hau pagoda, a 150 year old Chinese Temple; then to a Lacquer wares workshop and the Jade Emperor pagoda. After lunch, we visit the War Remnants Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office. End of the day is free for shopping at Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 3: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels ( B / L )
Drive to Tay Ninh to the great Cao Dai Temple ( a place to worship a mixture of Buddhism, Confucius, Taoism, Hinduism and Christianity ). We see the noon mass at the temple.
After our lunch at the local restaurant, we visit Cu Chi outdoor museum to learn about the infamous tunnel systems of the Viet Cong. Take this opportunity to get a unique understanding of the guerillas underground fight strategies during the war. Especially crawl through 50 - 100 meters of the 200km tunnel system. On our way return to Saigon, we stop at the local rice paper workshops, and views of Vietnam countryside and paddy fields sights. Overnight in Saigon
Day 4: Saigon – Can Tho / Mekong Delta ( B / L )
We head South to Cai Be. Upon arrival at Cai Be, we board a boat for a journey through the Mekong’s floating market. See how the river life of the local here trading the fruits between merchant ships and local farmers. Continue Cruising through the secluded canals and cross the Mighty Mekong to an island where we will stop to enjoy fresh seasonal fruit before boating to Vinh Long. Continue our trip to Can Tho and check in at the hotel. In the evening, you are free to walk around night market in Can Tho.
Day 5: Can Tho - Saigon ( B / L )
Take a boat trip to Cai Rang floating market, we will then a walk on a quiet country road taking in the magnificent scenery and getting a little bit closer to the locals as they go about their daily routine. After lunch, we return to Saigon for overnight stay.
Day 6: Departure Saigon ( B )
Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for your flight back home. Trips end here.
Code tour: South Vietnam tours 01
Start City: Saigon City / End City: Saigon City
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Saigon ( D )
Meet at Tan Son Nhat international airport and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight in Saigon.
Day 2: Visit Saigon ( B / L )
This full day Saigon City tour will give you a glimpse of bustling Saigon. Visit the Binh Tay Market in Cho Lon; stopover at Thien Hau pagoda, a 150 year old Chinese Temple; then to a Lacquer wares workshop and the Jade Emperor pagoda. After lunch, we visit the War Remnants Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office. End of the day is free for shopping at Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 3: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels ( B / L )
Drive to Tay Ninh to the great Cao Dai Temple ( a place to worship a mixture of Buddhism, Confucius, Taoism, Hinduism and Christianity ). We see the noon mass at the temple.
After our lunch at the local restaurant, we visit Cu Chi outdoor museum to learn about the infamous tunnel systems of the Viet Cong. Take this opportunity to get a unique understanding of the guerillas underground fight strategies during the war. Especially crawl through 50 - 100 meters of the 200km tunnel system. On our way return to Saigon, we stop at the local rice paper workshops, and views of Vietnam countryside and paddy fields sights. Overnight in Saigon
Day 4: Saigon – Can Tho / Mekong Delta ( B / L )
We head South to Cai Be. Upon arrival at Cai Be, we board a boat for a journey through the Mekong’s floating market. See how the river life of the local here trading the fruits between merchant ships and local farmers. Continue Cruising through the secluded canals and cross the Mighty Mekong to an island where we will stop to enjoy fresh seasonal fruit before boating to Vinh Long. Continue our trip to Can Tho and check in at the hotel. In the evening, you are free to walk around night market in Can Tho.
Day 5: Can Tho - Saigon ( B / L )
Take a boat trip to Cai Rang floating market, we will then a walk on a quiet country road taking in the magnificent scenery and getting a little bit closer to the locals as they go about their daily routine. After lunch, we return to Saigon for overnight stay.
Day 6: Departure Saigon ( B )
Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for your flight back home. Trips end here.
Inclusions:
Exclusions:
- Land transport
- English speaking guide
- Meals as mentioned above (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- Boat trip in Mekong Delta
- Entrance fees
- Mineral water daily 2 bottle 500ml/per day
Exclusions:
- International Air Fare in & out Vietnam
- Other things are not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Meals are not mentioned in the program
- Tips to guide and driver
- Travel Insurance
Email: michael@vietnamcatholictour.com
