05 DAYS – SOUTHERN HIGHTLIGHT OF VIETNAM

DAY 01: HOCHIMINH ARRIVAL

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, welcome by our guide and transfer to hotel for check in.

Ho Chi Minh City formerly named Saigon is the largest city and economic center of Vietnam always bustled with activities of modern life. It is where businesses converge and shoppers indulge themselves into unlimited choices. However the city also carries with it a rich historical legacy in contrast with its dazzling glamor.

Afternoon, take a half-day city tour to visit Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, a neo-Roman cathedral built by the colonial French with materials entirely imported from Marseilles, Saigon Central Post Office, which was designed and constructed in the early 20th Century by the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel.

 Meals: None  

Accommodation: A hotel used in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 02: HOCHIMINH – CUCHI TUNNELS                       

Morning, take a half-day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels, 75 km Northwest of downtown Ho Chi Minh City, which were once a major underground hideout and resistance base of Viet Cong forces during the two wars against the French and later on Americans. The tunnels, entirely hand-dug, formed a highly intricate network of interlinked multilevel passageways at times stretched as far as the Cambodian border and totaling over 120 km in length. Its complexity was beyond imagination containing meeting rooms, kitchens, wells, clinics, schools, depots, trenches and emergency exits all aimed for guerrilla warfare. The tunnels were deep and strong enough to withstand destructive bombings and self-contained enough to outlast prolonged sieges. Back to Ho Chi Minh City and spend time at leisure.

Drive to Vung Tau, beautiful seaside resort with golden sandy beaches and warm water all year around. Arrival Vung Tau, check in and free at leisure for swimming and relaxing at the beaches.

Dinner at Con So Vang restaurant. Overnight in Vung Tau

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: A hotel used in Vung Tau

DAY 03: VUNG TAU – HOCHIMINH

Morning, city tour to visit the Summer Palace of the Emperor Bao Dai, the Jesus Monument, which overlooks the Peninsula and the Pacific Ocean. Next, visit Whale Temple Christ Hill, Goddes of Mercy, Thuy Van Beach.

Lunch at Ganh Hao restaurant

Afternoon, drive back Ho Chi Minh city free for shopping at local market.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: A hotel used in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 04: HOCHIMINH – MYTHO (MEKONG DELTA) 65km–2hour driving      

Morning, after breakfast, travel by road to the Mekong Delta, the world’s largest delta and Vietnam’s largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho City, capital of Tieng Giang Provine, embark on a boat and navigate through intricate canals while observing the local daily life up close as well as the landscape of waterways and lush islands. Land on the Unicorn Island to enjoy wandering through verdant orchards, tasting fresh fruits and listening to some Southern style traditional music. Move on to the second delta province, Ben Tre, where you will watch local villagers make coconut candy in a rural workshop, walk around briefly and try riding a horse-pulled carriage. More cruising to some bee-keeping households to taste fresh homegrown honey and honey tea.  Go back Ho Chi Minh City and spend time at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: A hotel used in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 05: HOCHIMINH – DEPARTURE

Free at leisure until check-out, transfer to the Airport for your return flight home.