DEPARTING FROM HO CHI MINH CITY
In the core of the Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, whose history relates closely with the struggle for the independence and freedom of Vietnam, is the most second important cities in Vietnam after Hanoi. It is not only a commercial center but also a scientific, technological and industrial one in Vietnam. Additionally, it is known as the big tourism center attracting numerous visitors by various beauty spots and tourist areas.
After more than 300 years of development, Ho Chi Minh City presents many ancient architectural constructions, famous vestiges and renowned sights. It is remarkable for its harmonious blending of traditional national values with oriental and occidental cultural features. It is the main junction for trains, roads, water, and air transportation systems for domestic trips and for foreign destination.
Setting foot on this city, tourists can choose some daily trips and short excursions in and around the city or to other destinations in Mekong Delta to make holidays in Vietnam much more enjoyable.
HALF DAY HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR
Tour Code: HGH 36
This half-day city tour can depart at 8:00 AM or 02:00 PM to visit the most well-known historical monuments including the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential palace of the former government in the South Vietnam before 1975, the Central Post Office, the Notre Dame Cathedral built since 1877, and the War Museum.
FULL DAY HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR
Tour Code: HGH 37
This full-day city tour is available daily, we depart from 8.30A.M from your hotel then visit to the Reunification Palace, the former palace of President Thieu and his predecessors. Today this building is a museum and venue for official receptions. Inside you can visit the private rooms of the president, the “War Room” from where the South Vietnamese forces were controlled, and, most poignantly, the room where the North Vietnamese army finally took control in 1975. Nearby are the Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1883 and one of the city’s major landmarks. Neo-Romanesque in form, Notre Dame is the major seat of the Catholic religion in modern Vietnam. We continue to the War Remains Museum, where you can learn a lot about the Vietnam War. Enjoy your lunch with Vietnamese delicacies.
In the afternoon we will visit to Jade Emperor Temple, one of the oldest Chinese temples in Saigon. The last sight we will visit today is Ben Thanh market, where all kind of goods are offered. Tour ends around 5.30P.M
FULL DAY TOUR TO CU CHI TUNNEL AND CAO DAI TEMPLE
Tour Code: HGH 38
Experience the places where you are going to visit will bring you to a different shape of history and culture. Local guide and driver pick you up and transfer to the Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh, a colorful temple combining the Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Christianity and Islam. This tour will be continued by the visit to the amazing Cu Chi Tunnels where you know how the Viet Cong (VC) sheltered and fought underground during the Vietnam War.
FULL DAY TRIP TO MEKONG DELTA
Tour Code: HGH 39
In the morning, drive to Mekong Delta where you are spending the whole day floating through waterways on the Mekong Delta region, the boat cruise take along the network of canals and channels for the visit to floating markets of the local inhabitants of the region. The trip will be continued to the green vegetation plants and orchards, then disembark for a delicious lunch with local fruits. Afterward, you will visit the bonsai garden, boat building workshop, coconut candy and girdle cake shops before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG DELTA (2 DAYS/ 1 NIGHT)
Tour Code: HGH 40
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Vinh Long - Can Tho
This morning, drive to Cai Be. Take a boat trip on the Mekong to island and enjoy daily life activities. Visit local houses and have lunch at a garden. Back to Vinh Long by boat and road to Can Tho. On arrival Can Tho, boat transfer to My Khanh Tourism village where the Southern cultures are displayed. The carriage takes you around the village for experiencing the scenes of Southern Vietnam in the old days before enjoy a dinner which ever the landlord had been served. Night in the village.
Day 2: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City
Morning boat trip on the Mekong river to enjoy the colourful Cai Rang floating market. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End of the services.
CHARMING PHU QUOC ISLAND (3 days, 2 nights)
Tour Code: HGH 41
Escaping from the bustling Ho Chi Minh City, visitors can choose the excursion to Phu Quoc Island for the discover the real natural charm of the tropical island and relaxation at the beach.
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Phu Quoc Island
Take the noon flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island. On arrival at Phu Quoc Airport, picked up and transferred to the resort for check in. Free for bathing at the beach. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Discovering Phu Quoc Island
Having breakfast. Take the excursion for discovering the South. This takes 4 hours. Surrounded by the original lowland tropical evergreen forest, the South of Phu Quoc has been the mixture of agricultural and forest landscape. Taking the excursion to South of Phu Quoc, you will contemplate and take shopping at Phu Quoc - Australian Pearl Farm where nourishes and collects a variety of pearls from every part on Phu Quoc Island. Next, you will be visited the historical Phu Quoc Coconut Prison. Located in an untouched area where sea, sand and sun blended in a perfect harmony, Sao Beach is an unignorable destination in this trip. You will also visit Ham Ninh Traditional Fishing Village, the Pepper Garden and the traditional fish sauce manufacturer. Afternoon, relaxing and sunbathing at the beach. Night in Phu Quoc.
Day 3: Phu Quoc Island - Ho Chi Minh City
Breakfast, go trekking about 4 hours to visit the virgin forest. Lunch at local restaurant. Take the flight back to Ho Chi Minh City. |