SPLENDID SOUTHERN VIETNAM TOUR – 04 DAYS

Day 01:  HO CHI MINH CITY ARRIVAL (-/-/-)

On arrival at Tan San Nhat Airport, you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel. The bustling Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping areas and sidewalk cafes. (If time permits) we stroll around the down town to explore the different local ways of life.

Tonight, you might take interest in the following options with the experience as a pillion guest on a Vespa

SAIGON STREET FOOD:

Durations: 4 hours

Daily from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm (departure time can be flexible on private group’s request)

Free pick up & Drop off at your hotel in Saigon

The adventure begins with an orientation ride around Saigon downtown, passed by the famous must-see sights then have a break at a local café to enjoy welcome drink and see how life goes by from the eyes of the locals.

Throughout the night, we will travel around the city to learn, discover and enjoy a variety of authentic local street food that Saigon has to offer including the famous Banh mi, Vietnamese pizza – like, pork BBQ …A brief stop at back-alley area will bring you more local travel experience. The tour also includes visits to most popular eat-out snacks area which allows you to be a local to enjoy the food and mingle into local life atmosphere.

Vietnamese food is getting more and more well-known to the world so this food tour is best for those who love to explore the local food while having a glance at the city life.

Let’s roll and make our day filled with appetite and joy but you have to make sure that

you come with an empty stomach but full adventurous spirit.

Highlights Include:

Free flow of local beer, soft drinks, traditional to street food available on the tour. Vintage

Vespa ride through the main street, back streets and famous sights of Saigon.

• Orientation ride by must-see sights of Saigon
• Local coffee break
• 45 years old opens through Banh Mi restaurant (Vietnamese club sandwich – chosen as one of the best breakfast in Asia).
• 50 years old family runs noodle soup
• Family secret recipe of pork BBQ
• Beef on lemon grass stick BBQ over charcoal fire
• Vietnamese Pizza-like, spring roll
• Back street, less tourist – areas

Price for the group of minimum 2 persons: on request

*All tour inclusions:

– Insurance

– Free pick up & drop off (from downtown hotel )

– Vintage Vespa & quality helmet (face mask, poncho, hand-sanitizer are always available )

– Licensed drivers (you ride pillion seat )

– Water bottle

– Food & drinks as stated in the program.

* All tour exclusions:

– Own expense & others are not stated in the program

– Services Tip ( of course at your discretion ).

O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 02: FULL DAY HOCHI MINH CITY AND CU CHI TUNNELS TOUR (B/)

Our tour begins in Ho Chi Minh City, the bustling metropolis that seamlessly blends modernity with a rich cultural heritage. Formerly known as Saigon, this dynamic city will captivate you with its vibrant markets, colonial architecture, and delectable street food. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the city as you visit iconic landmarks such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and the historic Reunification Palace followed by exploring the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum.

The trip to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving.  The tunnels are a great destination located 70 km from the Ho Chi Minh City Center to the Northwest.  Cu Chi was known as the “area of steel” in the war time, and the tunnel systems were over 200km, which was considered the unbreakable underground village in the Vietnam-American war. It is legendary for its network of tunnels, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

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 hotel in Saigon

O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 03: FULL DAY MEKONG DELTA GROUP TOUR (MY THO – BEN TRE) (B/-/-)

Enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. 

On arrival at My Tho, you will visit Vinh Trang pagoda, an ancient southern architectural gem in Tien Giang Province. Then you take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music”, performed by locals.

Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories. 

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city

Day 04: HO CHI MINH CITY DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

Breakfast at hotel, you’ll be free to discover Ho Chi Minh City or take time for shopping.

Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your onward flight

End of the trip!

* Inclusive of above prices:

• Transportation in private with air-condition
• Accommodation in Double/Twin shared room
• Local English speaking guides
• Entrance fee at indicated sights
• Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnel Private Tour, Mekong Delta Group Tour,
• Water Puppet Tickets in Hanoi
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch & D = Dinner
• Gov’t tax and service charge
• Luggage handling and drinking water

* Exclusive of above prices:

• Visa stamping fee on arrival
• Travel Insurance in all kinds
• Single room (quoted separately)
• Other foreign language guide
• Peak tourist season or special event rates
• Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
• All domestic and international airfares

CHILDREN POLICY

• Children under 5 years old: Free of charge tour price/ sharing existing bed with parents
  • Children from 5 to 7 years old: 50% Adult’s tour price/ sharing existing bed with parents
• Children from 7 to under 11 years old: 75% Adult’s tour price/ sharing existing bed with parents
• Above 11 years old: Charged as adults