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Stylish and Stunning City Views of Saigon 4 days
Tripcode: VSTSSS4

Day 1: Arrive HCMC (D).

Warmly welcome on arrival at HCMC's Tan Son Nhat International airport. Transfer to hotel. Pivate city touring of HCMC. Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest and busiest city in Vietnam with a population of 7 million people. Much of the daily life takes place on the streets, which are lined with shops, stalls and vendors with their wares spread out on the footpath. Don't miss the bustling Ben Thanh Market, the moving, the War Remnants Museum , The Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral. Welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 2 Mekong Delta Excursion (B/L/-).

The Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Vietnam . It is often referred to as the rice bowl of Vietnam as it produces three crops of rice per year. The fertile Mekong Delta is also famous for its tropical fruits and flowers. The Delta area marks the end of a 4,500 km journey made by the Mekong River after having traveled through six countries.

Traditional transportation in the Delta is by boat along a vast network of canals and channels. Boating along these canals and visiting the floating markets always proves to be a fascinating and rewarding experience for all visitors. Leave HCMC to lush My Tho where we cruise on a private boat through the green vegetation of the canals to an orchard, where we are treated to a del icious lunch in a bonsai garden in the heart of the Mekong , complete with tropical fruits.

We also visit the snake farm Dong Tam that breeds snakes for, among other things, snake wine and enjoy a bonsai garden in Trung Luong before heading back to HCMC. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 3 HCMC/ Cu Chi Tunnels/Cao Dai Temples (B/L/-).

This morning we drive to Cao Dai Temples in Tay Ninh to observe the midday service. Following lunch we will drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels and then return to HCMC at around 6 pm. Tay Ninh , near the Cambodian border, is home to the unique Cao Dai sect, whose patron saints include Joan of Arc, Victor Hugo and Winston Churchill to name a few.

The religion is a hybrid of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity. The Cao Dai Temple at Tay Ninh has been described as a Walt Disney fantasia of the East. The temple's exterior is decorated with multi-colored dragons of all shapes and sizes competing for space with a number of religious symbols. Above the main entrance is the all-seeing holy eye, the symbol of the Cao Dai sect. The interior is just as engaging as statues of Jesus Christ, Buddha and the Hindu god, Brahma, stand side by side. The trip to Tay Ninh is combined with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels.

At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250km. from Saigon to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens.

Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam War must have been like. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 4: HCMC departure (B).

There are no activities planned for today. You enjoy your free time for shoping or personal visit until transfer to airport for your onward flight.

Tour price included:

•  Accommodation in twin share basis.
•  Daily Breakfast. Meet and greet services.
•  Private Pick up and Transfer and transportation.
•  English or French speaking Guide.
•  All entrance fees.
•  Meals as stated in the program

Tour price excluded:

•  International flights to Hanoi .
•  Visa and visa fees (No visa required for ASEAN citizens).
•  Departures Airport taxes (14 US $).
•  Meals not mentioned. Travel insurance.
•  Personal expenses, tipping, laundry…
•  Beverage

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