sic B02 - HO CHI MINH - CU CHI – CAN THO
(5 days 4 nights - joined group tour)
Day 01: Ho Chi Minh city Arrival (no meal)
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International airport, transfer to hotel for check in.
Free for exploring the city.
Overnight stay in hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
Day 02: Ho Chi Minh city – CITY TOUR Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L/-)
AM: After breakfast
We start the trip by visiting Reunification Palace, whose former name was Norodom Palace. Ngo Viet Thu is exactly the architect who designed this stunning palace. Later, other next destinations consist of Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and especially War Remnants Museum, where exhibits on Vietnam War and Indochina Wars are displayed.
After enjoying lunch at the local restaurant, you will be taken to Cu Chi Tunnels. Before entering allotted areas of Cu Chi Tunnels, watch an introductory video which is an overview of the tunnel system’s history and Vietnamese’s life during the hard time of war.
Climb down small tunnels to get amazing experiences and blow your mind when special constructed living areas and martial facilities of Viet Cong appear in front of your eyes. It will be great to know the system of tunnels – a subterranean village where there are bedrooms, kitchens, field hospitals, command centers, weapons factories, and storage. Moreover, taste special tea and cassava – the common food of Vietnamese guerillas in the past. Take your break time to try the real shooting gun or just relax as you wish.
Return to Saigon
Dinner on your own
Overnight stay in hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
DAY 03: Ho Chi Minh – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel.
Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and start the trip to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking in the village paths to contemplate orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and Vietnamese folk music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
Be rowed in a small sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business & bee-keeping farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at the local restaurant. Break time.
The afternoon is time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meeting the local people to experience their daily life in the Mekong delta. Relaxing on hammocks to enjoy the cool breeze is for those do not want to join the cycling trip.
Proceed to Can Tho City and overnight in Can Tho
Day 04: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh city *B/L)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Take a leisure boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River) then visit to Cai Rang floating market which is the liveliest one in the whole of region.
Walking trip to visit the fruit plantation and local noodle factory. Visit Binh Thuy communal house and Munir Ansay Pagoda - a Khmer pagoda, renowned for its unique structure.
Have lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
DAY 05: Ho Chi Minh city - Departure (B/-/-)
After breakfast, free at leisure till transfer to airport for departure flight.
End of service.
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Hotel category
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Price net in USD per person in twin/double/triple sharing
(Valid until Dec 31, 2024 except peak season)
Joined group tour, daily departure
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Package price
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Single supplement
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3* hotel
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298
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98
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4 * hotel
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n/a
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n/s
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Hotels featured in tour
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Places
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3* hotels
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4* hotels
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Ho Chi Minh city
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Calista hotel or similar
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Can Tho
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Hau Giang 2 hotel or similar
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Peak season in 2023: Jan 01, Jan20-27, Apr 30-May 02, Aug 31-Sep 02, Dec 24, Dec 31
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Tour Cost Included:
- Accommodation (TWIN / DOUBLE / TRIPLE SHARING)
- Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle as per program.
- English speaking guide for touring days.
- Entry fees & boat fee according to program mentioned
- Meals as mentioned in the program: B: Breakfast; L: lunch, D: dinner.
- Mineral water (500ml/passenger/ touring day) |
Tour Cost Excluded:
- International flights and airport taxes.
- Tour guide for transfer airport – hotel - airport
- Visa for Vietnam
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Other meals than mentioned in the program
- Beverage, tax, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned.
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Child Policy (05-10 Years old)
- 100% adult fare if sharing same room with ONE adult.
- 85% adult fare if request extra bed and sharing room with TWO adults.
- 75% adult fare if without bed and sharing room with TWO adults.
Remarks:
- Visa into Vietnam available upon arrival at the airport with prior arrangement for authorization letter.
- In general, most places are closed in Vietnam throughout the period of the Lunar New Year.
- What to bring: Passport, change of clothes, sun-glasses & hat, toiletries, sun-block, insect repellent, flashlights, personal first aid kit & medicines, small VND notes for buying drinks. If you feel the need then cable lock for your bags is recommended
Cancelation Policy:
- No charge 14 or more days prior to the starting date of the tour
- 20% of the tour fare 14 days to 8 days prior to the starting date other tour
- 30% of the tour fare 7 days to 2 days prior to the starting date of the tour
- 70% of the tour fare 1 day prior to the starting date of the tour
- 100% of the tour fare Upon arrival day basic.
Contact:
Cell/WhatsApp: +84 983 051 040
Email: info@smarttravelvietnam.com
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