Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta 4D3N

What to Expect

If you don't have much time to explore the whole of south vietnam. Then Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta 4D3N tour is a great choice for you. Start a historical adventure to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh! Explore the secret underworld of the Cu Chi Tunnels and find out how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the Vietnam War. Discover the history behind the country's culture and the story of the intricate network of tunnels born.

Highlights

Itinerary

• Day 1: Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

  Xin chao! Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city, the most dynamic city of Vietnam. The driver will wait for you at arrival hall and welcome you at the airport and bring you back to your hotel for your check-in.
  Free time at your lesuire.
  Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
  Note: Hotel check-in time is after 14:00 (2:00 p.m)

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  Air-conditioned Vehicle

• Day 2: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels - Sai Gon City (B/L)

  Ho Chi Minh city is fast-paced life and full of energy in many people’s thoughts. However, this day will show you other sides of the city with historical values.
  After breakfast at hotel, our tour guide will wait and pick you up at the hotel to begin the day.
  You will arrive at Reunification Palace which has stayed in the mind of many generations of not only Vietnamese but also foreigners. It is known as the famous historical witness which passed through the two fierce wars against the French and American colonists. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. Then transfer to Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office, the other beautiful structures from the French Colonial times. Observe them and get information from tour guide, can you image a Ho Chi Minh City in the past?
  After have lunch to fill up the energy, you will take a drive to Cu Chi Tunnels. This likes underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone".
  Next, you will watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, let’s enjoy tea and cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war) together. You can choose to be relaxed or try the real shooting gun. If you want to have experience with shooting gun, please inform to tour guide that she/he can help you to buy the service there.
  Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
  Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.

  Breakfast, Lunch

  Air-conditioned Vehicle

• Day 3: Saigon - Mekong Delta - Saigon (B/L)

  Like other areas of Vietnam, Mekong Delta area has its special features. Floating market is one of those specific features.
  After breakfast at hotel, our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and go straight to My Tho. The first destination that you will visit is Vinh Trang Pagoda. This pagoda has many interesting architectural features. You will find a perfect combination between Western and Eastern features. From outside, the pagoda looks like a caste with many pillars. However, when you go inside the pagoda, it will see the horizontal lacquered board and statues.
  Then, you will take a boat to follow to the river’s flow to observe landscapes along the road. You will see many stilt houses and fruit plantations. You will go move to Tortoise island before having lunch with Vietnamese dishes. The boat will float slowly under tree shadows to go to family business. You will be listened to stories from tour guide as well as the local people about their daily life and jobs. This is a good opportunity when you can have a better understanding about them. You also enjoy the traditional music while eat fruits and tea.
  Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
  In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip.
  Return to Ho Chi Minh City
  Overnight at Ho Chi Minh City

  Breakfast, Lunch

  Air-conditioned Vehicle

• Day 4: Saigon Departure (B)

  Breakfast at hotel and have free time until our private car comes to pick you up at the airport for your flight. Finish your trip in the south of Vietnam, hope you get happy time and interesting experiences about our country with us and see you in the near future!

  Breakfast

  Air-conditioned Vehicle