SAIGON – CAODAI – CUCHI – MEKONG DELTA

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS

Day 1:   Saigon arrival

Welcome to Saigon! You will be met at the airport and transferred to hotel in Sai Gon. After checking into the hotel, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy.

Sai Gon is a bustling, dynamic and industrious centre, the largest city in the country, the economic capital and the cultural trendsetter. Yet within the teeming metropolis are the timeless traditions and beauty of an ancient culture. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 2:  Full day City Tour (B) – SIC Tour

Start the City tour to visit the main attractions of Ho Chi Minh city, the largest and busiest city of the country. We come to see the Reunification Palace (also known as Independence Palace). It is one of the most fascinating sights in Saigon and was once the symbol of the South Vietnamese government. Proceed to visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post Office, Jade Emperor Pagoda and War Remnants  Museum.

In the afternoon, we will go to China-town to see the bustling and busy Cho Lon market. This market place has an amazing array of local and imported goods and food products at bargainable prices. On the way back, we will visit the Thien Hau Temple. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 3:  Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnel (B) – SIC Tour

Depart from the hotel at 8:00 am. Enjoy a morning drive through typical southern Vietnamese countryside to Tay Ninh province in the west of Ho Chi Minh City. We visit the incredible Great Temple of Cao Dai with its unusual and fanciful architecture, where all the major faith of the world blends together in a unique religious cocktail. Everyday at noon a ceremony is held, which is open to visitors.

In the afternoon we proceed to Cu Chi to visit the legendary underground network of tunnels built by the Vietcong during the American War. You will creep in to the tunnel to experience how the Viet Cong lived underground. Head back to Saigon at 17:00. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 4:  Mekong Delta – My Tho (B/L) – SIC Tour

Pick up at hotel and departure for Mekong delta trip. This trip provides a look at a wide variety of the life and scenery of the Delta. On the way you can see green rice paddy fields stretching towards

the horizon. After 70km driving, we arrive in My Tho, a private boat trip takes us to Ben Tre. Walking on land and exploring local life and then we’ll visit the local coconut-candy workshop.

After lunch, we’ll enjoy the local tropical fruits, folk music  and see how they look after their honey bee farm. Afternoon, our boat takes us back My Tho where we meet our bus again for a 2 hour drive back Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 5:  Saigon Departure (B)

Breakfast at hotel then transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for departure flight. End of trip!

Quotation:  US$/pax (Valid till 30 Sept 2011)

Child’s policy:

• Child under 6 years old sharing room with two adults without extra bed: FOC (No meal is provided)
•  Child 6-under 12 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 50% of package cost
• Child 6-under 12 years old sharing room with two (2) adults with extra bed: 75% of package cost
•  Child under 12 years old sharing room with one (1) adult: 100% of package cost
• Child 12 years old and above: 100% of adult cost.

Inclusions

·          All land transportation by air conditioned vehicles

·          Tour arrival and departure airport transfers by private vehicle

·          04-night hotel accommodation on a twin-share basic with daily breakfast

·          Local English speaking guide during tours

·          Boat trip in Mytho

·          Entrance fee in Mekong Delta tour only

·          Honey tea, wine and fruit salad in Mekong Delta

·          Mineral water: 01 bottle per pax per day

Exclusions

·         International airfare and airport tax in & out Vietnam

·         Drinks and other meals do not indicate in the program

·         Visa to Vietnam, if any

·         Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels

·         Travel insurance

·         Entrance and sightseeing fees in Saigon City and Cu Chi

·         Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)

·         Tipping/ Gratuities

·         Single Supplement

·         Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.