DETAILED ITINERARY:

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh city - Arrival
You are welcomed by our guide at Tan Son Nhat airport and then be transferred to your hotel in the center of city. Half day city tour visit Reunification Palace, War Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral with the passing Ben Thanh market. Over night in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh city - Mekong Delta - Can Tho (B/L)
This Mekong Delta trip provides you a look at varieties of the life and scenery on the Mekong River itself as well as on the bank of the river. Start the trip by a drive to Vinh Long, which on the way is green/yellow rice paddy fields stretching towards the horizon. On arrival, you will embark on a boat for cruising on the Mekong River with a passing floating Cai Be market. Along the river we have more exploring of the local life, farmer and handicraft productions. We then access to An Binh Islet for enjoying the very peaceful atmosphere of Vietnam country side. You are invited to enjoy lunch at local House while listening to the folk songs of Nam Bo performed by the “local family artists”. In the afternoon we continue driving toward Can Tho for overnight.

Day 3: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
The watery world of the Mekong Delta is home to many bustling floating markets. This day we take a boat trip exploring the vibrant floating market of Cai Rang, which the trading way is unique; each boat usually sells one particular item, whether it be pumpkins, pineapples, sugar canes. After an impressive boat trip, drive back to Ho Chi Minh city via My Tho. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Tay Ninh - Cu Chi (B/L)
Drive a long way on the country side of Vietnam to Tay Ninh, 100 km from Ho Chi Minh city. On arrival to the head quarter of Cao Dai religious, you will have a chance to witness the daily ceremony at Cao Dai Holy See, and meet followers come to attend the ceremony wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity and Buddhism. Having lunch at a local restaurant then continue the trip to Cu Chi, visit the incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. Overnight at Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B)
Free time for shopping or relax until time to airport for departure home or more visit the North of Vietnam.

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TOUR COST:
The cost is quoted in US Dollars per Person (Pax) base on TWIN/DOUBLE share basic, and applied for private tour.
Peak season surcharge may be applied for Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Tet Holiday.

Include:
Hotel accommodation based on twin sharing
Private car/mini van
Private boat in Mekong River
All entrance fees
English or French speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged upon request
All meals as per program

Exclude:
Drinks, except otherwise mentioned
International flight and international airport tax on departure
Insurance, Personal expenses & Tips
Vietnam Visa

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