- Ho Chi Minh City, former name is Saigon, as the city is still frequently referred to, is Vietnam 's largest city with a population in excess of 6 million. It is a fast-paced city full of contrasts as street vendors selling fruit and vegetables can be seen next to glitzy western-style bars and boutiques. Saigon's history is only 300 years old
- Excursion to thefamous Cu Chi tunnels. This network of tunnels, which stretched for over 200km, became legendary during the 1960s. The Cu Chi tunnels played a vital part in the US - Vietnam War.
- Homestay in local Family along bank of Mekong River.
- The Mekong River is one of the world's 10th rivers in its river length and has great influences upon nature and societies of the Indo-china Peninsula. The name "MEKONG" originate in Thai language, Mae Nam Khong1). The source of the Mekong River is in Tibet mountains and is called Dza Chu River (River of Rock). After running through very narrow valley paralling Yangz Jiang and Salween River, the Mekong reaches to Yung-Nan Province of China and is called Lancang Jiang (Turbulent River). Via Golden Triangle, the crossing of China, Myanmar and Laos boarder, the Mekong flow into Vientiane Plain. The term, Lower Mekong means downstream segment from the point. There are some notorious rapids for French navigation plan in colonial period before the Mekong get to Cambodia, and the last segment is the Mekong Delta in Viet Nam, which distributes grate influences to agriculture, especially paddy fields there.
Itinerary in brief
• Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Day 2: Full day Sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels. (B, L)
• Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Can Tho (B, L, D)
• Day 4: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
• Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)
Tour Cost included:
• 3 nights hotel accommodation on a twin-share basic with daily breakfast
• 1 night homestay in local Family with traditional dinner, live folksong performance by local hosts.
Meals as mentioned in the itineraries: Vietnamese food, Asian Food basic.
• All landed transfers within the tour by air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up and drop-off at airports on arrival and departure days
• Meals as mentioned in the itineraries: River food, Vietnamese food, Asian food basic.
• English Speaking Tour guide. Other languages on request
• Boat trip cruise to visit Cai Be Floating Market.
• All entrance and sightseeing fees
• All taxes & services charge.
Tour Cost Non Included:
• International airfare and airport tax in Vietnam
• Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program
• Visa fees to Vietnam & Cambodia.
• Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
• Travel insurance
• 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.
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