Specific schedule
GT 01. CU CHI TUNNELS - half day trip: HCM – Cu Chi – HCM ( start 8.00 – return 14.00 )
Located 60km from HCMC, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.
Today, ducks and water buffalos happily co-exist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone".
Start our tour in the morning, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Return to Sai Gon.
Tour Price:
* Included: A/c transfer, English speaking guide, 01 mineral water/pax.
* Excluded: Travel insurance, drinks, meals, personal costs & admission fee to the tunnels
* Extra services: ( can be arranged on request )
GT 02. CAO DAI TEMPLE & CU CHI TUNNELS - full day trip: HCM – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi – HCM ( start 8.00 – return 18.00 )
The Great Holy See Temple, built in 1926, is considered one of the most striking structures in all of South-East Asia. It is the headquarters of the unique Cao Dai sect, a religion with a hybrid of Buddhism, Christianity & Confucianism. Above the entrance is the all-seeing holy eye – symbol of the sect. Visitors will attend the midday ceremony’s extravaganza to witness the daily mass held by the Cao Dai followers which is a fantastic experience. After lunch, proceed to Cu Chi to explore the amazing site where Viet Cong hid during the War. It is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning 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". Visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed before entering the tunnels. Spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food in war time). Return to SaiGon.
Tour Price:
* Included: A/c transfer, English speaking guide, 01 mineral water/pax.
* Excluded: Travel insurance, drinks, meals, personal costs & admission fee to the tunnels
* Extra services: ( can be arranged on request )
GT 03. HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR – half day trip / full day trip
Half day tour ( start 8.00 – return 12.00 or start 13.00 – return 16.00 )
Full day tour ( start 8.00 – return 16.00 )
- In the morning, we start the trip by heading to China Town & visit Binh Tay Market, stopover at Thien Hau, a 150 year old Chinese Temple. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum. Lunch at a local restaurant ( enjoy Pho – Vietnamese noodle soup or Banh Xeo – Vietnamese pancake )
- In the afternoon, visit the Reunification Palace, followed by exploring Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office & XQ embroidery workshop. End the trip with a visit to Ben Thanh Market, time for shopping.
Tour Price:
* Included: A/c transfer, English speaking guide, 01 mineral water/pax.
* Excluded: Travel insurance, drinks, meals, personal costs & entrance fees
* Extra services: ( can be arranged on request )
GT 04. MEKONG DELTA TOUR - full day trip: HCM – My Tho – Ben Tre – HCM ( start 8.00 – return 17.00 )
Enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields.
On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals.
Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories.
Tour Price:
* Included: A/c transfer, English speaking guide, boat trips, 01 normal lunch, fruit, honey tea & all entrance fees, 01 mineral water/pax.
* Excluded: Travel insurance, drinks, personal costs
GT 05. MEKONG DELTA TOUR - 2 days / 1 night trip: HCM – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho – HCM ( start 8.00 – return 17.00 )
Day 1: HCM – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (L)
Leave Ho Chi Minh city, enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shade of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by the locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through fruit plantations and villages. Proceed to Can Tho. Overnight in the hotel (family home-stay with dinner can be arranged on request). Free time to visit bustling Can Tho market.
Day 2: Phong Dien – Cai Rang (B)
Take a leisurely boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong river ( Bassac River), then proceed to visit Cai Răng floating market (& Phong Dien is optional), which are the liveliest in the whole religion.
Have you ever tasted Vietnamese vermicelli soup? Well, now go and see how it is made. Then wander around the village and meet the friendly local people and experience how to cross a "Monkey bridge" which is built by only o¬ne stem of bamboo. Visit the orchard garden. Stop for lunch. Back to HCM city.
Tour Price:
* Included: A/c transfer, English speaking guide, boat trips, 01 normal first lunch, 01 breakfast, fruit, honey tea & all entrance fees, 01 extra dinner ( applied for homestay ), 01 night A/C accommodation at 01 star hotel ( basing on twin/dbl sharing ), 01 mineral water/pax/day.
* Excluded: Travel insurance, drinks, other meals not mentioned, personal costs
* Extra services: ( can be arranged on request )
GT 06. MEKONG DELTA TOUR – 3 days / 2 nights trip: HCM – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho – Chau Doc – Tra Su Sanctuary
Depart: 8.00 – return 17.00
Day 1: HCMC - My Tho - Ben Tre - Can Tho (L)
Leave Ho Chi Minh city, enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. On arrival at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shade of water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by the locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantations and villages. Proceed to Can Tho. Overnight in the hotel (family home-stay with dinner can be arranged on request). Free time to visit the bustling Can Tho market.
Day 2: Can Tho - Chau Doc - Tra Su Sanctuary (B)
Take a leisurely boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong river (Bassac River), then proceed to Cai Rang floating markets (& Phong Dien is optional), which are the liveliest in the whole religion.
Have you ever tasted Vietnamese vermicelli soup? Well, now go and see how it is made. Then wander around the village and meet the friendly local people and experience how to pass a "Monkey bridge" which is built by only one stem of bamboo. Visit the orchard garden. Stop for lunch. Proceed to Chau Doc, continue the tour to visit Tra Su, getting to the wild birds Sanctuary, cruising smoothly with small boats to discover the arrays of splendid canals deep into the forest, watching storks, cranes and other tropical birds. On the way back stop by to visit Sam Mountain, the Cave pagoda (if time permitted).
Back to the Town, hotel check in. Overnight in Chau Doc.
Day 3: Chau Doc - HCM (B)
After breakfast, take a nice boat trip through the floating village to visit a fish farm to see how the Mekong Delta people raise fish in their floating houses. Visit the Cham minority with their traditional weaving village, followed by a local Islamic Mosque. Trip back to Hochiminh city. End at the office.
*Slow boat to Phnom Penh ( no air-con ) start 7.30 – arr 16.30 ( Drop off at Neak Luong Wharf )
*Fast boat to Phnom Penh ( with air-con ) start 7.00 – arr 13.00 (depart at early morning without visiting fish farm & Cham village) ( Drop off at Sisowath Wharf )
Tour Price:
* Included: A/c transfer, English speaking guide, boat trips, 01 normal first lunch, 02 breakfast, fruit, honey tea & all entrance fees, 01 extra dinner ( applied for homestay ), 02 nights A/C accommodation at 01 star hotel ( basing on twin/dbl sharing ), 01 mineral water/pax/day.
* Excluded: Travel insurance, drinks, other meals not mentioned, personal costs
* Extra services: ( can be arranged on request )
GT 07. CYCLO, WATER PUPPETRY & DINNER CRUISE – evening tour
Start 18.00 or 17.00 ( more time on a cyclo ) – return 21.30
Enjoy a 1 hour traditional puppetry art show - a very special moment for grownups and children alike. Take a ride on a cyclo for an adventure winding through the sights, sounds & smells of this historic metropolis - the ideal way to experience the city at night. Unforgettable 2 hour scenic cruise along the Saigon River in a traditional junk & Vietnamese / Western dinner.
18.00 Pick up at your hotel to start the trip.
19.00 Enjoy the unique art of a water puppet show, a traditional art form closely connected with the long-standing spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. It is performed in a pool of water with the water surface being the stage. The puppeteers stand behind a screen and control the puppets using long bamboo rods and string mechanisms hidden beneath the water surface. A traditional Vietnamese orchestra provides accompanying background music. Singers originating from north Vietnam sing songs which tell the story being acted out by the puppets which are carved out of wood. Although the authentic shows are exclusively in Vietnamese, the tales depict rural life in villages and are easy to understand. The shows typically last for one hour and offer a colorful way to enjoy an ancient tradition.
19.15 Continue to the harbor by cyclo for a dinner cruise, enjoy the city lights & panoramic views of HCM city. Enjoy scrumptious Vietnamese cuisine on this magical dinner cruise aboard a traditional-style Dragon Boat End the trip at 21.30.
Tour Price:
Included: transfer, cyclo, dinner cruise, guide & water puppet show ticket.
Excluded: drinks, personal expenses, travel insurance.
