Tour to the South and Center of Vietnam 9 Days

Tour duration:9 Days/ 8 Nights

Please note that: Prices will depend on travel date, hotel choice, room categories, numbers of people traveling and all our itineraries are flexible and can be altered to suit your requirements.

		
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			Ho Chi Minh City            
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			Cu Chi Tunnels            
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			Mekong Delta            
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			My Tho            
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			Can Tho            
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			Hue            
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			Hoian            
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			My Son Holy Land            
               
            
Day 1/ in Saigon: Arrival Ho Chi Minh City/ Saigon – Welcome dinner (D)
Day 2/ in Saigon: Saigon City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels – Saigon (B)
Day 3/ in Saigon: Saigon – Mekong Delta Boat Trip/ Can Tho – Saigon (B, L)
Day 4/ in Hue: Saigon – Fly to Hue – Tour (B)
Day 5/ in Hue: Hue City Tour & Boat Trip (B, L)
Day 6/ in Hoi An: Hue – Hoi An Walking Tour (B)
Day 7/ in Hoi An: Hoi An – My Son Holy Land – Relaxing (B, D)
Day 8/ in Saigon: Hoi An Relaxing – Fly back Saigon (B)
Day 9/ Departure: Saigon – Departure (B)
Summary highlights:

Ho Chi Minh City:  Still called Saigon, the dynamic heart of Vietnam, the city of crowding, business and also history.

Cu Chi Tunnels: A legendary maze during the war

Tay Ninh : Famous with the Cao Dai Great temple is the cathedral of the Cao Dai religion and is the main attraction in Tay Ninh

Mekong Delta/ Can Tho: The typical area of the lowland, we cruise in the floating markets, villages and the small canals to discover life on the river from small rural villages to booming capitals, visiting temples floating markets and much more along the way during your unforgettable Mekong River odyssey.
Hue : The old capital and world cultural heritage site, touring the former imperial capital Hue, home to successions of imperial dynasties, this site is also UNESCO World Heritage

Hoi An : UNESCO World Heritage, the charming streets of Hoi An town –lined with centuries old houses and quiet boutiques as well as relax on Cua Dai beach and walking around the old streets of Hoi An Town or still call Hoi An Old Quarter
My Son : Holy Land – also called Angkor Wat in Vietnam
 
 

            Day 1 : Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City/ Saigon - Welcome dinner (D)    


	
Saigon
Today you’ll land at the airport in Ho Chi Minh City or still called Saigon. Warmly welcome by Tour Guide & Car Driver at airport then transfer to our hotel for check, then if the time permits, we enjoy our welcome dinner at the fine restaurant in Siagon until transfer you back hotel.
Stay overnight in Saigon.
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Welcome dinner
– Accommodation in Saigon

            Day 2 : Saigon City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels - Saigon (B)    


	
Cu Chi Tunnels
our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and we will star our half day Saigon City tour and Cu Chi Tunnel. The sightseeing tour acquaints us with the city’s some major sights. We pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before we visit the Reunification Palace was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Saigon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale.
 
We then drive this afternoon to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network of approximately 200 kilometers constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence.
Stay overnight at hotel in Saigon
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Saigon: SAPPHIER HOTEL – 3 star
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Saigon

            Day 3 : Saigon – Mekong Delta Boat Trip - Saigon (B, L)    


	
My Tho - Tien Giang
Pick you up at hotel in Saigon at 8am. A smooth one and half hour car ride passing the green rice fields, leads you to the beautiful rural MYTHO city. The morning trip continues on the motorized boat on the Tien river to the Qui (Tortoise islet). On the way, you will view the fishing port, stilt houses, boat-building workshops, the other Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn Islet. The cruise will lead you through Bao Dinh canal to enter Ben Tre province, “the country of coconut”, to see a typical agricultural model call “Garden – Pond – Cage” then enjoy coconut candy mill and the relaxing honey tea. Then the amazing rowing boat trip on the small canal – fully covered by the shadow of the water coconut’s tree and cool breezes is something you can not miss. Lunch will be served right in the heart of the orchard garden.After lunch, we will walk along the village, visit fruit garden, enjoy the tropical fruit while you are listening to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music” performed by the islanders. Here we also can join the daily activities of the local people and enjoy the atmosphere of this beautiful natural countryside. Your expectations will be fulfilled by final boat trip back to My Tho on the Tan Thach natural canal. Car back to Saigon
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Private boat to cruise in the river
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Saigon

            Day 4 : Saigon – Fly to Hue - Tour (B)    


	
Forbidden City - Hue
After breakfast at hotel, we catch our short flight to Hue, upon arrival in Hue, you are met and transferred to our hotel to leave luggage, then we visit the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City.
Stay overnight at hotel in Hue
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Domestic air ticket : Saigon – Hue (Vietnam Airline)
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Hue

            Day 5 : Hue City Tour & Boat Trip (B)    


	
Perfume River - Hue
Hue is known as an ancient Capital city of many original historical vestiges. There are more than 100 architectural works to be extremely reflected the life of Emperors and Mandarins under Nguyen’s reign. Situated in the middle of hills on the Southern Bank of Perfume River are very beautiful tombs of Nguyen Kings.
Our tour starts at 08:00 in the morning at the lobby of the hotel. We will be met and transferred to the Wharf where we will cruise along the Perfume River to visit:
Thien Mu Pagoda (The Heavenly Lady pagoda), from here we will have a good view of Perfume River and surroundings.
Tu Duc King’s tomb, which is one of the most beautiful works of Royal Architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty. The tomb lies in a boundless pine forest.
Then we transfer back to the city for our delicious lunch at a fine local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit Khai Dinh King’s tomb; Tinh Gia Vien Garden house and Dong Ba market. Tour ends at around 06:00PM at hotel. Overnight in Hue.
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Private boat to cruise in the river
– Meal : Breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Hue

            Day 6 : Hue – Hoi An Walking Tour (B)    


	
Japannese Covered Bridges - Hoian
Today we leave Hue for Hoi An, upon arrival in Hoi An, we enjoy walking tour at here.
City tour in Hoian, an ancient Japanese port of trade. Much of Hoi An’s rare wooden architecture remains in this small, pleasant town. There are plenty to see in this delightful and tranquil town, some of which are the famous Japannese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tam Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market. We wisit these on our morning walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the twon’s multi-cultural past. The rest time for shopping or doing other things you are interested in Hoi An Old Quarter.
Stay overnight at hotel in Hoi An
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Hoi An

            Day 7 : Hoi An – My Son Holy Land - Relaxing on the beach or shopping in Hoi An Old Quarter (B)    


	
My Son - Quang Nam
After breakfast at hotel, we leave Hoi An for My Son Holy Land ,a World Heritage, 50 km southwest of Hoi An. Located in a lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son, considered to be in the same league as some of Southeast Asia’s greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries was built from the 7 to 13 centuries. Return to Town for lunch. In afternoon, free go shopping in Hoi An Town or relaxing on Cua Dai beach in Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Hoi An

            Day 8 : Hoi An – Fly back Saigon (B)    


	
Notre Dame Cathedral - Saigon
Free time until our driver picks up and transfers you to the airport to catch our short flight back Saigon. Upon arrival in Saigon, you are meet and transferred to hotel for check in.
Stay overnight at hotel in Saigon
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Domestic air ticket : Danang – Saigon (Vietnam Airline) 
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Saigon

            Day 9 : Saigon - Departure (B)    


	
Saigon Walking Tour
Free time until our driver picks up and transfers you to Saigon airport to catch your flight back home.
Include: 
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Meal : Breakfast
Trip Price Includes:
–  Accommodation at hotels (the range of hotel and kind of room upon your request)
–   Meals as indicated in program (B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner)
– Domestic air ticket (Vietnam Airline, Tax & Service Charge Include)
            * Ho Chi Minh City/ Saigon – Hue
            * Danang – Saigon
–   A/C private car for transportation at places as indicated in program
– Private boat to cruise in Hue and Mekong Delta as indicated in the program
–   All admission cost at places mentioned in itinerary
–   English speaking tour guide
–   All entrance fees
–   Visa arrival to Vietnam
–   Local mobile phone during the trip
 
Trip Price Excludes:
–         Other meals and drinks/ personal expenses are note noted in the program
–         Insurances