Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city! Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam and a major center for commerce, finance, and culture.
Upon arrival, welcomed by the local tour guide and transfer to hotel to leave your heavy luggage. Your free time to relax after long flight.
This afternoon, we start our day with a visit to the War Remnants Museum, which documents the Vietnam War in graphic detail. The museum's exhibits are both harrowing and thought-provoking, and they provide a valuable glimpse into one of the most destructive wars in history. Next, we visit the Reunification Palace, which was formerly the Independence Palace of the South Vietnamese president. The palace was stormed by tanks on April 30, 1975, marking the end of the Vietnam War. Today, the palace has been preserved in its original state, and it's a fascinating
glimpse into a bygone era. We end our day with a walk through the city center, where we'll see some of Ho Chi Minh City's most iconic landmarks, such as City Hall, the Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral (view from outside only), built between 1877 and 1883, and the colonial-styled Central Post Office. We'll also visit Ben Thanh Market, a bustling marketplace where you can find souvenirs, handicrafts, and local delicacies. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Please note:
- Normal check-in time at hotel is 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included.
- Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included
Today, you will be picked up and travel past miles of flat rice fields, along a bustling road to the Mekong Delta, the world’s largest delta and Vietnam's largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho City, board a motorboat and navigate through intricate canals while observing the local daily life up close as well as the landscape of waterways and lush islands. Land on Thoi Son Island where you can listen to Southern traditional music performed by native artists. Next, you will change to a paddle boat to cruise through the narrow canals and visit households with traditional occupations of home-based coconut candy and rice-wine making. Continue travel by motorized boat to another island to visit a bee farm and taste tea with fresh honey from the beehives and enjoy fresh fruits. On the return to My Tho, stop to visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a prominent local Buddhist structure built in 1850 with a unique architectural mixture of Vietnamese, Roman, Chinese and Cambodian styles characterized by a highly ornate façade. At the end of the tour, you will find the way back to Ho Chi Minh.
After a delightful morning breakfast, bid farewell to your cozy hotel accommodations as you embark on an exciting journey to explore the vibrant city of Hanoi. With the day at your leisure, immerse yourself in the bustling streets and lively markets, where you can indulge in some souvenir shopping or simply soak in the local atmosphere. As the day draws to a close, retire to your comfortable hotel for a restful overnight stay, ready to continue your adventure tomorrow
Morning: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex which features the life of Ho Chi Minh, the nation’s founder. At the complex, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the colonial Presidential Palace, the One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars.
Afternoon: continue the tour to one of the following museums of choice namely: the Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum of Vietnamese History, the Museum of Revolution, the Museum of Military History or the Museum of Ethnology. Late afternoon, visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple located on an islet in the lake. Hoan Kiem Lake is the center point of Hanoi and home to a rare endangered giant turtle species. Its name “Returned Sword” comes from a legend of a sacred sword being lent to an ancient Vietnamese King by a holy turtle from the lake and later returned to the turtle. Shop or walk at leisure in the Old Quarter of 36 ancient streets.
The day is free at your leisure until transfer without guide to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight. We wish you a pleasant flight!
Hotel Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis as per itinerary
Hotel stays for the duration of the trip
Meals as per hotel plan daily breakfast included in the hotel stay
English-speaking tour guides or local experts to provide insights and information during sightseeing tours
Detailed itinerary outlining the day-to-day activities and schedule of the trip
All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle on sharing basis
Airport transfers between the airport and the accommodation
Entrance fees to museums, historical sites, and other attractions mentioned in the itinerary if given
Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes
TCS & Visa is not mentioned in the rates
All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots
Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
Airfare if not mentioned in the itinerary
Travel Insurance if not mentioned in the itinerary
In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 25 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS.
The customers can prepone /postpone their tour once with additional charges (if intimated before 25 days of travel date in written). However postponing & preponing second time will not be applicable.
Also note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. In such cases postpone/prepone charges will deducted from the advance amount deposited by the client.
In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Volvo and season/off season time.
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In case of cancelling your holiday:
30 days or more before the departure date: 25% of the total cost
29 to 20 days before the departure date: 50% of the total cost
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