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The Bustling South

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Saigon - Cu Chi - Mekong Delta - Saigon

Description

Though having a much shorter history compared to its sister North of Vietnam and offering less ancient sightseeing points, the southern Vietnam features more modern and dynamic life of Saigon city. Start a historical adventure to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh! Explore the secret underworld of the Cu Chi Tunnels and find out how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the Vietnam War. Discover the history behind the country's culture and the story of the intricate network of tunnels born.

Highlights

  • Visit War Remnants Museum – the fifth best Asian tourism attraction in 2013 by Tripadvisor.
  • Learn why Vietnamese can claim their independent over American troops by one of the most fascinating examples: Cu Chi tunnels with its’ an immense network of connecting underground tunnels.
  • Engage the boat trip to Mekong Delta - the ‘rice bowl’ of Vietnam, the delta is carpeted in a dizzying variety of greens. It's a water world that moves to the rhythms of the mighty Mekong, where boats, houses and markets float upon the innumerable rivers, canals and streams that criss-cross the landscape like arteries.  

Itinerary

Xin Chao! Welcome to Saigon (now known as Ho Chi Minh City) – the most hectic and business city of Vietnam. Upon arrival at the airport, welcomed by the local tour guide and transfer to the city center to check-in your hotel (room is available after 14.00) or to store your luggage.
Overnight in Saigon.
NOTE: Check-in time is after 14.00.

Morning visit Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War. Beneath the ground lie 200 km of tunnels, dug by hand and inhabited by the forces of the Vietnamese guerillas during the conflict. At its peak, prior to the Tet Offensive in 1968, the tunnel complex was base to almost 10,000 troops. To this day, it remains one of the most impressive examples of how fierce the war used to be.  You even can try to crawl some dozens of m on the tunnel underground to have the real experience. Return to Saigon.

Then we will join a half tour to have an overview of Saigon - the most dynamic city of Vietnam. Depart from your hotel to the Reunification Palace; this beautifully preserved palace was the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. On April 30th 1975 the American War officially came to an end here. Enjoy a visiting the War Remnants Museum where you can see countless artifacts, photographs and pictures documenting the second Indochina war. Afterward, we visit The Notre Dame Cathedral, which was built in 1880, and the Old Post Office, which was built sometime between 1886 and 1891. It is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Our last stop would be at a local Market where you can practice your bargaining skills while shopping for souvenirs. Discover local life and culture. You’ll find some of the friendliest, liveliest, most convivial people in the city in here.  

Overnight in Saigon.

After breakfast at hotel, picked by at hotel and drive heading to My Tho the homeland of coconut and family factories with local products like coconut candy, rice paper… Upon arrival, embark on the boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River viewing the life to the local people live along the banks. We stop at one of 4 islands in the area for sightseeing. Enjoy the fresh tropical fruits served in the heart of the garden accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music at the plantation. After that you will embark on the small boats rowed the local people thru the small cannels with water coconut tree to visit the local factories. There you will taste the honey tea and see the local people produce the coconut candy milk and of course you also can try it or stroll in the garden where the locals feed honeybee. We continue getting on the big boat to visit the vast area. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant nearby Mekong River. Afternoon, drive back to Saigon with stop to visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a famous pagoda in the area that its architecture is a mix of Chinese, Cambodian, and French culture. Overnight in Saigon.

Breakfast at hotel. If your flight is in the  afternoon, you will have a half day more for the sightseeing and shopping before the departure. Check out time and transfer to the airport for the departure flight back to your sweet home.  
End of services!
Please note: Standard check out time is around 12.00.

Inclusion

  • Accommodations as mentioned based on twin/double sharing (or similar)
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with main group
  • All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program. 
  • Local English speaking guides while touring
  • Meals are mentioned in the itinerary
  • Waters during tour day

Exclusion

  • Vietnam visa stamp fee upon arrival: USD 25/visa single entry
  • Early check-in and late check-out
  • Hotel/Room upgrade
  • Festivity surcharge & festivity compulsory service by hotel(s) if any
  • Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others
  • Surcharge for solo traveller

Hotels list(for details, please click on each hotel name below)

# Destination Standard / Superior Deluxe Luxury
1 Ho Chi Minh City Ramana Hotel Eastin Grand hotel
 

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Excellent tour

MadelineWu

This was an excellent and well-organized tour, with private airport transfer and knowledgeable tour guides for the day tours. Min, the local organizer contact for the whole tour was helpful and friendly, having moved my Cu Chi Tunnels tour to another day without fuss due to flight delay issues. She was easy to contact via WhatsApp and gave suggestions of places to go. The highlight of this trip was the Cu Chi Tunnels day tour, with tour guide Tim. There is also a shooting range there for people who want to try (minimum 600k dong). The city tour of Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, etc was also good, learned more about Vietnam’s history. The accommodation was at Le Duy Hotel, decent location, and comfortable room. Overall, very happy with the tour!

Highly recomend Threeland and Vietnam

Gali

We love Vietnam - It is a wonderful country - the people very friendly and happy to help wherever possible. We would certainly recommend Threeland Travel and a visit to this wonderful country. Threeland team is exceptional! Nothing is too much for them to organise and they offer many suggestions for places to visit for first-time visitors to Vietnam. Thinking of coming back to Vietnam for the north visit next X-mas holiday, with Threeland support of course!

Love Vietnam Love Dalat

Charlotte

Definitely, I would recommend for exclusive and dedicated services by Threeland Travel. The price regarding the quality is very good. Thanks Threeland for a smooth tour with balanced itinerary, I had my unforgettable time in Vietnam

Cu Chi Tunnels review

Blivet Ameline

Had an excellent time on this tour. The Cu Chi tunnels was something I'd wanted to see for some time, and it was well worth it. Our tour guide, Huu Dung, was fantastic, and added hugely to the experience with his in-depth knowledge and humour. Would highly recommend.

A Fascinating Glimpse info History

Josephine Dutch

Our cheerful and knowledgeable guide Katie made a wet trip up the Saigon River a wonderful experience. We saw Vietnamese life along the river, which was a nice break from hot and smog-choked Ho Chi Minh City. As a history buff I loved the tour of the Cu Chi tunnels. I got to shoot an M16 and crawl through the amazing tunnel complex that protected the Viet Congress during the long and terrible war. Katie was an excellent guide throughout. A fun way to spend a Sunday in the country if the country happens to be Vietnam. And the captain of our boat was awesome piloting in the rain. Well done!

Must visit when in Ho Chi Minh City

Sue and Philip Paul

This is a must see on your trip to HCMC. The tour was very well done. We loved Kate, our guide. The boat ride made the trip extra special.

Relaxing and wonderful tour!

Eerica Alola Wizight

The boat ride to the floating temple was nice. Floating temple was beautiful to see all the pottery pieces art work. The Binh Quoi Village was so cool especially seeing the rice paddy. Our tour guide Katie is very knowledgeable and was very helpful in answering questions and taking photos for us. Good English too if needed!

Exciting tour

Dean Moore / Lucy

We did the chu chi tunnel tour today. It was really interesting and kevin was a funny smart tourguide. We would do it again!

Long long street, just walking

Yeow Su Ann

Before I reached the street, I can heard noises of crowd. When Google Map said I have arrived, there are really many people. Overall, the street is just a street with nothing on the street. People just walk around. There are shopping malls and restaurants on both sides of the streets. Many locals dressed up as cartoon and even coloured themselves as gold silver men. Their intention is to get tourists pay them for taking photos. One end of the street is a river while the other end is People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City (found on Google Map). The building itself is very French, beautiful. At this end, Parkson and Vincom Center are nearby. Overall, locals just walk around and hanging out, even sitting on floor. They just gather up. Other than walking, there is nothing else to do.

Brilliant and very interesting!

Harvey

Well worth the early start! A fantastic, informative and we'll planned half day out! Our guide Chin was so very helpful, knowledgeable, catering for all the varied abilities of our group. We saw and learnt so much, definitely not to be missed in Ho chi Minh!

 
 

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