Best of the South Vietnam (5D)

You can explore our beloved Mekong Delta - the lush forests and major cultivation area for Vietnam, Can Tho - a discovery of daily life in the delta, and finally, the bustle of Ho Chi Minh city, Saigon - all a major city has to offer.

ITINERARY IN BRIEFS :

Day 1: Arrive Saigon. City tour.
Day 2: Drive to Mekong Delta(CaiBe - VinhLong)
Day 3: Visit the floating market in Can Tho
Day 4: Cu Chi tunnels and Tay Ninh Temple
Day 5: Saigon - Transfer to the airport.

 

ITINERARY IN DETAILS :

Day 1. Saigon
Upon arrival, you will have a tour of this city and the highlights are: the Notre Dame Cathedral, Municipal Theater, Central Post Office, Reunification Palace, Ben Thanh Market, Cho Lon and a Buddhist Temple.
Hotel check-in and enjoy your free afternoon to explore the city.

Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Meal: Breakfast

Day 2. Saigon - Mekong Delta - Cai Be Vinh Long - Can Tho
After breakfast, depart the hotel and drive South ward to the Cai Be - Vinh Long Province. From here we will see the Mekong Delta (“Nine Dragon River Delta). This is special experiences of Mekong Delta. visit the Candy factory, orchard garden, listen to traditional music and have lunch with family in the garden.
We cross the islands o­n Mekong river o­n oars boats and experience the real of country side along Mekong. Stay overnight in CanTho - the capital of Mekong Delta. Late afternoon take the short walk to the local market near by.

Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho
Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3. Can Tho - Floating market - SaigonDepart hotel early in the morning to board a motorized boat to travel to visit the famous Cai Rang Floating market. Continue the boat ride to visit the orchards and try the tropical fruits. Visit the local people at their home.
Drive back to Can Tho for lunch. Continue o­n to Saigon, arriving in the late afternoon.

Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Meal: Breakfast

Day 4. Saigon - Cu Chi tunnels - Tay Ninh
Depart this morning for the Cu Chi Tunnels. The Cu Chi Tunnels are a network of underground tunnels begun in 1948 by the Viet Minh in their struggle against the French. These tunnels were expanded and used by the Viet Cong during the war between Vietnam and America. American called this area the “Iron Triangle” and was a Viet Cong strong hold for almost thirty years. You may walk underground in the tunnels.
From here you will continue o­n to see the Cao Dai Temple inTay Ninh, where each day at noon a prayer service is held. It is a striking structure o­n a very large compound. The term Cao Dai (meaning higher place) is a euphemism for God.
Caodaism was found in the 1920’s by Ngo Minh Chieu, using a combination of teaching from Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and other religions into o­ne religion to promote peace.
Have lunch and return back to Saigon in the late afternoon.

Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Meal: Breakfast

Day 5. Saigon - Transfer to International airport.
Free in your own until your departure time. We will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

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