Day 1: Saigon City Arrival
Our tour guide will meet and greet you upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City - formerly Saigon, the city located on the right bank of the Saigon River. Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city, the greatest port, and the commercial and industrial center of Vietnam. Depend on time of arrival, we will organize a tour to see essential sights of the city. Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2: Saigon - Cu Chi (Meals: B)
Morning drive to Cu Chi through scenic countryside areas. Fascinating guided tour of this amazing three-floor labyrinth of underground passages stretching a staggering 250 kilometers from Saigon to the Cambodian border. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life in war was like. Amazingly the tunnels have been widened especially for visitors otherwise most westerners would not be able to enter. Back to Saigon City in late afternoon. Overnight at hotel in the city.
Day 3: Mekong Delta River Cruising (Meals: B, L, D)
07: 30 Leave Saigon City for Cai Be - The excursion starts from Cai Be town pier at around 10.30 am. Upon embarkation on your sampan you will be welcomed by your crew. Visiting bustling Cai Be floating market, cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables and then we will proceed to Phu An hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the Mekong delta best sights. On the way, stop will be made at some local home factories to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other regional specialties are made. Lunch at "Le Longanier" restaurant, a superb Indochinese house located by the river, in a lush tropical garden surrounded by fruit plantations. After lunch, your sampan will proceed to Sa Dec - known as a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River bring about large networks of meandering rivers, criss-crossed with countless arroyos, and remaining unknown to many people. We will then cruise on a small beautiful canal through water jacinth plantations… You will take a small rowing boat for a cruise along a narrow canal passing by a local tiny village and fruit plantations. Further on the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the largest artisan bricks and tiles factory where you will have an interesting visit. You will disembark a the local market place. Before sunset, we will have a very interesting visit at a splendid ancient house or “Nha Co” dating from the early 19th century. After being greeted by the owners, we will cater a candlelight dinner for you, an unforgettable experience in a very unique atmosphere. Overnight aboard.
Day 4: Mekong River Cruising - Rach Gia (Meals: B, L, D)
The day will begin with a guided visit of Sa Dec charming and peaceful town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses and Chinese temples. You will also visit the local market and the Trung Vuong primary school where well known writer Marguerite Duras spent her childhood…(see her famous novel “The Lover”). Back on board your private sampan for your second day cruise in the delta. While your sampan will proceed upstream on the Mekong river to Long Xuyen, a delicious lunch will be served on board. Long Xuyen is a peaceful typical provincial town lying on the Mekong’s banks, dotted with an attractive floating market… In the afternoon, excursion to “Ong Ho” island to visit the museum of Ton Duc Thang, second president of Vietnam. At the end of the day, we will organize for you an exciting evening with your dinner arranged at a local ancient house. You will be able to share experiences with family members and learn about traditional southern lifestyle, a highlight of your journey to be kept for long time in your memory. Back on board your private sampan for the your second night on the river. The cruise will slowly continue during the night to Rach Gia.
Day 5: Rach Gia - Phu Quoc Island (Meals: B)
Arrival at Rach Gia, a port town located at the southern end of Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand. Its main industries are fishing and agriculture.
The breakfast will be served on board at 06: 00 am and then we will organize a taxi for you to go to Rach Gia airport to catch flight to Phu Quoc Island - Phu Quoc is called the Emerald Island and is the largest Vietnamese island in the Gulf of Thailand. Phu Quoc is a splendid tropical getaway set with beautiful white-sand beaches and quaint fishing villages. The hotel vehicle will pick you upon arrival and transfer you to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Phu Quoc.
Day 6: Beach at leisure (Meals: B)
Free at leisure on the beach
Day 7: Beach at leisure (Meals: B)
Free at leisure on the beach
Day 8: Fly back to Saigon. End of service (Meals: B)
Fly back to Saigon (45 minutes). End of service.
Making sure your international flights to and from our destinations are booked and secured, your visa, personal and travel insurance are obtained. You will receive an email from us to require Settlement of Outstanding Balance at a specific due date. After making last payment, your trip will be absolutely secured with us.
