Glance of Mekong delta & Central Vietnam

Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City arrive
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City tour(B,L)
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh-Cu Chi tunnel-Cao Dai temple(B,L)
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh-Mekong Delta(B,L)
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh city-Hoi An(B)
Day 6: Full day visit Hoi An(B,L)
Day 7: Hoi An-Danang-Hue(B,L)
Day 8: Hue sightseeing(B,L)
Day 9: Hue flight to Ho Chi Minh city(B)

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City tour(B,L)
Saigon City full day tour to visit Independence palace, Walking tour, War Remnant museum, Ben Thanh market

9:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel to the Independence Palace, once used as the home - office of the Presidents of South Vietnam. Our visit includes the North Vietnamese tank which effectively attacked the palace in 1975 to bring the controversial Vietnam War to an end and the five-story palace with its rooms have been preserved in their late 1960s, 1970s style and a bunker basement.

Continue by a leisurely waking tour. Heading to the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, originally built between 1863 and 1880, evidently reflects the French colonist influences. It’s a picturesque spot in the city.

Toward to Nguyen Hue walking street, walk to the unmissable city's famous landmark. The Saigon Central Post Office is a stunning building, designed by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel. It is an actually working post office with beautiful indoor decorations.

Have a break for lunch or drink (on your own account) then in the afternoon go to the top visited in Ho Chi Minh – the War Remnant museum. The exhibits offer you all-sided views of the Vietnam War that might bring a big surprise than you are probably used to hearing and seeing.

End of the day, visit the most famous market in the city, Ben Thanh Market, which has been opened since 1870. The market not only supplies the daily needs of local people but also excellent place to pick up inexpensive souvenirs and enjoy Vietnam’s local street foods.

Come back to your hotel. Free to discover city or just relax

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh-Mekong Delta(B,L)

From Saigon to Mekong delta, visiting Cai Be, boat trip, biking, back to Saigon in the afternoon.

After breakfast at the hotel, meet our tour guide and driver for your transfer to Cai Be. Visit Cao Dai temple on route. On arrival, embark a small private boat for a cruise in a branch of the Mekong River. Experience the rhythm of life on the legendary Mekong River by visiting Cai Be floating market and the canals lined with orchards.

Visit craft workshops of rice popcorn, coconut caramel and rice cake…Go biking or walking on the village paths to discover the ancient and beautiful Phu Chau pagoda where the serenity reigns and meet the local people. Enjoy lunch in an open air restaurant where you can taste a famous local specialty, the elephant ear fish. Finally, enjoy tasty seasonal fruits while rowing a small rowboat in the canals, shaded by the fruit trees.

Back to Saigon in the late afternoon

Day 6: Full day visit Hoi An(B,L)
9:00 AM: Pick up from hotel for Hoi An excursion. Hoi An used to be one of the most typical South-East Asian trading ports dating from the 15th to the 19th century and the Old Town is still well-preserved. The exchanged cultures is displayed on many historic buildings, religion, daily business and enriched by the authentic lifestyle of local inhabitants.

First stop is Cam Pho - one of the oldest communal houses in Hoi An. It was built in the shape of Chinese character means the country for worshipping and trading business and cultural exchange between locality and Chinese, Japanese traders. A non-touristic destination makes your visit more enjoyable and enriched by learning Japanese tea-ceremony or making toys from coconut leafs with local expert. 

Leisurely walk to the Hoi An city’s symbol - the Chua Cau or the Japanese Covered Bridge, built in the 17th century to allow the Japanese quarter to be accessible from the Chinese neighborhoods. The bridge’s original style has been carefully preserved for the last 400 years.

Continue walking through the town, immersing into local life and stop at Quan Thang ancient house - one of the most authentic old houses in Hoi An with the lively and fine architecture and sculptures were made by craftsmen of famous Kim Bong carpentry village in the oriental style. The house offers a good look of Hoi An family's daily life. 

Enrich your tour by visit Phuc Kien or Fujian Assembly Hall, built since 17th century, is the gathering place for residents, traders and visitors from a specific area in China called Fujian. It is also a religious site to honor the deity Thien Hau. Spend a visit, you will admire the colorful fountains in the courtyard, the ornate gates surrounding the property and the beautiful carved dragons in the main room.

In the afternoon, drive to Tra Que farming village. It is famous for its aromatic herbs, mint and basil. Their leaves are smaller than normal ones and have a special flavor. Enjoy an interesting introduction to the village’s history, the vegetable cultivation and the usage of vegetables as traditional Vietnamese medicine. It is also a good opportunity to meet and take pictures with local people. 

After the excursion, travel back to city, free to explore town or leisure on beach.

Day 8: Hue sightseeing(B,L)
Full day to Explore Hue, Boat trip Huong river, Ming Mang's tomb, Thuy Bieu village.

Transfer from hotel to visit the Emperor Minh Mang's tomb, an architectural masterpiece that harmoniously highlights the nature and imperial religious works. The tomb was planned during Minh Mang’s reign (1820–40) but built by his successor, Thieu Tri with the effort of ten thousand workers and artisans.

Continue your trip, take a boat along Huong River (or Perfume River) to Thuy Bieu Village, admire the picturesque landscapes on both sides. After 1 hour, we arrive to Thuy Bieu, well-known for its divine grapefruit trees where you can take a bike around the village under the shade of the grapefruit trees and enjoy their pleasant perfume aroma and the harvested straw. The peaceful atmosphere is in every corner of the village. Then, visit a temple dedicated to the village protector, a traditional garden house built several centuries ago. This is a wonderful opportunity to stop for great photos and interact with the villagers working in the gardens and vegetable fields which should not be missed.

then have lunch in village then transfer back to city in the afternoon. Tour end around 3:00 PM

($*) Prices are subject to change depend on season.

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Inclusions

• English speaking tour guide following itinerary
• All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
• Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
• Boat: Cai Be Boat, Thuy Bieu - Minh Mang
• Private transportation following itinerary
• Flight Tickets: VN116 SGN - DAD(Vietnam Airlines - Economy) , VN1373 HUI - SGN(Vietnam Airlines - Economy)
• Meal: Breakfast: 08, Lunch: 04
• Bike: Cai Be, Thuy Bieu village
• Cooking class: Thuy Bieu village
• 01 bottle of water per pax per day
• Service charges and Taxes

Cancellation by Customer

• Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge.
• Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
• Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate.
• Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate.
• Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate.

Thing to bring:
Comfortable clothes for 2 hours seating on Van/Bus or Sampan and make you more active for cycling/walking, bring hat, cap, Suncream, sun glasses, insect repellent are also necessary  because the weather is normally hot in May, June, July, August, September and October in Hue and Hoi An area. Saigon area is hot all year around.
You should take cash with you in vietnam Dong because banking system sometimes does not function well. Us Dollar, Euro, Australian Dolla are accepted in your trip, 
Do not wear short inside temples and pagodas
You shoule take medicine with you

Don't want the fun to end?

Why not combine this tour with Cambodia tours, Laos tours, Myanmar tours or spend a few days in the tropical paradise that is the Viet Nam coast? We take care of everything from flights to transfers and accommodation so that you can relax and enjoy your holiday. Explore our other destinations or speak with your personal Travel Consultant for some expert advice on suitable combinations.