Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the economic heart of Vietnam and the main hub of the southern region. Ho Chi Minh City attractions are a vibrant mix of old and new, with well-preserved colonial structures and war relics from the devastating Vietnam War as well as sleek skyscrapers, elegant sports clubs, and expansive shopping malls against a metropolis backdrop.
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, met by our representative.
Transfer to hotel for check- in. Hotel room is available from 2 pm. Dinner at local restaurant.
Accommodation at hotel in Saigon.
After breakfast, a one and half hour drive takes you to Cu Chi Underground Tunnel where human knowledge has been enriched by experiencing a web-like tunnel system of more than 200km in length which used to be the shelters of guerrillas during the war against American troops.
After lunch, visit War Museum, China Town, Thien Hau Temple, lacquerware factory and handicraft center.
Free time for shopping at Ben Thanh Market. Dinner at local restaurant.
Accommodation at hotel in Saigon.
Morning we drive to My Tho town. Here we take a boat trip on Mekong River to get to the other side (Ben Tre land). Sight-seeing fish farms, floating fish market along the Dragon island on the way. Through Xep canal in Ben Tre (land of coconuts) to See coconut collection set and how the locals make handicrafts from coconut trunk and shell. Enjoy seasonal fruits and listening to traditional music. Take the horse-cart on village path and stop at Mr. Nam Ngo orchard, taste honey with tea or wine. See bees-breeding in wooden boxes under Longan tree. Take rowing-boat along water palm creek. Lunch on an islet. Boat to see local people make coconut candy,taste candy (Special products of Ben Tre province), then back to pier. Rejoin the car and drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
After breakfast, transfer to airport for departure flight and with sweet memories (check out before 12:00)
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