South Vietnam & Beach Extension – 7 Days

Day 01: Ho Chi Minh arrival
Upon arrival Ho Chi Minh City, the former Saigon. Welcome by our Tour guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this dynamic city.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Old Post Office

Cu Chi Tunnels

Day 02: Ho Chi Minh city - Cu Chi (B, L)
In the morning we take a half day tour of this dynamic city. First, we visit the Reunification Palace, the former palace of President Thieu and his predecessors. Today this building is a museum and venue for official receptions. Inside you can visit the private rooms of the president, the “War Room” from where the South Vietnamese forces were controlled, and, most poignantly, the room where the North Vietnamese army finally took control in 1975. Next, we visit the War Remnants Museum, Historically, the war museum as part of the Vietnam and World Peace museums system was born on Sep 4 1975 at 28 Vo Van Tan street, district 3, HCMC. Since its 30-year inception, the museum has attracted over 10 million arrivals of domestic and foreign tourists, especially, student delegations from provinces and cities nationwide. It helps reappear the then-wars, helping students well realize on the values of patriotism, struggle for peace and national liberation from forefathers. This museum includes 8 specific exhibitions and various collections of the truth of history (conspiracy and process from hostile forces for the war in Vietnam); crime evidences and war consequences; kinds of weapon and tools serving for the wars; prison (prison house system, concentration camp, torture, maltreatment, corporal mutilation and spiritual oppression against political prisoners).
We also stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office. The post office, built between 1877 and 1883, is an excellent example of classic French colonial architecture.
Lunch will be served at a local Vietnamese restaurant.
In the afternoon we drive 70 kilometers North West to explore the underground tunnels in Cu Chi which system had been created long time back, from 1948 to assist Viet Minh in the combat with French. It was continuing built over 25 years later. It was an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers. In places, it was housed up to 10,000 people who virtually lived underground for years… getting married, giving birth. During the American War the entire area of Cu Chi was designated a free fire zone and was heavily bombarded. From 1988, two sections of tunnels have been open for visitors. You may even have a chance to crawl through the tunnels yourself. We return to Saigon in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 03: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh (B, L)
08.30 we start the trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Vietnam's rice basket, the Mekong Delta. We will pass through idyllic, rural scenes until we arrive at My Tho, a peaceful town on the bank of the Mekong River, where we will visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda. Next we will have a boat ride on the Mekong, visit local homes and orchards, a coconut candy workshop, a honeybee farm, take a sampan ride on palm-shaded creeks, try a taste of seasonal fruit and honey tea and enjoy a performance of traditional Southern singing. We return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 04: Ho Chi Minh - Nha Trang (B)
Breakfast at the hotel then free at your leisure until transfer to the airport for a short flight to Nha Trang.
Upon arrival in Nha Trang, we meet our guide and driver then transfer to the hotel for checking in. The rest of the day is free to relax or swimming on the beautiful beach.
Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 05: Nha Trang Island Tour (B, L)
Start from your hotel to Cau Da port. Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island is the first place to visit. Many sea species of Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province make a small ocean world there. Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish. You will also be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nest. Then relaxing, swimming & doing water sports or other activities at Mot Island, Tranh Beach Island or on a small island calling “Mini beach”. Taking a fresh lunch at the island. On the way back you will visit a fishing village before going to the shore.
Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 06: Nha Trang Relax (B)
Whole day free in Nha Trang for your relaxing.
Overnight in Nha Trang

Day 07: Nha Trang Departure (B)
Breakfast at your hotel then free time until transfer to the airport for your departure flight or you can continue your trip with us to other destinations of Vietnam.

What is included?

• 06 night hotel accommodation in twin shared as noted or similar.
• All transfer and transportation vehicle with air-conditioning
• Boat trip in Mekong delta
• Local English/ French speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply).
• Admission fee to indicated sights.
•  Meals as stated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
• Souvenir gift and mineral water.

What is excluded?

• Visa to Vietnam
• Int’l air tickets to / from Vietnam.
• Flight ticket Ho Chi Minh – Nha Trang
• Travel insurance in all kinds.
• Meals is not mentioned.
• Tip, drinks and personal expenses.