Saigon, officially named Ho Chi Minh City (invariably shortened to HCMC) is the commercial and financial hub of Vietnam and its most popular tourist destination. Saigon is a sometimes dizzying mix of old and new, uniquely Asian and international architectural styles. Older tree-lined streets have a vaguely French atmosphere, while the multi-storey buildings and office blocks show the city's modern heritage.
• Warmly welcome on arrival at HCMC's Tan Son Nhat International airport. Transfer to hotel.
• Dinner at restaurant where you can enjoy dinner and relax by the river.
• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office, the former Presidential Palace and War Remnants Museum:
• Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Remarkably every stone used in its creation was shipped from France to Vietnam. Her two 40m towers, topped with iron spires dominate the city’s skyline. The Old Post Office is another example of French colonial architecture and is also the country’s largest post office.
• The Reunification Palace: This is one of the most important buildings in the city. Here on April 30th 1975 the ‘American War’ officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.
• War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the ‘Requiem’ exhibit is particularly touching, dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict. The courtyard outside contains the spoils of war, namely rusting jets, tanks and cannons captured from the American military machine.
Lunch at local restaurant.
• Explore Chinatown (Cholon) with a visit of Thien Hau Pagoda. The district of Cholon comprises Ho Chi Minh's Chinatown. Established in 1879, it was a separate entity from Saigon but was later merged in 1931 by the French colonial government. The Chinese began to settle in Cholon in 1900 and as a result there are a lot of sights to see, such as the Binh Tay Market on Phan Van Khoe Street, Thien Hau Pagoda in Nguyen Trai district, Quan Am on Lao Tu Street, the Cholon Mosque on Nguyen Trai Street and a lot more interesting places.
• Finally, a stop at Ben Thanh (central) market. The original Ben Thanh Market was built in 1859 but was destroyed when the French invaded and was rebuilt at its current location at Cong Truong Dien Hong – formerly a landfill – in 1899. For anyone on a tour of Ho Chi Minh City this is an essential stop for souvenirs such as T-shirts and handicrafts. The market is very well organized, with stalls grouped in sections according to what they sell.
• The city tour further includes a one-hour cyclo ride.
• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
• Drive to Cu Chi, visit the amazing complex of underground tunnels at Cu Chi. There are more than 200 km of underground tunnels, comprising a main axis system with many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters and other tunnels.
• Lunch at local restaurant in Cuchi
• Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.
• Free at leisure.
• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
• Meet in the lobby of your hotel and drive to My Tho the heart of the Mekong delta, famous for its vast rice fields and most beautiful landscapes.
• Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda en route and stop by the bank of Tien Giang river.
• Take a boat trip on Mekong River to Phoenix Island where local handicrafts and sweets from coconut are being produced. Enjoy fresh seasonal fruits and traditional live music and songs performance.
• Take a short ride on a horse carriage to a typical local house to taste some homemade honey-tea.
• Proceed by small sampan boats through the small canals and side arms of the river to observe the daily life along the river banks with a stop and short leisurely walk at the Turtle Island.
• Lunch will be served at a local restaurant before driving back Ho Chi Minh City.
• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
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Tour Class [A] |
All prices are valid through 30 September 2009 Tour price in USD net per person in group of |
Surcharge If required |
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Hotel Categories |
1 |
2 |
3-5 |
6-9 |
10-12 |
13-15 |
16 up |
Single |
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Budget=2* |
676 |
378 |
289 |
199 |
166 |
158 |
159 |
+ 65 |
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Standard=3* |
786 |
433 |
341 |
251 |
217 |
209 |
214 |
+ 115 |
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Superior =4* |
888 |
484 |
392 |
303 |
269 |
261 |
269 |
+ 165 |
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Deluxe=5* |
1009 |
544 |
453 |
364 |
329 |
321 |
333 |
+ 225 |
Tour price included:
• Accommodation in twin share basis with daily breakfast
• A/C transportation as program
• English or French speaking Guide.
• All entrance fees.
• Meals as stated in the program
Tour price excluded:
• International flights.
• Visa and visa fees
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• Meals not mentioned. Travel insurance.
• Personal expenses, tipping, laundry…
• Beverage
Hotels quoted in above packages or similar category
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Location |
2 star |
3 star |
4 star |
5 star |
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Thanh Long hotel, Le Le hotel |
Elios hotel, Le Duy hotel, Soi Chancery |
First hotel, Amara hotel |
Movenpick hotel, Winsor hotel |







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