Day 1: HO CHI MINH CITY - ARRIVAL
Pick up on arrival in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Accommodation 4*: Fusion Suites Saigon
Day 2: HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR AND CU CHI TUNNELS
- 08:30 We depart to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. It was the sight of the end of the Vietnam/American war in 1975, as a North Vietnamese army tank crashed through the gates. The tank is still located at the Independence Palaces’ property.
- Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. In courtyard massive military vehicles are for exhibition as well as tiger cages for the visitor to get a feel on how it was to be a prisoner during wartimes. In the museum building itself, each floor will represent a separate theme from the war and the war crimes committed towards the Vietnamese people.
- We drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels for 60km from Ho Chi Minh City. Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti – American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for its tunnels system of over 220 km and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreigner.
- The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos swimming in the rivers along the side of road. You will find it hard to imagine the destructions, damage and defoliation all over the area, caused by bombing and mines, when Cu Chi was “A Free Target Zone “. The remnants you will see that Cu Chi still has her evidence to prove the fierce battleground that took place there. Ever wonder what it feels like to fire an AK-47? Visit Cu chi tunnels, you have a chance to find out!
- Accommodation 4*: Fusion Suites Saigon
Day 3: MEKONG DELTA MY THO – BEN TRE FOUR ISLANDS
- Departure 7:45 AM.
- An unforgettable way of seeing the Mekong Delta to drive along the provincial roads down on the Southern region of Vietnam through paddy rice field, pine-apple plantation, orchard and small hamlets (2 hours’ drive)
- After arrival in My Tho, you will ride on a local motor boat along Dragon Island, Unicorn Island, Phoenix Island, Turtle Island and stop at the famous Unicorn Island. While at the Unicorn Island, you will take a short trek and go for a rowing boat trip. You will also enjoy tropical fruits in an orchard, natural pure honey at a bee farm and traditional music.
- From there, you will continue your motor boat trip to Ben Tre province to visit Mekong people handmade coconut candy. Then change to a small motor boat and travel along the lush, green canals, and stop at Mien Tay restaurant to enjoy Vietnamese lunch and bicycle riding around the village. 03:00PM transfer by bus to Can Tho city.
- Accommodation 4*: Vinpearl Hotel Can Tho
Day 4: CAN THO – CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET
- 7:00 AM “>After breakfast, take the morning boat trip to visit the largest floating market named “Cai Rang”in the Mekong Delta.”Cai Rang “ is packed into a section of river , large vessel sell all sorts of fruits and vegetables grown in the Delta. You will see one boat heaped with pineapples, another with carrots while sellers numbly toss watermelons down to a smaller boat that has latched on. Keep cruising through the small channels system and visit a rice noodle making village. Experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta. Walk through the fruits garden, see the process of noodles making. Having lunch at local restaurant.
- After visiting the floating market, you will return to Can Tho by boat through the back canals and waterways, granting you a glimpse of everyday life in the area. The rest of the day can be spent at your leisur
- Accommodation 4*: Vinpearl Hotel Can Tho
Day 5: CAN THO – PHU QUOC ISLAND
- After having breakfast at your hotel, free at your leisure until pick up time for a short flight to Phu Quoc Island, a tropical jungle island fringed with some of the most incredible beaches.
- Accommodation 4*: Chen Sea Resort & Spa
Day 6: PHU QUOC DAY TRIP WITH FINGER ISLAND AND MAY RUT ISLAND
- 8:30 am Pick you up from hotel by A/C van , go directly to An Thoi habour that takes around 30’ to get there.
- 9h00 am : Arrival An Thoi habour, get on your boat going to futher islands in the South. First stop is in around 30’ for Fishing then go to Finger Nail Island with white sand and clearly blue water. We will enjoy swimming, sunbathing .
- 11h00am: Go to Gam Ghi island for snorkeling that you can see colourful fish and coral.
- 12h30pm: Go to May Rut island ( Coconut Beach island ) for lunch . We will take time relax on fantasy beach here and enjoy lunch at a friendly local family. You will have the chance to learn about local life here and enjoy BBQ fresh seafoods
- 14h00pm: Take boat back to the habour ,on the way back we will stop at Nom Beach with beautiful non touristic beach for swimming there .
- 15:00pm: Back to the habour then get on the van back to hotel .
- 16h00pm: Arrival at your hotel.
- 16h00pm: Accommodation 4*: Chen Sea Resort & Spa.
Day 7: PHU QUOC FREE DAY
- After having breakfast at your hotel, you can discover Phu Quoc yourself..
- Optional tour 1: PHU QUOC NORTHERN ISLAND AND KAYAKING IN CUA CAN RIVER : 70USD/pax
- 8:30 am: Pick up at your hotel and departure toward to north side of the island.
- Our first en route stop at Fish Sauce Factory, to observe the Fish Sauce process, a key ingredient which is uses in many Vietnamese/ Asian Cuisine.
- After visit a local countryside farming plantation of famous Black Pepper – and we have an opportunity to enjoy local Sim wine and Bee Farm.
- We continue to upper north to National Park where you can walk along the forest trails among 100years old trees. (on time if national park opens we will visit, if not open, we need continue to next place
- Nearby is a temple especially dedicated to Nguyen Trung Truc was a fisherman who organized and led the village military.
- Continue on our journey we arrived at northern side of the island, Ganh Dau it is known for the pristine forest, mountains, beaches and the nice view.
- 12:00 Noon: lunch time. Enjoy Lunch and free time on your own to relax – explore -swimming in the tranquil water.
- 14:00 pm: Depart Ganh Dau continue our tour.
- we head toward a fishing village to pick our kayak and paddle along the mighty Cua Can River, it flows guiding the ways to the tranquil surrounding of nature to observe wildlife and river living.
- Transfer and back to hotel
- 16:00 pm: End of Tour
- Optional tour 2: DISCOVER THE SOUTHERN PHU QUOC BY JEEP : 60 USD/pax
- 9:00am: English speaking driver will pick you up by jeep at the hotel then head to the south of island.
- Starting to visit Bee farm to know bee species, bee life, see how bees are raised, and specialy how farmer conserve honeybee. In the bee farm you can also enjoy tropical fruit and honey bee as well.
- Say good bye to bee farm, the jeep will drive you to Phu Quoc National park. From there, you can drive the jeep yourself and enjoy clean and fresh air.
- After that, we continue to visit Ganh Dau cape , where you can see the beach running over 500 meters long, shielded by two mountains. Standing on Ganh Dau, you can see Ta Lon mountain of Cambodia. Seafood here is cheap that caught by the fishermen and cooked on the spot to be ready for you to enjoy.
- 11:00am: We head to Fisherman Village to enjoy seabreeze and have lunch on the sea.
- 13:00pm: Continue your tour to Starfish beach, which is the most beautiful beach of the island as well as one of the most famous beaches in Vietnam. You should bring along swimsuit to enjoy swimming and sunbathing in this heavenly beaches.
- Pepper farm would be our last place to visit . Phu Quoc’s pepper is unique as it is one of the few places in the world where peppercorn vines are grown on an island. You can have a stroll through the pepper plantations , try home brewed beer and homemade SIM wine, harvested from the farm.
- 15:00pm: the jeep will drive you back to your hotel.
- Accommodation 4*: Chen Sea Resort & Spa
Day 8: PHU QUOC FREE DAY
Optional tour : Vinpearl safari and Vinpearl land tour (L): 100 USD/pax
- At 8.30am we will pick you up by car. From then, you will bounce off the walls while visiting a shockingly fascinating amusement park, which is considered a small scale version of Disney Land. There is a myriad of attractions such as 5d Theater, indoor game zone, Underwater world, Dolphin lagoon, Outdoor game zone, water park and shopping streets. Get ready to discover this paradise.
- SAFARI
- Located in Long Beach area, northwest of the of Phu Quoc island, Vinpearl Safari and conservation park is the first and only open zoo in Vietnam that was built according to international Safari model.
- OPEN ZOO
- Open Zoo nurtures and conserves rare native species and many species of wild animals from featured biogeographic regions in the world such as South Africa, Europe, India, Australia …Engineered modernly, home of the Vinpearl Safari’s residents portraits a semi-open design with a surrounding moat, creating a naturally harmonious habitat and enabling the most authentic and lively view to the visitors.
- WILDLIFE PARK
- Spreading over a large area with an abundant plant system, the Wildlife park meets the rigorous standards of the Safari model. Each subdivision in the park is a different habitat ensuring the suitibility with biological behavior of each species. Visitors get to experience the Wildlife park via specialized vehicles in a very interesting manner where they’re caged up rather than the animals themselves.
- No wonder it will bring you a lot of fun and memories.
- At 16.30we will transfer you back the hotel by car.
- Accommodation 4*: Chen Sea Resort & Spa.
DAY 9: PHU QUOC FREE DAY
Today free at your leisure time to discover Phu Quoc by yourself.
Optional tour : PHU QUOC SCUBA DIVING (L): 120USD/pax
- 8:00am:the guide will pick you up at your hotel and start your underwater journey.
- Go underwater or stay at the surface to enjoy the island’s reef and marine life. Chill out on our boat’s sun deck during and finish the day with a traditional vietnamese lunch on board! After lunch we make our way back to the appropriate harbour and transfer you back to your hotel. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater ? There is nothing like doing it for the very first time. It takes a litlle getting used to, but after a few minutes of awestruck wonder, most participants realize how easy scuba diving really is.
- Accommodation 4*: Chen Sea Resort & Spa.
Day 10: DEPARTURE
After breakfast, free at your leisure until pick up time for your flight back home
