Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong Delta 4 Days

OVERVIEW  |  ITINERARY  |  HOTEL INFO  |  INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS  | COST  |  CANCELLATION | NOTES |

ITINERARY 

DAY WISE ITINERARY

Welcome to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh city) – Vietnam!
Driver with private car will welcome you at Tan Son Nhat airport; it takes us 20 minutes driving to the center of Hanoi. Check in hotel. Free time at your own leisure. Overnight in Saigon.
Check in time is 14:00.

Breakfast at hotel
7:30 – 8:30 Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight at hotel in Saigon.

Breakfast at hotel
7:30 – 8:00: Take the morning trip 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. 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.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
Return to Saigon. Drop you off at hotel. Free activities. Overnight at hotel in Saigon.

Breakfast at hotel. Free time at your own leisure. Then driver (no guide) takes you to airport for departure flight. End of services.

Please note: Standard check out time is 12:00.

HOTEL INFO

Catalogue

Hotel names

3*

Megusta Metropoint/ Blue Diamond/ Avanti/ ….

4*

Bay Saigon hotel/ Harmnony/Eden Star/ Muong Thanh Grand Saigon…

INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS

Included services:
• Accommodation based on twin, double, or triple sharing room with daily breakfast
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Private air-conditioned vehicle & driver for airport (hotel -airport)
• Group tours: Mekong tour 1 day, Saigon city + Cu Chi tunnels full day

Excluded services:
• International & Domestic flight tickets
• Mandatory tipping for guides and drivers (3 USD/pax/day)
• Evisa
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
• Surcharge for Tet Lunar New year holidays, Christmas, and New year’s Eve

COST

Catalogue

2pax

3pax

4pax

5pax

6pax

Sing Sup

3*

 

241

 

224

 

219

 

209

 

202

75

4*

 

303

 

286

 

282

 

272

 

263

138

COMPULSORY TIPS POLICY:
• Group from 2–5 pax: Minimum USD 5 per pax per day

• Group from 6–10 pax: Minimum USD 4 pax/day
• Group from 11 pax & above: Minimum USD 3 pax/day

EASY CANCELLATION

Cancellation of land tour
The Visa approval letter will be charged 100%, with no refund
Any cancellation at 30 Days prior to arrival date: No charge
Any cancellation between 29 and 21 Days prior to arrival date: 50% of tour fare charge
Any cancellation between 20 and 15 Days prior to arrival date: 75% of tour fare charge
Any cancellation less than 15 Days : 100% of tour fare charge
All cancellation must be made in writing

CHILDREN POLICY:
• A child under 4 years old sharing a room with two (2) adults without an extra bed: Free of charge (no meal is provided)
• Child 5-under 8 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 50% of package cost
• Child 5-under 8 years old sharing room with two (2) adults with extra bed: 80% of package cost
• Child under 11 years old sharing room with one (1) adult: 95% of package cost
• Child 11 years old and older: 100% of adult cost

NOTES:

Vehicle use and working time of the tour guide: For sightseeing: From 08:00 to 06:00 or from 08:00 to 6:30. Please discuss with your guide about the time you want to start the sightseeing to avoid delay. Over time charge:
USD 30 per hours for guide and vehicle;
Dinner time is 2.5 hours, from 07:00 to 09:30 p.m., including pick-up and drop-off from and to your hotel. Over time charge:
USD 30 per hours for guide and vehicle;
If you need more time for dinner, please inform us in advance to include the cost from the beginning.
Lunch and dinner are not included in the program; clients will have to manage themselves, and there is no guide or vehicle/driver escort for meals.

Your understanding and punctuality are really appreciated because our tour guide and driver also need to refresh and recharge their health to work well on the next few days.
above is just a quote. Confirmation is subject to availability at the time of booking. Odd flight times may attract transfers surcharges.

Remark:
*** Blackout dates (Public Holidays):
+ Lunar New Year: 22 Jan – 30 Jan
+ Independent Day: Apr 28 – 30
+ Labor Day: May 1–2
+ National Day: Sep 1 – 3
+ Christmas: Dec 24 – 26
+ New Year: Dec 27 – Jan 3
+ Surcharge for Public Holidays: please contact for details

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