Ho Chi Minh City Mekong Homestay Tour 5Days/4Nights

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Highlights

- Ho Chi Minh City, former name is Saigon, as the city is still frequently referred to, is Vietnam 's largest city with a population in excess of 6 million. It is a fast-paced city full of contrasts as street vendors selling fruit and vegetables can be seen next to glitzy western-style bars and boutiques. Saigon's history is only 300 years old
- Excursion to thefamous Cu Chi tunnels. This network of tunnels, which stretched for over 200km, became legendary during the 1960s. The Cu Chi tunnels played a vital part in the US - Vietnam War.
- Homestay in local Family along bank of Mekong River.
- The Mekong River is one of the world's 10th rivers in its river length and has great influences upon nature and societies of the Indo-china Peninsula. The name "MEKONG" originate in Thai language, Mae Nam Khong1). The source of the Mekong River is in Tibet mountains and is called Dza Chu River (River of Rock). After running through very narrow valley paralling Yangz Jiang and Salween River, the Mekong reaches to Yung-Nan Province of China and is called Lancang Jiang (Turbulent River). Via Golden Triangle, the crossing of China, Myanmar and Laos boarder, the Mekong flow into Vientiane Plain. The term, Lower Mekong means downstream segment from the point. There are some notorious rapids for French navigation plan in colonial period before the Mekong get to Cambodia, and the last segment is the Mekong Delta in Viet Nam, which distributes grate influences to agriculture, especially paddy fields there.
 
Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Day 2: Full day Sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels. (B, L)
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Can Tho (B, L, D)
Day 4: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)

Ho Chi Minh City Mekong Homestay Tour 5Days/4Nights

Details:
 
Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Today you’ll land in Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport). Warmly welcome by Tour Guide & Car Driver at airport then transfer to hotel for check in. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
 
Day 2: Full day Sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels. (B, L)
This morning enjoy a city tour that includes the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. It was towards this modern building that Communist tanks rolled on the morning of April 30, 1975, as Saigon fell. This fascinating building is filled with history still fresh in the minds of many. The tour also includes the Old Post Office, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Jade Emperor Pagoda, Chinatown and Binh Tay Market – the central market for the city and one of the liveliest areas. Next we visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, the incredible network of tunnels that once stretched for 210 miles. This underground complex was built by guerilla fighters beginning in 1940 and construction continued throughout the Vietnam War. We return to our hotel where the evening is free.
 
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Can Tho (L, D)
Having breakfast at hotel then leave Ho Chi Minh City for Mekong Delta. This trip provides a look at a wide variety of the life and scenery of the Delta. On the way you can see green rice paddy fields stretching towards the horizon. After arrival in Cai Be, a boat takes you to the floating market with sellers and buyers bargaining and exchanging their goods from their boats. Next, a boat rides on the maze of shady canals visiting the An Binh islands (Vinh Long). We will enjoy the local tropical fruits and see how local people cultivate their orchards, make their living from ceramics, popcorn and rice paper... A nice chance for bicycle riding, roaming through the village and looking at the local handicraft shops. A stop will be landed on Vinh Long market a nice walk around. Continue driving to Can Tho. Dinner and Homestay in Can Tho.
 
Day 4: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
Cruising along the small and picturesque tributaries by rowing boat, we will see the Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily activities of the locals who lives along the Mekong canals and you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles making shop. Drive back to Sai Gon via My Tho City. Arrive Ho Chi Minh City at 5:00pm. Check in & stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
 
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)
Today you are free for leisure & shopping until transfer to Airport for departure. Finish unforgettable Vietnam trip arranged by Indochina Legend Travel. Good bye & see you in the next time!

 

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Destinations
Hotels
Room Type
Standard Category
Mekong
Homestay
Private Room
Ho Chi Minh City
Superior
Superior Category
Mekong
Homestay
Private Room
Ho Chi Minh City
Superior
Deluxe Category
Mekong
Homestay
Private Room
Ho Chi Minh City
Superior
First Class Category
Mekong
Homestay
Private Room
Ho Chi Minh City
Superior
Legend Category
Mekong
Homestay
Private Room
Ho Chi Minh City
Park Room

 

Tour Cost included:

3 nights hotel accommodation on a twin-share basic with daily breakfast

1 night homestay in local Family with traditional dinner, live folksong performance by local hosts.
Meals as mentioned in the itineraries: Vietnamese food, Asian Food basic.

All landed transfers within the tour by air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up and drop-off at airports on arrival and departure days

Meals as mentioned in the itineraries: River food, Vietnamese food, Asian food basic.

English Speaking Tour guide. Other languages on request

Boat trip cruise to visit Cai Be Floating Market.
All entrance and sightseeing fees

All taxes & services charge.

 

Tour Cost Non Included:
Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program.

Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping/ Gratuities

Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.

 

Number in Group
Validity until 30th of September 2014
Price per person in US$ in party of
1
2-3
4-6
7-10
11-15
16-20
Single Supplement
Standard
540
322
266
225
210
193
60
 Superior
585
345
289
248
233
216
84
 Deluxe
750
427
371
330
315
298
166
 First Class
625
502
446
405
390
373
241
 Legend
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