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Mekong Delta 4 Days 3 Nights Tour from Ho Chi Minh City: Immerse in the Fruitful Orchard

Embark on a 4-day 3-night journey from the bustling Ho Chi Minh City to the serene and fertile Mekong Delta region. This tour promises an unforgettable experience, immersing you in the beauty of the riverine landscapes, savoring the delectable flavors of orchard fruits, and discovering the unique culture of the local people.

Highlights:

• Explore renowned attractions: Cai Rang Floating Market, My Tho Fruit Orchard, Ben Nha Rong, Con Phơi Islet, Can Tho orchard gardens, and more.

• Indulge in culinary delights: Banh Xeo (crispy pancakes), Mam Hotpot, grilled snakehead fish, Bun Mam (vermicelli noodles with fermented fish sauce), and more.

• Experience local culture: Listen to Don Ca Tai Tu (Southern traditional music), navigate through canals on a Ba La boat, and visit traditional handicraft villages.

HSV02: HOCHIMINH – MEKONG DELTA

 4DAYS 3NIGHTS

DAY 1 : HOCHIMINH ARRIVAL –HALF DAY CITY TOUR (-/-) – SIC TOUR

You will be warmly welcomed upon arrival at airport in Ho Chi Minh and transferred to your hotel.

13:00 PM: Take the afternoon trip: visit to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located in China Town. Continue to Bach Dang harbor. After checking in the waterbus tickets, and stabilizing your seat, the boat will start to depart. During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vin homes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, the green peaceful District 2. A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land - Saigon River by water bus, maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.

18:00 PM: Transfer back your hotel or meeting point. Finish the trip.

 Overnight in Saigon. 

 Check in time at hotel: 14h00

Meal : Non

Accommodation : Hotel in Hochiminh city

Distance : Tan Son Nhat airport – Hochiminh city center: 10km – 25 minutes transfer

DAY 2 : HOCHIMINH – CU CHI TUNNELS(B/-/-) SIC TOUR

Breakfast at hotel.

07h00-07h30: Pick up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi 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. End trip.

Meal : Breakast at hotel

Accommodation : Hotel in Hochiminh city

Distance : Hochiminh city center – Cu Chi Tunnels: 60km – 1.5 hours transfer

DAY 3 : HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA – HOCHIMINH (B/L/-)-SIC TOUR

Breakfast at hotel.

07h00-07h30: 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 19^th 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. End trip.

Meal : Breakast at hotel

Accommodation : Hotel in Hochiminh city

Distance : Hochiminh city center – My Tho: 100km – 2 hours transfer

DAY 4 : HOCHIMNH DEPARTURE

After breakfast, free at leisure util then transfer to Airport for flight home with sweet memories. End of our service.

Meal : Breakast at hotel

Distance : Hochiminh city center – Tan Son Nhat airport: 10km – 25 minutes transfer

 PRICE INCLUDE:

• Accommodation – as hotel in the list or similar – based on Twin/Double/Triple sharing
• Tour guide: English speaking guide.
• Transportation by private air-conditioner
• 01 bottle (500 ml) of drinking water for each pax per day.
• Shows and sightseeing in schedule.
• Ticket entrance fee as mentioned in tour
• Daily BF at Hotel
• Meals as mentioned (set menu meal)

PRICE EXCLUDE:

• International / Domestic flight ticket & airport tax (if have)
• Personal expenses: Tel, Fax, Mini Bar, Laundry,etc.
• Personal travel insurance
• E-visa entry Vietnam 35USD/pp (Normal procedure 5-7 working day)
• Compulsory Tip for local guide and driver

BLACK-OUT DATES:

- National Day: September, 01^st – 02^nd, 2024

- Hung King's Festival: April, 18^th, 2024 (applied in Vietnam)

- Reunification Day: April 29^th – 30^th, 2024 (applied in Vietnam)

- May Day: May 01^st, 2024

- International Firework Festival in Da Nang: June 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th and July 13^th (applied in Vietnam)

NOTE

The timing of sightseeing points shall be fixing by local operator due to traffic and weather conditions, however all points must cover unless amendment or cancellation make by clients themselves (Non-refundable for any cancellation that made by clients)

Tour and price are subject to change without notice or incase of deduct number of pax in quoted group.

Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.

Supplement charge for room rate in peak dates depends on the hotel category used. Compulsory gala dinner on X’mas, New Year’s Eve & Lunar New Year’s Eve to be advised upon booking. Prices for group of 15 persons up in 5 stars hotels sometime requires to re-quote bases on the hotel policy

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CHILD POLICY:

• Infant (under 2 years old) : Free of charge
• Child from 02 – 10 years old :

+ Child in twin room : 90% rate of adult

+ With extra bed : 65% rate of adult

+ Without extra bed : 55% rate of adult

• Child 11 years old and above : 100 % rate as adult

CANCELLATION

In case of cancellation, fees will be charged accordingly to the day that official notice in writing is received at Hanoi Office.

• 21 days before arrival date: 20% of total tour price (GIT)
• 10-20 days before arrival date: 50% of total tour price (FIT/GIT)
• 7 to 10 days before arrival date: 85% of total tour price (FIT / GIT)
• Less than 7 days before arrival date or no-show: 100% of total tour price

Any cancellation due to irresistible reasons such as wars, strikes, earthquakes, etc. will be considered subject to each case.