Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels

Culture, Heritage, History

Overview

Discover Ho Chi Minh City, once called “Pearl of the Far East”, an important trading centre, today a bustling economy of the South. Experience authentic local life as you wander the lively streets and noisy markets and explore iconic French colonial architecture. Unravel Vietnam’s turbulent past visiting Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the remaining unique relics of the Vietnam War. Get a glimpse of local life on Mekong Delta, taste fresh fruits and honey tea while listening to Vietnamese folk music.

Itinerary

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DAY 1: ARRIVE HO CHI MINH CITY

On arrival, met and transferred to the hotel. Free time. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City hotel.

DAY 2: HO CHI MINH CITY – CU CHI TUNNELS – CITY TOUR (Breakfast)

Morning visit Cu Chi Tunnels, where beneath the ground lie 200 km of tunnels, dug by hand and inhabited by the forces of the Vietnamese guerillas during the conflict.

In the afternoon, visit Independence Palace or the Reunification Palace, built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. Admire the French Colonial facades of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Visit Ben Thanh market to browse through the amazing array of products.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City hotel.

DAY 3: HO CHI MINH CITY – MEKONG DELTA (Breakfast)

Transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho, the town on the left side of the Mekong River. Take a sampan ride cruising Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Stop over at Unicorn, visit the fruit plantation to enjoy tropical fruits and folk music. Ride a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

In the afternoon, time for Tan Thach village to meet the villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Return to Ho Chi Minh City and Free time in the evening.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city hotel.

DAY 4: DEPART HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast)

Breakfast at hotel, free until the transfer to the airport for the return flight.

Includes

• 3 nights’ accommodation in choice of hotels
• Daily Breakfast and meals as stated in the itinerary
• Airport and other private transfers
• Sightseeing as specified with English speaking guide

Excludes

• International airfare
• Visa formalities and fees
• Personal expenses such as laundry, mini-bar, telephone and beverages, etc.
• Other meals
• Travel insurance, inclusive covid-19

Cost per person

Cost per person in SGD (twin share basis): Valid till 30 Sep 2023

Number of pax	3 STARS	4 STARS	5 STARS
2 pax	$ 760	$ 820	$ 1140
3-5 pax	$ 710	$ 760	$ 1060
6-9 pax	$ 620	$ 660	$ 980

NB: Peak period: From 21 – 25 Jan and 21 – 31 Dec 2023