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Code: |
GTT04 |
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Routes: |
Ho Chi Minh
- Cu Chi Tunnel - Mekong Delta - Dalat -
Nha Trang |
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Duration: |
08 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1:
Ho Chi Minh - Arrival
Day2: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnel
Day3: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Detail
Day4: Ho Chi Minh - Da Lat
Day5: Da Lat - Nha Trang
Day6: Nha Trang
Day7: Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh
Day8: Ho Chi Minh - Departure
Detail Itinerary
Day 1:
Ho Chi Minh - Arrival
you are met and transferred to hotel. Ho Chi Minh
City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance,
culture and tourism in Vietnam. This bustling metropolis ,contradiction of its
northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous
shopping area and sidewalk cafés. ( If time permits) we stroll around the down
town to explore the different local ways of life. O/N in Ho Chi Minh.
Day2: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnel
The sightseeing tour acquaints us with the city's
some major sights. We pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before we
visit the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President
of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures
including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office. After seeing
the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to
the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale. We then
drive this afternoon, to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground
tunnel network of approximately 200 kilometers constructed by Vietnamese
fighters during the long struggle for independence. O/N in Ho Chi Minh. (B)
Day3: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Detail
Heading out of the town, we travel by road to My
Tho Province. On arrival, we embark on a boat navigating around the small canals
in the Mekong Delta, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle
close-up. We pass through the lush green vegetation before arriving at an
orchard where there are some opportunities to visit the various fascinating
local industries. After feasting on a huge lunch followed with seasonal fruits,
we return to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off along the way to see the beautiful Ving
Trang Pagoda and the Cho Lon, Saigon’s Chinatown, which is crammed with
fascinating temples and mysterious, narrow lanes. O/N in Ho Chi Minh. (B,L)
Day4: Ho Chi Minh - Da Lat
The journey northwards begins as we depart Ho Chi Minh and pass through the
many tea and coffee plantations to the hill station of Da Lat, sometimes known
as the " City of Eternal Spring". The drive is long but views are fantastic. On
arrival we can soak up the cool climate as much as we want by spending our
time to wander around and catch our first glimpse of the town. The influence of
the French is prevalent since Da Lat was founded as a hill retreat for the
colonials to escape the oppressive heat of the coastal plains and the Mekong
Delta. This charming town is set around a lake and surrounded by forests,
waterfalls and rolling countryside. O/N in Da Lat. (B)
Day5: Da Lat - Nha Trang
After breakfast, we embark on a short drive past
the charming pine hill to visit the summer residence of Vietnam’s last Emperor
Bao Dai, who was forced to abdicate in 1945, shortly after the end of the World
War II. We follow this with a trip to the Lam Ty Ni Pagoda and the Hang Nga
Guesthouse , well known as the Crazy House because of its bizarre architecture.
The central market and the old rail station are also visited this morning before
we travel by roads through the undulating terrains to the picturesque coastal
town of Nha Trang. Along the way we make stopover at the scenic Ngoan Muc Pass
and the Po Klong Jarai Cham Towers. These amazing structures represent an
interesting culture and a colorful history of the Cham people. O/N in Nha Trang.
(B)
Day6: Nha Trang
The fabulous sunny weather, turquoise water
surrounding a string of islands and white sandy beach stretching the whole
length of the city make Nha Trang one of Vietnam's premier beach resorts. We
board a boat for a day trip around the coastal islands, stopping on the way at a
local fishing village to observe the island life. Today we also have lots of
time on the blue clear water enjoying swimming and snorkeling or lazing on a
beach. A seafood lunch is some enjoyment of the trip. We arrive back in town
late afternoon and visit the Long Son Pagoda and the impressive Ponagar Cham
Towers, which are overlooking the colourful fishing port. O/N in NhaTrang. (B,L)
Day7: Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh
Today we can get up from dawn to enjoy our last
minute swimming on Nha Trang Beach. Upon leaving the town we set off on a long
but scenic drive on very goods roads which link Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh. A
part of the pleasure of travelling through this region is the simple joy of
seeing the charming countryside and the smiling faces of the people. Along the
way we can make stop as we please, to stretch our legs and take some wonderful
photographs. O/N in Ho Chi Minh. (B)
Day8: Ho Chi Minh - Departure
There is a free time for your to relax or further
explore Ho Chi Minh City. The trip ends after your transfer to Tan San Nhat
Airport for departure. (B) |