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Highlights: Enjoy the nicest of Southern region of Vietnam in 7 days. See the lively panorama of local life and have yourselves entertained with lots of favorite activities. For those once living in Vietnam during the American life, you’ll figure out how much present Ho Chi Minh City differs from itself during the past. Mekong Delta is now changing into a new form but still remains precious features such as the ways of trading along the river, preserving the cultural value and enhancing the traditional crafts. Rural life is running in the flow of modern time but still offer visitors a touch of peace and simplicity. Destination: Ho Chi Minh City – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi – Vinh Long – Can Tho – Soc Trang Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, G = Guide Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City arrival (D, G pick up) Arriving at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll be driven to your hotel. Rest of the day, you’ll be free to stroll around the city until our guide and drive pick you up for a “Welcome Dinner” at one of a famous restaurant. You?ll spend the night in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City tour (B, L, G) A full day tour of the city begins with a visit to the History Museum, which has an excellent collection on the evolution and development of Vietnam?s history and culture, from the Bronze Age Dong Son civilization (13th century BC) till the last feudal dynasty ending in the mid-20th century. The following visit to the Museum of War Remnants will provide you a very partial, but riveting, perspective of the American War. After lunch, youll visit the splendid old colonial buildings such as Centre Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral. Furthermore, the next visit to Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the best Taoist temples in Vietnam, will surely captivate you with its oriental architecture and artistic values. Tour ends after 2-hour shopping at the lively Ben Thanh market, which is so closely tied to the city’s life that the clock tower at its main gate has long been considered a symbol of the city. You’ll spend the night in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City/Tay Ninh/Cu Chi (B, L, G) After breakfast, you will be picked up to Tay Ninh to visit Cao Dai Holy See, the fulcrum of Cao Daism religion, which took root in southern Việt Nam during the 1920s. You are also welcome to attend the midday ceremony here. Lunch at a good local restaurant.You will then be driven to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible cobweb-like tunnel complex with underground dug-outs of over 200-kilometer length, which was a shelter for the Viet Cong guerillas and their sympathizers during the American war. From this underground village, the revolutionary forces staged the 1968 general offensive and the Ho Chi Minh campaign in April 1975 to liberate South Vietnam. You’ll then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City for overnight stay. Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City/Vinh Long/Can Tho (B, L, G) After breakfast, you will be transfered to Vinh Long, a peaceful province on Co Chien river, which branches out from the Mekong. Upon arrival, you?ll take a boat trip to enjoy ?a beautiful river painting? of Cai Be floating market which was formed in the Nguyen Dynasty in the 19th century and bearing all the characteristics of the locals? life in the western region. Proceed to visit some fruit orchards and local cottage industries. Lunch will await you at a local house. You will also have a chance to listen to the traditional folk music “Don Ca Tai Tu” which is is operated by the local people. You?ll then stroll on the village paths to visit the local markets and enjoy some kind of famous tropical fruit such as banana, pomelo, dragon fruit and so on. Return to Vinh Long by boat and then continue driving to Can Tho. Overnight stay in Can Tho. Day 5: Can Tho/Soc Trang/Can Tho (B, L, G) After breakfast, you will board an early morning cruise to visit the colourful Cai Rang and Phong Dien floating markets (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the picturesque scenery and enjoy the fascinating Mekong rural lifestyle. Later on, our car will transfer you to Soc Trang to visit the grandiose K’leng Pagoda, remarkable Bat Pagoda, and the unusual “Clay Pagoda”. You will have a chance to leran about Khmer?s culture and contemplate their typical architectural styles and arts. You’ll then return to Can Tho for overnight stay. Day 6: Can Tho/Ho Chi Minh City (B, G) You’ll return to Ho Chi Minh City and free in the afternoon. Your overnight stay will be in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City departure (B, G) Your time will be your own until your private car and driver arrives to take you to Tan Son Nhat airport for your departure flight. Price in US$ per person: Prices include: Price do not include: Hotel list for Five Stars standard Hotel list for Four Stars standard Hotel list for Three Stars standard Hotel list for Two Stars standardSouthern Vietnam tour 7 days
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