We are a group of six adults from Israel that just returned from 6 weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia organized by the company Gia Linh Travel. The lady in charge is Ms. Thuong. All guides and drivers were much above the standards that we are used in Israel or EU
Destination: Bangkok/Pattaya/Ho Chi Minh City/Tay Ninh/Cu Chi/Mekong Delta
Descriptions: With a very short time of 10 days, you will take a chance to get the taste of Thailand and Vietnam. This 10 day tour of Thailand and Vietnam takes you from the sandy white beach of Pattaya – Thailand to Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam, discovering the complex series of tunnels of Cu Chi and floating markets of the Mekong River Delta – a part of everyday life local’s people
The tour starts by discovering the Asia’s premier beach resort with sandy beaches, a myriad of activities and endless shopping and golfing options in Pattaya and then the capital of Thailand Bangkok
Continue the tour with the flight out of Thailand to explore the South of Vietnam. Tour around Saigon and to the amazing Cu Chi Tunnel, which is the large underground tunnel network built by the Vietcong during Vietnam War. Drive to Mekong Delta with an exclusive boat trip in My Tho and Can Tho
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, G=Guide
Day 1: Bangkok/Pattaya (G)
After your arrival in Bangkok, you will be met by our representative and we will transfer you to Pattaya in an air conditioned coach, upon arrival check in at the hotel and the remaining day is reserved for leisure activities, one can enjoy water sports (optional) and in the evening one can explore the night life of Pattaya or go for Alazar or Tiffny show (optional) or similar. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Pattaya (B, G)
After breakfast, we take you to Coral islands where one can watch corals and marine life from glass bottom boats in crystalline blue waters, one can also opt for various aquatic sports at coral island (own cost), later in the day return back to Pattaya for lunch. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Pattaya/ Bangkok (B, G)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Transfer to Bangkok in SIC Coach, timings are 0830 hrs, 1230 hrs, 1630 hrs. After arriving in Bangkok, check in at the hotel and rest of the day is at leisure, one has the option of exploring the night life of Bangkok. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Bangkok City Tour (B, L, G)
After breakfast, you’ll begin your tour of Bangkok with a long tail boat ride along the Chao Phraya River to see many lively inner canals which provide some fantastic views of the local life. Along the way you will stop over at Wat Arun, the temple of dawn, before continuing to the Grand Palace which dedicated to the Thai Royal Family’s ceremonies. Nearby is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, which is famous for the Emerald Buddha Image. After seeing this complex, you will drive through the many vibrant streets of China Town to some of the most significant temples in Bangkok. The landmark of Wat Traimit is well known as the Golden Buddha Temple while Wat Po houses a gigantic Reclining Buddha. You will spend the night in Bangkok.
Day 5: Bangkok/Ho Chi Minh City(B, G)
After breakfast, one will be picked up from the hotel at a scheduled time and leave for Bangkok airport for your international flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival, you’ll be picked up to the hotel. You’ll spend the night in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh city tour 1 day (B, L, G)
After breakfast, you’ll start your city tour including the History Museum (special exhibition of the 5thC “Oc Eo” civilisation), the Museum of War Remnants (very partial, but riveting, recollections of the “American War”: not for the squeamish), the huge Ben Thanh market (one of the liveliest areas of Ho Chi Minh City), the Jade Emperor Temple (superb effigies, remarkable carved panels of the descent to Hell and incongruous terrapin and tortoise sanctuaries) and a lacquer workshop. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh/Tay Ninh/Cu Chi (B, L, G)
Drive to Tay Ninh to visit the Cao Dai Holy See (in time to watch the mid-day ceremony), Cu Chi (intricate network of underground passages and bunkers that became legendary during the 1960′s for their role in the war of liberation). Farewell dinner and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Cao Dai is a “new” religion unique to Viet Nam with around a million followers. Both its creed and its architecture are remarkable and exotic.
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh/My Tho/Can Tho (B, L, G)
At 8:00 you’ll be picked up at our hotel to travel to My Tho. On arrival, boat cruise on Mekong river to the Thoi Son island: rowing through small canals and walking along small village road to visit fruit gardens, elementary school, spirits distilling house, and see the daily life of villagers. On your visit you’ll have chance to enjoy some of tropical fruits and traditional music show. After lunch at a local restaurant on island, you’ll continue to cruise to visit a coconut candy workshop. In the afternoon, you’ll driven further into Mekong Delta to Can Tho province. You’ll spend the night in Can Tho.
Day 9: Can Tho/Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, G)
Boat cruise to Cai Rang floating markets on the Mekong Delta (views of rural lifestyle). Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon return to Ho Chi inh city for overnight
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh departure (B, G)
Escorted departure from Tan Son Nhat airport.
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If, at the time of booking, any hotels or rooms in the list above are fully booked, we will endeavour to find accommodation of a similar standard elsewhere. If the only available accommodation is of a higher or lower standard, we will revise the price accordingly and consult you immediately.