Highlights of South Vietnam - 11 days
Highlights of South Vietnam - 11 days
Highlights of South Vietnam - 11 days
11 Days Starting and ending in Ho Chi Minh City
Visiting: Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong River Delta, Cai Rang Floating Market, Dalat, Dalat City Tour, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, Mui Ne
Tour operator:
Tour code:
928/HOS
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 24
Age range:
18yrs or 16yrs accompanied by an adult
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
PRIVATE TOUR: From bustling Ho Chi Minh City, take a cruise along the Mekong and explore the ingenious Cu Chi tunnels of the Viet Cong. Visit Dalat, famed for its lakes, waterfalls and pine-tree forests before discovering Phan Thiet, the capital of the Bihn Thuan Province.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, the largest and busiest city in Vietnam. You will be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Day 2 : Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City. In the morning travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground maze which became legendary during the 1960s for its role in the Vietnam War. Located about 75 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, the tunnels were part of an underground network that zigzagged from the southern tip of the Ho Chi Minh trail near the Cambodian border to the Saigon River.
Returning to Ho Chi Minh City you'll explore the Reunification Palace (also known as Independence Palace), one of the most fascinating sights in Ho Chi Minh City and once the symbol of the South Vietnamese government. Nearby is the famous Notre Dame Cathedral (from the outside only as renovations are taking place) and the War Remnants Museum, where you can learn more about the "American" War as it is referred to in Vietnam. The final stop of the day is Ben Thanh market, where you can enjoy a spot of shopping.
Day 3 : The Mekong Delta
Location: Mekong River Delta
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Can Tho. Travel overland through the beautiful countryside of the Mekong Delta where we take a traditional sampan boat ride to explore the peaceful waterways. During the boat trip, visit a local cottage industries making bricks, producing rice paper and Mr. Sau Khanh’s house - who has been collecting antiques which include ancient and valuable ceramics, pottery pieces like bowls, dishes and vases, to ceiling lights, sculptures and Buddha statues. In the afternoon we travel onto Can Tho for the night.
Day 4 : Cai Rang Floating Market
Location: Cai Rang Floating Market
Meals Included: Breakfast
Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City. Morning cruise along the Mekong's small and picturesque tributaries by rowing boat where we will visit the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market. Take in the beautiful scenery and watch the locals going about their daily lives along the Mekong canals, before returning to Ho Chi Minh.
Tonight offers free time or you could opt to book a Street Eats tour - ride by vintage Vespa in classic Saigon style on this night street food adventure. Stop by Cafe Zoom to enjoy a cocktail and appetizer before venturing into a favourite local eating spot. Take in Chinatown, District 4 and pass through downtown on the way to a Banh Xeo stand, a specialty Ho Chi Minh City dish. Guests ride pillion behind the driver.
Day 5 : Dalat
Location: Dalat
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ho Chi Minh City - Dalat. Today you'll travel on to Dalat, the capital city of Lam Dong province. At an altitude of 1500m above sea level, Dalat was dubbed the “city of spring”, with its ideal climate for horticulture. It’s famous for its lakes, waterfalls, pine-tree forests, vegetable gardens and flowers.
The drive to Dalat is approximately 7 hours. En route you will stop at the town of Bao Loc and visit Dambri Waterfall. Arriving into Dalat late afternoon, spend the evening at leisure.
Day 6 : Dalat City Tour
Location: Dalat City Tour
Meals Included: Breakfast
The Crazy House is thus named for its undeniably unique twists and turns, roofs and rooms - it's an architectural jigsaw puzzle. Like in a fairy tale castle, you will stumble upon enormous animal sculptures, and no window is rectangular or round. We continue to Da Lat Railway Station, where we will take a 7km ride on the restored locomotive to Trai Mat. Enjoy the relaxing scenery of Da Lat's unique greenhouses and flower gardens. We next explore Linh Phuoc Pagoda, refurbished in 1996, the present temple features a huge golden Buddha statue and three floors decorated wall-to-ceiling with fanciful murals and it also boasts a great bell tower with one of Vietnam’s largest cast bronze bells.
Lastly today, we'll visit Langbian Mountain for its stunning views and hear about the legend of love surrounding the mountain.
Please note: The train only departs when there’re 20 passengers, if numbers arent reached, we’ll drive to Trai Mat.
Day 7 : Nha Trang
Location: Nha Trang
Meals Included: Breakfast
Dalat - Nha Trang. Today take a drive to Nha Trang, famed for its white sandy beaches, with up to 7km in length azure blue water and more than 200 islands offshore. Arriving in the early afternoon, hotel check in and spend the afternoon at leisure.
Day 8 : Nha Trang Island Cruise
Location: Nha Trang
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy a day of relaxation as you cruise through the clear blue waters around the islands off the coast of Nha Trang. Visit the Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island then onto Mun Island where you will get the chance to swim and go snorkelling. Then a stop is made for lunch at the fishing village of Lang Chai where you will have the opportunity to explore further before boarding the boat back to Nha Trang harbour.
Day 9 - 10 : Phan Thiet
Location: Phan Thiet
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart for Phan Thiet, stopping en route to visit Po Klong Garai Cham Tower in Phan Rang Town and the Cham Villages of My Nghiep (weaving) and Bau Truc (pottery). Upon arrival, check in hotel and enjoy the afternoon and following day at leisure.
Day 11 : Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast you'll be transferred to Ho Chi Minh City airport for your onward journey.
What's Included
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Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
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10 nights STANDARD hotels. SUPERIOR and DELUXE hotel options are also available upon request. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
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Touring and excursions as per itinerary
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Local English speaking specialist guides for all sightseeing
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Row boat experience in the Mekong
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Private boat trip in the Mekong, Ben Tre and Can Tho
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Entrance fees to all included sights
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An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 11
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All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
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International flights and visa
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Tipping - An entirely personal gesture
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 11
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.