4-DAY HO CHI MINH – CU CHI - MY THO

Meet on arrival at Ho Chi Minh City / Tan Son Nhat International Airport and transfer to hotel. Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. Afternoon : Free at leisure. Dinner and Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Morning: We drive out this morning, to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon: The sightseeing tour acquaints us with the city's major sights. We pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before exploring the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to this palace are some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. Shopping Tour in Hong Anh collection, Diamond Plaza, 3rd Storey department store, Miss Ao Dai.... Then, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale. Dinner on floating restaurant with Cultural show and cruise on Saigon River & Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Morning :Heading out of the town, we travel by roads to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam's largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho, we embark on a boat navigating around the intricate small canals in the delta region, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting excursion will pass the lush green vegetation before arriving at the famous Unicorn Island. Here we have opportunities to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful traditional music. The next stop of our trip is Ben Tre Province to visit some fascinating local industries. After feasting on a huge lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh. Free at leisure for shopping. Dinner at local restaurant & Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Leisure time until transfer to Ho Chi Minh City / Tan Son Nhat International Airport for departure.