This trip brings you good insights of the interesting aspects of the people, history, cultures, and landscapes of South Vietnam.

Schedule: every Sunday

Code: ST- VNS 01

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City (L-D)
Arrival in HCMC, a very dynamic and charming city in South Vietnam hotel check-in
Afternoon enjoy interesting city tour with visits to the War Remnants Museum, the Jade Emperor Pagoda, a lovely walk downtown.

Day 2: HCMC – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi – HCMC (B-L-D)
Full day excursion to visit two contrast sites: the colourful Cao Dai Holy See of the most egalitarian religion and the impressive tunnels system of the most violent battlefield.

Day 3: HCMC - Xeo Quit – Can Tho (B-L-D)
Morning transfer to the Mekong delta with a stop at the hustle bustle China town market, then drive on to Xeo Quit, an impressive military base in a beautiful swamp forest, be delighted by lovely boat trips, green fields and orchards, and very friendly people.
Late afternoon drive to Can Tho, the capital of the Mekong delta.

Day 4: Can Tho – Chau Doc (B-L-D)
Morning fantastic boat trip on the lower branch of the Mighty Mekong River through lively floating markets and scenes of floating life. Then an equally fantastic tuk tuk ride through the countryside to the bus. Continue by bus to Chau Doc.

Day 5: Chau Doc – Vinh Long (B-L-D)
Transfer to Sam mountain for good views, visit a very locally famous temple of the Goddess of the Region, then enjoy a rowing boat trip along the popular floating villages in Chau Doc, stop at a Cham village.
Afternoon drive to Vinh Long, boat trip on the upper branch of the Mekong River to an island for home stay.

Day 6: Vinh Long – HCMC (B-L-D)
Morning take enjoyable bicycle ride on the island through villages and orchards.
Have another wonderful boat trip on the Mekong River through shaded canals to Cai Be, stop at some local home factories of making pop corn, pop rice, and coconut candies.
Transfer back to HCMC in the afternoon.

Day 7: Departure (B)

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Price: USD/pax (valid till May 2006)

Inclusions:

• Hotel accommodation with breakfast (based on twin sharing, superior rooms)
• All meals indicated in the program
• All ground transport on tour with A/C vehicles , boats, tuk tuk, bicycle
• All entrance fees
• Local English, French, German speaking guides
• Gifts and maps

Exclusions:

• International flight tickets to and from Vietnam
• Visa for VN (40USD/pax)
• Domestic and International Insurance surcharge
• Personal Insurance
• Personal expenses such as d r inks, camera fees
• All other accounts not mentioned in the above inclusions.