VIETNAM SOUTHERN SPECIALITY (8 days / 7 nights) - Multi-City Tours

Itinerary Day by Day

Day 1: HO CHI MINH CITY
Arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport, transfer to hotel. Visit the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Sai Gon Post Office and the bustling Ben Thanh market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: HCMC - Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temples 
This morning we drive to Cao Dai Temples in Tay Ninh to observe the midday service. Following lunch we will drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels and then return to HCMC at around 6 pm. Tay Ninh, near the Cambodian border, is home to the unique Cao Dai sect, whose patron saints include Joan of Arc, Victor Hugo and Winston Churchill to name a few. The religion is a hybrid of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity. The Cao Dai Temple at Tay Ninh has been described as a Walt Disney fantasia of the East. The temple's exterior is decorated with multi-colored dragons of all shapes and sizes competing for space with a number of religious symbols. Above the main entrance is the all-seeing holy eye, the symbol of the Cao Dai sect. The interior is just as engaging as statues of Jesus Christ, Buddha and the Hindu god, Brahma, stand side by side. The trip to Tay Ninh is combined with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels. At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250km. from Saigon to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam War must have been like. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 3: HO CHI MINH CITY - MY THO - CAN THO 
Travel by road into the Mekong Delta (125 km), stopping in the town of My Tho, board a private sampan for a cruise on the mighty Mekong river to visit the fish market, get onto the Unicorn island visiting fruit garden to taste diverse types of fruits, tea mixed with bee's honey, enjoy Mekong Delta' s traditional music and songs. Continue to Can Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta region (100 km), Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 4: CAN THO - CHAU DOC
Morning visit the famous floating market Cai Rang, then the vermicelli making shop, the rice husking mill and fruit gardens. Depart to the charming town Chau Doc near the Cambodian border (117 km). On arrival, transfer to a special village of Cham ethnic minority, the first place where Cham people settled down in Vietnam in the 17th century, now well-known for its silk products. Stroll around the village and talk with local people working on their traditional wooden looms to learn about the original culture and customs of Cham people. Visit MekMah and Mohamadiyah, two biggest Islam worshipping places in the village, to understand Cham religious activities. Overnight in an ancient house of 100 years old with special characters of Cham people to engage deeper into Cham lifestyle.

Day 5: CHAU DOC - HA TIEN
Head south to Ha Tien (100 km), one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam, known as the little Ha Long Bay, a delightful location and well-known by a French film "L'amant" (The Lover). It is an ideal location to spend holidays. Stop at Ba Chuc Pagoda along the way with its well-known Bone Pagoda. On arrival in Ha Tien, visit Thach Dong stone cave, a piece of green stone emerging from the ground, Tien Cave or relax on quiet beaches. Overnight in Ha Tien.

Day 6: HA TIEN - RACH GIA - PHU QUOC ISLAND
Take a boat to the beautiful island of Phu Quoc, a tropical paradise off the coast of Cambodia, which is referred to as "Pearl Island", is still mostly covered in dense tropical forest and its coastline is ringed with superb deserted sandy beaches perfect for nature lovers as well as sun-seekers. Free to enjoy some of the most wonderful natural attractions on earth. Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Day 7: PHU QUOC ISLAND - HO CHI MINH CITY 
Morning free for lazing on pure white sand, frolicking in azure water, cruising to deserted islets or playing water sports. Afternoon fly back to Ho Chi Minh city (45 minutes). Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 8: DEPART HO CHI MINH CITY
Free at leisure for last minute shopping until transfer to the airport for departure flight.

Inclusion:

• Private guided tour
• Air-conditioned private transport
• Domestic flight
• Bottled water and wet tissues
• All entry fees
• Meals as mentioned in day by day itinerary
• Airport pickup and drop-off

Exclusion:

• Accommodation
• Other meals not mentioned in itinerary
• Travel insurance 

Additional info

• A confirmation voucher will be sent to you at a time of booking
• Itinerary can be adjusted and tailored to your desired travel arrangement
• Accommodation and international flight can be quoted as add-on
• Please provide all traveler’s full names
• Tour is conducted in English. Other languages might be catered for upon request.
• If you cancel at least 14 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel between 7 and 13 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within 6 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

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