Day 1: HO CHI MINH CITY (D)
Arrival in HCMC, a very dynamic and charming city in South Vietnam , hotel check-in, time at leisure or go for a familiarization walk in the city center Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant Overnight in HCMC
Day 2: HCMC – CU CHI TUNNELS (B-L-D)
Morning visit the interesting Cu Chi Tunnels where you will learn about the Vietnam War through a video documentary and the remains of the tunnels and other facilities of the battlefield. Go back to HCMC for lunch Afternoon city tour in HCMC, the biggest city of Vietnam , a modern hustle and bustle city with visits to the busy China town, beautiful Chinese temple, the interesting War museum and a famous lacquer ware factory and handicrafts center Enjoy dinner and unique water puppet show Overnight in HCMC
Day 3: HCM CITY – MY THO – HCM CITY (B-L-D)
Morning transfer to My Tho city located on the Mekong riverside, take a wonderful boat ride on the Upper Branch of the Mekong River , visiting local houses and workshops of making pop rice, coconut candies, fruit gardens, boating through small canals. Enjoy a lovely lunch of Southern Vietnamese style with deep fried elephant-ear fish, steamed big – legged shrimps, and more. In afternoon, drive back to HCMC, free time for relaxation Enjoy romantic dinner cruise on the Saigon River Overnight in HCMC
Day 4: HCMC – BAN ME THUOC – LAK LAKE (B-L-D)
Morning check out the hotel and transfer to Ban Me Thuoc. Stop on the way for lunch and visit at the Dray Sap (meant smoke in local dialect) waterfall. Then transfer on to Jun village of the M’nong group. Check in a traditional wooden guesthouse on stilts by the lake. Enjoy dinner and relax at the house surrounded by many local villagers’ houses and activities. Overnight in a basic but clean communal longhouse at the village
Day 5: LAK LAKE (B-L-D)
After breakfast at the guesthouse, Take a pirogue (a canoe made from a hollowed out tree trunk) on the lake. Back to the guesthouse for lunch. In the afternoon, take a 45 minutes elephant ride through M'Lieng Jarai village and along the shore of Lak Lake . After dinner join in the traditional dancing and gong playing of the Jarai minority and try the potent local rice wine. Overnight at Jun Village
Day 6: JUN VILLAGE – NHA TRANG (B-L-D)
After breakfast at the village it is a scenic morning's drive down to the coastal plain and the beach city of Nha Trang . Check in a hotel, then a scenic drive along the coast to the harbour to enjoy a lovely half day cruise around one of the most beautiful bays in the world, enjoys swimming and snorkeling. After that, transfer back to the hotel and rest till dinner. Overnight in Nha Trang
Day 7: NHA TRANG (B-L-D)
After breakfast. Enjoy Nha Trang countryside tour by bike which will bring you to charming villages with ancient houses, traditional professions, palm plantations, fruit gardens, etc. where you will learn much about Vietnamese cultures and country life. Visit the Ponagar Temple, then enjoy a pleasantly healthy mud bath at the hot spring nearby. Back to the hotel for relaxation before dinner
Day 8: NHA TRANG – MUI NE – HCMC (B-L-D)
After breakfast, transfer back to HCMC. This long bus ride (about 10 hours) will bring you lots of opportunities for admiring and taking many photos of the beautiful landscapes. Stopover in Mui Ne for lunch and admire the beautiful sand dunes and plantations of palms, dragon fruit trees, etc. Arrival in HCMC in late afternoon. Check in a hotel and rest till dinner Overnight in HCMC
Day 9: HCMC (B-D)
Full day free in HCMC for relaxation and shopping Enjoy farewell dinner and traditional wedding show Overnight in HCMC
Day 10: HCMC - DEPARTURE (B)
Free time for relaxation and shopping in HCMC till time for departure with sweet memories of the trip and Vietnam Tour includes :
Ø Hotel accommodation with buffet breakfast (based on twin sharing, ROH).
Ø All meals indicated in the program
Ø All ground transport on tour with A/C vehicles, boats, bikes
Ø All entrance fees for sightseeing and shows
Ø Local English/ French speaking guides
Ø Daily 1 bottle of water/pax
Ø Gifts and maps
Tour excludes :
Ø International flight tickets to and from Vietnam
Ø International airport tax
Ø Visa fee
Ø Personal Insurance
Ø Personal expenses such as drinks, other meals, optional tour, elephant ride