Ho Chi Minh City Tour & Mekong Delta Tour 2 Days

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Tour + Cu Chi Tunnels (L)

AM: HCM City

8:00. We start the trip by visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring the Reunification Palace, and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum

PM: Cu Chi Tunnels

Located 60km from HCMC, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.

Start our tour in the morning, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Return to Sai Gon at 19:00. Overnight at hotel in Sai Gon.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Ho Chi Minh City (B,L)

8:00 start the tours. Enjoy the scenic journey along the way bordered by green rice fields.

On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals.

Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you will take home your own with private collection of beautiful memories. Tour ends at 17:00

Tour price includes :
Pick up, transfer & sightseeing as per program.
Boat trip in the Mekong delta.
English or French-speaking guide
All entrance fees
Meals as indicated in the program (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
Hotel accommodation based on two people sharing a twin or double room

Tour price excludes :
Vietnamese entry visa.
Travel insurance
Other meals not mentioned in the program
Personal expenses