SPLENDOR OF THE SOUTH VIET NAM
7 days / 6 nights
Ho Chi Minh city - My Tho - Can Tho -
Chau Doc - Ha Tien - Phu Quoc - Ho Chi Minh city
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TOUR PRICE: From US$ 318/ pax
(Valid until 30 Sep 2010)
INCLUSION:
- All transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- 5 nights hotel accommodation based on twin share
- 1 night home stay in Chau Doc
- Breakfasts
- Tour guide
- Entrance fees to indicated sights
- Boat trips in My Tho, Can Tho and Ha Tien
- Express boat Ha Tien / Phu Quoc
- Traditional music show in Mekong Delta
EXCLUSION:
- Visa fee
- International and domestic flights
- Drinks
- Other meals
- Single room
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
HOTELS TO BE USED:
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CITY
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FIRST CLASS
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SUPERIOR
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DELUXE
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HO CHI MINH CITY
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Elios
Lavender
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Kim Do Royal
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Majestic
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CAN THO
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Saigon - Can Tho
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Golf Can Tho
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Victoria Can Tho
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CHAU DOC
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Homestay
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Homestay
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Homestay
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PHU QUOC
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Tropicana
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Saigon Phu Quoc
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La Veranda Resort
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HA TIEN
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Ha Tien (Junior)
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Ha Tien (Deluxe)
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Ha Tien (Deluxe)
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ITINERARY:
Day 1: ARRIVE IN 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. |
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Day 2: HO CHI MINH CITY - MY THO - CAN THO (B)
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).
Ovenight in Can Tho.
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Day 3: CAN THO - CHAU DOC (B)
Morning visit the famous floating market Cai Rang, then a vermicelli making shop, a 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 ethinic 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.
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Day 4: CHAU DOC - HA TIEN (B)
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 5: HA TIEN - PHU QUOC (B)
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 6: PHU QUOC - HO CHI MINH CITY (B)
Morning free for lazing on pure white sand, frolicking in azure water, cruising to deserted islets, playing water sports or trekking under canopies of evergreen leaves. Afternoon fly back to Ho Chi Minh city (45 minutes). Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city. |
Day 7: HO CHI MINH CITY - DEPARTURE (B)
Free at leisure for last minute shopping until transfer to the airport for departure flight.
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