The South and Centre of Vietnam, Vietnam
Sample Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival Ho Chi Minh
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh – Tan Son Nhat International Airport. You will be met at the airport by your English speaking guide and transfer to your hotel in downtown Ho Chi Minh
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 2
Sai Gon – Cu Chi – Sai Gon
08:00 A.m, departure to the small town of Cu Chi, located 35 km from Saigon (1h30), an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence.
Visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnel Network which became legendary during the 1960s for its role in facilitating Viet Cong control of a large rural area. At its height, the tunnel system stretched from the South Vietnamese capital to the Cambodian border; in the district of Cu Chi alone, there were over 250 km of tunnels. The network, parts of which were several stories deep, included innumerable trapdoors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapon’s factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. The tunnels of Cu Chi were built over a period of 25 years beginning in the late 1940s.
Return to Saigon for an afternoon at leisure to stroll around the city
Distance Saigon Central – Cu Chi Tunnel: 70 km for 2 hour transfer
DAY 3
Sai Gon City Tour
Have a breakfast at hotel
08:00 A.m, We enjoy a city tour to see Reunification Palace and Ben Thanh Market. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral (1877-1883) right on the square and the beautiful French-style Post Office (1886-1891), with its glass canopy and iron structure designed by Gustave Eiffel. Then, visit the famous War Remnant Museum, with armored vehicles, artillery pieces, bombs and infantry weapons displayed both outside and inside. Then, continue to Cholon, the Chinese quarter, Discover the Thien Hau Pagoda, build by the Cantonese congregation in the 19th century. Free time to explore on your own, or for shopping.
Overnight in Saigon.
DAY 4
Sai Gon - Hue by Flight
Breakfast at hotel, then transfer to airport for flight to Hue
Overnight in Hue
DAY 5
Hue City Tour
Upon arrival in Hue, the guide will meet you at the airport and accompany you to the hotel. After check-in and some time for relaxation we continue with a visit to the Imperial City, an impressive royal complex built in the 17th century based on the ancient feng shui practice of geomancy. The Imperial City is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
We continue visit Khai Dinh Tomb. Then on to the King Tu Duc tomb, which was built between 1864-1867. The King’s tomb was laid out with palaces, statues and monuments in perfect harmony to form a natural poetic setting.
Overnight in Hue
DAY 6
Hue - Hoi An
Breakfast at hotel, then transfer to Hoi An
We will enjoy a walking tour of Hoi An Old Town. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky old house, a handicraft market where you can see the artists at work making beautiful silk lanterns, the Cantonese Assembly Hall, temples and pagodas in the Chinese architectural style, and the large colorful market.
Afternoon at leisure. In the late afternoon take a boat trip on the Coconut village to enjoy the sunset
DAY 7
Hoi An - Da Nang - Departure
After breakfast at hotel, we free at leisure until the time transfer to the airport for departure flight to departure |
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