Day 1: Arrival - Ho Chi Minh
On arrival at Tan San Nhat Airport, you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel. The bustling Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This metropolis ,contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping areas and sidewalk cafés. ( If time permits) we stroll around the down town to explore the different local ways of life. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi – Ho Chi Minh
The incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometres and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have been specially constructed with living areas, storage facilities, weapon factories, filed hospitals, command centres, plus accommodation. Today we have an excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels to visit an exposition hall and a widened section of the tunnels to get a feel of the underground life. There are also possibilities to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range. The following programme is a sightseeing of major sights in Ho Chi Minh City. We drive past many lively streets on our way to the Reunification Palace. This mansion was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. We see these before going to the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War remnant exhibit. The final stop is Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale!. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. (B)
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh
Heading out of town, we travel by roads to the Mekong Delta. This plain region boasts the largest rice bowl of Vietnam. On arrival in My Tho we board a boat navigating around the intricate small canals, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting river trip will pass by the lush green vegetation towards the famous Unicorn Island where we have a chance to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and see farmers at work. We navigate some narrower canals using small rowing boats to Ben Tre Province for an interesting visit to some local industries. The extra enjoyment is a lunch at one of the famous local eating spots. We drive back to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off en route to see the beautiful Ving Trang Pagoda and the Saigon’s Chinatown, locally named Cho Lon. This bustling area is crammed with sacred temples and mysterious, narrow lanes. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. (B,L)
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh - Departure
There is a free time to relax or further explore Ho Chi Minh City. The tour ends after your transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for departure. (B)
4 DAYS/ 3 NIGHTS • SOUTHERN VIETNAM EXPERIENCE
No. of Pax
Standard Class
First Class
Superior Class
Deluxe Class
1 pax
22,070
25,630
37,425
42,600
2 pax
13,665
15,445
21,325
24,635
3 - 6 pax
12,300
14,080
20,000
23,310
7 - 10 pax
10,270
12,050
17,970
21,280
Notes :
The compulsory gala dinner on 24 Dec. and 31 Dec. and the surcharge for the peak season from 23 Dec. to 4 Jan. may be applied depending on hotel conditions however you are advised to contact our Outbound and Ticketing Officer to get the full information if you plan a trip in this period.
The cost for one person is already including the single room supplement.
INCLUSION :
Round trip air ticket Bangkok - Ho Chi Minh - Bangkok by Vietnam Airlines
Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
Accommodation: twin sharing room at mentioned hotels or similar one
English or French speaking guide
Entrance fee to indicated sights
Meals as indicated : B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner
Boat trip in Mekong Delta
TERMS AND CONDITIONS :
Travel must be completed by 31 December 2009
Infant fare (under 2 years): THB 1,340 per infant
Exclude airport tax and fuel surcharge
Air ticket is strictly NO REFUND or CANCELLATION is not allowed upon booking confirmation and ticket issuance
Rates are subject to change without prior notice
Passport validity must be at least 6 months from date of departure
Passenger must arrange their VISA (if required) at their own expense
All booking made for the above package have to be paid in full upon booking confirmation before departure
Mode of payment can be by credit card (Only Visa, Master Card, JCB and AMEX) , telegraphic transfer and cash. Bank fee applies in case of credit card payment.
Other meals, tip, drinks, personal expenses, travel insurance, any optional additional tours or activities during free time, surcharge for peak season, local holiday days and gala dinner
TRIP NOTES:
VIETNAM IS A DEVELOPING COUNTRY WHOSE INFRASTRUCTURE MAY DIFFER FROM WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR HOME LAND. THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE POOR IN CERTAIN AREAS.
THE ITINERARY IS CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF VIEWING. OCCASIONALLY, THE PROGRAMME CHANGES AS WE MAKE IMPROVEMENT STEMMING FROM OUR PAST TRAVELLERS' COMMENTS AND OUR OWN RESEARCH OR DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. THIS INCLUDES FESTIVAL, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, WEATHER AND FLIGHT DELAY,.. THAT MAY EFFECT THE ITINERARY.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation of confirmed bookings must be made at least Ten (10) working days before check-in date, and less than Ten (10) working day cancellation will be charged 100% of total amount. This applies for booking whereby airticket is not issued. Once airticket is issued, total payment is non-refundable.
There will be no refund of amount paid if cancellation is not informed and there is no acknowledgement of cancellation from our reservation staff.
Any refund will be subject to 5.5% service/adminstration fee
