5-day Ho Chi Minh Cu Chi Tunnels Mekong Delta Cai Be My Tho
Overview
We will begin from the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh with the most iconic attractions. The upcoming journey is the historical Cu Chi Tunnels as well-known as a magical network of tunnels with 250 kilometers, giving the visitor a unique experience and a feeling of what underground life in the American war was truly like. We take a 2-day discovering Mekong Delta and start from My Tho (Mekong River Delta), then riding on a sampan cruise along the tributaries of the Mekong River for the authentic way of local life. There we wander through orchards where you can taste some of the huge variety of tropical fruits
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What's Included
✓ Included
- SIC Tour to Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta
- Entrance fees as mentioned in the program
- English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
- Accommodation in Double/Twin sharedac with daily breakfast
- Water during transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance ticket as indicated in the program
✗ Not Included
- Visa Letter / Visa stamp fee
- International / Internal flight from or to Vietnam
- Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses
- Any services not mentioned in the program
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, built in the late 1880s by French colonists, is one of the few remaining strongholds of Catholicism in the largely Buddhist Vietnam. Located in Paris Square, the name Notre Dame was given after the installation of the statue ‘Peaceful Notre Dame’ in 1959.
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Stop 2
The Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh is a beautifully preserved remnant of French colonial times and perhaps the grandest post office in all of Southeast Asia. Located next door to Notre Dame Cathedral, the two cultural sites can be visited together and offers visitors a chance to imagine life in Vietnam during the times of the Indochinese Empire. The building was designed by Alfred Foulhoux and features arched windows and wooden shutters, just as it would have in its heyday in the late 19th Century
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Stop 3
Reunification Palace was the base of Vietnamese General Ngo Dinh Diem until his death in 1963. It made its name in global history in 1975. A tank belonging to the North Vietnamese Army crashed through its main gate, ending the Vietnam War. Today, it's a must-visit for tourists in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Stop 4
The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City first opened to the public in 1975. Once known as the ‘Museum of American War Crimes’, it's a shocking reminder of the long and brutal Vietnam War. Graphic photographs and American military equipment are on display. There's a helicopter with rocket launchers, a tank, a fighter plane, a single-seater attack aircraft. You can also see a conventional bomb that weighs at 6,800kg. American troops had used these weapons against the Vietnamese between 1945 and 1975
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Stop 5
Cu Chi Tunnels are part of a massive war museum in Ho Chi Minh. They offer visitors a sneak-peek at the underground life of Vietnamese soldiers back in 1948. The site has over 120km of underground tunnels, with trapdoors, living areas, kitchens, storage facilities, armoury, hospitals, and command centre. After the war against the French, Vietnamese soldiers expanded the tunnels and included effective air filtration systems, which helped them survive the Chu Chi carpet-bombings.
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Stop 6
Depart for 2 hours drive to My Tho, deep in the Mekong Delta. On the way you will visit the first chocolate factory in South Vietnam, you will know how to make chocolate and you can taste some. After that, heading to the Mekong Delta, the journey begins with a wooden boat trip; proceed to evergreen islands among the Mekong River through a large network of meandering tributaries, crisscrossed with countless arroyos. Enjoy lunch, then cruise along the river to discover beautiful landscapes and observe the typical Mekong Delta rural life. At the end of the afternoon, move to Can Tho
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Stop 7
After Breakfast at the hotel, take a motorboat to visit Cai Rang – the most fascinating floating market where we can see all trading activities by boat on the Mekong river. A short bike ride along the village to see the colorful local life, observing the beautiful scenery and daily activities of the locals then visiting local fruit garden. Before heading Ho Chi Minh City, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda which is one of the Vietnamese popular destinations. Have lunch at Local Restaurant
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Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels