Ho Chi Minh City - Sunset City Tour

Sunset City Tour

Spend a mid-summer night taking in the sights and lights of Ho Chi Minh City on this classic city tour at dusk. The tour takes place on an open speedboat and explores all of the highlights of the breathtaking city of Ho Chi Minh.

Day 1: Sunset City Tour
You will be picked up at the hotel and transferred to Bach Dang Pier. Upon arrival, you will get in a speedboat and start the sunset city tour. You will enjoy the fresh air and sightseeing on Saigon River. The English tour guide will introduce to you the beauty of nature and Vietnamese lifestyle along the journey. On the tour, the boat will go across Thu Thiem Bridge and Tan Cang Port slowly and have an opposite overview of the Vietnamese traditional lifestyle on the right river bank and the dynamic and modern lifestyle on the left side. Then, it passes the Saigon Pearl, one of the most luxury apartments in the urban. On the way to Thanh Da Canal, the boat goes under Kinh Bridge. You will have sightseeing and take photos on the way. We will stop at the Deck restaurant to enjoy drinks and sunset and then come back to Bach Dang Pier. The tour ends. Good bye and see you again!

Source: http://bookingyourtravel.com/Tour/108-Ho_Chi_Minh_City_Sunset_City_Tour

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Cu Chi Tunnels with Speedboat

Cu Chi Tunnels with Speedboat

The Cu Chi Tunnels are immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Cu Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and are part of a much larger network of tunnels that underlie much of the country. It is a tourist attraction in Ho Chi Minh City.

Itinerary:

You will be picked at the hotel and transferred to Bach Dang Pier. From here, you will get in a speedboat and start your trip to Cu Chi. Cu Chi Tunnels are an impressive network of tunnels with a length of over 250 km. This strategic place was used by 15,000 Viet Cong fighters during the war. This main axis system has many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels. The tunnels are between 0.5 to 1 m wide, just enough space for a person to walk along by bending or dragging. However, parts of the tunnels have been modified to accommodate visitors. The upper soil layer is between 3 to 4 m thick and can support the weight of a 50-ton tank and the damage of light cannons and bombs. The underground network provided sleeping quarters, meeting rooms, hospitals, and other social rooms. On the way, you will enjoy the beauty of nature and Vietnamese lifestyle along the river bank in your journey. Upon arrival in Cu Chi, we visit the following places: + Movie Theatre Room: you will have a chance to see documentary of lives under tunnels. + Secret Cellar-Door + Museum of Self-made Weapons + Shooting Range + Garment-factory Ammunition + Tunnels: You will have the opportunity to experience real life underground + Hoang Cam Stove: where the food supply for the entire tunnel system. + Souvenir Shops After visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels, we will enjoy your meal with traditional Vietnamese Food. After the meal, we will return to Ho Chi Minh City and finish the journey. Your memorable trip ends. Good bye and see you again!

Cu Chi Tunnels with Speedboat

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Island Sightseeing with Speedboat

The Binh Quoi Village is a tourist attraction in Ho Chi Minh City, in southern Vietnam. It is set on lush garden-like grounds with lawns, coconut trees, creeks, and thatched cottages, presenting a view of days gone by in Vietnam's Mekong Delta Region. The next tourist attraction is the Phu Chau Floating Temple, famous for journeys of spiritual enlightenment with the local people in Saigon.

Full day
- Binh Quoi Village - Phu Chau Floating Temple
You will be picked at the hotel and transferred to Bach Dang Pier. From here, you will get in a boat and start your trip. The boat will go across Thu Thiem Bridge and Saigon Bridge. You will have an opposite overview of the Vietnamese traditional lifestyle on the right river bank and the dynamic and modern lifestyle on the left side. Then, the boat passes the Saigon Pearl, one of the most luxury apartments in the urban. Continue to downstream to Thanh Da Canal, the boat goes in Kinh Bridge. You will have sightseeing and take photos on the way. The boat reaches the Binh Quoi Village, where numerous thatched cottages in the Northern countryside are found. Moreover, you can sit by the riversides to enjoy fresh coconut under the shade of coconut tree. This lush garden-like ground with lawns, coconut trees, creeks, and thatched cottages, presenting a view of days gone by in Vietnam's Mekong Delta region will satisfy all of travelers. In high tide condition, the boat continues upstream to a small canal and reaches Phu Chau Temple - a very beautiful floating temple in Go Vap District. It showcases intricately carved statues and friezes of dragons, tigers and phoenixes. At Phu Chau, you will see beautiful architecture and have chance to know Vietnamese culture. After visit, you will be brought back to the Bach Dang Pier. Your memorable trip ends. Good bye and see you again!
Source: http://bookingyourtravel.com/Tour/105-Island_Sightseeing_with_Speedboat

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Mekong Delta Discovery

Mekong Delta Discovery

Taking a rowing boat ride under the shadow of the water coconut palm trees and enjoying many seasonal fresh fruits in the orchards will give you exciting experience. Besides, you have a chance to visit the Sam Mountain and the caved pagoda, see the lively floating markets in Can Tho, experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta and spend your night in the village with the local farmers.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Chau Doc

In the morning At 8: 00 AM, you will be picked up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (to be advised) and depart for My Tho. Take a boat ride along the river and see the stilt houses and the fruit plantation along the river bank. In the afternoon Arrive in Tortoise Island and have lunch in the orchard. Enjoy a boat ride through Tan Thach Natural Canal in Ben Tre and cruise under the shadow of the water coconut trees. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle. Enjoy a rowing boat ride along the creeks. After trekking through the fruit plantation, village, move to Chau Doc and check in on arrival. Visit the Sam Mountain and the caved pagoda and enjoy the sunset over the Vietnamese-Cambodian Frontier. In the evening Dinner is on your account. Spend a night at your chosen hotel in Chau Doc.

Day 2: Chau Doc – Tra Su Sanctuary – Can Tho

In the morning Have breakfast at your hotel and then take a motor boat trip to see the floating fish farm and the floating village. Visit the local Cham minority village in their traditional weaving village. Continue to visit Tra Su, get to the wild birds Sanctuary and cruise smoothly with small boats to discover the arrays of splendid canals deep into the forest and watch storks, cranes and other tropical birds. In the afternoon Come back to Chau Doc for lunch. Depart for Can Tho. Check in at your chosen hotel in Can Tho. In the evening Dinner is on your account. Enjoy your night in your chosen hotel in Can Tho.

Day 3: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City

In the morning After breakfast, take the morning boat trip to visit the Phong Dien Floating Market, which is at its liveliest at this time of day. Keep cruising through the small channels system, stopping off to visit a rice noodle making village. Experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta and then visit the second floating market - Cai Rang. In the afternoon Have lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh City. Your memorable trip ends . Good bye and see you again!
Source: http://bookingyourtravel.blogspot.com/2014/06/mekong-delta-discovery.html

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Mekong Delta and Cambodia Discovery

Take a leisurely boat ride under the shadows of the water coconut palm trees, Visit the Cai Rang and Phong Dien Floating Markets. Admire the landscape from the Sam Mountain summit down the Vietnamese – Cambodian Border. Cruise upstream to Phnompenh from the Lower Mekong River. Discover Khmer history in Phnom Penh and visit the killing field of Choeung Ek. Bargain with traders at the grand Russian Market in Phnom Penh.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho
In the morning At 8: 00 AM, you will be picked up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and depart for My Tho. On the way to My Tho, we will see the beautiful rice fields and buffaloes. In My Tho, we will enjoy a boat trip on the Mekong River through Bao Dinh Natural Canal, which is lined with stilt houses and fruit plantations. In the afternoon We will arrive in Tortoise Island. A lunch with traditional Vietnamese Food will be served in the orchard. After lunch, we continue to enjoy a boat ride through Tan Thach Natural Canal in Ben Tre and cruise under the shadow of the water coconut trees. Next, we will visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle. After trekking through the fruit plantation on Thoi An Island, we will enjoy a rowing boat ride along the creeks before returning to My Tho by motor boat. We proceed to Can Tho via Vinh Long and visit the snake market and check in on arrival. In the evening Dinner is on your account. You will spend a night at your chosen hotel in Can Tho. Day 2: Can Tho – Long Xuyen – Chau Doc
In the morning After breakfast, we will take the boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (the Bassac River). And then we will visit the Cai Rang and Phong Dien Floating Markets, which are the most original ones and bustling places of the region. Besides, we will have a chance to see how the Vietnamese vermicelli soup was made and then roam into the village to get in touch with the local people and experience how to pass a “Monkey Bridge”, which is built by only one bamboo. In the afternoon We will stop for lunch and then proceed to Chau Doc via Long Xuyen to visit the Thot Not Bird Sanctuary. We will check in on arriving in Chau Doc and then admire the landscape from the Sam Mountain summit down the Vietnamese – Cambodian border and visit the caved pagoda. In the evening Dinner is on your account. You will spend a night at your chosen hotel in Chau Doc. Day 3: Chau Doc – PhnomPenh
In the morning We will have breakfast then take a rowing boat trip through the floating village to visit a fish farm and see how the Mekong Delta people raise fish from their floating houses. In the afternoon We will visit the Cham Minority in their traditional weaving village. From 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM, we will be transferred to a speed boat for the journey to Phnom Penh. We will arrive at Sisowath Tourist Dock in Phnom Penh at around 2:00 PM. In the evening You will be picked up and transferred to hotel. You enjoy your night at your chosen hotel in Phnom Penh Day 4: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
In the morning After breakfast, we will be picked up at the hotel and then take the city tour to visit the National Museum of Khmer Art, the Silver Pagoda, in the same grounds as the Royal Palace and the renowned Central Market. In the afternoon We will learn about the reign of terror during the hated Khmer Rouge regime by visiting the Killing Fields of the Choeung Ek and the Genocide Museum. Before returning to the hotel, we will visit the famous Wat Phnom. After the visit, we will be transferred to Pochentong Airport to board a flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel. In the evening Dinner is on your account. You will spend a night at your chosen hotel in Siem Reap. Day 5: Siem Reap Angkor
In the morning After breakfast, we take an extensive tour around the magical temple city of Angkor Wat. In the afternoon We will spend a half-day to Visit Prasat Ravan, Banteay Dei, Srah Srang, Ta Prohm, Takeo, Thommanon, Chau Say and Tevoda. At the end of the day, we will enjoy the glorious sunset at Pnom Bakheng. In the evening Dinner is on your account. You enjoy your night at your chosen hotel in Siem Reap. Day 6: Siem Reap Angkor
In the morning You will get up early to watch the spectacular sunrise over Angkor Wat and have breakfast at your hotel. Then we will visit Bayon, Baphoun, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon We will par visits to the Grand Circuit including Pre Rup, East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean, Preah Khan, Baksei Chamkrong and the South Gate of Angkor Thom. In the evening Dinner is on your account. You stay the night at your chosen hotel in Siem Reap. Day 7: Siem Reap – Departure
There are no activities planned for your final day. After your breakfast at the hotel, you feel free to explore Siem Reap until you are transferred to the airport for departure. Finish your unforgettable tour. Good bye & see you again!
Source: http://bookingyourtravel.blogspot.com/2014/06/mekong-delta-and-cambodia-discovery.html

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Mekong Eco Tour

Mekong Eco Tour

Enjoy the wonders and charms of the Mekong on this 3 day eco package tour. Visit the famous Cai Be Floating Markets and stroll through small villages to discover the life of the people on the river. Join a cooking class and learn how to make local delicacies and visit an ex Viet Cong Base. Experience Sam Mountain in Chau Doc and visit a floating fish farm. Visit a traditional Cham River Village and see their weaving skills. Relax in our incredible Eco Lodge and take in the surroundings and sounds of the local wildlife.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Lay – Cai Be Floating Market – Eco Lodge
In the morning You will be picked up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. After that, we depart for Cai Lay and stop to take photos at Tan An amid flat rice fields. Upon arrival in Cai Lay, we will take a motor boat to visit the famous Cai Be floating market and watch the vendors trading fruit and many other commodities on their vessels. Next, we walk through small villages to visit orchards, fruit plantations, handicraft villages or just relax at our lovely eco-resort. In the afternoon We will relax and enjoy a delicious lunch with typical delicacies of Mekong Delta, which includes fresh river food served in the heart of the gardens of the scenic Mekong Lodge Riverside Restaurant. In the evening We will join a cooking class and enjoy our dinner, and spend a night at the Eco Lodge Resort (bungalow). Day 2: Cai Be - Cao Lanh - Chau Doc
In the morning After breakfast, we will be transferred back to Cai Be by boat and depart for Cao Lanh to visit Xeo Quit Base – a former Viet Cong base. Here, we will have a chance to enjoy a boat cruise for an exploration of the Xeo Quit Forest which was once a stronghold of the communist troop during the American wartime. This boundless cajeput forests are dissevered by numerous narrow canals surrounded by aquatic grass and plants, tall trees and vines. The cool and humid air mixing with the fragrance of flowers as well as the beautiful song of bird in the quiet environment make for an unforgettable excursion. In the afternoon After lunch, we will leave for Chau Doc. Upon arrival in Chau Doc, we will pay a visit to Sam Mountain and the carved pagoda. Sam Mountain is the highest mountain in the Mekong Delta. On the way there, we can enjoy the sights of the two rice fields along the road. There are dozens of pagodas and temples, many of them set in caves, around Sam Mountain. After the visits, we enjoy the sunset over the Vietnamese-Cambodian Frontier. In the evening Dinner is on your account and you will spend your night at your chosen hotel in Chau Doc. Day 3: Chau Doc - Tra Su - Ho Chi Minh City In the morning After breakfast at the hotel, we will take a morning boat trip to visit a floating fish farm and a Cham weaving village. Then we will visit Tra Su Cajuput Forest, which is renowned for not only its almost-untouched natural beauty but also its sanctuary of flora and fauna. Here, we will take a boat trip into the forest, we will have a feeling that we are harmonizing with nature because of all of the impressive pictures of cajuputs, the fragrance of the flowers and the music-like noise of birds, insects and animals making people relaxed and comfortable. From the observation post, we can overlook the forest with an area of nearly 900 ha, home of many birds and animals, including some rare ones. In the afternoon We will enjoy your lunch in the forest and relax on a hammock or experience the Monkey Bridge. After that, we will be transferred back to Ho Chi Minh City. The tour ends and we hope to see you again!

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Ben Tre with Deluxe Homestay

The exciting trip is designed for those who like to experience daily life of the local people in the Mekong Delta. You will visit the Ben Tre Province so called “home of coconuts“, cruise through small natural canals, spend your night in our deluxe homestay and enjoy local dishes and cooking class.

Day 1: Saigon - Ben Tre
In the morning At 8:00 AM, We depart from Saigon for Ben Tre Province, which is famous for its coconut production and quiet, peaceful waterways. On arrival, we will take a Xe Loi ride through the local village of Huu Dinh to enjoy the green fields and gardens. We continue with a short walk to Huu Phuoc Bridge, where we will board our boat. After getting the boat, we begin our trip through small canals with beautiful tropical scenery and enjoy a welcome drink (mango cocktail) and tropical fruits while cruising. We will stop at a brick making shop where the locals still use centuries-old traditional methods to make the bricks by hand. Then go back to your boat to cross the An Hoa River, where we will take a sampan trip through narrow canals and enjoy the peacefulness of the region. The sampan will take you to visit one of our friends, Mrs.Huong, who lives with her 3 children and grandson – they live on fishing, shrimp and fruit orchards. We enjoy fresh fruits and tea before visiting a rice noodles factory which produces Hu Tieu noodles, one of most popular breakfast dishes in the region. Then we switch to bicycle and ride on village roads past green gardens and local houses, and stop at another local house where they live on their traditional family business, sampan boat building. Then we continue our cycling trip to My Long to visit Mr.Sau Tuong, a former Vietcong soldier who survived two years fighting the Khmer Rouge in Phnom Penh. Now he and his wife live on making rice paper, which is the most famous specialty of My Long Village. We have a chance to have a chat with him and enjoy the crispy rice paper made by his wife, and observe the process of how it is made. In the afternoon We will return to the village road to carry on the bike ride to a local restaurant by the river side. It is time for us to relax and enjoy a 5-course lunch of local specialties. After lunch, we relax and walk around the garden and then visit the nearby house of Mr. Hung, who is a famous sticky rice maker in the village. We can also feed his stock of catfish and walk through his fruit garden. In the evening We will walk back to the local house to catch fish in the pond & pick your own vegetables. In the early evening, we will join the cooking demonstration with the family and spend a night in the family homestay.
Day 2: Giong Trom - Saigon We will have breakfast at your homestay and then take a boat trip to Tai Phu Canal and stop to visit a coconut processing workshop before taking a bicycle to the busy local market of My Long. Next, we will cycle to Cau Hoa to visit the local Phuoc Long Tu Temple and War Memorials. After the visits, we will return to the home and enjoy a final 5 course lunch on the home verandah. Then we will take a cycle trip to Phong Nam Village. Then our boat will take us to Ben Tre City, where our driver takes us back to Saigon.
Source: http://bookingyourtravel.com/Tour/93-Ben_Tre_with_Deluxe_Homestay

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Mango Cruises

Mango Cruises

Welcome to Mango Cruises, providing memorable private cruising experiences in Vietnam’s picturesque Mekong Delta. With high quality private sampans, in-depth local knowledge/experience and dedicated staff & crew, we will provide you with an unforgettable cruise along Mekong River - Mekong Delta Tours

Day 1: Saigon - Ben Tre

In the morning At 8:00 AM, We depart from Saigon for Ben Tre Province, which is famous for its coconut production and quiet, peaceful waterways. On arrival, we will take a Xe Loi ride through the local village of Huu Dinh to enjoy the green fields and gardens. We continue with a short walk to Huu Phuoc Bridge, where we will board our boat. After getting the boat, we begin our trip through small canals with beautiful tropical scenery and enjoy a welcome drink (mango cocktail) and tropical fruits while cruising. We will stop at a brick making shop where the locals still use centuries-old traditional methods to make the bricks by hand. Then go back to your boat to cross the An Hoa River, where we will take a sampan trip through narrow canals and enjoy the peacefulness of the region. The sampan will take you to visit one of our friends, Mrs.Huong, who lives with her 3 children and grandson – they live on fishing, shrimp and fruit orchards. We enjoy fresh fruits and tea before visiting a rice noodles factory which produces Hu Tieu noodles, one of most popular breakfast dishes in the region. Then we switch to bicycle and ride on village roads past green gardens and local houses, and stop at another local house where they live on their traditional family business, sampan boat building. Then we continue our cycling trip to My Long to visit Mr.Sau Tuong, a former Vietcong soldier who survived two years fighting the Khmer Rouge in Phnom Penh. Now he and his wife live on making rice paper, which is the most famous specialty of My Long Village. We have a chance to have a chat with him and enjoy the crispy rice paper made by his wife, and observe the process of how it is made. In the afternoon We will return to the village road to carry on the bike ride to a local restaurant by the river side. It is time for us to relax and enjoy a 5-course lunch of local specialties. After lunch, we relax and walk around the garden and then visit the nearby house of Mr. Hung, who is a famous sticky rice maker in the village. We can also feed his stock of catfish and walk through his fruit garden. In the evening We will walk back to the local house to catch fish in the pond & pick your own vegetables. In the early evening, we will join the cooking demonstration with the family and spend a night in the family homestay. Day 2: Giong Trom - Saigon

We will have breakfast at your homestay and then take a boat trip to Tai Phu Canal and stop to visit a coconut processing workshop before taking a bicycle to the busy local market of My Long. Next, we will cycle to Cau Hoa to visit the local Phuoc Long Tu Temple and War Memorials. After the visits, we will return to the home and enjoy a final 5 course lunch on the home verandah. Then we will take a cycle trip to Phong Nam Village. Then our boat will take us to Ben Tre City, where our driver takes us back to Saigon.

Source: http://bookingyourtravel.com/Tour/91-Mango_Cruises

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Ho Chi Minh Private Muslim Tour

In the tour, you will have a chance to explore the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, visit The Unification Palace, The Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum, lacquer workshop, Ho Chi Minh City Opera House and the City Hall and etc. Enjoying the city tour at night with Water Puppet Show and dinner cruise on Saigon River, crawling into Cu Chi Tunnels and enjoying the peaceful and quiet landscape of the countryside will be unforgettable experience.

Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi Minh City & Nightlife Tour 
You will land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport . You will be warmly welcomed by your tour guide and car driver at the airport and then transferred to your chosen hotel for check-in. At 5:00 PM, the tour guide will pick you up at your hotel. Then you will have a wonderful time by cyclo. You will begin your evening by a cyclo trip from our office to some beautiful places of Ho Chi Minh City such as Ben Thanh Market, City Hall and etc… Next, we go to a Water Puppet Theater to enjoy a Water Puppet Show, an important part of Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage. Watching the Vietnamese Water Puppet Show is also the best way to discover the history and traditional cultural life of Vietnamese people. This program has been presented in various international festivals and carried our cultural exchanges activities with other countries. After the show, take a car to Bach Dang Port and have a look before boarding a ship. We will take some commemorative photographs at the port before getting in the ship and have dinner in it. During the dinner time, you will enjoy Southern Vietnamese Fork Music and sightseeing of Ho Chi Minh City at night. After your dinner cruise, we will take you back to your hotel. Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels Tour 
In the morning At 8:30 AM, we pick you up at your hotel after breakfast. Then our guide will drive you further through Southern Vietnam’s Countryside to the underground complex of the Cu Chi Tunnels, which was built by the local fighters during the Indochina conflicts as a strategic base from which the Viet Cong could operate close to Saigon. The area locates at the end of the infamous Ho Chi Minh Trail, the complex encompassed 125 miles (200 km) of tunnels by 1965, including hospitals, schools, meeting rooms, kitchens and sleeping quarters. As you venture into the Cu Chi Tunnels – 46 miles (75 km) of them preserved and widened with low-powered lights as a memorial park – your guide will tell you about the difficult living conditions and the ingenuity required maintaining life underground. You have a chance to wander past huge bomb craters, discover hidden entrances, see tiny chimneys that dispersed smoke from underground kitchens and even sample some of the simple cuisine that local fighters would have consumed In the afternoon After the visit, our guide will return you to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, we will pay next visit to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest and busiest city in Vietnam with a population of 7 million people. You will have a chance to discover that the daily life takes place on the streets, which are lined with shops, stalls and vendors with their wares spread out on the footpath and the bustling Ben Thanh Market – a fantastic place for practice bargaining skills. Next, we continue to visit the War Remnants Museum, which has a wealth of images from the wars, and is dedicated to Vietnamese and foreign journalists and photographers who perished during the French and American conflicts. Take yourself back to war period with vivid illustrations such as The Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral. The next place is Central Post Office, another fine example of French architecture and Vietnam's largest post office. Come back to Vietnam's most modern city by numerous shopping malls, cinemas, discotheques and a bewildering number of bars. After a full day trip, you will enjoy a lovely dinner in a local Halal restaurant. Later on, you will return to your hotel and spend a night there. Day 3: Shopping – Airport Departure  This will be your free time for shopping. After breakfast, you will spend most of your day at some of famous shopping centers which the city has to offer such as T.A.X Commercial Building, Diamond Plaza, Saigon Square Center, Vincom Center and Ben Thanh Market. In Ben Thanh Market, you can practice your skill on bargain and see for yourself the diversity of products, shops and food stalls here. You will have a rest and enjoy a delicious lunch from a local Halal restaurant. In the afternoon, you are completely free for your own leisure time and prepare to check out for your departure time. Before your departure time 2 hours, you will be transferred to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. It’s time for us to say goodbye to you. Thank you for using our services. We hope to see you again!

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Ho Chi Minh City - Private Muslim Tour

Ho Chi Minh City - Private Muslim Tour

Exploring the bustling streets, famous attraction sites and nightlife of Ho Chi Minh City, enjoying boat trip along the riverside and the beauty of the Mekong River, experiencing the tunnels in Cu Chi, visiting the beautiful Cao Dai Temple, enjoying fresh seafood and sumptuous meals at Halal Restaurants are available to the tour.

Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi Minh City & Nightlife Tour
You will land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport . You will be warmly welcomed by your tour guide and car driver at the airport and then transferred to your chosen hotel for check-in. At 5:00 PM, the tour guide will pick you up at your hotel. Then you will have a wonderful time by cyclo. You will begin your evening by a cyclo trip from our office to some beautiful places of Ho Chi Minh City such as Ben Thanh Market, City Hall and etc… Next, we go to a Water Puppet Theater to enjoy a Water Puppet Show, an important part of Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage. Watching the Vietnamese Water Puppet Show is also the best way to discover the history and traditional cultural life of Vietnamese people. This program has been presented in various international festivals and carried our cultural exchanges activities with other countries. After the show, we will take a car to Bach Dang Port and have a look before boarding a ship. We will take some commemorative photographs at the port before getting in the ship and have dinner in it. During the dinner time, you will enjoy Southern Vietnamese Fork Music and sightseeing of Ho Chi Minh City at night. After your dinner cruise, we will take you back to your hotel.
 Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Tour
At 8:00 AM, we will start a sightseeing tour to the Reunification Palace after breakfast, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of the War in April 1975. Then we will visit some French colonial structures including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Central Post Office, which was constructed at the end of 19th century by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel in harmony with the surrounding area. Its architectural design represents the French colonial style. We continue visiting China Town, Thien Hau Pagoda and Quan Am Pagoda. Then we will have lunch at a local Halal Restaurant. After lunch, we proceed to the War Remnants Museum, which contains exhibits to the American phase of the Vietnam War. We end the city tour with a visit to Ben Thanh Market, a large market place in central Ho Chi Minh City. It is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and one of symbols of Ho Chi Minh City. It is popular with tourists to seek local handicrafts, textiles, Ao Dai, souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. In the evening We will enjoy our delicious dinner at a local halal restaurant. Later on, you will be drop off at your hotel and spend your night there.

Day 3: Mekong Delta Trip (My Tho – Ben Tre)
In the morning At 7:45 AM, our tour guide will come and pick you up at your hotel by air-conditioned car/bus and depart from HCM City to My Tho City. A smooth routine drive will take you to pass the green rice fields and then it will lead you to the beautiful rural My Tho City. Take a morning boat trip on the Tien River to the Qui (Tortoise Islet). On the way, you will view many overwhelming landscapes such as the fishing port, stilt houses, boat-building workshops, the other Dragon Islet, Phoenix Islet and Unicorn Islet. Coming to Ben Tre Province through Bao Dinh Canal, the cruise will be more interesting when you discover “the country of coconut” by seeing a typical agricultural model called “Garden – Pond – Cage”, and enjoying coconut candy mill and the relaxing honey tea. Then the amazing rowing boat trip on the small canal – fully covered by the shadow of the water coconut trees and the cool breezes – will become your unforgettable memories. You will have lunch with traditional Vietnamese foods of Southern Vietnam right in the heart of the orchard garden. In the afternoon After lunch, we will experience a wonderful atmosphere when walking into the village, visiting fruit garden, enjoying the tropical fruits with “Southern Vietnamese Folk Music” performed by the islanders. This is a great opportunity for you to join the daily activities of the local people and enjoy the peacefulness of this beautiful natural countryside. Your expectations and satisfactions will be fulfilled by final boat trip back to My Tho on the Tan Thach Natural Canal. On the way back to Ho Chi Minh City, you will stop and take a rest for 15 minutes at a Bonsai Garden. At 5:00 PM, we will arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and have dinner in a lovely restaurant. You will spend your night in the hotel.

Day 4: Cao Dai Temple – Cu Chi Tunnels
In the morning At 8:30 AM, the tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and depart for Tay Ninh by car/bus. Upon arrival in Tay Ninh, we will visit the Great Temple of Caodaism. The temple is about 100km from Ho Chi Minh City. It is built on nine levels that represent nine steps to heaven; you will see a prayer session at noon. Cao Dai is a Vietnamese Religion with its philosophy based on Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and Christianity. Its belief includes believing in one God, the existence of the sould and the ability to communicate with the spiritual world. In The afternoon: After the visit to Cao Dai, you have lunch at a local restaurant. Then we will return to Ho Chi Minh City. On the way back to Ho Chi Minh City, we will stop to visit Cu Chi Tunnels for 2 hours. Cu Chi Tunnels are an impressive network of tunnels with a length of over 250 km. This strategic place was used by 15,000 Viet Cong fighters during the war. You will be amazed at the tunnels with their underground storeys including trap-door, living areas, storage, weapon factories, field hospitals, kitchen, command centers, etc… you also have a chance to try firing M-16, AK-47 and carbine rifle at the National Defense Sports Shooting Range. At 6:00 PM, our trip ends after your dinner at local restaurant and we transfer you back to your hotel.

Day 5: Shopping – Airport Departure
This will be your free time for shopping. After breakfast, you will spend most of your day at some of famous shopping centers which the city has to offer such as T.A.X Commercial Building, Diamond Plaza, Saigon Square Center, Vincom Center and Ben Thanh Market. In Ben Thanh Market, you can practice your skill on bargain and see for yourself the diversity of products, shops and food stalls here. You will have a rest and enjoy a delicious lunch from a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you are completely free for your own leisure time and prepare to check out for your departure time. Before your departure time 2 hours, you will be transferred to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. It’s time for us to say goodbye to you. Thank you for using our services. We hope to see you again!
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Grand Tour of Vietnam

Grand Tour of Vietnam

This is our most comprehensive package tour as you will uncover all the most highlights of Vietnam. You will have chance to socialize with the locals, enjoy changing views along the road as well as the balance your action and relaxation.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City and Arrival
You will land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. You will be warmly greeted by your tour guide and car driver who will transfer you to your hotel.

In the afternoon, we take an orientation tour of the city (if time permits).

In the evening, we enjoy your dinner and spend a night at your chosen hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Tour
In the morning

After breakfast at your hotel, we will start a sightseeing tour to the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of the war in April 1975.

Then we visit some French colonial structures including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Central Post Office, which was constructed at the end of 19th century by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel in harmony with the surrounding area. Its architectural design represents the French colonial style.

We continue visiting Thien Hau and Quan Am Pagodas. After the visits to the pagodas, we proceed to The War Remnants Museum, which contains exhibits related to the American phase of the Vietnam War.

In the afternoon

We will enjoy our lunch at a local restaurant and take a short time break before ending the city tour with a visit to Ben Thanh Market, which is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and one of symbols of Ho Chi Minh City and popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, Ao Dai and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine.

In the evening

You will spend the night at your chosen hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi Tunnels
In the morning

After your breakfast at the hotel, the tour guide and car driver will pick you up at your hotel and depart for Tay Ninh. Tay Ninh, the centre of Caodaism, is a symbol of the curious combination of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.

Upon arrival in Cao Dai, we will attend the noon ceremony and gain insight into Cao Daoism, which blends elements from Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism and Confucianism. Admire the ornate and colorful tiles and pillars, religious murals and gardens of Cao Dao, meaning "high place or abode" built in the 1920s.

In the afternoon

After lunch at a local restaurant, we return to Ho Chi Minh City. On the way back, we stop to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Cu Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City. They were used by Viet Cong soldiers as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese fighters.

You will be amazed at the tunnels with their underground storeys including trap-door, living areas, storage, weapon factories, field hospitals, kitchen, command centres, etc. You also have a chance to try firing M-16, AK-47 and carbine rifle at the National Defence Sports Shooting Range.

After the visit, we return to Ho Chi Minh City.

In the evening

Dinner is on your account. You stay the night at your chosen hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Can Tho
In the morning

Have breakfast at the hotel and then move to Cai Be.

On the way to Cai Be, we will stop to take photos in Tan An Town, overlooking picturesque flat rice fields. When arriving at Cai Be, set off by motor boats to visit the Cai Be floating market and watch the local trading of fruits and lots of other commodities on their vessels.

Then take a walk into small villages to visit an orchard and fruit plantation. Enjoy a boat trip to Vinh Long through a series of small canals to experience the charms of the Upper Mekong Delta.

Visit a small family business to see how coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn are made. After that we will experience the charms of Binh Hoa Phuoc Village, the green pearl of Vinh Long Town, where you can immerse yourself in nature.

In the afternoon

Enjoy your lunch with fresh river food served in the heart of a garden and the traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music. Then go to a small village in Cai Rang District by motor boat and check into your riverside cottage.

Go cycling or trekking around the village to experience the rural lifestyle of the Mekong Delta people. And visit a family who prepares dinner, then join them for dinner.

In the evening

Enjoy the traditional folk music with your neighbors and stay the night in your riverside cottage. Day 5: Phong Dien - Cai Rang
In the morning

Have breakfast and then take the morning boat trip to visit Phong Dien Floating Market. Boats loaded with produce from nearby orchards of the Mekong Delta converge to the floating market. They carry mostly fruits but also coconuts, vegetables and fishes.

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of this thriving traditional market. Cruise through small canal systems and visit a village where rice noodles are made.

Experience "Monkey bridge" in the Delta and visit Cai Rang Floating Market.

In the afternoon

Take a break and have lunch and then return to Ho Chi Minh City. Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City - Da Lat
In the morning

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and then depart for Da Lat via National Highway 20.

Enjoy the smooth drive and the beautiful landscapes and stop at the La Nga Lake and the floating village to take photos and then visit the Dambri Waterfall.

In the afternoon

Have lunch at a local restaurant and proceed to Da Lat to visit the tea and coffee plantations in Lien Khuong. Take a leisure time in the late afternoon in Dalat.

In the evening

Dinner on guest’s account. Spend a night at your chosen hotel in Da Lat. Day 7: Da Lat City Tour
In the morning

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and then depart for Da Lat via National highway 20.

Enjoy the smooth drive and the beautiful landscapes and stop at the La Nga lake and the floating village to take photos and then visit the Dambri waterfall.

In the afternoon

Have lunch at a local restaurant and proceed to Da Lat to visit the tea and coffee plantations in Lien Khuong. Take a leisure time in the late afternoon in Dalat.

In the evening

Dinner is on your account. Spend your night at your chosen hotel in Da Lat. Day 8: Da Lat - Nha Trang
In the morning, we will enjoy your breakfast at resort and then depart for Nha Trang. Lunch en route. On the way to Nha Trang, we will stop for photos at the Polongiarai Cham Tower, the Ngoan Muc Pass and Canh Ranh Bay. In the afternoon and evening, you will take leisure time to explore Nha Trang. Dinner is on your own and you will spend your night at your chosen hotel in Nha Trang City. Day 9: Nha Trang and Its Offshore Island
After breakfast at your hotel, we will take the morning boat trip to visit Mun Mot Island and Tri Nguyen Aquarium. In the afternoon, we will stop at Tam Island for visit and lunch. Have free time for swimming. Then return to Nha Trang. Dinner is on your account and you spend the night at your chosen hotel in Nha Trang City. Day 10: Nha Trang - Da Nang - Hoi An
Have breakfast at your hotel and you are free to do what you want until you are transferred to Cam Ranh Airport for boarding the flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival in Da Nang, you will be picked up and transferred to Hoi An Ancient Town. You have free time to relax in the afternoon. Have dinner on guest’s account and enjoy your night at your chosen hotel in Hoi An. Day 11: Hoi An - My Son - Hoi An In the morning

After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for My Son to visit the Cham Holy Land (World Heritage listed). was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty, between the 4th and 12th centuries. My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 70 architectural works. They include temples and towers that connect to each other with complicated red brick designs. The main component of the Cham architectural design is the tower, built to reflect the divinity of the king. After the visit, we return to Hoi An.

In the afternoon

We will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then we keep strolling around the town and visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, Tan Ky Old House, the Cantonese congregation, the silk street of Hoi An and the Danang-style Temples and Pagodas.

In the evening

Dinner is on guest’s account. You stay the night at your chosen in Hoi An Ancient Town.
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Highlights of Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh city tour

10 days to discover Vietnam's major cities such as the dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, Hue City, Da Nang City and Hanoi City, and their rich culture & history, experience the life of local people from the Southern part to the Northern part of Vietnam. Open your mind in this comprehensive tour.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City and Arrival

You will arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. You will be warmly greeted by your tour guide and car driver who will transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon, we take an orientation tour of the city (if time permits). In the evening, we enjoy your dinner and spend your night at your chosen hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Tour
In the morning

After breakfast at your hotel, we begin our sightseeing tour by visiting the Reunification Palace, which was the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and some French colonial structures including Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Central Post Office.

Then we continue to pay visits to Thien Hau, Quan Am Pagodas, the Emperor Jade Pagoda and the War Remnants Museum

In the afternoon

Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant and take a short time break.

Finally, we end the city tour with a visit to Ben Thanh Market, one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and one of symbols of Ho Chi Minh City, which is popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, Ao Dai and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine.

In the evening

Spend a night at your chosen hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi Tunnels
In the morning

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Then we leave the hectic pace of Ho Chi Minh City behind on an approximate 2.5-hour journey to the Cao Dai Temple in the Tay Ninh District. Tay Ninh, the centre of Caodaism, is a symbol of the curious combination of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.

Upon arrival in Cao Dai, we will attend the noon ceremony and gain insight into Cao Daoism, which blends elements from Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism and Confucianism. Admire the ornate and colorful tiles and pillars, religious murals and gardens of Cao Dao, meaning "high place or abode" built in the 1920s.

In the afternoon

After lunch at a local restaurant, we return to Ho Chi Minh City. On the way back, we stop to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Cu Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City. They were used by Viet Cong soldiers as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese fighters.

After the visit, we return to Ho Chi Minh City.

In the evening

Spend your night at your chosen hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be Floating Market
In the morning

Have breakfast at the hotel and then move to Cai Be.

On the way to Cai Be, we will stop to take photos in Tan An Town, overlooking picturesque flat rice fields. When arriving at Cai Be, set off by motor boats to visit the Cai Be Floating Market and watch the local trading of fruits and lots of other commodities on their vessels.

Then we will take a walk into small villages to visit an orchard and fruit plantation. After that, we continue your boat trip to Vinh Long through a series of small canals to experience the charms of the Upper Mekong Delta and visit a small family business to see how coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn are made. Next, we will experience the charms of Binh Hoa Phuoc Village, the green pearl of Vinh Long Town, where you can immerse yourself in nature.

In the afternoon

We enjoy Lunch with fresh river food and the traditional Southern Vietnamese Folk Music will be served in the heart of a garden. After lunch, we take a delightful walk through a bonsai garden. After the visit to the village, we go back to Ho Chi Minh City.

In the evening

Enjoy a dinner of your own and spend your night at your chosen hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang City - Hoi An Ancient Town
In the morning

You will have breakfast at your hotel. After your breakfast, you will be taken to Tan Son Nhat Airport from which you will board a flight VN to Da Nang. You will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Hoi An as well. Hoi An, the unique atmosphere combines elements of Vietnam, China and Japan. The most remarkable views are from the ancient houses, reminding visitors of a long gone past and providing a momentary glimpse of a more subdued and simple time.

In the afternoon

We start our trip with a visit to the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, the Tan Ky Old House, the Cantonese Congregation, Silk street of Hoi An, Danang Style Temples and Pagodas.

In the evening

Dinner is on your account and you spend a night at your chosen hotel in Hoi An. Day 6: Hoi An Ancient Town - Hue City
In the morning

After your breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Hoi An via Da Nang. On the way, we will visit the Museum of Cham and the Marble Mountains, which are a cluster of five marble and limestone hills. Then we will stop at Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Beach to take photos.

In the afternoon

We will have lunch at a local restaurant and then visit Dong Ba Market and the Imperial Citadel, from which the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945, and the ruins of the Purple Forbidden City.

In the evening

We enjoy a night boat trip and a performance of Hue folks songs. Dinner is on your account and you will stay the night at your chosen hotel in Hue City. Day 7: Hue City Tour - Hanoi City
In the morning

After breakfast, our guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hue city and then take a boat along Perfume River to visit Tu Duc Tomb, one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty. On the way, we will pay the visits to mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang in the area with gardens and lakes and Thien Mu Pagoda, a picturesque landscape besides Perfume River and a perfect place to enjoy peaceful and serene atmosphere that also gives you chance to watch praying time of the monks here.

In the afternoon

After lunch at a local restaurant, you will be transferred to the airport for boarding a flight to Hanoi. When arriving at Noi Bai Airport, you will be picked up and taken to your hotel in the Old Quarter.

In the evening

You enjoy a welcome dinner which has some specialties of Hanoi and spend your night at your chosen hotel in Hanoi City . Day 8: Hanoi City Tour
In the morning

After your breakfast at the hotel, we would like to show you the major cultural sites around Hanoi city. The first visit to Ba Dinh Square is for visiting Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's stilt house and One Pillar pagoda. Then we go to Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature & the first university in Vietnam). It is almost 1000 years old. Next visits are Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple.

In the afternoon

We enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then take a cyclo trip around the Old Quarter from Hang Dau to Hang Gai Streets.

In the evening

We enjoy the dinner of your own and stay a night at your hotel of choice in Hanoi City. Day 9: Hanoi City - Ha Long Bay
In the morning

After breakfast at your hotel, we will leave for Ha Long through the Red River Delta. Ha Long Bay is listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. “Dragon descending to the sea“ as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Ha Long bay has more than 1.000 limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. After your arrival at Ha Long Bay, you will board a junk in Ha Long City.

In the afternoon

Lunch with seafood will be served on board while you are enjoying a four-hour cruise on the bay to visit Thien Cung Cave - the cave of the heavenly – famous for its stalagmites and stalactites - which has been open to public since 1998. Then we continue to visit the newly-discovered Dau Go Grotto where wooden stakes were set deep inside the cave prior to a battle with an invading Mongol army.

After the visits, we take a boat trip back to Ha Long City and then take a road trip back to Hanoi.

In the evening

You have dinner on guest's account and spend your night at your chosen hotel in Hanoi City. Day 10: Hanoi City and Departure
There are no activities planned for your final day, After breakfast at your hotel, you free leisure time to explore the city until you transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for departure. Finish your unforgettable tour. Good bye and see you again!
Thanks you : Ho Chi minh city tour

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Northern & Southern Vietnam Package Tour

Vietnam Package Tours

Visiting the bustling Ho Chi Minh City, having exciting experience in crawling through the tunnels in Cu Chi, visiting the famous Cai Be Floating Market, rowing through natural canals in Mekong Delta, visiting Hanoi, enjoying the famous Water Puppet Shows and discovering Ha Long Bay with an overnight cruise on a junk are on the tour.

Day  1: Hue and Arrival
When you arrive in Hue, you will be picked up and transferred from Hue Airport to your hotel by our guide. Dinner and stay a night in Hue City.

Day 2: Hue – Da Nang - Hoi An

In the morning
After your breakfast, we will take a boat trip on the Perfume River and visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb. Hue is an attractive place with the Perfume River (Huong Giang) with the old city and the Citadel on the north side and the newer city.

In the afternoon and evening

You will be transferred to Da Nang via Hai Van Pass. Upon arrival in Da Nang, you will visit and discover Marble Mountain.Here, we will take some time to discover the stunning natural caves, enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the mountain, find peace and quiet in mysterious pagodas, and visit the village of sculptures.

After lunch, we visit the Cham Museum, which features an extensive and impressive collection of rare and valuable items from the Cham culture. Then we continue our trip to Hoi An Ancient Town.

After the visits, we will return to your chosen hotel in Hoi An to enjoy your dinner and stay the night at the hotel.

Day 3: Hoi An Ancient Town
There are no activities planned for this day. You will be free to go swimming, sunbathing and relaxing on the beautiful Hoi An Beach and enjoy the hotel facilities. Lunch and dinner are on your account at the hotel. Spend a night at the chosen hotel.

Day 4: Hoi An Ancient Town – Da Nang & Departure
There are no activities planned for your final day, so you can unwind and plan for the next leg of your journey or opt to take in even more of the city’s offerings before being escorted to the airport for your onward flight. Finish your unforgettable tour. Good bye & see you again.

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Special Package to Saigon

Ho Chi Minh city tour

Known to most as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City Tour is a city of contrasts. The pace of life is frenetic, and yet the wide boulevards and parks help the city retain an air of calm.  Cu Chi Tunnels (70km from city center) is a must-see sight, others are My Tho, Ben Tre and canals in Mekong Delta.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City and Arrival - Nightlife Tour
You will land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. You will be warmly welcomed by tour guide and car driver at the airport and then transferred to your hotel for check-in in Ho Chi Minh City. You will relax at your hotel for a while and then you will begin your evening by a cyclo trip from our office to some beautiful places of Ho Chi Minh City such as Ben Thanh Market, City Hall and etc. Next, we go to a Water Puppet Theater to enjoy a Water Puppet Show , an important part of Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage. Watching the Vietnamese Water Puppet Show is also the best way to discover the history and traditional cultural life of Vietnamese people. This program has been presented in various international festival and carried our cultural exchanges activities with other countries. After the show, take a cyclo or car to Bach Dang Port and have a look before boarding a ship. We will take some commemorative photographs at the port before getting in the ship and have dinner in it. During the dinner time, you will enjoy Southern Vietnamese Fork Music and sightseeing of Ho Chi Minh City at night. After your dinner cruise, we will take you back to your hotel. You will enjoy your night at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi - Ho Chi Minh City

In the morning

After breakfast at your hotel, our guide will drive you further through Southern Vietnam's Countryside to the underground complex of the Cu Chi Tunnels, built by local fighters during the Indochina conflict as a strategic base from which the Viet Cong could operate close to Saigon. Located at the end of the infamous Ho Chi Minh Trail, the complex encompassed 125 miles (200 km) of tunnels by 1965, including hospitals, schools, meeting rooms, kitchens and sleeping quarters.

As you venture into the Cu Chi Tunnels – 46 miles (75 km) of them preserved and widened with low-powered lights as a memorial park – your guide will tell you about the difficult living conditions and the ingenuity required to maintain life underground. You have a chance to wander past huge bomb craters, discover hidden entrances, see tiny chimneys that dispersed smoke from underground kitchens and even sample some of the simple cuisine that local fighters would have consumed.

In the afternoon

After the visit, we will have a lunch at a local restaurant. Then our guide will transfer you back to Ho Chi Minh City. You will have leisure time in the whole afternoon

In the evening

After dinner, you will stay the night at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 3: Mekong Delta Tour ( My Tho - Ben Tre )
In the morning

After breakfast at your hotel, you will meet our guide and begin your journey to the Mekong Delta, the lifeblood of Southeast Asia. Relax on the 2.5-hour drive to the city of My Tho, a former naval base – now a bustling port city and gateway to the delta. It is the capital city and municipality of the Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta.

En route, our guide will inform you about the fertile region of the Mekong Delta, where approximately half of Vietnam's food is produced. Upon arrival in My Tho, hop aboard a private boat for a cruise on Bao Dinh Natural Canal, which is a part-natural, part-man made waterway in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam and is bordered by rows of traditional stilt houses and fruit plantations.

Then we pay a visit to My Tho wholesale fruit market. It is a huge one of exotic fruits and offers many best kinds of fruits in the Mekong Delta. Stop at Tortoise Island with lush gardens for a chance to sample tropical fruit.

In the afternoon

Lunch with Traditional Vietnamese foods of Southern Vietnam is served in the heart of an orchard.

After that, we continue to enjoy a boat ride through Tan Thach Natural Canal in Ben Tre, cruising under the shadows of the water coconut trees and then visit a family business which epitomizes an idyllic rural lifestyle.

After strolling through a fruit plantation on Thoi Son Island, enjoy a rowing boat ride along the canals.

Toward the end of the day, we return to My Tho by motorboats for a transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.

In the evening

After dinner at a local restaurant, you will stay a night at your chosen hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City - Departure There are no activities planned for your final day, so you can unwind and plan for the next leg of your journey or opt to take in even more of the city’s offerings before being escorted to the airport for your onward flight. The tour ends. Good bye & see you again!
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Southern Vietnam with Mekong Delta Package Tour

Discovering the wealth of beauty and culture in the South of Vietnam, exploring vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, having exciting experience in crawling through the tunnels in Cu Chi, visiting the famous Cai Be Floating Market and finally rowing through natural canals are on the tour.

Day 1 : Ho Chi Minh City and Arrival
You will land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. You will be warmly welcomed by tour guide and car driver at the airport and then transferred to your chosen hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. In the afternoon, we take an orientation tour on cyclo (if time permits). In the evening, we enjoy a welcome dinner and spend a night at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Tour
The dynamic urban landscape of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly called Saigon, brims with street vendors, temples, shops and French colonial architecture in a fascinating blend of old and new.

In the morning

After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our sightseeing tour by visiting the Reunification Palace, which was the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and visit some French colonial structures, including Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Central Post Office.

In the afternoon

After lunch at a local restaurant, we enjoy the tour of town with visits to Thien Hau and Quan Am Pagodas. Then continue to visit the Emperor Jade Pagoda and the War Remnants Museum.

We end the city tour with a visit to Ben Thanh Market, which is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon, one of symbols of Ho Chi Minh City and popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, Ao Dai and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine.

In the evening

Have dinner on guest‘s account and stay the night at your chosen hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi Tunnels
In the morning

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Then we leave the hectic pace of Ho Chi Minh City behind on an approximate 2.5-hour journey to the Cao Dai Temple in the Tay Ninh District. Tay Ninh, the centre of Caodaism, is a symbol of the curious combination of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.

Upon arrival in Cao Dai, we will attend the noon ceremony and gain insight into Cao Daoism, which blends elements from Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism and Confucianism. Admire the ornate and colorful tiles and pillars, religious murals and gardens of Cao Dao, meaning "high place or abode" built in the 1920s.

In the afternoon

After lunch at a local restaurant, we return to Ho Chi Minh City. On the way back, we stop to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Cu Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City. They were used by Viet Cong soldiers as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese fighters.

After the visit, we return to Ho Chi Minh City.

In the evening

You will spend your night at your chosen hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Ben Tre - Can Tho - Phong Dien
In the morning

After breakfast at your hotel, you will meet our guide and begin your journey to the Mekong Delta, the lifeblood of Southeast Asia. Relax on the 2.5-hour drive to the city of My Tho, a former naval base – now a bustling port city and gateway to the delta. It is the capital city and municipality of the Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta.

En route, our guide will inform you about the fertile region of the Mekong Delta, where approximately half of Vietnam's food is produced. Upon arrival in My Tho, hop aboard a private boat for a cruise on Bao Dinh Natural Canal, which is a part-natural, part-man made waterway in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam and is bordered by rows of traditional stilt houses and fruit plantations.

Then we pay a visit to My Tho wholesale fruit market. It is a huge one of exotic fruits and offers many best kinds of fruits in the Mekong Delta. Stop at Tortoise Island with lush gardens for a chance to sample tropical fruit.

In the afternoon

Lunch with Traditional Vietnamese foods of Southern Vietnam is served in the heart of an orchard.

After that, we continue to enjoy a boat ride through Tan Thach Natural Canal in Ben Tre, cruising under the shadows of the water coconut trees and then visit a family business which epitomizes an idyllic rural lifestyle.

After strolling through a fruit plantation on Thoi Son Island, enjoy a rowing boat ride along the canals.

Toward the end of the day, we return to My Tho by motorboats. On the way, we proceed to Can Tho City.

In the evening

After dinner at a local restaurant, you will spend the night at your chosen hotel in Can Tho City. (Family home stay can be arranged on request.)

Day 5: Phong Dien - Cai Rang - Ho Chi Minh City
In the morning

After your breakfast, we take a morning boat trip to visit Phong Dien Floating Market to experience the sights, sounds and smells of this thriving traditional market. After that, we continue to cruise through small canal systems to visit a village where rice noodles are made.

Here you will have a chance to experience "Monkey Bridge" in the Delta and visit Cai Rang Floating Market. It is one of several floating markets in the Mekong Delta. This market is where locals go to buy and sell a variety of fruits and vegetables from boats of all sizes. During the early morning market hours, larger sized boats anchor and create lanes that smaller boats weave in and out of. The waterway becomes a maze of hundreds of boats packed with mango, bananas, papaya, pineapple, and even smuggled goods like cigarettes. Sellers tie their goods to a tall pole so that buyers can see from a distance what they are selling. Other boats sell beer, wine and soft drinks to the merchants and the buyers.
In the afternoon
We will take a break for lunch and then return to Ho Chi Minh City. On the way back to Ho Chi Minh City, we will stop to relax at a Bonsai Garden in My Tho.
In the evening
You will enjoy your night at the chosen hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City - Departure
There are no activities planned for your final day, so you can unwind and plan for the next leg of your journey or opt to take in even more of the city’s offerings before being escorted to the airport for your onward flight.Finish your unforgettable tour. Good bye & see you again!
Source: http://bookingyourtravel.blogspot.com/2014/06/southern-vietnam-with-mekong-delta.html

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Phu Quoc honeymoon Tour

Phu Quoc Honeymoon Tour

Phu Quoc island is located in the Gulf of Thailand, covering a total area of approximately 580 km², close to the main Asian cites of Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. Floating in the warm turquoise waters in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc appears like a peaceful tropical paradise with stunning beaches and tropical jungle. The specialty of Phu Quoc is it still keeps the wide beauty of an undeveloped land. Phu Quoc is ringed with some of most beautiful beaches in Vietnam, and offers the best seafood in the country. Besides that, the majority of Phu Quoc Island is dedicated to National Park and protected marine environment, providing a memorable experience, with plenty of exciting activities and places to visit to keep you and the family entertained during your stay.

Day 1: Saigon - Phu Quoc Island ( Tour Phu Quoc honeymoon Tour )
No need to worry about transportation to the airport as we have you covered. We will pick you up from your hotel to the airport for a short flight to Phu Quoc. When arriving in Phu Quoc Island, you will be picked and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Then we will have lunch at a local restaurant in Phu Quoc. In the afternoon and evening, you can enjoy your free time to relax on the beach. Then you will spend a night in Phu Quoc.

Day 2: Phu Quoc Island - Boat Trip In the morning

After your breakfast, we embark a boat and cruise to the North Island to enjoy the outdoor activities in Mong Tay Islet, one of the ideal places for enjoying beautiful landscapes and snorkeling. We continue to cruise over Ganh Dau Beach and visit Thailand Gulf. Here you can see the border between Cambodia and Vietnam.

In the afternoon

After lunch on board, we will visit Long Beach, where sea, sand and sun are blended in a perfect harmony. After that, you will be transferred back to the hotel and enjoy your night at your hotel in Phu Quoc .

Day 3: Phu Quoc Island - Saigon
There are no activities planned for your final day. After breakfast, you will have the free morning to explore Phu Quoc until you are transferred to Phu Quoc Airport for flight back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Your unforgettable trip ends. Good bye and see you again!

Prices & Services

Group Size	1 Pax	2-3 Pax	4-6 Pax	7-10 Pax	11-15 Pax	Join Group	Single Supplement
Standard	$413.0	$230.0	$177.0	$148.0	$135.0	N/A	N/A

Notes: Unit price is USD

Source: http://bookingyourtravel.blogspot.com/2014/06/phu-quoc-honeymoon-tour.html

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Nha Trang Tour for Relaxation

Nha Trang Tour

Nha Trang is well known for its beaches and scuba diving and has developed into a popular destination for international tourists, attracting large numbers of backpackers, as well as more affluent travellers on the Southeast Asia circuit; it is already very popular with Vietnamese tourists, with Nha Trang Bay widely considered as among the world's most beautiful bays.
Tourists are welcome to participate in the Sea Festival. Nha Trang has been approved to host the 2016 Asian Beach Games. Come to Nha Trang and experience the beautiful beach, the best municipal stretch of sand in the country, while the offshore islands add to the appeal, offering decadent boat trips on the water and some of Vietnam’s best diving under it.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang City
In the morning

You will be picked up and transferred to Saigon Airport for the flight to Nha Trang.

When you arrive at Cam Ranh International Airport, you will meet our guide who will transfer you to Nha Trang City. On the way to Nha Trang, we will pay a visit to Cam Ranh Gulf to enjoy the beauty of white sand beautiful beach.

Upon arrival in Nha Trang, you will be transferred to a hotel in Nha Trang for check-in. Then you are free to relax and discover Nha Trang Beach by yourself until lunch time.

In the afternoon and evening

After lunch, we will make a trip to visit Panaga Tower and continue visiting Thap Ba Hot Spring to enjoy mud bathing or hot spring bathing.

After that, we enjoy our dinner at a local restaurant. Then feel free to explore Nha Trang at night and spend a night in Nha Trang City.

Day 2: Nha Trang beach

In the morning
We start the morning with a visit to Oceanography Institution.
Then we take a boat cruise on Nha Trang Bay to Mun Island, where you can explore all kinds of multicolored corals with plenty of marine creatures. Continue to visit Dam Bay Gulf, which is located on the southeast of Tre Island.

In the afternoon and evening

After lunch at a local restaurant, we join some optional water activities such as kayaking, snorkeling and swimming, then come back to the hotel. Enjoy your dinner and spend a night in Nha Trang City.
More: http://bookingyourtravel.blogspot.com/2014/06/nha-trang-tour-for-relaxation.html

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