4 Days 3 Nights Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi, & My Tho Thoison Island

Upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh airport, the appointed tour guide will meet & greet customers at the airport and immediately transfer for hotel check-in. Assemble guests at the hotel’s lobby around 16:30 PM then escort guests for a guided walking tour to Nguyen Hue Street. Nguyen Hue Street is a broad walking promenade in the middle of District 1 city center. This pedestrian area is flanked by some beautiful French colonial architectural wonders like the People’s Committee, the Rex Hotel, and a luxury shopping mall. In front of the People’s Committee, you find a statue of Uncle Ho Chi Minh and a fountain show by night. At the other end of the promenade, you find the Saigon River from where you can enjoy a nice view with a breeze. Walking from one end of the street to the other takes you around ten minutes and you will find some nice bars and restaurants along the way. It is nice to walk on Nguyen Hue Street, or take a seat on one of the benches, to have a look at the daily life and routine of the locals. From Nguyen Hue street other sightseeing places are easily reached, you find the Saigon Opera House and Dong Khoi shopping street only 100 meters away. Therefore it is an ideal location to do some sightseeing and relax afterward. Then, visit the Cafe Apartment. Saigon people often call Apartment Block at #47 Nguyen Hue street in District 1 ‘Cafe Apartment Block’ since there are a large number of coffee shops here. It would be a real pity if you walked around Nguyen Hue pedestrian street without stepping inside this apartment block. The apartment block was a housing estate, but the residents opened up some small cafe businesses right inside or put the apartments for rent for coffee shops or fashion boutiques. Each shop is decorated distinctively, leaving such a strong impression on both the locals and experts. (Lift fee, foods, and beverages at your own expenses)

Breakfast at the hotel, visit Cuchi Tunnels, approximately 40KM northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. We will explore the vast network of underground tunnels from the 1940s, expanded by guerrilla Viet Cong forces during the American War. The tunnels were hiding places as well as communications and supply routes, hospitals, and living quarters. Cuchi Tunnels are approximately 250 KM stretches from Ho Chi Minh City until the Cambodian boarders. The local tour guide will bring you to explore some of the tunnels that remain unchanged and see plenty of evidence of the fierce battles that took place here. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant then return to Saigon. We will continue the Saigon city tour and visit the following attractions: War Remnants Museum, this museum is not for the fainthearted as it houses harrowing displays of weapons and photographs from the American War, with a display outside the building of various U.S. military hardware like tanks, jets, helicopters, and howitzers. Then, visit Independence Palace, the palace was designed by Ngo Viet Thu for South Vietnam’s former President Ngo Dinh Diem during the American War. Then, visit landmark attractions of Ho Chi Minh City: Notre Dame Cathedral, built in 1877 this is Saigon’s architectural treasure, built with materials from France. Within short walking distances, arrive at Saigon Central Post Office, which was built in the year 1886–1891 by renowned French architect Gustave Eiffel, of Eiffel Tower fame, the vaulted roof and arched windows lend a classic look reminiscent of European Railway stations. Lastly, shopping bargains at Saigon Square Market & Ben Thanh Market, the best tourist attraction in Ho Chi Minh City. The market sells everything from ceramics, clothes, watches, lighters, t-shirts, coffee, handbags, shoes, conical hats, custom-made suits, and dresses to noodle soup and fruit smoothies. Tour will dismiss here and enjoy free time for shopping activities. Self arranges dinner and returns hotel by short walking distance in the Ben Thanh area.

Breakfast at the hotel, depart early morning for Mytho, approximately 70KM away from Ho Chi Minh City. We will drive past the beautiful landscape of rice fields on the journey. Upon arrival at Mytho tourists’ jetty, we will take a boat ride to Thoison Island, guests may sample seasonal tropical fruits fresh from the orchards, taste Vietnamese tea mixed with a honey extract from local bee hives, and entertainment by local villagers on the performance of traditional folk songs, also experience sampan boat ride under the shadow of the sea coconut palms then return to the main boat. Enjoy authentic Mekong Delta cuisines for lunch served at a local restaurant. Continue the boat ride to Ben Tre village and visit local home industries to watch the process of producing coconut candies and rice paper for Vietnamese rolls. Upon the tour is complete and transferred the guests return to Ho Chi Minh City. We will drop off the guests at Takashimaya, a shopping center with designer boutiques, gourmet eateries & a glamorous vibe. The transport services will end here. The guests may enjoy free time for shopping here and also self-arrange dinner tonight. The appointed tour guide will gather all guests as per the agreed schedule and escort the guests by walking return to the hotel which is not too far away, then the tour program and tour guide services end.

Breakfast at the hotel is free at your leisure until meeting time for transfer to the airport for flight departure.