ITINERARY
Day 1: Saigon Arrival
Arrive Saigon, you will be transferred to hotel in Sai Gon. After checking into the hotel, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy. Sai Gon is a bustling, dynamic and industrious centre, the largest city in the country, the economic capital and the cultural trendsetter. Yet within the teeming metropolis are the timeless traditions and beauty of an ancient culture. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 2: Saigon City tour and Cuchi Tunnels (B/L)
In the morning visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, Reunification Palace. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum. Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon trip to Cu Chi tunnels - a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists. The network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapon factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchen. Plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone". Today, start our trip, visitor can have chance to know how the tunnel was constructed, spend the next hours exploring the tunnels and war remnants, where you'll learn more about the conditions the people lived in, the hardships they faced, and the amazing ingenuity employed to maintain life in the tunnels, sample some of the simple cuisine that local fighters would have survived on, and have an opportunity to venture into the tunnels and explore the complex. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 3: Mekong Delta fullday (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel then enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields.
On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch by your own.
Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals,then enjoy seasonal fruit& honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals. Lunch at local restaurant.
Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy& observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 4: Saigon – Flight departure (B)
Breakfast at hotel then you are free at leisure to visit more and do shopping in Saigon till transfer to the airport for your flight back home. End of trip!
Price Inclusions:
- All land transportation by air conditioned vehicles as tour itinerary indicated
- 03-nights at hotels in Vietnam
- Meals as mentioned in the program
- Local English speaking guide during tours
- All entrance and sightseeing fees
- Boat trips in Mekong Delta
- Mineral water: 01 bottle per pax per day
Price Exclusions:
- International flights to/from Vietnam
- Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program
- Visa letter to Vietnam
- Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
- Travel insurance during the tours
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)
- Tipping/ Gratuities
- Single supplement
- Others not mention in inclusions
Special notes:
- Room is subject to availability. Incase mentioned hotels are fully booked, the other similar hotels and rates will be arranged.
- Airfare is subject to change without prior notice.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Payments
A deposit of 30% of the total booking is required within three days from the date of confirmation. The balance payment is due at 45 days prior to tour commencement date. For bookings made less than 45 days, full payment is required. Bookings will be cancelled if payments are not received by the due date(s). Payment can be made via bank transfer or western union. Any bank charges must be covered by customers.
Cancellations
Confirmed bookings must be cancelled by the party leader in writing (by email) and this will only be effective once the written cancellation is confirmed by Bloom Travel. Cancellation by the party leader will be subject to the following cancellation fees from the date the written cancellation is received:
- More than 45 days prior to tour date - 10% of total cost
- Between 31 and 45 days prior to tour date - 25% of total cost
- Between 16 and 30 days prior to tour date - 50% of total cost
- Within 15 days prior to 05 days - 70% of total cost
- Within 03 days prior to tour date or “no show” - 100% of total cost
Any amendments to confirmed bookings must be requested by the party leader in writing (by email). Whilst we will endeavor to assist, we cannot guarantee that requests will be met. If we can make the requested change, you will be provided with a quote detailing any additional costs, whether incurred due to your amendments, imposed by a Third-Party Travel Provider, or our amendment fees. In all cases, the following amendment fees shall apply:
- If amendments are made more than 45 days prior to scheduled tour date: the first amendment is free of charge. From the second amendment: a charge of U$80 per amendment for a short trip (less than 7 nights) or U$150 per amendment for a long journey (7 nights or more).
- If amendments are made within 45 days prior to scheduled tour date: the above standard cancellation fees will apply, and full price will apply to new travel arrangements. We will not charge any cancellation/amendment fees if it is due to a breach by us of any of our obligations or due to our fault; or if the Third-Party Travel Provider amends your booking through no fault of the customer.