Boasting an electric, near palpable energy, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is Vietnam’s largest metropolis and its undisputed capital of commerce. For the casual visitor, Saigon – as its still called by all but the city officials who live here – can seem a chaotic mess of traffic-clogged roads and urban bustle, with nary a green space in sight. Yet thousands of expats and Vietnamese immigrants couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. They’ve long since fallen prey to the hidden charms of one of Southeast Asia’s liveliest cities.
If every town had a symbol, Saigon’s would surely be the motorbike. More than three million of them fly along streets once swarming with bicycles. Cruising along boulevards and back alleys astride a xe om (motorbike taxi) is the quickest way to sensory overload – daily fare in this tropical town. Teeming markets, sidewalk cafés, massage and acupuncture clinics, centuries-old pagodas, sleek skyscrapers and ramshackle wooden shops selling silk, spices, baskets and handmade furniture all jockey for attention amid the surreal urban collage.
Day 1: Arrival - Ho Chi Minh City (D)
You are welcomed by our guide at Tan Son Nhat airport and then be transferred to your hotel in the center of city. Half day city tour visit Reunification Palace, War Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral with the passing Ben Thanh market. Dinner & Over night in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Mekong Delta ( B/L/D )
Our car will pick up at your hotel in early morning. Upon arrival at Cai Be, embark a private boat to cruise around Cai Be Floating Market to see local people being selling, buying, exchanging goods from their boats. Visit local garden and house to see orchard, rice crisped producing process, etc.. After lunch cruising along river to see peaceful tranquil life of villagers, admire marvelous natural natural setting of Mekong Delta region. About 3 pm, the boat will arrival at Vinh Long Market, walking around to explore Vinh Long Market. On the way back to Ho Chi Minh with stop at bonsai garden. Arrival at your hotel in the late evening.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Departure (B)
At leisure for shopping until transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for next destination.
ATT ASIA TRAVEL can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.
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Price per person in USD in the party of
01 Jun 2009 - 30 Jun 2010 |
| 2p |
3-4 |
5-6 |
7-8 |
9 -10 |
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Superior 3* |
210 |
190 |
180 |
170 |
160 |
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First Class 4* |
280 |
260 |
245 |
230 |
215 |
| Deluxe 5* |
350 |
325 |
310 |
295 |
270 |
| Accommodation |
Superior (3*) |
First Class(4*) |
Deluxe (5*) |
Premium (5+*) |
| Ho Chi Minh city Hotels |
Palace, Metropole,Liberty 1.2.3.4 |
Rex, Kim Do, First Hotel |
New World, Renaissance Riverside |
Caravelle, Sofitel Plaza |