DAY 1 : WELCOME TO HO CHI MINH CITY (L/D)
Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, formerly named Saigon is the largest city and economic center of Vietnam always bustled with activities of modern life. It is where businesses converge and shoppers indulge themselves into unlimited choices. However the city also carries with it a rich historical legacy in contrast with its dazzling glamor. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to lunch at local Halal restaurant. Afternoon we will visit the most interesting sights in Saigon includes: the neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, The Reunification Palace was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until April 30, 1975 when the North Vietnamese tanks came crashing through the front gates, bringing the U.S.-Vietnam War to a dramatic end. City Hall (Hotel De Ville), the old Opera House (both may only be viewed from the outside). Then to Ar-Rahim Mosque (built by Malaysian-Indonesian Muslim in 1885). Dinner on Indochina traditional Boat cruising along Saigon river. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 2 : HO CHI MINH CITY – CU CHI TUNNELS – VUNG TAU (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels, 70 km Northwest of downtown Ho Chi Minh City, which were once a major underground hideout and resistance base of Viet Cong forces during the two wars against the French and later on Americans. The tunnels, entirely hand-dug, formed a highly intricate network of interlinked multilevel passageways at times stretched as far as the Cambodian border and totaling over 120 km in length. Its complexity was beyond imagination containing meeting rooms, kitchens, wells, clinics, schools, depots, trenches and emergency exits all aimed for guerrilla warfare. The tunnels were deep and strong enough to withstand destructive bombings and self-contained enough to outlast prolonged sieges.
Back to Ho Chi Minh City and spend time at leisure. Lunch at a local Halal restaurant. Drive to Vung Tau, beautiful seaside resort with golden sandy beaches and warm water all year around. Arrival Vung Tau, check in and free at leisure for swimming and relaxing at the beaches. Dinner at local restaurant (Seafood). Stay overnight in Vung Tau.
DAY 3 : VUNG TAU – HO CHI MINH CITY (B/L/D)
Morning, city tour to visit the Summer Palace of the Emperor Bao Dai, the Jesus Monument, which overlooks the Peninsula and the Pacific Ocean. Thuy Van beach and Whale Temple dedicated to whales considered as the rescuing gods for Vietnamese fisherman in the east sea. Lunch at local restaurant (Seafood). Afternoon, drive back to Ho Chi Minh city and visit The War Remnants Museum, which features an extensive collection of exhibits including weaponry, photos and documentation on Vietnam’s wars with the French and Americans. Free for shopping at Saigon Square or Ben Thanh market. Especialy, if you want to bring back the nice T- shirt with cheap price and high quality, Let’s look at Hard rock café. Dinner at the local Halal restaurant. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 4 : HO CHI MINH CITY – MY THO – BEN TRE (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel. Travel by road to the lush Mekong Delta, the world’s largest delta and Vietnam’s largest rice bowl. En-route, stop for shot rest. Afterward, continues to transfer to My Tho. On arrival in My Tho City, capital of Tieng Giang Province, embark on a boat and navigate through intricate canals while observing the local daily life up close as well as the landscape of waterways and lush islands. Land on the Island to enjoy wandering through Verdant Orchards, tasting Fresh fruits and listening to some Southern style traditional music. Move on to the second delta province, Ben Tre, where you will watch local villagers make Coconut Candy in a rural workshop, walk around briefly and cruising to some Beekeeping households to taste fresh homegrown honey and honey tea. Take a Hand Rowing boat on small canal with beautiful scenery of country side. Enjoy local specialties for lunch at Halal Mekong restaurant. Return to Ho Chi Minh City, praying at Majid Musulman – this is the most crowded mosque in Saigon, built in 1935 by Indian Muslims then spend time at leisure. Dinner at the local Halal restaurant. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 5 : HO CHI MINH CITY – DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy your free time to explore this city until transfer to airport for flight home with sweet memories.
