The Mekong Delta is the heart of Vietnam’s southern part, and is the country’s largest point for rice fields, coconut triumphs, fruit vineyards and sugarcane groves. Children riding on the tails of water buffaloes and growers tending to endless rice paddy fields are the background of a trip then. The pastoral communities and friendly locals that call this region home make the Mekong Delta not only a fascinating trip destination for its geography, but for its people as well. It sounds great, right? Let’s join us in 4 days or see further options in our Mekong delta tours and find a perfect one for you!
When you arrive at the Tan Son Nhat International airport, you will be met at the baggage claim by our friendly tour guide. Just look for the welcome board with our Faithful Travels logo and your name on it. We will get you to your hotel and see that you are comfortable, plus we'll give you an overview of the city at the same time. And the rest of the day is yours to settle in, relax, and explore the area.
Saigon is a city that never sleeps and offers a plethora of great cafes and bars feeding to all tastes, from road food merchandisers to the rooftop bar at the Rex Hotel, where Vietnamese and Global style mix with each other. Whatever your interests, be sure to ask your consultant for particular recommendations.
Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace. The Independence palace is an extensively known corner of Ho Chi Minh City, as well as the heart of the city.
Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French social times similar as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the major Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable point of the War Remnants Museum the gallery has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Heading to Cu Chi Tunnels, the trip will take more than 1 hour. Upon arrival, before exploring the coverts, you'll have some short preface followed by introductory videotape about how the coverts were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. After that, spend your time exploring the remaining area and lair systems which included the specially constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial installations like stapler and weapon storage, temporary hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the coverts meet their introductory requirements.
Besides, there are also numerous retired trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze- like coverts for security purposes during the war. Subsequently, special tea and cassava( soldiers’ food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relaxation or time for those who want to try the real firing gun.
Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and starting your trip to depart for My Tho, the city lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon appearance, visit Vinh Trang abbey which dates back to the late 19th century. also boarding the sampan and cruising down the swash around the four beautiful islets known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and visit orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which was performed by the original people. Visit the fruit colony. Ride a hand- rowed sampan through Thoi Son waterpass and treat yourself in the beauty of the country, visit the family business, visit honey- raising orchard, enjoy honey tea and coconut delicacy factory.
Have lunch at the local eatery. Have a short break time.In the afternoon, it's time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the rural towns to witness the authentic daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoying a cool breath for those who want to unwind.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City at the sunset.
You have free time in the morning until your private auto arrives to take you to the field for your coming destination.
This is the end of your Discover Vietnam’s Southern with Faithful Travels. We thank you for joining us on this inconceivable experience to explore all the prodigies of Vietnam. Goodbye, and we hope to see you again in the coming time! Faithful Travels can also arrange novel customized itineraries for you if the below journey doesn't match your prospects. And if you love exploring our country more, you can get our Vietnam tenures for further choices!
