Saigon & Phu Quoc Beach holiday 11 days/ 10 nights
Destination: Saigon, My Tho, Phu Quoc Island
From US$ 486 to US$ 4,158 11 days excluding flights
Itinerary in brief
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Day 1, Arrival in Saigon |
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Day 2, Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnels & City tour (B) |
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Day 3, Saigon – My Tho B,L) |
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Day 4, Saigon – Flight to Phu Quoc Island (B) |
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Day 5 -10, Phu Quoc Island at leisure (B) |
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Day 11 Phu Quoc Island – Flight to Saigon – Departure (B) |
Itinerary in details
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Day 1, Arrival in Saigon |
Arrival in Saigon airport, pick up and transfer to hotel in Saigon, time for free. Overnight in Saigon.
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Day 2, Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnels & City tour (B) |
Morning after having breakfast, depart for the famous Cu Chi Tunnels which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Afternoon, we take a half day of city tour to visit all famous sites of this bustling city. The first destination is the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, followed by some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral. Apart from the religious meaning, the even more special captivating point of this Cathedral is its special neo-Romanesque style of architecture. Next, it is on to the Old Saigon Post Office. After visiting the Jade Emperor Pagoda, we continue our trip to the bustling Ben Thanh Market, which is firstly well-known as the place for real Vietnamese food. There are a number of vendors and food stalls in the market food section that offer guests many freshly delicious dishes. You also can find any goods for daily use as well as variety of eye-catching local handicrafts, souvenirs here. Overnight in Saigon.
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Day 3, Saigon – Mekong Delta – Saigon B,L) |
Morning depart from the southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City to the area referred locally as ‘the rice bowl of Vietnam’. On arrival in Ben Tre Province head towards Tien Giang where you will board your local boat for a cruise among the aptly named Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix Islands. En-route visit a small factory producing handicrafts made of coconut and Turtle Island, where a stop will be made in a tropical orchard to taste some exotic fruit. After the boat trip, take a ride on a horse driven cart along country roads to a famed garden for a honey tasting session. Continue on a smaller rowing boat for a more adventurous cruise on the Xep Canal which is set amongst a forest of palm trees. Lunch and afternoon transfer back to Saigon for overnight.
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Day 5, Saigon – Flight to Phu Quoc Island at leisure (B) |
Morning free and transfer to airport for flight to Phu Quoc Island. On arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel. Time free . Overnight in Phu Quoc Island
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Day 6- Day 10, Phu Quoc Island at leisure (B) |
You will have seven days and 6 nights at leisure in Phu Quoc Island. There are quite a lots of activities for you : boat cruise/ snorkeling..swimming.
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Day 11 Phu Quoc Island – Flight to Saigon – Departure (B) |
Morning transfer to airport for flight to Saigon where you will connect your international flight back home. End of service
