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Day 01: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival (-/-/D)
On arrival at Tan San Nhat Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This bustling metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with motorbikes and cars, excited by numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafés. (If time permits) we stroll around the down town to explore the different local ways of life. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/D)
AM: Drive to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network of approximately 200 kilometers constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. Back to HCMC. Lunch and dinner at restaurant
PM: The sightseeing tour acquaints us with some major sights of the city. We pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before we visit the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Saigon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the Cho Lon, Saigons Chinatown, which is crammed with fascinating temples and mysterious, narrow lanes. Dinner cruise on Saigon River. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Ho Chi Minh City- MeKong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/-)
Heading out of the town, we travel by roads to the Mekong Delta, Vietnams largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho we embark on a boat navigating around the intricate small canals in the delta region, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting excursion will pass the lush green vegetation before arriving at the famous Unicorn Island. Here we have opportunities to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful traditional music. The next stop of our trip is Ben Tre Province to visit some fascinating local industries. After feasting on a huge lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off along the way to see the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda Lunch at restaurant.
Back to HCMC. Dinner on your own. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B/-/-)
There is a free time for you to relax or further explore Ho Chi Minh City. The trip ends after your transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for departure. End of the tour.
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Tour code
AGS4
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ALL RATES ARE NET IN US$/ person (01/04/2009 – 31/12/2009)
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Tour by private car/van/coach/bus with private guide per person in a party of
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Hotel Category
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1
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2
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3-5
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6-9
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10-14
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15-19
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20 Up
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Single supplement
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Deluxe
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1013
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533
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491
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451
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424
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441
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425
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320
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First
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772
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413
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371
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332
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305
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313
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298
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200
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Superior
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611
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332
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290
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251
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223
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219
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207
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119
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Tourist
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495
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274
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233
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193
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165
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161
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150
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61
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Tour leader in a group of minimum 15; 20 paying pax is granted free of charge.
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Compulsory gala dinners during public holidays (X’mas, New Year & Tet “Lunar New Year”), & peak season surcharges () apply for different periods at different hotels and will be advised at time of booking.
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Services included:
- Accommodation based on single room for size 01 pax and based on twin sharing room for size 2 pax up.
- Transportation as program.
- English (or French) speaking guide.
- Entrance fee as program.
- Meals as mentioned in the program (B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner)
Services excluded:
- Beverage and personal expense.
- Visa upon arrival 15USD/ person excluding visa stamp fee at airport (25USD/ person).
Surcharge for stationed German speaking guide: US$25/ trip
Surcharge for stationed Spanish speaking guide: US$69/ trip
Surcharge for stationed Italian speaking guide: US$138/ trip |