South Vietnam Explorer tour

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A one week tour that explores the south of Vietnam, including Saigon, the Cu Chi tunnels, a boat trip on the Mekong Delta and time exploring the varied wildlife in the Nam Cat Tien National Park
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    A one week tour that explores the south of Vietnam, including Saigon, the Cu Chi tunnels, a boat trip on the Mekong Delta and time exploring the varied wildlife in the Nam Cat Tien National Park

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCu Chi Tunnels
End CityNam Cat Tien National Park

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Vietnam

Attractions

  • Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Ho Chi Minh

Trip includes

    • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
    • All transport and transfers
    • 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
    • Services of a local tour guide during sightseeing and activities
    • Admission fees, with instruction where necessary
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Ho Chi Minh City, transfer to hotel
You are met at the airport by your guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring the bright lights of Saigon.

OVERNIGHT:
Ho Chi Minh City - 2-star hotel

EXTRAS:
Single room supplement (VETMSV)

Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City, half day Cu Chi Tunnels
Early morning we depart from the hotel and take a speed boat ride along the Saigon River to the Cu Chi tunnels. After watching a short introductory video on the construction of the tunnels, the next hour is spent exploring the maze of tunnels, accompanied by the guide. A...
OVERNIGHT:
Ho Chi Minh City - 2-star hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 Mekong Delta trip
This morning we drive to Cai Lay a town at the entrance of the Mekong Delta. After a quick safety briefing and gear check, you'll climb aboard your bike and start a 40km ride along a series of paved and dirt paths. Passing through small villages, rice fields and fruit or...
OVERNIGHT:
Can Tho - 4-star hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Mekong Delta trip, return to Ho Chi Minh City
It's an early start to the day as we jump on board a small boat and cruise to the Can Tho market, the busiest floating market in the Mekong. Watching the daily ritual of people haggling for goods will take you back in time, then grab a morning coffee at the local floatin...
OVERNIGHT:
Ho Chi Minh City - 2-star hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 Nam Cat Tien National Park
Today we make the four hour drive to Nam Cat Tien National Park and upon arrival, check-in to the guest house and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon we'll hike through the park and discover the great diversity of Nam Cat Tien's botanical wildlife. The walk takes approximatel...
OVERNIGHT:
Nam Cat Tien National Park - Lodge

MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 Nam Cat Tien National Park
Today we wake early to the sounds of the forest and take a short speed-boat ride to Tien Island to learn more about how endangered animals are being kept before being released back to their natural habitat. You'll have the opportunity to talk with a local expert to learn...
OVERNIGHT:
Nam Cat Tien National Park - Lodge

MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 Ho Chi Minh City, transfer to airport for departure
After breakfast you'll go for a one hour hike before being picked up and transferred back to Ho Chi Minh City. Depending on your flight time you'll have some free time today before we transfer you to the airport for your flight home.

OVERNIGHT:
N/A

MEALS:
Breakfast

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What's excluded

    • International flights (available on request)
    • Visas fees (currently waived for GB nationals. We can arrange a pre-registration VISA letter for other nationalities - you will still need to pay for visa stamp fee upon arrival into the country,at customs check in counter, at a cost of $45 per person together with 2 passport photos. Please contact us for more information about the cost of this letter as prices vary depending on nationality.)
    • Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Tips for tour guides and drivers
    • Any other items not mentioned above
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Age Requirements
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