Itinerary

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1. Day 1: HCMC Arrival

   Welcome to Vietnam’s financial hub: Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Arrive in the late morning and enjoy an orientation tour through Saigon’s bustling streets en route to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to recover from jet lag and explore the city on your own. Meals: N/A. Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

2. Day 2: Biking Cu Chi Tunnels & City Tour

   The Cu Chi Tunnels are an immense network of connecting underground tunnels that were the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War; they were the Viet Cong's base of operations for the Tet Offensive in 1968. To visit the tunnels, your driver will transfer you out of Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Phu Trung village. Bikes are ready for you to ride through rubber plantations, and see locals making rice paper and wine. Upon arrival at Cu Chi Tunnels, you will have some time to watch a movie about the war in 1967 before walking around the historical battle site. Try to go down to the original tunnel which is 3m underground. As a plus, you’ll have a chance to get some target practice with real guns and bullets (ticket excluded). Drive back to city in the afternoon and you will visit such sites as the Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, the City Centre Post Office and Ben Thanh Market. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Meals: Breakfast. Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

3. Day 3: HCMC – Mekong Delta day trip

   Depart Ho Chi Minh City after breakfast, driving two-hours to reach Cai Be in the heart of the Mekong Delta for one of the highlights of the tour – a cruise on the mighty Mekong River and the chance to witness life on and around the water of the "Nine Dragon River". Board a traditional wooden sampan boat around the Cai Be Floating Market, a commercial spectacle established in the 19th century. Marvel at boats replete with exotic produce and interact with locals in order to discover more about their stock. Next, disembark and stroll to the coconut candy factory to discover the manufacturing process of the sweet treats, as well as puffed rice – the local equivalent of popcorn. A delicious home-cooked Vietnamese meal will be served for lunch in a local family. Then jump on your bike to cycle through fruit orchards to see the fresh seasonal fruits. Stop in a local house to enjoy a melodious Vietnamese folk music known as "Don Ca Tai Tu". Reboard the boat through the narrow canals around the island, appreciating the tranquility and lush landscapes of this part of the Delta, to Vinh Long. Your driver waits for you at the dock and transfer you back to Saigon in the evening. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

4. Day 4: HCMC – Da Lat

   Today you catch the flight to the mountain town of Dalat, known as the “City of Eternal Spring”. An afternoon of sightseeing takes in the art deco former summer residence of Bao Dai – the last Emperor of Vietnam, the old Dalat Railway Station, the Central Market and famous XQ embroidery workshop. There will be the chance for a short walk around Xuan Huong Lake to get a feel for this delightful city in the evening. Meals: Breakfast. Accommodation: Hotel in Dalat.

5. Day 5: Da Lat Biking

   Your guide will meet you at 9 A.M to begin a 30km bike ride to the North of Dalat City. You will ride along picturesque scenic roads through farms to the forest paths where you start your off-road journey. The first section of trail is over Victory Lake and into forest paths. The initial path is wide and inviting, very relaxing and quiet, but it soon narrows. Be ready to ride the roller coaster that is in front of you. Along the way you will have lovely views of the surrounding mountains, including the highest peak in the area, Langbian (2,169 m above sea level) and your off road section ends at the well-known Valley of Love. Minority farmers usually get a kick out of seeing you trying to navigate through the area ‘roads’. Get ready to wave as they smile and stare at you! Your picnic lunch will be in the Valley of Love, depending on your speed and appetite. Then cycle back to Dalat on paved road. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Accommodation: Hotel in Dalat.

6. Day 6: Da Lat – Phan Rang – Free at leisure

   After breakfast, your driver will meet you at the hotel’s lobby and take you on 3 hour driving to Phan Rang. Arrive in the afternoon, check in your hotel and free at your leisure. Meals: Breakfast. Accommodation: Hotel in Phan Rang.

7. Day 7: Phan Rang (1/2 day Biking + Free at leisure) – Night train to HCMC

   This morning, follow the guide to explore Phan Rang by bike. Going straight away to famous Cham Village of Bau Truc. You will enjoy all kinds of the hand-made and well-known porcelain products by Cham People and buy some of them as souvenirs. On the way back, you will go on visiting Poklong Gia rai Temples and Porome Temples. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure before your guide takes you to the train station for night train back to HCMC. Meals: Breakfast. Accommodation: On train (Sharing 4 soft berth A/C cabin).

8. Day 8: HCMC Departure

   Arrive in HCMC in the early morning. Your driver will meet you at Saigon Railways Station and take you to a day use hotel for relax and have breakfast. Free at your leisure until the driver takes you to the airport for your departure flight. Meals: Breakfast. Accommodation: N/A.