Discover the charming culture, beautiful beaches, and the traces of a war that marked history with this South Vietnam 5 Day Tour. Explore floating markets, the city of love and more.
South Vietnam 5 Day Tour
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh - Da Lat
At 11 am we'll meet at the Majestic Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to get into a car that will take us to the Vietnam War Remnants Musuem. After visiting the galleries and learning all about one of the most mediatic conflicts in history, we'll have a traditional lunch and head to the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Here you'll come across many war weapons, including the AK47. Then we'll return to Ho Chi Minh, where you'll have time to rest. At 11 pm we'll board a sleeper bus to Da Lat and arrive at our destination six hours later.
Day 2: Da Lat
At 8 am we'll be picked up by motorbike to start our tour. We'll meet the only remaining matriarchal ethnic minority in all of Vietnam, pass by waterfalls, lakes, silk factories and even a cricket farm used for culinary purposes. Will you dare to try them?
Later at 6 pm, we'll be back at Da Lat, to taste the famous hot liquor accompanied by a succulent Vietnamese dinner. Then we'll rest for the night.
Day 3: Da Lat - Ho Chi Minh
The day will begin at 8 am by having breakfast in a famous restaurant, and then take a guided tour of Da Lat. Did you know that it is known as the City of Love in Vietnam? We'll walk through the Valley of Love, and admire the temples, palaces and gardens that are hidden in every corner.
We'll go back to Ho Chi Minh City at 4 pm, and go to the hotel to rest on arrival.
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh - Can Tho
We'll pick you up at 7 am at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to go to the station, where we'll get a sleeper bus to Can Tho. On arrival, a local family will be waiting for us and we'll leave our luggage in the lodging by the river. Then the bike tour will start, exploring the Mekong mangroves and the fatal consequences the Vietnam War had on this nature reserve.
After the tour, we'll attend a traditional cooking class in the village - a unique experience! When the activity ends, we'll taste the recipes we have prepared and the famous rice liquor.
Day 5: Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh
At 5:30 am, we'll be picked up at the pier to enjoy a journey through the Mekong Delta - rice fields, vegetation and unusual water life! We'll sail to the floating markets and have lunch aboard the boat while admiring the picturesque scene.
The trip will continue along the river to visit a local rice factory and a coconut sweets factory. At 4 pm we'll return to Ho Chi Minh City, where the South Vietnam 5 Day Tour will end.
Accommodation
The tour includes 4 nights accommodation:
- 1st night: Sleeper bus.
- 2nd night: Traditional house in Da Lat, private bungalow.
- 3rd night: Alien Garden Hotel or similar, in a private room
- 4th night: Traditional house in Can Tho, private bungalow.
The capacity of the traditional houses in Da Lat and Can Tho is 2 - 4 people.
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