4 days

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Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi minh City to Mekong Delta

Pass By: Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater), 07 Lam Son Square Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Meet here @ 8am before setting off for the Mekong Delta. Please bring with you an overnight bag ready for the one night homestay. Your main luggage can be stored at your hotel.

Stop At: Mekong River, Long Xuyen 700000 Vietnam
About 2.5 hours away is the city of My Tho, a former naval base that is now a bustling port city in the Mekong Delta. The area is the final destination of the mighty Mekong River, which winds its way from Tibet, through China, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and finally into Vietnam. An incredibly fertile region, the Mekong Delta's prime industry is food production, producing approximately half of Vietnam's total agricultural output. Local life for villages in the area revolves around the rivers and canals that make up the delta, so much so that people are more likely to transport by river than road. Upon arrival into My Tho, board a private boat for a cruise on the Mekong River. Your first stop is Unicorn island where we'll visit an island with lush tropical gardens where we have a chance to sample tropical fruit. Continuing to another island in the Mekong Delta, you'll learn more about another cottage industry, coconut candy. Your local guide will take you to a factory and explain the process of making the sweet. As you meander down the Mekong, you will have a chance to visit local villages in the area and learn more about the traditional lifestyles, culture, and customs of people who call the Delta their home.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Homestay

Day 2: Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh

Stop At: Hồ Chí Minh City Museum, 65 Lý Tự Trọng, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
After lunch, say goodbye to your friendly host and return to Ho Chi Minh City. Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is characterised by a vast array of sights and sounds, and is a fascinating blend of old and new, East and West. The huge number of people rushing about their daily lives in Vietnam's largest city gives it a dynamic atmosphere and the French influence is evident in the excellent baguettes and coffee on offer. Much of city life takes place on the busy streets lined with shops, stalls and vendors, who have their wares spread out on the footpath and sell everything from soup to sophisticated electronics. There is plenty to do here in free time before your tour of Ho Chi Minh tomorrow. Maybe explore the frenetic heart of the city, or get bargaining at the historic Ben Thanh Market.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 3: Explore Ho Chi Minh City

Stop At: Ba Thien Hau Temple, 710 Nguyen Trai Cho Lon, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
An Intrepid representative will meet your at your hotel at 8.00am, then start the HCMC tour by heading to Chinatown and wandering through the fascinating back streets near Cho Lon. This area is one of the busiest commercial districts of Ho Chi Minh City and its atmospheric streets are home to some of the city’s most interesting sites. From there, pay a visit to Thien Hau Temple, which was built in the early 19th century and dedicated to the goddess of seafarers. Delve deeper into Chinatown, visiting the amazing Cholon and Binh Tay Markets, which are full of energy and dazzling array of goods. You can stop at a local café for a coffee (not included) to watch the hectic pace of life pass by in Ho Chi Minh City. Following your market visit, have a traditional local Vietnamese lunch, ‘pho’ or noodle soup. Then after all that soupy goodness, visit the War Remnants Museum and check out all the major Ho Chi Minh City sights like Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, and the Opera House. You'll also get to see downtown Saigon, and get a real feel for local life in the past and present. At the end of your HCMC tour, your guide will assist you in getting a taxi back to your hotel, or will provide you with tips and suggestions if you'd like to continue exploring the area.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh to Cu Chi Tunnels

Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
This morning, please make your way to the Saigon Central Post Office - 2 Cong Xa Paris St, District 1 (next to Notre Dame Cathedral) to meet your Intrepid representative at 7.15am before departing at 7.30am. Built by local fighters during the Indochina conflict, the Cu Chi tunnels served as a base from which the Viet Cong could operate from close to the Southern Vietnamese capital. For this HCMC tour, leave the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City to explore one of the relics from one of the most significant local historical events in recent memory. Journey 2.5 hours west towards the Cambodian border.

Your South Vietnam Getaway adventure ends upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh at around 2pm.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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Included

3x Breakfast
1x Dinner
3x Lunch
Accommodation included: 3 nights
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (select dates only)
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
English-speaking local guide
Mekong Delta boat ride
3-night accommodation in 2-star hotels and guesthouse

Not included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Minimum age is 12 years;
all travelers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Travel insurance that covers medical expenses, including emergency repatriation, is required to participate on this tour; proof of insurance must be shown to tour leader on the first day
Please note that you MUST include the details of your Ho Chi Minh hotel at the time of booking; if this has not been settled prior to booking your trip, you must contact the local tour operator at lest 48 hours in advance with this information (contact info will be provided on your confirmation voucher)
Accommodation: Single Room: For single travelers. If your group has more than one person, you may also book this option if you would like to be placed in separate rooms, one person per room Double Room: For travelers with more than one person. If you are traveling with an odd number of companions, three people will be placed in a triple room (three people per room), the rest in double rooms, subject to availability; in certain cases, the extra person may have to be placed in a double room with another passenger or in a single room by him/herself, additional charge to be paid directly to local operator (in this case, you will be notified prior to departure)
The following information is required of travelers upon booking:
Full name, nationality and current country of residence
Date of birth
Passport number, issue date and expiry date
E-mail address
Existing medical conditions or dietary requirements
Travel insurer name, contact number and policy number
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please note that this trip is available in Basix, Original and Comfort styles.