Ho Chi Minh City - Sunset City Tour

Sunset City Tour

Spend a mid-summer night taking in the sights and lights of Ho Chi Minh City on this classic city tour at dusk. The tour takes place on an open speedboat and explores all of the highlights of the breathtaking city of Ho Chi Minh.

Day 1: Sunset City Tour
You will be picked up at the hotel and transferred to Bach Dang Pier. Upon arrival, you will get in a speedboat and start the sunset city tour. You will enjoy the fresh air and sightseeing on Saigon River. The English tour guide will introduce to you the beauty of nature and Vietnamese lifestyle along the journey. On the tour, the boat will go across Thu Thiem Bridge and Tan Cang Port slowly and have an opposite overview of the Vietnamese traditional lifestyle on the right river bank and the dynamic and modern lifestyle on the left side. Then, it passes the Saigon Pearl, one of the most luxury apartments in the urban. On the way to Thanh Da Canal, the boat goes under Kinh Bridge. You will have sightseeing and take photos on the way. We will stop at the Deck restaurant to enjoy drinks and sunset and then come back to Bach Dang Pier. The tour ends. Good bye and see you again!

Source: http://bookingyourtravel.com/Tour/108-Ho_Chi_Minh_City_Sunset_City_Tour

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Cu Chi Tunnels with Speedboat

Cu Chi Tunnels with Speedboat

The Cu Chi Tunnels are immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Cu Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and are part of a much larger network of tunnels that underlie much of the country. It is a tourist attraction in Ho Chi Minh City.

Itinerary:

You will be picked at the hotel and transferred to Bach Dang Pier. From here, you will get in a speedboat and start your trip to Cu Chi. Cu Chi Tunnels are an impressive network of tunnels with a length of over 250 km. This strategic place was used by 15,000 Viet Cong fighters during the war. This main axis system has many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels. The tunnels are between 0.5 to 1 m wide, just enough space for a person to walk along by bending or dragging. However, parts of the tunnels have been modified to accommodate visitors. The upper soil layer is between 3 to 4 m thick and can support the weight of a 50-ton tank and the damage of light cannons and bombs. The underground network provided sleeping quarters, meeting rooms, hospitals, and other social rooms. On the way, you will enjoy the beauty of nature and Vietnamese lifestyle along the river bank in your journey. Upon arrival in Cu Chi, we visit the following places: + Movie Theatre Room: you will have a chance to see documentary of lives under tunnels. + Secret Cellar-Door + Museum of Self-made Weapons + Shooting Range + Garment-factory Ammunition + Tunnels: You will have the opportunity to experience real life underground + Hoang Cam Stove: where the food supply for the entire tunnel system. + Souvenir Shops After visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels, we will enjoy your meal with traditional Vietnamese Food. After the meal, we will return to Ho Chi Minh City and finish the journey. Your memorable trip ends. Good bye and see you again!

Cu Chi Tunnels with Speedboat

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Island Sightseeing with Speedboat

The Binh Quoi Village is a tourist attraction in Ho Chi Minh City, in southern Vietnam. It is set on lush garden-like grounds with lawns, coconut trees, creeks, and thatched cottages, presenting a view of days gone by in Vietnam's Mekong Delta Region. The next tourist attraction is the Phu Chau Floating Temple, famous for journeys of spiritual enlightenment with the local people in Saigon.

Full day
- Binh Quoi Village - Phu Chau Floating Temple
You will be picked at the hotel and transferred to Bach Dang Pier. From here, you will get in a boat and start your trip. The boat will go across Thu Thiem Bridge and Saigon Bridge. You will have an opposite overview of the Vietnamese traditional lifestyle on the right river bank and the dynamic and modern lifestyle on the left side. Then, the boat passes the Saigon Pearl, one of the most luxury apartments in the urban. Continue to downstream to Thanh Da Canal, the boat goes in Kinh Bridge. You will have sightseeing and take photos on the way. The boat reaches the Binh Quoi Village, where numerous thatched cottages in the Northern countryside are found. Moreover, you can sit by the riversides to enjoy fresh coconut under the shade of coconut tree. This lush garden-like ground with lawns, coconut trees, creeks, and thatched cottages, presenting a view of days gone by in Vietnam's Mekong Delta region will satisfy all of travelers. In high tide condition, the boat continues upstream to a small canal and reaches Phu Chau Temple - a very beautiful floating temple in Go Vap District. It showcases intricately carved statues and friezes of dragons, tigers and phoenixes. At Phu Chau, you will see beautiful architecture and have chance to know Vietnamese culture. After visit, you will be brought back to the Bach Dang Pier. Your memorable trip ends. Good bye and see you again!
Source: http://bookingyourtravel.com/Tour/105-Island_Sightseeing_with_Speedboat

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Mekong Delta Discovery

Mekong Delta Discovery

Taking a rowing boat ride under the shadow of the water coconut palm trees and enjoying many seasonal fresh fruits in the orchards will give you exciting experience. Besides, you have a chance to visit the Sam Mountain and the caved pagoda, see the lively floating markets in Can Tho, experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta and spend your night in the village with the local farmers.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Chau Doc

In the morning At 8: 00 AM, you will be picked up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (to be advised) and depart for My Tho. Take a boat ride along the river and see the stilt houses and the fruit plantation along the river bank. In the afternoon Arrive in Tortoise Island and have lunch in the orchard. Enjoy a boat ride through Tan Thach Natural Canal in Ben Tre and cruise under the shadow of the water coconut trees. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle. Enjoy a rowing boat ride along the creeks. After trekking through the fruit plantation, village, move to Chau Doc and check in on arrival. Visit the Sam Mountain and the caved pagoda and enjoy the sunset over the Vietnamese-Cambodian Frontier. In the evening Dinner is on your account. Spend a night at your chosen hotel in Chau Doc.

Day 2: Chau Doc – Tra Su Sanctuary – Can Tho

In the morning Have breakfast at your hotel and then take a motor boat trip to see the floating fish farm and the floating village. Visit the local Cham minority village in their traditional weaving village. Continue to visit Tra Su, get to the wild birds Sanctuary and cruise smoothly with small boats to discover the arrays of splendid canals deep into the forest and watch storks, cranes and other tropical birds. In the afternoon Come back to Chau Doc for lunch. Depart for Can Tho. Check in at your chosen hotel in Can Tho. In the evening Dinner is on your account. Enjoy your night in your chosen hotel in Can Tho.

Day 3: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City

In the morning After breakfast, take the morning boat trip to visit the Phong Dien Floating Market, which is at its liveliest at this time of day. Keep cruising through the small channels system, stopping off to visit a rice noodle making village. Experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta and then visit the second floating market - Cai Rang. In the afternoon Have lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh City. Your memorable trip ends . Good bye and see you again!
Source: http://bookingyourtravel.blogspot.com/2014/06/mekong-delta-discovery.html

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Mekong Delta and Cambodia Discovery

Take a leisurely boat ride under the shadows of the water coconut palm trees, Visit the Cai Rang and Phong Dien Floating Markets. Admire the landscape from the Sam Mountain summit down the Vietnamese – Cambodian Border. Cruise upstream to Phnompenh from the Lower Mekong River. Discover Khmer history in Phnom Penh and visit the killing field of Choeung Ek. Bargain with traders at the grand Russian Market in Phnom Penh.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho
In the morning At 8: 00 AM, you will be picked up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and depart for My Tho. On the way to My Tho, we will see the beautiful rice fields and buffaloes. In My Tho, we will enjoy a boat trip on the Mekong River through Bao Dinh Natural Canal, which is lined with stilt houses and fruit plantations. In the afternoon We will arrive in Tortoise Island. A lunch with traditional Vietnamese Food will be served in the orchard. After lunch, we continue to enjoy a boat ride through Tan Thach Natural Canal in Ben Tre and cruise under the shadow of the water coconut trees. Next, we will visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle. After trekking through the fruit plantation on Thoi An Island, we will enjoy a rowing boat ride along the creeks before returning to My Tho by motor boat. We proceed to Can Tho via Vinh Long and visit the snake market and check in on arrival. In the evening Dinner is on your account. You will spend a night at your chosen hotel in Can Tho. Day 2: Can Tho – Long Xuyen – Chau Doc
In the morning After breakfast, we will take the boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (the Bassac River). And then we will visit the Cai Rang and Phong Dien Floating Markets, which are the most original ones and bustling places of the region. Besides, we will have a chance to see how the Vietnamese vermicelli soup was made and then roam into the village to get in touch with the local people and experience how to pass a “Monkey Bridge”, which is built by only one bamboo. In the afternoon We will stop for lunch and then proceed to Chau Doc via Long Xuyen to visit the Thot Not Bird Sanctuary. We will check in on arriving in Chau Doc and then admire the landscape from the Sam Mountain summit down the Vietnamese – Cambodian border and visit the caved pagoda. In the evening Dinner is on your account. You will spend a night at your chosen hotel in Chau Doc. Day 3: Chau Doc – PhnomPenh
In the morning We will have breakfast then take a rowing boat trip through the floating village to visit a fish farm and see how the Mekong Delta people raise fish from their floating houses. In the afternoon We will visit the Cham Minority in their traditional weaving village. From 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM, we will be transferred to a speed boat for the journey to Phnom Penh. We will arrive at Sisowath Tourist Dock in Phnom Penh at around 2:00 PM. In the evening You will be picked up and transferred to hotel. You enjoy your night at your chosen hotel in Phnom Penh Day 4: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
In the morning After breakfast, we will be picked up at the hotel and then take the city tour to visit the National Museum of Khmer Art, the Silver Pagoda, in the same grounds as the Royal Palace and the renowned Central Market. In the afternoon We will learn about the reign of terror during the hated Khmer Rouge regime by visiting the Killing Fields of the Choeung Ek and the Genocide Museum. Before returning to the hotel, we will visit the famous Wat Phnom. After the visit, we will be transferred to Pochentong Airport to board a flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel. In the evening Dinner is on your account. You will spend a night at your chosen hotel in Siem Reap. Day 5: Siem Reap Angkor
In the morning After breakfast, we take an extensive tour around the magical temple city of Angkor Wat. In the afternoon We will spend a half-day to Visit Prasat Ravan, Banteay Dei, Srah Srang, Ta Prohm, Takeo, Thommanon, Chau Say and Tevoda. At the end of the day, we will enjoy the glorious sunset at Pnom Bakheng. In the evening Dinner is on your account. You enjoy your night at your chosen hotel in Siem Reap. Day 6: Siem Reap Angkor
In the morning You will get up early to watch the spectacular sunrise over Angkor Wat and have breakfast at your hotel. Then we will visit Bayon, Baphoun, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon We will par visits to the Grand Circuit including Pre Rup, East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean, Preah Khan, Baksei Chamkrong and the South Gate of Angkor Thom. In the evening Dinner is on your account. You stay the night at your chosen hotel in Siem Reap. Day 7: Siem Reap – Departure
There are no activities planned for your final day. After your breakfast at the hotel, you feel free to explore Siem Reap until you are transferred to the airport for departure. Finish your unforgettable tour. Good bye & see you again!
Source: http://bookingyourtravel.blogspot.com/2014/06/mekong-delta-and-cambodia-discovery.html

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Mekong Eco Tour

Mekong Eco Tour

Enjoy the wonders and charms of the Mekong on this 3 day eco package tour. Visit the famous Cai Be Floating Markets and stroll through small villages to discover the life of the people on the river. Join a cooking class and learn how to make local delicacies and visit an ex Viet Cong Base. Experience Sam Mountain in Chau Doc and visit a floating fish farm. Visit a traditional Cham River Village and see their weaving skills. Relax in our incredible Eco Lodge and take in the surroundings and sounds of the local wildlife.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Lay – Cai Be Floating Market – Eco Lodge
In the morning You will be picked up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. After that, we depart for Cai Lay and stop to take photos at Tan An amid flat rice fields. Upon arrival in Cai Lay, we will take a motor boat to visit the famous Cai Be floating market and watch the vendors trading fruit and many other commodities on their vessels. Next, we walk through small villages to visit orchards, fruit plantations, handicraft villages or just relax at our lovely eco-resort. In the afternoon We will relax and enjoy a delicious lunch with typical delicacies of Mekong Delta, which includes fresh river food served in the heart of the gardens of the scenic Mekong Lodge Riverside Restaurant. In the evening We will join a cooking class and enjoy our dinner, and spend a night at the Eco Lodge Resort (bungalow). Day 2: Cai Be - Cao Lanh - Chau Doc
In the morning After breakfast, we will be transferred back to Cai Be by boat and depart for Cao Lanh to visit Xeo Quit Base – a former Viet Cong base. Here, we will have a chance to enjoy a boat cruise for an exploration of the Xeo Quit Forest which was once a stronghold of the communist troop during the American wartime. This boundless cajeput forests are dissevered by numerous narrow canals surrounded by aquatic grass and plants, tall trees and vines. The cool and humid air mixing with the fragrance of flowers as well as the beautiful song of bird in the quiet environment make for an unforgettable excursion. In the afternoon After lunch, we will leave for Chau Doc. Upon arrival in Chau Doc, we will pay a visit to Sam Mountain and the carved pagoda. Sam Mountain is the highest mountain in the Mekong Delta. On the way there, we can enjoy the sights of the two rice fields along the road. There are dozens of pagodas and temples, many of them set in caves, around Sam Mountain. After the visits, we enjoy the sunset over the Vietnamese-Cambodian Frontier. In the evening Dinner is on your account and you will spend your night at your chosen hotel in Chau Doc. Day 3: Chau Doc - Tra Su - Ho Chi Minh City In the morning After breakfast at the hotel, we will take a morning boat trip to visit a floating fish farm and a Cham weaving village. Then we will visit Tra Su Cajuput Forest, which is renowned for not only its almost-untouched natural beauty but also its sanctuary of flora and fauna. Here, we will take a boat trip into the forest, we will have a feeling that we are harmonizing with nature because of all of the impressive pictures of cajuputs, the fragrance of the flowers and the music-like noise of birds, insects and animals making people relaxed and comfortable. From the observation post, we can overlook the forest with an area of nearly 900 ha, home of many birds and animals, including some rare ones. In the afternoon We will enjoy your lunch in the forest and relax on a hammock or experience the Monkey Bridge. After that, we will be transferred back to Ho Chi Minh City. The tour ends and we hope to see you again!

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Ben Tre with Deluxe Homestay

The exciting trip is designed for those who like to experience daily life of the local people in the Mekong Delta. You will visit the Ben Tre Province so called “home of coconuts“, cruise through small natural canals, spend your night in our deluxe homestay and enjoy local dishes and cooking class.

Day 1: Saigon - Ben Tre
In the morning At 8:00 AM, We depart from Saigon for Ben Tre Province, which is famous for its coconut production and quiet, peaceful waterways. On arrival, we will take a Xe Loi ride through the local village of Huu Dinh to enjoy the green fields and gardens. We continue with a short walk to Huu Phuoc Bridge, where we will board our boat. After getting the boat, we begin our trip through small canals with beautiful tropical scenery and enjoy a welcome drink (mango cocktail) and tropical fruits while cruising. We will stop at a brick making shop where the locals still use centuries-old traditional methods to make the bricks by hand. Then go back to your boat to cross the An Hoa River, where we will take a sampan trip through narrow canals and enjoy the peacefulness of the region. The sampan will take you to visit one of our friends, Mrs.Huong, who lives with her 3 children and grandson – they live on fishing, shrimp and fruit orchards. We enjoy fresh fruits and tea before visiting a rice noodles factory which produces Hu Tieu noodles, one of most popular breakfast dishes in the region. Then we switch to bicycle and ride on village roads past green gardens and local houses, and stop at another local house where they live on their traditional family business, sampan boat building. Then we continue our cycling trip to My Long to visit Mr.Sau Tuong, a former Vietcong soldier who survived two years fighting the Khmer Rouge in Phnom Penh. Now he and his wife live on making rice paper, which is the most famous specialty of My Long Village. We have a chance to have a chat with him and enjoy the crispy rice paper made by his wife, and observe the process of how it is made. In the afternoon We will return to the village road to carry on the bike ride to a local restaurant by the river side. It is time for us to relax and enjoy a 5-course lunch of local specialties. After lunch, we relax and walk around the garden and then visit the nearby house of Mr. Hung, who is a famous sticky rice maker in the village. We can also feed his stock of catfish and walk through his fruit garden. In the evening We will walk back to the local house to catch fish in the pond & pick your own vegetables. In the early evening, we will join the cooking demonstration with the family and spend a night in the family homestay.
Day 2: Giong Trom - Saigon We will have breakfast at your homestay and then take a boat trip to Tai Phu Canal and stop to visit a coconut processing workshop before taking a bicycle to the busy local market of My Long. Next, we will cycle to Cau Hoa to visit the local Phuoc Long Tu Temple and War Memorials. After the visits, we will return to the home and enjoy a final 5 course lunch on the home verandah. Then we will take a cycle trip to Phong Nam Village. Then our boat will take us to Ben Tre City, where our driver takes us back to Saigon.
Source: http://bookingyourtravel.com/Tour/93-Ben_Tre_with_Deluxe_Homestay

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