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This itinerary is best highlight of south of Vietnam. Visitors see differences in impulse of life between big city and countryside. Ho Chi Minh City is one biggest city in Vietnam and it seems city never sleeps. In contrast, you will have experiences of peaceful life of Mekong people when you stay in home stay. Traveling to Chau Doc, we will also discover culture, custom and tradition of Cham –minority people in Vietnam.
Upon your arrival, our guide will welcome you at Tan Son Nhat Airport and transferred to hotel in center Ho Chi Minh City. HCM City is a political, economic, social and cultural centre in southern Vietnam that was established in the late 17th century. Over the past 300 years, it has become a splendid urban area with many cultural features, particularly its classic architecture which has created the spiritual cultural values of the city. Rest of the day is free for own to discover city. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
In the morning visit Cu Chi tunnels, the incredible underground tunnel network which were more than 250 KM long and three level deeps, constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for Vieit Cong victory. Back to Ho Chi Minh city for lunch. In the afternoon, visit War Museum, Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral & Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city
Our car will pick up at your hotel in early morning. Upon arrival at My Tho, cruising along small creek to Mekong River estuary, to Con Phung (Phoenix Island) and stop over a garden restaurant at a local house for Vietnamese lunch. The motorized boat cruises more along natural creeks and quiet village in Ben Tre Province. Visit orchards, bee – keeping farm, taste natural honey and honey wine, enjoy tropical fruit, traditional music, see round a distillery, explore the local coconut candy production process, taste candy & coconut pulp. Then transferring to Phung Hiep, Can Tho city where you and local people prepare dinner and cultural exchange. Diner and Home stay.
Early waking up for optional short biking or walking around villages and visiting fruit garden. After breakfast, cruising along the small and picturesque tributaries by rowing boat, we will see the Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily activities of the locals who lives along the Mekong canals and you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill factory. A chance to discover the daily life of locals in Mekong Delta. Disembark at Ninh Kieu quay then travel by land to Chau Doc, on the way we will pass Thot Not to visit Bang Lang Bird Sanctuary (Stork Garden) or Crocodile Farm. On arrival at Chau Doc, visit the Sam Mountain to enjoy the breath-taking view and enjoy the sunset on the top of Sam Mountain. Overnight in Chau Doc.
A boat trip to visit the floating fish breeding farms reveals the amazing highlight of Chau Doc, a Cham minority village, whom still again employment from traditional weaving. The last stop in Chau Doc is to a local Islamic Mosque. Have lunch at local restaurant before going back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Free time for shopping or relax until time to airport for departure home or more next destination.
