06 Nights 07 Days in Vietnam

06 Nights/07 Days

This tour lets you explore the largest city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City which is commonly known as Saigon. As the throbbing commercial and economical center of Vietnam, it rewards tourists with a fascinating glimpse of Vietnam, of its past and present, and will always be developing ahead of all cities in Vietnam.

On the first two days of the tour, historical places including Thien Hau pagoda, the Former Presidential Palace (Conference Hall), War Museum, History museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, and also commercial places such as the Central Post Office, China Town, Ben Thanh market and Cho Lon (Big) market in Ho Chi Minh City will be visited.

On the third day you will tour all day in Cu Chi and Tay Ninh where you will visit the famous Cao Dai Temple and the amazing underground tunnels which were used during the Vietnam War.

On day four of the tour you will visit the Dong Tam snake farm in My Tho City and enjoy a boat trip to Thoi Son Island.

On the fifth day you will visit the Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho City which is one of the three biggest markets in the Mekong Delta.

On the next day you will visit Dai Nam Quoc Tu Tourism area including zoo, games and artificial sea and depart Ho Chi Minh city on the last day.

Day 01: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City

(Dinner)

You will be greeted by our representative upon arrival in Ho Chi Ming city and will be transferred to the hotel where you can spend the rest of the day leisurely. You may take a walk around the hotel premises or surrounding area where the Super market, Electrical Appliances Department store, the Water Puppet Theater and Tao Dan Park – the lung of the city are just a walk away from the hotel. Dinner will be arranged at a local restaurant. Overnight stay will be at Sapphire hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 02: Full Day Ho Chi Minh City Tour

(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Breakfast will be provided by the hotel. After breakfast, our tour guide will take you to the Former Presidential Palace (Conference Hall), War Museum, History museum and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Vietnam used to be a French colony and one of the buildings built during that time was the Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon. You will be able to witness the European inspired interiors inside. The exterior is a great place to take photographs. This beautiful Roman Architecture cathedral is one of the best places to visit during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Proceed to visit the Central Post Office after which you can shop for Food, T-shirts, cloth and material, souvenirs, kitchenware, spices, fruit, flowers, watches, jewellery etc. at the Ben Thanh market where you will find everything you need under one roof. The quality of goods vary, hence you must surely bargain. Expect the initial price to be inflated up to two or three times of what it should be.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. After Lunch visit Thien Hau pagoda, China town and Cho Lon (Big) market. This mighty market is crammed with every possible kind of fruit, vegetable, nut, fish, meat, cigarette, beer and so on. There are cloth shops with all types of silk in every color and numerous types of cotton & wool. Dinner will be at a local restaurant and overnight stay will be at the same hotel.

Thien Hau Pagoda

Built by the Cantonese Congregation in the early 19th century, this large pagoda is dedicated to Thien Hau and always has a mix of worshippers and visitors, who mingle beneath the large coils of incense suspended overhead.

Though there are guardians to each side of the entrance, it is said that the real protectors of the pagoda are the two land turtles that live here. There are intricate ceramic friezes above the roof line of the interior courtyard. Near the huge braziers are two miniature wooden structures in which a small figure of Thien Hau is paraded around the nearby streets on the 23rd day of the third lunar month.

On the main dais are three figures of Thien Hau, one behind the other, all flanked by two servants or guardians. To the left of the dais is a bed for Thien Hau. To the right is a scale-model boat and on the far right is the Goddess Long Mau, Protector of Mothers and Newborns.

Day 03: Full Day Tour to Cu Chi & Tay Ninh

(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Breakfast will be taken at the Hotel after which you will be driven to Cu Chi to visit the amazing underground tunnels which were used during the Vietnam War. Proceed to visit Cao Dai one of the famous temples in Tay Ninh. Lunch will be taken at a local restaurant. Thereafter you will be driven back to Ho Chi Minh City.  Dinner will be at a local restaurant and overnight stay will be at a hotel.

Cao Dai Temple

Cao Dai is an attempt to create a perfect synthesis of world religions. It is a combination of Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Confucianism, Hinduism, Geniism, and Taoism. Established in the Southern regions of Vietnam in the early 1920′s, the religion was officially codified in 1926. The functioning center of Cao Daism is located in the Tay Ninh province. Cao Dai literally means high tower or palace, a metaphor for the spender of spiritual growth. The central philosophy of Cao Daism pertains to the duty that the faithful perform for themselves, their family, society and the world at large. Much like Confucianism, this element of the Philosophy pertains to how the individual functions within the context of the community.

Day 04: My Tho & Can Tho

(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Breakfast will be taken at the hotel after which you will be driven to My Tho City. You may visit the Dong Tam snake farm, after which a boat trip will be arranged to visit Thoi Son Island. The Island is accessible in 45-minutes on the Mekong River from Mytho City, which is located in Chau Thanh District, in Tien Giang Province. Lunch will be arranged at a local restaurant. Proceed to Can Tho City after lunch and you will be checked in to Saigon Can Tho hotel. Dinner will be at a local restaurant and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Don Tam Snake Farm

Dong Tam Snake Farm is one of the country’s largest snake-raising centers where venom is produced for local use and export. Located 12 kilometers from My Tho City, Tien Giang Province, the World of Snakes is a place for the animals to have a peaceful life without the impact of man. Tourists can witness a lot of researched snakes which are extremely aggressive and even capable of spitting poison, and other snake-based medicines which are produced to save lives. The farm covers 12 hectares, including simulated wilderness areas, surrounded by ditches for snakes as well as areas for other animals like sheep, ostriches, yellow tortoises, tigers, crocodiles and so on. During a trip to the World of Snakes, you will be educated on Dong Tam farm’s history as well as the way to treat snakebites and will be demonstrated on venom extraction and some of its uses.

Day 05: Can Tho

(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Breakfast will be served at the Hotel after which you will visit the Cai Rang floating market which is situated in Can Tho City and is one of the three biggest markets in the Mekong Delta.
One of the most interesting sights in the Delta is the floating market and associated river life. Cai Rang Floating Market is open all day but it is busiest from sunrise to about 9am. The main items sold are farm products and specialties of Cai Rang Town, Chau Thanh District and neighboring areas.
Lunch will be taken at a local restaurant. After lunch you will be driven back to Ho Chi Minh City. Dinner will be at a local restaurant and overnight stay will be at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 06: Ho Chi Minh – Binh Duong

(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Breakfast will be served at the hotel after which you will visit Dai Nam Quoc Tu Tourism area including zoo, games and artificial sea. Lunch will be at a local restaurant after which you will be driven back to Ho Chi Minh City. Dinner will be at a local restaurant and overnight stay will be at the same hotel.

Day 07: Ho Chi Minh – Departure

(Breakfast)

Breakfast will be served at the hotel after which you will be transferred to the airport for the departure flight to Colombo.

Per person sharing twin LKR – 121,649

Cost Includes

• International return air ticket as detailed in above flight details
• Accommodation and meals as detailed in the itinerary
• Sightseeing and tours as mentioned above including all the relevant entrance fees and porter-age
• Water on bus during trip: 2 bottles/per pax/per day.
• Transportation with English speaking guide
• Boat fee in My Tho and Can Tho

Cost Excludes

• Meals not mentioned above
• Items of personal nature i.e. gratuities, laundry, drinks etc.
• Game fees on Day 6 at the Zoo
• Anything not specifically mentioned above.
• Surcharge for National holidays

Visa Requirements

• Valid passport (6 months from date of departure)
• 1 visa application form.
• 1 recent passport size photograph.
• Covering letter from the applicant on company letterhead stating his name, designation, purpose and duration of stay.
• Hotel confirmation along with complete address and telephone number of the hotel.
• Confirmed air ticket.

Please Note

The above quotation is subject to availability and rate of exchange at the time of booking. No rooms are being held as of yet. In the event we do not have sufficient number of passengers, the rates will be revised.