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THE SOUTHERN IN TIME (5D4N)

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With its stilted villages and scenic farms, the Mekong Delta offers enough to see that it’s difficult to see the highlights on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh, especially on your own. But this guided tour makes it possible: Visit a family home, take a horse-cart ride, and boat through canals (upgrade for a bike tour). A small group size means plenty of time to ask questions.

5

Viet Nam

Cultural, History

15

4

Mekong Delta

Hochiminh city hall
DAY 01: HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL

You are welcomed by our guide at Tan Son Nhat airport and then be transferred to your hotel in the center of city. 

Transfer to hotel for check in (Check in time at 02.00 PM earlier time will be up on arrival).

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Tay,Ninh,,Vietnam,-,December,4th,,2021:,Architecture,Outside,Holy
DAY 02: CU CHI – TAY NINH (B/L)

Today’s tour will begin at 07:30. It’s an early start today on this day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, departing by 07:30 to make the most of this adventure in the countryside. Relax on the drive to Tay Ninh, watching the landscapes change from concrete buildings to rice paddies and villages dotted with wooden houses.

At Tay Ninh visit the Cao Dai Great Temple, with architecture that could have come straight from a Walt Disney fantasy. Admire the whimsical statues and colorful paintings covering this remote temple building. Learn about the origins and beliefs of this unusual religion, which blends the world’s major faiths into a unique mosaic.

Following a lunch break, drive further through the countryside to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Spend the afternoon exploring this incredible network of 200 km underground tunnels. Learn how the Vietnamese resistance fighters constructed the tunnels during the French and American wars. Crawl underground and get a better sense for what life was like living and fighting in the labyrinth of caves and tunnels. Hear remarkable stories of the residents’ resilience and see relics of the wartime weapons.

This insightful day in the countryside concludes in the late afternoon with a drive back to the city

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Old man vietnamese picking up the beautiful pink lotus in the la
DAY 03: MEKONG DELTA (B/L)

Today’s tour will begin at 08:00. Leave the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City and drive deep into the Mekong Delta on this Cai Be day tour. Upon arriving in Cai Be, board a private boat and start exploring the Delta.

Pass by trading boats laden with fresh produce while cruising past river islands, coconut groves, and fish farms. Go ashore at small family-run workshops making local specialties such as rice popcorn and coconut candy.

After this introduction to the Mekong Delta, get a closer look at the lives of its residents. Take a short walk through a local village and flourishing fruit gardens. Arrive at the home of Mr. Kiet and his family. The house has been lived in by more than four generations and is a great example of traditional ‘Mandarin’ architecture. A delicious home-cooked Vietnamese meal will be served for lunch in the family’s house. Then take a walk through their fruit orchard to see the fresh seasonal fruits on the trees.

Say farewell to the host family and continue to Tan Phong Island. Take a local row boat through the narrow canals around the island, appreciating the tranquility and lush landscapes of this part of the Delta.

As the sun begins to dip lower in the sky it is time to return to Cai Be and onwards to Ho Chi Minh City. 

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

 

Note: Cruise itinerary is subject to change according to weather condition

FITO Museum 2
DAY 04: FULL DAY HO CHI MINH CITY (B/L)

Today’s tour will begin at 08:30. Explore the many wonders of Vietnam’s southern metropolis on this guided Ho Chi Minh City one day tour. Start with a trip to the Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the city’s most significant pagodas. Continue on with a visit to Tan Dinh Market, which is said to be the oldest market in all of Ho Chi Minh City. Dating back to the 1800’s, this typical Vietnamese market sells all sorts of goods, though is particularly known for its local foods and fabrics. Enjoy a much more local market experience here, a place where tourists seldom visit.

Take a closer look at Vietnamese culture with a visit to the FITO Museum. This museum has an impressive collection of 3,000 items related to the development of traditional Vietnamese medicine. See implements used to prepare indigenous herbs, objects commonly found in traditional pharmacies as well as ancient books and documents on traditional Vietnamese medicine.

After the museum visit, fuel up with a local lunch at Propaganda Restaurant. Delicious dishes are accented by unique, propaganda-themed artwork from throughout Vietnam’s recent history. Continue the history-themed experiences with a more poignant walk into Vietnam’s past with either the War Remnants Museum or the History Museum (based on personal preference).

Then take a walking tour from the historic Presidential Palace through the city centre. See the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall and learn about Vietnam’s colonial past. If time permits, wrap up the walking tour with a stroll through the classic Ben Thanh Market.

Having gained a greater understanding of Ho Chi Minh City’s culture and history, return to the hotel late this afternoon. 

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica
DAY 05: HO CHI MINH – DEPARTURE (B)

Free time for last minute shopping or optional visit before transferring to Tan Son Nhat airport for departure flight.

End of tour!

04 nights shared Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast at the below indicated room types (see hotel category list below) (check in and check out around noontime)
All transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles (based on Group will be arranged suitable transfer)
Local ENGLISH-speaking guides
All entrance fees as program
Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program (Local food)
02 bottles of mineral water per person per day on bus on days of transfer
Airfares (international and domestic)
Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
Drinks
Visas to Vietnam & Cambodia
Mineral water beyond that supplied
Tips
Early check in or late check out
Insurances
Optional excursions and activities
Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages…)
Peak season surcharges if any

1. Cancellation policy:

  • Any cancellation 35 days prior to arrival date: NO charge (except in case of deposit or issuing the flight tickets to guarantee the seats)
  • Any cancellation between 35 days to 20 days prior to arrival date: 25% charge
  • Any cancellation between 20 days to 10 days prior to arrival date: 50% charge
  • Any cancellation less than 10 days: 100% charge

2. Payment policy:

  • Full payment is required soonest possible & at the latest by 35 days prior to the arrival date (except in case we have a credit agreement)
  • The deposit will be required in case we need to deposit to hotels or airlines
  • The bank fees (transfer fees and correspondence fees are on the sender)

3. Payment

Method of payment:

  • By credit card
  • By bank transfer

Please note for any kind of payment: the bank fee is on the sender

Payment due: The special payment deadline will be applied and indicated in specific bookings in the tour confirmation. Generally, we request payment at 2 weeks in advance for FIT & 30 days in advance for GIT. In case, we have to deposit to the suppliers to guarantee the service availability, we will request you to settle the deposit to us accordingly

4. Booking process notes:

  • Upon receipt of your request or booking, we will immediately send a short notice to acknowledge the receipt
  • We will deal with your requests or bookings and send out our detailed proposal or tour confirmation within 24 hours (or soonest possible) with details of specific terms & conditions

5. Cancellation/ No show

The specific cancellation fee will be indicated in the tour confirmation for specific bookings. This is due to the fact that each hotel and each supplier apply a different cancellation policy.

Any cancellation due to irresistible reasons such as war, strikes, earthquakes, etc. will be subject to no charge

6. Flights

Please be advised that Flight schedules by Vietnam Airlines are subject to change without prior notice. In case of any flight schedule change, the itinerary will be adjusted accordingly. We will try to guarantee the price and program as confirmed. But we have the case to inform of any incurred surcharges and clients will need to pay for the surcharges to adjust the programs accordingly. Furthermore, we are not responsible for the fact that in case of a flight schedule change clients cannot connect the international flights

7. Warranty

Connek trip travel will commit to all the services as confirmed and stated in the tour confirmation. However, we are not responsible for any injuries, loss, or damage borne by clients during their journey due to circumstances beyond Connek trip travel‘s control

In case of a passenger falling sick or being hospitalized, Connek trip travel shall provide all necessary assistance to the tourists. The tourist shall bear his/her own medical expenses and any other incidental expenses

Once we send out tour confirmation, we send all full information on places and destinations; we will not hold any responsibility due to the fact that these destinations change appearances due to any irresistible reasons. In this case, we will arrange the visit to an alternative with similar costs

 

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These 7 days of tours were an excellent way to experience a LOT of Vietnam in a very short period of time. One of the (many) great things about it was the fantastic communication between us and the organizers, Chloe and Tran. They were incredibly helpful, both before and during the tours. Their English was very good. They consistently checked in, answered questions immediately once we got into their time zone, very promptly when we were 12 hours apart. They had excellent suggestions when asked. – Mrs. Rebeca

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