SAIGON AND MEKONG DELTA ON BASSAC CRUISE 6 DAYS

 Unwind in the exotic scenery of the Vietnamese unique biosphere of the Mekong Delta, this  6-day Trip on Bassac Cruise to explore Saigon and Mekong Delta surely will bring seniors and couples lots of new experiences alongside cultural exchange. Through the river's banks, you'll find paddy fields, fruit gardens, floating marketplaces, and Buddhist shrines as you move across Cai Be on the famous Bassac Cruise. If you are longing for an opportunity to have a stress-free journey, don’t miss out on this unforgettable excursion! Pack up your luggage and join Viet Green Travel on this unforgettable vacation with lots of amazing memories that are waiting for you ahead on Vietnam Essential 10 days - Small Group Tour. Let go and book now !!! 

Tour type: Join in tour     Duration : 6 Days  

Departure: Daily             Tour Styles: Interact with local, Cultural

Destination: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Cao Dai Temple - Vinh Long - Cai Be - Can Tho

ITINERARY TOUR:

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL

We are pleased to have you visit Ho Chi Minh City. Transfer to the city-center hotel in order to check in there.

14:00: Start to check-in at the hotel then you will be free to relax or explore the city, wander the streets, visit the local market, or join our night tour to discover the city.

Optional tours for you:

Meals: NA

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 2: HALF-DAY HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR

Morning

8:00: Start the tour with a visit to a museum to watch beautiful French colonial architecture and discover Vietnam’s past turbulence.

Head to the Reunification Palace, a court that has been meticulously kept and was formerly used as the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.

Following is the visit to Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office, the two most typical examples of classical French colonial architecture.

Make one last stop at a neighborhood market to get a feel for how people live there. Bring some souvenirs back to show your loved ones and friends at home.

After you've finished at the market, head back to the hotel.

You have the rest of the day off to do whatever you want.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 3: TAY NINH PROVINCE - CU CHI TUNNELS

Morning

8:00: Transfer to the province of Tay Ninh, After arriving in Tay Ninh, the tour will begin with a trip to the Cao Dai Temple, which is the holiest site in Caodaism.

Learn more about Caodaism, a religion that emerged in Vietnam and draws inspiration from a variety of religious traditions, including Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Catholicism.

Have lunch at a nearby restaurant

Afternoon

13:00: Leave Tay Ninh for Cu Chi tunnel - a place associated with history and combat, has kept the remnants of the war in the re-enactment area till now. The organizer will show you footage that recreates our army's life and battle scene in the tunnels.

Get an overview of what it's like to be a soldier in a short film

See out how the locals survived the battle by making your way through the network of tunnels below ground

After exploring the tunnel, go back to the heart of the city

Freetime to explore this city until night

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 4: HO CHI MINH - CAI BE - BASSAC CRUISE

Morning

8:00-8:30: Get picked up at your accommodation in Ho Chi Minh and driven to Cai Be.

After arriving at Cai Be around midday, you can embark on the Bassac Cruise.

Check in to your cabin, drink on the house, and then listen to the captain and other staff members introduce the ship.

Enjoy your meal while the boat travels towards Lach Market in Tien Giang while you do so.

Afternoon

13:00: Travel to a community located on the banks of the Mang Thit River and explore the surrounding areas, which may include an orchard or rice fields.

After docking, help yourself to the complimentary drink and take some time to relax on the deck.

Night

While the Bassac is making its way to the Mang Thit River, guests can enjoy dinner on board.

Tra On Floating Market is a worthwhile place to spend a night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Bassac Cruise

DAY 5: CAI BE - CAN THO - CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET

Morning

8:00: Get your belongings and go on a native boat to explore the Cai Rang Floating Market as well as the adjacent garden.

You ought to make your way back to the Ninh Kieu dock in Can Tho.

As the boat makes its way down the Hau River, feel free to kick back, relax, and enjoy a complimentary beverage.

You shouldn't waste the rest of the afternoon; instead, head back to the Cai Rang Floating Market and make your way in the direction of the Mang Thit River and the Co Chien River.

Relax on the upper deck and take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding banks, which feature rice fields, sugar cane fields, and wooded areas.

Afternoon

13:00: Make your way ashore to experience the tranquility of the delta's rural areas.

Make a pit stop at the fruit trees and rice fields, where you can engage in conversation with the locals.

When you get back to the boat, you can have a complimentary drink, take some time to relax on the deck, and watch the sunset.

On the banks of the Mang Thit River, have dinner and spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Bassac Cruise

DAY 6: CAN THO - CAI BE - HO CHI MINH CITY

Morning

Converge on Cai Be by boat and eat breakfast while taking in the beautiful surroundings on the riverbank.

Afternoon

Cross the Co Chien River, then embark on a boat for the thirty-minute journey through the sand and rice canal traffic in order to get to Cho Lach.

Take in the lovely scenery as you travel across the terrain, which features fruit-drying facilities and shipyards made of wood.

The Cai Be Floating Market, and the Local Handicraft Workshops are two of the trip's highlights, so be sure not to miss them!

Disembark, and travel back to the city of Ho Chi Minh.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: NA

PACKAGE PRICES:

Notes:

• *All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
• Small group tour available (max 10 guests): HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
• Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

OUR PRICE INCLUDE:

• Airplane, Car, Cruise, Trekking
• Vietnam Visa or Passport Fees -> Apply online for your tourist E-visa
• Hotel (8 nights), On-board an overnight cruise in Halong Bay (1 night), NA (1 night)

• Overnight in shared Twin/ Double room with Air-condition (AC) at hotel.
• All transport during tour on air - conditioned vehicle as per itinerary (including airport pick up & see off)
• All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
• Meals as indicated in the program
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• 2 domestic flights Ho Chi Minh - Da Nang and Da Nang - Ha Noi

OUR PRICE EXCLUDE:

• Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
• Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the hotel (if any)
• International flights with taxes
• Travel Insurance
• Tips, laundry and gratuities
• Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellation by Customer

• 60 days prior to the arrival date: Non Refundable deposit charge and the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• 59 – 31 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 30% per group/booking and plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• 30 days – 15 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 50% per group/booking plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• 14 – 7 days before arrival: Cancellations fee 70% charge plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels… in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.
• Less than 7 days before arrival Or No show: 100 % charge per group/booking.

*** Nonrefundable deposit and banking service fee will be forfeited in all cancellation cases.

CHILDREN PRICES:

• The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
• For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
• 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
• 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
• 04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate

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