Explore the best of Southern Vietnam with a seven-day break in Saigon and Phu Quoc. Wander around the narrow streets of Saigon, travel out to the outskirts to be astonished by the maze of Cu Chi Tunnels, and discover the exciting floating market aboard the long-tail boat.
Conclude your journey at a stunning beach on Phu Quoc Island to get your skin tan in tropical leisure. Saigon and Phu Quoc 7 Day Holiday itinerary is crafted for the travelers wanting not only to see the highlights of the south but also get a bit relaxing time. The seven-day adventure includes accommodation in a hotel as well as experienced English-speaking tour guide, meals, transport, flight and so much more.
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Night market food in Ho Chi Minh
Activities: Meet your tour guide at Ho Chi Minh International Airport & transfer to your hotel in the city center.
Upon your arrival at Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your tour guide and driver & be transferred to the city center for your hotel check-in. Enjoy free time for the rest of the day.
War Remnants Museum Ho Chi Minh
Activities: Explore Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City’s other main attractions for the whole day.
Today we will start the Saigon and Phu Quoc 7 Day Holiday by visiting the Cu Chi tunnels.
After breakfast, we set out to the northwest of Ho Chi Minh City to see the Cu Chi Tunnels. A two-hour drive brings us to the 250 km long, web-like, underground tunnel system which was like a secret city supporting the Viet Cong during the war. Before entering, we will watch a short presentation video showing the construction process of the Cu Chi Tunnels. Spend the next hour exploring the underground tunnel system.
Those who are keen on it can try to fire an AK-47 or an MK16 rifle at a nearby firing range (Fee is separate).
Have lunch at a local restaurant near Cu Chi.
This afternoon, you will embark on a city tour of HCMC (Saigon) including the War Remnants Museum, where a comprehensive collection of the machinery, weapons, photographs and documents of the Vietnam wars is displayed. Visit the History Museum (closed on Mondays) or the Reunification Palace to view the relics of the city's tumultuous past. Walk around the city to see the Old Saigon Post Office and the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, two typical examples of French colonial architecture in Saigon. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Floating market in Mekong Delta
Activities: Explore Cai Be floating market & take a boat trip in Vinh Long to know more about the lively daily activities of the local people. Then transfer back to Saigon to stay overnight.
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up for the drive to Cai Be. Board your boat to begin the tour of colorful Cai Be floating market where you will see the unique marketing method whereby wholesalers hang samples of their goods from tall wooden poles so they do not have to cry out what they are selling over the vastness of the river & the noise of boat engines. Follow with a visit to some local workshops that produce rice paste, coconut candy, popped rice & popcorn (optional).
On top of that, visit the very interesting local handicraft village where you will have the opportunity to see how some special products such as rice-net for spring-rolls, fish sauce & soya sauce is made.
Continue by row boat along the river and then turn onto a natural water-palm scissors canal which becomes smaller and smaller as you go further into the countryside to enjoy the peace. While there, you will see traditional houses made of wood and palm tree leaves, and have a chance to meet local farmers and observe the traditional, Mekong Delta work techniques including catching fish or picking fruits in the old, ancestral ways.
Have lunch at a home in Ut Trinh and in the afternoon, stroll around the quiet village. Then stop for a taste of fresh fruits while listening to “Southern Vietnamese folk music” (Don Ca Tai Tu) performed by locals.
One more interesting thing to do on this trip is cycling on the shady paths to other small villages to see the local farms, houses, orchards and fruit plantations & to immerse yourself in nature.
The last stop is Vinh Long city after which we will transfer back to Saigon and stay overnight in HCM.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Phu Quoc Island
Activities: Transfer to the airport for the flight to Phu Quoc.
Phu Quoc is very important part of our Saigon and Phu Quoc trip which we will fly into today.
Enjoy breakfast in your hotel in Saigon and then transfer to Ho Chi Minh Airport for the flight to Phu Quoc Island. Once you arrive, you will have free time to enjoy the rest of the day. If you wish you can spend time relaxing on the beautiful beaches. Overnight in Phu Quoc.
Meals: Breakfast
Phu Quoc Island
Activities: Enjoy your free day on the nice beaches of Phu Quoc or explore some of the island’s other attractions on your own.
Enjoy a full free day in Phu Quoc. Spend your leisure time relaxing on the beautiful beaches. Otherwise, you may wander around the island to discover Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc, visit a fish sauce factory, or stroll through the fishing village to see the local way of life.
Meals: Breakfast
Phu Quoc island
Activities: Spend another relaxing day at the Phu Quoc beach.
Free leisure time for the full day to explore Phu Quoc Island or enjoy the beach.
Meals: Breakfast
Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon
Activities: Transfer from your hotel to Phu Quoc Airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City, then another flight home or to the next destination.
Today, we will pick you up for the transfer to the Phu Quoc Airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City where you will take a connecting flight to your next destination. End of Saigon and Phu Quoc 7 Day Holiday.
Meals: Breakfast
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Sanouva Saigon is a newly renovated hotel (in Dec 2018), at the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, one block away from Ben Thanh market, the most famous traditional market in Saigon. Our 53 elegant rooms are all equipped with center air-conditioning system, cable LCD TV, IDD Telephone, reading lights and free Wireless Broadband Internet at your fingertips. Each room also has its own bathroom with shower and built in hair dryer, a well stocked mini-bar, safety box to guarantee comfort during guest’s stay. Our hotel provides our guests with a luxurious restaurant with professional chefs to deliver you the finest cuisine. We put our very best effort to ensure guest stay at our humble establishment, Sanouva, a pleasurable, comfortable and enjoyable one. We wish to make guest’s experience with us as mesmerizing as their visit to our city.
The luxurious and modern Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa was built in 2014 in the center of Ho Chi Minh City. This 4-star hotel is a smart choice for travelers providing access to the city’s must-see destinations with its excellent location. District 1 is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, shopping and markets.Offering 95 beautiful rooms facing the city center, the Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa delivers and exceptional hospitality experience. Experience high quality room facilities during your stay here. Some rooms include television LCD/plasma screen, carpeting, complimentary instant coffee, complimentary tea, mirror, provided to help guests recharge after a long day. The air-conditioned rooms include free Wi-Fi access and a flat-screen TV.Apart from the luxuriously stylish rooms, the hotel also offers a spa lounge, indoor pool, and fitness center. The Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa have dedicated and professional staff on hand to ensure that their guests are well looked after, relaxed and comfortable. A buffet breakfast as well as lunch and dinner are available at City View Restaurant, located at the top of the hotel. Guests may enjoy Asian, European and local cuisines while looking out over the city. The hotel’s Cozy Bar offers original cocktails in a relaxed setting. Room service is available.
Steeped in modern history through its vital role played during the Vietnam War, the Rex Hotel Saigon carries a certain class and prestige unparalleled by other hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. The fine blend of ancient Vietnamese elegance set among modern Western convenience is a philosophy that provides you with a highly comfortable stay, but one that also keeps us in touch with our ancestral roots. This is most evident in our rooms, where you will find a highly compatible décor amidst ostentatious furnishings, all amounting to a piece of Saigon accommodation draped in fine style.Outside the rooms, the numerous facilities of the Rex Hotel Saigon keep you entertained and provide excellent refreshment for your time with us. Our Rooftop Bar Garden crowns the entire hotel with sweeping views over glittering Ho Chi Minh City, while two restaurants, two swimming pools, a gym, tennis court, spa, and a unique vertical garden space complete the hotel with a decadent flourish.Our location right next to the central City Hall puts the Rex Hotel Saigon squarely in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City. Exiting the hotel, you will find yourself on Nguyen Hue Walking Street, while Ben Thanh Market lies just about 500m away. Independence Palace and the War Remnants Museum can be reached in under 1km, and the nightlife centre of the city, Bui Vien street, in under 2km.
A laidback and breezy atmosphere swells around the Sea Star Resort Phu Quoc. This is born of a perfect marriage between the French colonial architecture of our five different accommodation choices on offer, and the fresh sea breeze from the beachside location of the resort. Each of our rooms and bungalows has either garden or ocean views, giving you a chance to get closer to nature while enjoying your time with us. This is helped by the universal redbrick terraces at the front of each room, along with large windows that allow natural light to flood the comfortable spaces within.Along with unrestricted access to the beach, your tranquil time at the Sea Star Resort Phu Quoc will come from the fabulous facilities we have on site. Our restaurant and beachside bar offers excellent cuisine and cold drinks to accompany your time on the beach’s sun loungers, while behind, a swimming pool flanked by palm trees offers a quiet and reclusive experience.
Conveniently located in Phu Quoc Island, Eden Phu Quoc Resort is a great base from which to explore this vibrant city. Only 4 km from the city center, the hotel's strategic location ensures that guests can quickly and easily reach many local points of interest. For sightseeing options and local attractions, one need not look far as the hotel enjoys close proximity to Phu Quoc International Airport, Long Beach, Coco Dive Center. The facilities and services provided by Eden Phu Quoc Resort ensure a pleasant stay for guests. This hotel offers numerous on-site facilities to satisfy even the most discerning guest. The ambiance of Eden Phu Quoc Resort is reflected in every guestroom. internet access – wireless, television LCD/plasma screen, bathtub, coffee/tea maker, mini bar are just some of the facilities that can be found throughout the property. Throughout the day you can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the water sports (motorized), solarium, billiards, fitness center, private beach. Whatever your reason for visiting Phu Quoc Island, the Eden Phu Quoc Resort is the perfect venue for an exhilarating and exciting break away.
The essence of Indochina lives on at La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc, a refined and stylish nod to Vietnam’s colonial history and the beautiful architecture it left throughout the country. La Veranda Resort contains direct access to the western coast of Phu Quoc and its magnificent beach, with tropical foliage around the 5-star resort adding much to the romance and the luxurious atmosphere of this slice of Phu Quoc paradise. The eight different types of accommodation at La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc contain Indochinese appeal at their core, starting with universal four-poster beds, extending through glorious French windows to wide balconies, terraces and private, manicured gardens. All rooms are set in the style of old French mansions that were once a ubiquitous sight in Vietnam’s modern history, flecked with graceful examples of art and modern comforts for the ultimate balance between historical and contemporary. With two restaurants, a bar, swimming pool and free shuttle bus transportation to some of Phu Quoc Island’s best beaches, your inclusive time at La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc will surely be a memorable one.
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