Essential South Center 5 Days / 4 Nights

Departure: Daily

Start tour: Ho Chi Minh

Finish tour: Ho Chi Minh

Day 1: Arrival - Ho Chi Minh City ( D )

You are welcomed at Tan Son Nhat airport by our guide and he will accompany you to your hotel. The sightseeing tour of Ho Chi Minh City begins with a visit to the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, then we continue to visit French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. We also visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum before come to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where everything and anything is for sale! Dinner and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 2: Tay Ninh - Cu Chi ( B / L )

Drive a long way on the country side of Vietnam to Tay Ninh, 100 km from Ho Chi Minh city. On arrival to the head quarter of Cao Dai religious, you will have a chance to witness the daily ceremony at Cao Dai Holy See, and meet followers come to attend the ceremony wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity and Buddhism. Having lunch at a local restaurant then continue the trip to Cu Chi, visit the incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. Overnight at Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Danang - Hoi An ( B / L )

Free time in the morning for shopping then take noon flight to Hoi An. Check-in at Hotel and having lunch before visit of Hoi An Town with mixed the culture of Vietnam/Chinese/Japanese with Chinese tiled houses, Chinese temples, Japanese covered bridge. Enjoy the very peace dinner on the bank of Thu Bon river. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 4: Hoi An - Hue ( B / L )

Transfer to Hue with a stop at Hai Van Pass in the morning. On the way, visit Cham museum (rich collection of Cham sculptures from in 14-15 century back with Indian influences). In the afternoon, visit Hue Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb. In late afternoon, take a cruise along Perfume river to admire sunset. Overnight in Hue

Day 5: Hue- Ho Chi Minh City - Departure (B)

Free time until time transfer to Phu Bai Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City, and wait for your flight back home.
From 01 Oct 2011 to 30 Apr 2012
Size of Group 2 pax 3 - 4 pax 5 - 9 pax 10 - 14 pax Single Supplemental
Mid-range (3*) 415 380 322 299 72
Superior (4*) 495 460 402 379 152
Deluxe (5*) 566 531 473 450 223
Premium (5+*) 596 5561 503 480 258
From 01 May 2011 to 30 Sept 2011
Size of Group 2 pax 3 - 4 pax 5 - 9 pax 10 - 14 pax Single Supplemental
Mid-range (3*) 415 380 322 299 72
Superior (4*) 495 460 402 379 152
Deluxe (5*) 566 531 473 450 223
Premium (5+*) 596 5561 503 480 258
Hotels Mid-range (3+*) Superior (4*) Deluxe (5*) Premium (5+*)
Hue hotels Asia Hotel, New Star, Hue Queen or similar Saigon Morin, Novotel, Park View or similar Imperial hotel or similar La Residence
Hoian hotels Glory Hotel, Lotus hotel or similar Hoian trail, Hoi An Beach, Hoian Hotel or similar Life Resort, Golden Sand or similar The Nam Hai Rosort
Saigon Hotels Sapphia hotel, Northern Hotel Saigon inn,  Elios or similar Liberty Central, Duxton, Saigon Palace, Grand Hotel or similar Caravelle, Renaissace Riverside or similar Park Hyatt Saigon, Sheraton Hotel
  • Type of tour: (This is the sample tour, you may go with all details above or we can modify to fix your way of travel) Easy tour
  • Departure: Any day
  • Feature of tour: This holiday tour organize for travelers with limited time in Vietnam, but want to visit the south & center of Vietnam. You will visit the most known of Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City, Halong, Hoi An and Hue

    Trip included:

    • Pick up & drop off at hotels at the tour places
    • Accommodation based on twin sharing at places as indicated in program
    • Food as mentioned in the itinerary (B- breakfast, L- lunch, D- dinner)
    • All transfers and transportation
    • All guided sightseeing fees and entrance fees as per itinerary •Professional English speaking tour guide at places
    • Boat for cruising in Hue
    • Internal air tickets (Economy class with Vietnam airline) •Purified water & wet towel

    Trip excluded:

    • Visa application fee to Vietnam
    • Personal expenses
    • Other meals and drinks
    • Late check out & early check in for accommodation at the places
    • Airport tax and departure tax
    • All other service not made on the written form
    • Insurance
    • Tips and gratuities

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