SOUTHERN PEARL – Culture, Nature & Relaxation
(7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS)
HO CHI MINH CITY – MEKONG DELTA – PHU QUOC ISLAND
Description
If you seek to recover from the stress of modern life, this is a pleasurable vacation for you. The journey takes you to the lively southern capital of Ho Chi Minh City, the riverside of the Mekong Delta and to the jewel islands of Phu Quoc. This tour offer good opportunities for shopping, recreation and relaxation: boating, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, sightseeing and strolling. Furthermore, you may choose to refresh yourself with special spa treatments or massages offered on site to leave the tension behind.
Highlights
- Explore vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, the dynamic heart of Vietnam
- Enjoy an outstanding shopping experience at the markets
- Cruise to evergreen islands in the Mekong River
- Enjoy leisurely stays at resorts on white sandy beaches
- Cruise to the virgin archipelago and snorkel in paradise
- Meet locals and taste delicious fresh seafood.
Program
DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY
Meet at the airport for transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). This is the biggest and busiest city of Vietnam. Enjoy dinner with traditional folk show. Overnight in HCM.
DAY 2: AROUND HO CHI MINH CITY
The full day tour will take you around the city, from downtown Saigon to Chinatown to get a general view of a developing city. You will get to know its history and culture with stops at the History Museum and at the Thien Hau Pagoda. Learn about the past and see the many stalls and diversified products available at Binh Tay Market in Chinatown. See other places of interest such as Notre Dame Cathedral, The Central Post Office, and the Reunification Hall. Take the rest of the time for shopping activities around Dong Khoi Street and Ben Thanh Market. End your day on the Saigon River on board a cruise with a tasty dinner. Overnight in HCMC.
DAY 3: EXCURSION TO MEKONG DELTA
Enjoy a full-day excursion to My Tho, 75km (47mi) from Ho Chi Minh City, a peaceful town on the bank of Mekong River. The tour comprises a cruise on Mekong River, a visit to local homes and orchards, a sampan ride on palm-shaded creeks, a taste of seasonal fruit-and-honey tea and a performance of traditional southern singing. Lunch of Mekong specialties is arranged. Come back to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in HCMC.
PHU QUOC ISLAND
DAY 4: HO CHI MINH – PHU QUOC
Transfer to Ton Son Nhat airport in the morning for departure to Phu Quoc “the pearl island”. The flight last for less than one hour. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and the rest of your day is free for relaxation on the beautiful sandy beach or elsewhere. Overnight in Phu Quoc.
DAY 5: PHU QUOC
In the morning you are being transported to the south port of An Thoi for a day cruise to the islets. Board the pleasure boat and cruise around the beautiful southern archipelago. Anchor up and catch a few fish for the grill. Then enjoy the underwater world with some stunning snorkeling around colored corals right below see level. A fresh seafood lunch is served on board in one of the fine-looking secluded bays. Go ashore, or enjoy more snorkeling before cruising back to port. Overnight in Phu Quoc.
DAY 6: PHU QUOC
This morning drive along the beach on the western side of the island. Stop off at Phu Quoc Pearls, to see how cultured pearls are produced. Continue to An Thoi; stroll around taking in the sights of this busy seaport. Visit the Phu Quoc military prison museum, and then on to stunning Sao beach. Enjoy fresh seafood for lunch, and then spend a few hours swimming and relaxing on this idyllic beach. Overnight in Phu Quoc.
DAY 7: PHU QUOC – HO CHI MINH CITY
Transfer to the airport in the morning for a short flight back to Ho Chi Minh City before your departure.