Saigon Free & Easy Trip - Freedom to Explore

Description

A Saigon Free & Easy Trip is a perfect way to experience the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, formerly known as Saigon, in southern Vietnam. This trip offers you the flexibility to explore the city at your own pace, without being constrained by a pre-planned itinerary. You can take a stroll around the famous Ben Thanh Market, try some delicious street food, visit the historic Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, or explore the vibrant nightlife of the city. You could also take a day trip to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War. Visiters will explore the beauty of Vung Tau beach. With plenty of time to discover the city's hidden gems, a Saigon Free & Easy Trip is a great way to experience the culture, history, and vibrancy of Vietnam's southern metropolis.

Ho Chi Minh City Program 3D2N

Day 1: Arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Meet & transfer to hotel. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Hotel breakfast served. Add-on tour.  Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 3: Hotel breakfast served. At leisure. Or shopping.   Check out at noontime - Transfer to the airport for departure.

Note:

• Check in hotel after 14.00PM
• Check out before 12.00PM noon time
• Excluded Surcharge transfer in/out midnight flight 21.00PM – 07.00AM: USD10/group/way

ADD-ON TOURS (PRIVATE) FROM HO CHI MINH CITY

* APPLICABLE FOR FREE & EASY TOURS ONLY (May change with prior notice)

1 / Half-day Ho Chi Minh City Tour-1 (4 hours):

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace , also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. Pick up and drop off at hotel.

2 / Half-day Ho Chi Minh City Tour-2:

Pick up at hotel then transfer to China town : A fun cyclo (30 minutes) around China town, then visit Binh Tay Market, Thien Hau Temple, Giac Lam Pagoda and a lacquer workshop or silk shop . Pick up and drop off at hotel.

3/ Cu Chi Tunnels (5hours):

Pick up then transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels : Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (optional) Return to Saigon. End trip.

4/Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City (day tour with lunch):

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace , also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at local restaurant.

Depart for Cu Chi tunnel , the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (optional)

Return to Saigon. End trip.

5/ My Tho-Ben Tre Excursion (day tour with lunch):

A two-hour drive through fertile paddy fields from Ho Chi Minh City takes you to My Tho-Ben Tre , the first bustling town of Mekong delta. Enjoying a boat ride on the Mekong River to an orchard islet where almost tropical fruit of southern Vietnam can be found and tasted. Following is a sampan ride on water-coconut shaded creeks for visitors’ pleasure. Visits to a local home, enjoying a folksong show performed by an amateur band, a coconut – candy kiln Lunch served with fried elephant-ear fish, a Vietnamese specialty food at a restaurant on Thoi Son islet or Mekong Stop Restaurant. Return to HCMC.

6/ Cai Be Tour (day trip with lunch):

Pick up at hotel then take 2 hours transfer to Cai Be - a core area of the Mekong Delta. This area may be regarded as lively pictures of the entire delta thanks to its primordial prosperity.

A boat takes you to the Cai Be floating market right in the middle of the Mekong’s tributary. Then the boat ride on the maze of shady canals by passing Binh Hoa Phuoc islet will surely fascinate you. Typical Vietnamese lunch at a local home will be served. Return to Ho Chi Minh City

7/ Vung Tau Beach Day Tour With Luch

Early morning, pick up you at the hotel, transfer direct to Vung Tau , lunch at local restaurant: visit  the Jesus Monument -nice view to the ocean after you climb up to the shoulder of Jesus statue which overlooks the peninsula and the Pacific Ocean, Bai dau church, White Palace. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh & drop off at hotel.

Shopping in Ho Chi Minh City Program