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Southern Explorer

Vietnam

Tour Code : VS015

13 Days. A journey through Vietnam; the maze of the Mekong Delta and the city of Ho Chi Minh formerly named Saigon. Dalat offers a romantic spot of French styled architecture. Pass through spectacular Mountain and pine wood scenery on...

Ho Chi Minh

5 days

Dalat

2 days

Nhatrang

6 days

Day 1 Ho Chi Minh (B/L)
Explore the financial Capital of Vietnam formerly known as Saigon. Visit the Reunification Palace, the War Museum, the Jade Emperor Pagoda and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh (B)
In the morning visit the Chu Chi tunnels. This underground tunnel system covers close to 200km and went right under the US air base. The tunnels used to span from Close to the Cambodian border right to the edge of Ho Chi Minh City a show of the Vietnamese will and determination, the tunnels even included schools and field hospitals. After lunch shop at the local Cholon Market.
Day 3 Ho Chi Minh (B/L)
A day to enjoy the Mekong delta with a boat trip on a Sapan through h the maze of canals and tributaries. Visit Floating markets and local shops before returning to Ho Chi Minh
Day 4 Ho Chi Minh - Dalat (B/L)
Drive along scenic roads to Dalat; pass through tea, coffee and mulberry plantations on the way to Dalat which is often referred to as the “city of eternal spring” due to its moderate climate. Once in Dalat visit the Bao Dai’s Summer Palace, the Hang Nga guest house, and Truc Lam Thien Vien pagoda beautifully located on the top of a mountain.
Day 5 Dalat – Buon Me Thuot (B/L/D)
Drive to Buon Me Thuot, famous for its coffee plantations. The 160 km drive takes about 4 hours and passes through Spectacular Mountain and pine wood scenery. Enjoy lunch at the Lak Lake. Take a scenic boat ride on dugout canoe to the ethnic village of the M’nong people. In the afternoon continue to Buon Me Thuot. Enjoy an evening performance f ethnic dances, songs in a nearby village and join the villagers in drinking local "can" wine.
Day 6 Buon Me Thuot – Nha Trang (B/L)
Drive to York Don National Forest and explore the surrounding area during a 1 hour elephant ride. Return to Buon Me Thuot for a short visit of the Ethnographic museum. After lunch we take the scenic road towards the coastal plains to Nha Trang with a short stopover at Po Nagar Cham Towers.
Day 7 Nha Trang (B)
A free day in Nha Trang to soak up the sun or try one of the many activities on offer
Day 8 Nha Trang - Whale Island (B/L/D)
Take the ferry over to the secluded whale island where you can try many of the activities on offer includind snorkelling and diving
Day 9 Whale - Island (B/L/D)
Free to enjoy whale Island
Day 10 Whale - Island - Nha Trang - Phan Thiet (B/L)
Travel past lush rice fields, salt ponds and dragon fruit plantations through to the fishing harbour of Phan Thiet, stop at the vast sand dunes at Cap Mui Ne spend the night at a beach resort.
Day 11 Phan Thiet – Ho Chi Minh (B/L)
Morning free at leisure on the beach, after lunch at local restaurant travel by road to Ho Chi Minh City where the tour ends.
Day 12 Ho Chi Minh - UK (B)
Early arriving in Hanoi, you’ll transfer to your hotel for a early check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at leisure
Day 13 Ho Chi Minh Depart
Free day till your departure to the airport for your return flight
 

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The quoted price exludes any international flights but includes all internal flights while on the tour. Tour costs are based on two people travelling and sharing a room. The price quoted may vary depending on the time of year and the final itinerary. If you have a specific budget please get in contact with us so we can make a proposal.

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£2,330
 

Deluxe: Price from
£2,570
 

Luxury: Price from
£2,980
 


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