Welcome to Saigon! On arrival at Saigon pier, you are already expected by our driver to get transferred to the hotel.

You have time to gain first impressions of the bustling city and to find an inviting restaurant to have lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a 2-hour-drive north west of Saigon to Cu Chi tunnels, through urbanized areas and a typically lush southern Vietnamese countryside. The tunnel complex was dug in 1948 for the guerrillas to hide from French air and ground sweeps. It was also served as communication routes and food and weapon caches as well as hospitals and living quarters for guerrilla fighters throughout the American war. Visit the underground villages to better understand the tunnels’ history, life in the tunnels and the Vietnamese’s resilience during the combats. In the early evening we return to Saigon and where you are given the opportunity to explore the fascinating nightlife on your own. Choose one of our recommended restaurants to have dinner or stroll through the city and find one along your way.

Saigon, with more than 8 million inhabitants, is the country’s commercial centre. Despite the well-documented hustle and bustle, the city retains its connections to the past. Embark on a walking tour to admire Saigon’s historic landmarks including a stroll down Rue Catinat of Graham Greene’s ‘The Quiet American’ will reveal more colonial classics; the Opera House, a three-story classical theatre built to entertain the French colonists (outside visit); the former Hotel de Ville constructed for the French bureaucrats of Indochina in 1901, now The People's Committee building with no public access; the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunningly massive red-brick edifice with twin spires, a clear reminder that French once ruled this city (open only 3-4pm everyday otherwise just outside visit); the Central Post Office influenced by Renaissance architecture; and the former Presidential Palace, headquarters of the Saigon Government during the American war. We take a break to enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Then we take a short drive of 6 km to another district to visit Thien Hau temple built by the Cantonese congregation in the early 19^th century. It is to honor the goddess of the sea and protector of fishermen. The temple’s interior courtyard is worth seeing with beautiful ceramic figurines and antiques shrouded in incense-smoke. It is always bustling here with worshippers from the local Chinese community. Here you have the chance to write out your wishes on a small red note, stick it on an incense coil and pray for your wishes come true. In the late afternoon we bring you back to the hotel. The whole evening is free for leisure to explore the city and to have dinner at a restaurant of your choice.

Free at leisure before the hotel check-out at 12:00 pm. Our driver will bring you to the airport for your departure flight.

- Sight Seeing with English Speaking private guide
- Private transfers and transportations
- Meals as specified (drinks are not included)
- Water & towels on sightseeing days
- 2 nights in the hotel of your choice below

The Prices below are per person (based on 2 persons travelling together) and depend on the choice of the hotel. (Applicable for Double/Twin Room. Single & Triple Rooms are available on request.)