HOCHIMINH – DALAT – NHA TRANG (6days – 5 nights)

Day 1:   D

Arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, meet & transfer to hotel for check-in. city tour including : Notre Dame Cathedral - built between 1877 & 1883, it has a neo-Romanesque form and two 40m-high square towers, tipped with iron spires, that dominate the city’s skyline. In front of the cathedral is a statue of the Virgin Mary. Main Post Office - Saigon’s Frence-style main post office, the structure was built between 1886 & 1891 and is by far the largest post office in Vietnam. City Theater - It was built in 1899 for use as a theatre, but later served as heavily fortified home of the South Vietnamese National Assembly. War Museum - where American tanks, infantry weapons, photographs of war atrocities committed to by the Americans and Chinese are in display here. Dinner at local

Day 2:   B, L, D

Drive to Dalat (310km from HCM City). Stop-over Dambri Waterfall - this is one of the highest (90m) and most magnificent waterfalls in Vietnam that is easily accessible, lunch en-route. Visit Dalat Market, overnight in Dalat. Overnight in Dalat

Day 3:   B, L, D

Morning visit Valley of Love - Named the Valley of Peace by Emperor Bao Dai, the Valley of Love (Thung Lung Tinh Yeu), had its name changed in 1972 (the year Da Thien Lake was created) by romantically minded students from Dalat University. The place has taken on a carnival atmosphere; tourist buses line up to regurgitate visitors and boat line up to accommodate them. Former palace of Emperor Bao Dai – is a tan, 25 room villa constructed in 1933. The deùcor has not changed in decades except for the addition of Ho Chi Minh’s portrait over the fireplace. The palace, filled with artifacts from decades and governments past, is extremely interesting. Afternoon overland to Nha Trang (250 km from Dalat). Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 4:   B, L, D

Morning boat trip to visit some islands, exploring the Oceanographic Institute – founded in 1923, has an aquarium (Ho Ca) and specimen room open to the public, it also has a library. The 23 ground floor tanks are home to a variety of colorful live specimens of local marine lift, including seahorses. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 5:   B, L, D

Breakfast, free & easy. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Afternoon excursion to Cu Chi Tunnel Village and underground tunnels to experience the famous Vietnam War (1965 - 1975). The system that lies 75km northwest of Ho Chin Minh city centre is where the Vietcong have lived and fought against the enemies. You will also get to see part of intricate network of underground tunnels, kitchens, food storage bunkers, medical centre, barracks and other military posts built by Vietcong.

Day 6:   B

Free time till transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for departure.

HOCHIMINH – CU CHI TOUR (3days – 2 nights)

Day 1:   D

Arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, meet & transfer to hotel for check-in. Evening transfer local restaurant for dinner.

Day 2:   B, L, D

After breakfast, we will proceed to Cu Chi Tunnel Village and underground tunnels to experience the famous Vietnam War (1965 - 1975). The system that lies 75km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City centre is where the Vietcong have lived and fought against the enemies. You will also get to see part of intricate network of underground tunnels, kitchens, food storage bunkers, medical centre, barracks and other military posts built by Vietcong. Return to Saigon for lunch. After lunch visit: Notre Dame Cathedral - built between 1877 & 1883, it has a neo-Romanesque form and two 40m-high square towers, tipped with iron spire, that dominate the city’s skyline. In front of the cathedral is a statue of the Virgin Mary. Main Post Office - Saigon’s French-style main post office, the structure was built between 1886 & 1891 and is by far the largest post office in Vietnam. City Theater - It was built in 1899 for use as a theatre, but later served as heavily fortified home of the South Vietnamese National Assembly. War Museum - where American tanks, infantry weapons, photographs of war atrocities committed to by the Americans and Chinese are in display here. History Museum - a find collect on of sculpture, pottery and other artifacts from all major historical periods from the Bronze Age Dong Son civilization through the Funan, Chenla, Khmer and Cham periods to the various Vietnamese dynastic eras. You will also enjoy the famous Water Puppet Show here Lacquer ware factory - to see for yourself how lacquer ware, that can be used for decoration is being made out of mother-of-inlaid and egg shells.

Day 3:   B

Free day for shopping till transfer to airport for departure.