Saigon – Mekong – Phu Quoc Discovery 8 Days
SAI GON - MEKONG - PHU QUOC ISLAND IN 8DAYS 7 NIGHTS
Day 1: Sai Gon arrival
- Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat, pick up and transfer the hotel for check in.
- Free time at your own leisure.
- Overnight at hotel in Saigon.
Day 2: Saigon – Mekong (B/L/D)
- 09.00 Pick-up at the hotel in Saigon and then transfer to Can Tho.
- 11.30 Boarding of the cruise vessel Mekong Eyes and check-in.
- 12.00 Panorama cruise and lunch on board.
- 16.00 Guided land excursion – walk in orchards and small villages.
- 17.00 Return to the boat for refreshment and to enjoy the sunset on the top deck.
- 19.00 Dinner on board, night on board on Mekong Eyes.
Day 3: Mekong Delta – Phu Quoc (B/L)
- 06.30 Morning cruise and morning tea break served until 08.30.
- 08.30 Sampan excursion to Cai Rang or Cai Be floating market.
- 10.00 Drive to Rach Gia, lunch box provided.
- 13.00 Departure of ferry to Phu Quoc in Rach Gia.
- 15.30 Arrival at Phu Quoc Duong Dong Pier.
- Pick up on arrival and transfer to hotel for check in. Free time and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Phu Quoc Island (B/L)
- After breakfast, visit to the South Island: Cultured Pearl Base, An Thoi port, the historic prison Phu Quoc beach at Sao beach – beautiful white sand beach at Phu Quoc.
- Afternoon sightseeing Ham Ninh fishing village, Tranh Stream, Su Muon Pagoda.
- Overnight in Phu Quoc.
Day 5: Phu Quoc Island (B/L)
- Free day to relax on the beach.
- Overnight in Phu Quoc.
Day 6: Phu Quoc – Saigon – Departure (B)
- Free time for shopping at the local market before transferring to the airport for the flight to Saigon.
- Pick up and transfer to recheck in hotel.
- Overnight in Saigon.
Day 7: Saigon – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi (B/L)
- Full day visit to two famous destinations in the southern including Tay Ninh and Cu Chi.
- Leave Saigon, we visit the head quarter of Cao Dai sect in Tay Ninh. This religion was founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2 million members. On arrival we see the ornate temple and attend the fantastic mid-day service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.
- Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war.
- Overnight at hotel in Saigon.
Day 8: Phu Quoc – Saigon – Departure (B)
- Free time on your own activities before transferring to the airport for the flight back home.
- End of service.
What's Included
- Entrance fees
- English speaking guide
- Flight ticket Phu Quoc – Saigon
- Ferry ticket Rach Gia – Duong Dong
- Hotel/resort in Phu Quoc and Saigon (3*)
- All car transfer per program in Saigon and Phu Quoc
- Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- 01 night on board on Mekong Eyes Cruiser (private cabin but sharing boat)
What's Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Drinks & other meals
- International airfares
- Tips and other personal services.