CU CHI TUNNELS – CAN GIO BIOSPHERE RESERVE – THIENG LIENG GREEN ISLAND – LANDMARK 81 FLOORS – SAIGON RIVER CRUISE – 02-FLOOR BUS
EXPLORE THE CU CHI TUNNELS - CAN GIO BIOSPHERE RESERVE - THIENG LIENG GREEN ISLAND - LANDMARK 81 FLOORS – SAIGON RIVER CRUISE – 02-FLOOR BUS
Duration: 03 days 02 nights
Ho Chi Minh City, a bustling metropolis in Vietnam, pulsates with captivating energy. It seamlessly blends its rich historical tapestry with stunning natural landscapes and awe-inspiring modern marvels. Are you yearning for a weekend getaway that offers a thrilling blend of exploration, relaxation, and cultural immersion? Look no further! This meticulously crafted 2-day itinerary unlocks the hidden gems and iconic landmarks of Ho Chi Minh City. We'll delve into the depths of history at the Cu Chi Tunnels, a testament to Vietnamese resilience. We'll then escape the city's embrace and embrace the verdant beauty of the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Craving a touch of island paradise? Thieng Lieng Green Island awaits with its pristine beaches and laid-back charm. To experience the city from a unique perspective, a Saigon River cruise is on the agenda. We'll cap off our adventure by soaring to the top of Landmark 81, the tallest building in Vietnam, for breathtaking panoramic views. But wait, there's more! To navigate the city like a local, we'll hop on the iconic "02-floor bus," an open-air double-decker that provides a fun and affordable way to get around.
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DAY 01: PICK UP – CU CHI - CAN GIO - THIEN LIENG ISLAND (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)
Morning: 03h00 Bus & SACO TRAVEL tour guide pick up the delegation at the meeting point and depart for Cu Chi Tunnel.
On the car, you participate in fun – witty, and unique games organized by the tour guide. The tour guide will explain and help you learn more about the history, culture, customs, and people of each land that the group passes through.
The group stopped for breakfast along the way.
Coming to Cu Chi Tunnel, you have the opportunity to explore an underground defense system in Cu Chi district, 70 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. This system was developed by the Viet Minh resistance and the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam during the Indochina War and Vietnam War.
Continuing the journey to Can Gio, the delegation moved via the Binh Khanh ferry to Can Gio district, a world biosphere reserve.
Lunch: On the way, you stop for lunch at the restaurant.
- After lunch, continue by small canoes (Tac Rang) for another 30 minutes to reach Thieng Lieng island hamlet. Tac rang (also known as profit hull) is a type of motorboat, canoe, or small boat with an engine, that is the main and most popular means of transportation in the Mekong Delta.
- On the way, you will be able to enjoy and immerse yourself in the cool air in the space surrounded by the green of the mangrove forest.
- Coming to Thieng Lieng, you can rest and relax and listen to the guide explain about the hamlet of Thieng Lieng Island and the long-standing salt making craft of the people here. After that, you visit the salt field with a white landscape in a corner of the sky and take photos to save beautiful memories in a sunny and peaceful place.
- From here, the other quarters continue to visit:
- The five elementals Temple: the spiritual and sacred place of the people of Thieng Here, you will hear explanations about the many legends associated with this temple.
PAGODA-LIKE MOUNTAIN – ENJOY THIENG LIENG SPECIALTIES - Tac Rang will bring you to Giong Chua Mountain – the unique rock mountain of Ho Chi Minh City. With the immense scenery of mangrove forests, this is a place in Ho Chi Minh City that few people know.
- Continuing the journey will take you to visit and learn about the process of raising oysters on rafts, enjoy grilled oysters with the onion - fat specialty of Thieng Lieng Island (at your own expense) and experience river bathing, and immerse yourself in the clear water. You return to Thieng
Afternoon: Congestion takes you back to Rung Sac Pier. Then check-in the hotel and rest.
DAY 02: SAC FOREST WARZONE AREA (Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon)
07h00: Breakfast. Visit the Can Gio Monkey Island area:
- Visitors will be able to visit the monkey island area with thousands of monkeys around them.
Note: Please follow the notice and the instructions to protect your belongings.
- Entrance to Rung Sac Base Area: Visitors can walk under the silver mangrove forest, green to enter the base area of Sac Doan 10 heroes.
Rung Sac Area: The historical relics at Rung Sac base are preserved almost intact, such as the guard house, reception house, bunker, hall, logistics house, military medical house, military house, basic house ... In addition, it also preserves and displays images and artifacts of officers and soldiers of the 10th Corps in the past.
Enjoy three notches of salt and pincer leaf salad with rustic flavor that is a specialty of the Can Gio region.
- Souvenir stalls: After visiting, visitors shop for meaningful souvenirs to make gifts for themselves or their families.
- Rung Sac Restaurant
Rung Sac Restaurant is located on the sightseeing grounds, in the middle of the vast mangrove forest of Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in the cool and fresh nature and enjoy delicious dishes, with a rich menu made from fresh seafood with the flavor of the sea made by local skilled chefs. Rung Sac Restaurant promises to bring diners interesting experiences about Can Gio cuisine.
- Guests can use other services:
- Tram service: When visiting, visitors can use the tram service to move.
- Canoe service: To enter the base area, visitors can go by canoe to immerse themselves in the natural scenery of the vast mangrove forest, canoes running through winding rivers and canals to bring visitors to visit the base of the legendary Sac Forest 10 Group. Walking under the forest canopy, above is the sound of birds, and under the water is the sound of cuffs, tiny snails burrowing. A world of nature with many mysteries is opening. Besides, the natural animals and plants in Sac Forest also give visitors a new experience of the mangrove ecosystem.
- Crocodile fishing service: Visitors will be able to visit the sanctuary and try their crocodile fishing skills. This entertainment sounds dangerous, but it is actually very safe. Visitors just need to let go of the rod and wait for the fish to catch the bait to enjoy the feeling of dragging the prey to pleasure.
- Note: When visiting visitors, please listen to the announcement, follow the rules and regulations, and follow the instructions of the area staff to ensure safety.
Depart for HCM. Guests check in. Rest.
- Back to the center of Ho Chi Minh City, check in. Rest.
17h00: Visit 01 round Ho Chi Minh City on a 2-decker bus (at your own expense).
- See the city's famous landmarks and attractions.
- Enjoy the ride in a retro yet modern air-conditioned bus with a professional guide and friendly driver.
- Automatic explanations guide to locations on the You can select Audio Commentary in English, Chinese , Japanese, Korean, French, and Vietnamese
18h30: Bus to the pier (5 Nguyen Tat Thanh) check-in
19h00: Guests board the ship (Indochina Queen or Pearl of the Far East), have dinner and enjoy the night view on the Saigon River, and enjoy ethnic music on board."
19h30: The boat departs, going along the Saigon River.
21h00: The ship arrives (5 Nguyen Tat Thanh), ending the program.
DAY 03: HCMC – INDEPENDENCE PALACE – LANDMARK 81 FLOORS - SEE OFF GUESTS
07h30: Buffet breakfast.
08h00: The delegation visits the Reunification Palace, testifying to the ups and downs of history since before 1975.
- War Remnants Museum, which preserves the most vivid images of an arduous fighting period lasting nearly 1/3 century (1945 – 1975).
- After that, the delegation departed forVincom Landmark 81 Trade Center - the tallest building in Vietnam, currently attracting thousands of visitors, inspired by Vietnamese bamboo bundles.
– The tree is closely associated with the development process of Vietnamese people, with the cooperation of more than 6,000 Vietnamese people working for 1,000 days non-stop. The Landmark 81 building is a symbol of the prosperity, development, and solidarity of Vietnam.
- EXPERIENCE THE FASTEST ELEVATOR IN VIETNAM - COUNTDOWN TO THE 8TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF LANDMARK 81 SKYVIEW. With a speed of 8m/s – two fastest elevators in Vietnam at Landmark 81 SkyView will take you from floor B1 to the Observatory in just 50 seconds. Admire the panoramic view of Ho Chi Minh City from above (at your own expense).
12:00: Lunch. After that, the group departs back to the original pick-up point. End of the program. Farewell to the delegation.
See you soon.
NOTE: Attractions are subject to change without notice depending on the tides of the river, but full visits are still warranted. Please follow the instructions of the tour guide to ensure the program takes place smoothly and safely.
Tour Price
INCLUDE:
- Transportation: SACO TOURISM IS PROUD TO BE THE TOP 10 TRANSPORT BRAND IN HO CHI MINH CITY AND OWNS THE LATEST FLEET OF VEHICLES CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET WITH THE EUROPEAN STANDARD UNIVERSE BRAND. (Depending on the number of guests, the car is arranged reasonably).
- Food & Drink:
- 03 breakfast (01 buffet at hotel)
- 05 main meals: 04 menu meals, 200,000 VND/pax, 1 meal on the Saigon ship, 400,000 VND/pax.
- Accommodation: 2 guests/room. Room arrangement for 3 odd male or female cases
- Guide: explain and serve meals and sightseeing breaks for you throughout the route.
- Other services:
- Full tour insurance (maximum VND 50,000,000/ case).
- Fees for visiting attractions according to the program
- Balloon flight cost
- Canoe tour of the forest close to the need
- Saigon River Cruise + Dinner
- Travel gift: 2 cold towels + 2 bottles of 500ml mineral water + Travel hat
NOT INCLUDED
- VAT 10%
- 02-decker city bus
- Fees to visit and conquer the 81-storey landmark building
- Meals, telephone, laundry and personal entertainment expenses outside of the program.
- Single room surcharge
CHILD FARES
- Children from 11 years old and above buy 01 ticket
Children from 06 to 10 years old buy 1/2 ticket (Including meal + seat + sightseeing + security.