Best of Southern Vietnam in Style 10 days

+ Private tour with English or French speaking guide

+ You choose the date of departure

BEST OF SOUTHERN VIETNAM IN STYLE 10 DAYS

HCM City - Mekong Delta - Cu Chi Tunnels - Da Lat - Nha Trang - HCM City

Day 1: Arrive HCMC (D)

Warmly welcome on arrival at HCMC's Tan Son Nhat International airport. Transfer to your hotel in town. Welcome dinner at a most recommended restaurant. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 2: HCMC tour - Cu Chi tunnels (B/L)

In the morning you enjoy a half-day private excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Cu Chi Tunnels consist of more than 200km of underground tunnels. This main axis system has many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam War. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Vinh Long - Can Tho (B/L)

This morning you set off for a drive to My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang Province 72 kms from Ho Chi Minh City (Former Saigon). You will take time to visit Vinh Trang pagoda, the most beautiful pagoda of the province with mixture structure of many styles.

Then take a boat trip round 4 beautiful islets: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix , and Tortoise. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River still remain unknown to many people. You will discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical Mekong delta rural life. Stops on the way can be made upon request for particular visits or photos making. Visit traditional house at Quoi An village (all make from coconut). See coconut collection set and how locals make handicrafts from trunk and shell, you can see that they waste nothing, coconut even useful from wedding to funeral.

Enjoy seasonal fruit and listening to traditional music. Take horse cart on village path and stop at Ben Truc orchard, taste honey with tea or Mekong whisky (they have a funny rule for you to get in). Take rowing-boat on water palm creek & to visit coconut candy mill (special product of Ben Tre province). We will stop at the home of a Bonsai gardener for a sumptuous Delta lunch, including the popular dish of 'Elephant ear fish', before continue to Can Tho city, heart of the Mekong Delta. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 4: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)

You wake up to the sounds of the Mekong River welcoming a new day. Take boat trip to join in the Cai Rang floating market – one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space to sell their goods and to experience the Mekong rural lifestyle. After sampling local fruits, our guide will escort the guests back to the hotel through myriad canals. Lunch at local restaurant before return to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 5: HCMC - Da Lat (B/L)

This morning you leave Ho Chi Minh City and head for the hills, literally. The scenic 7 hour drive along Highway 20 to Da Lat will be broken up by stops at some of the tea and coffee plantations along the way. We will stop for lunch at the picturesque Dambri falls, about 15km from the highway. Here you may have your photo taken next to an elephant! Arriving at Da Lat by late to mid afternoon, there will be an opportunity to take a short walk in the the City of Eternal Spring. There also will be an opportunity for a short walk to get the feel of this delightful city. This evening we will head out to one of the fine restaurants of Da Lat. Overnight in Da Lat.

Day 6: Da Lat (B/L)

In the morning you enjoy a tour of Da Lat and the surrounding areas. We will begin with a visit to the Lam Ty Ni pagoda followed by a trip to the Summer Palace of Vietnam’s last Emperor Bao Dai. From here we visit the rather bizarre and very aptly named Crazy House. This afternoon, we visit Truc Lam Thien Vien and then take the short train ride on the Cremaillere railway to the village of Tri Mat. Overnight in Da Lat.

Day 7: Da Lat - Nha Trang (B/L)

Today you will take adrive out of Da Lat and back down the Prenn Pass for a stop at the Chicken village, so-called because of its statue of a chicken, inhabited by the Koho minority people. From here we will head east and down the Ngoan Muc pass to the coastal lowlands. Our destination for today is Nha Trang, the country's premier resort town. This part of the country was once inhabited by an ancient civilization known as the Cham, and your next stop will be at the Po Klong Garai Cham tower. This amazing structure, which has endured the test of time, the elements and indeed war, was built in the 13 th century. You will stop for a late lunch at Cam Ranh Bay and arrive in Nha Trang by mid to late afternoon. Check in hotel and enjoy free time. You may also enjoy the night life in Nha Trang. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 8 & 9: Nha Trang beach relax (B)

You have two free days at leisure in Nha Trang for relaxing and unwinding at the resort overlooking beautiful Bay. Snorkel or dive among the coral reefs in crystal blue waters, hike nature trails, cool off in your private plunge pool, indulge in spa treatments or just relax on the white sand beach and admire the unspoiled mountain and sea views. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 10: Nha Trang - HCMC - Departure (B/L)

This morning you return to Ho Chi Minh City. The drive will take around 8 hours. On the way, you will stop at numerous refreshment and comfort stations. Lunch is scheduled at Phan Thiet. Another interest will be at a farm that grows the colourful Dragon fruit. Your arrival time in HCMC Airport should be late afternoon. Good bye and see you again - Cam on va chao tam biet.

Option: You can fly from Cam Rang airport, Nha Trang to Da Nang, HCMC, or Hanoi.

Special note:

List of hotels is recommended by New Vision Tour. Please feel free to advise hotels you prefer in each category or combine hotels category at your wish (tour price will be changed accordingly).