Morning drive to Cu Chi to visit the underground maze tunnels, the most famous battlefield from the American War. Afternoon tour will include the Reunification Palace, War Museum, Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral and City Hall.
Site visits to businesses
Morning site visit. Mid-afternoon drive to My Tho town in Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta (80 km). Visit of the Vinh Trang Pagoda
Morning site visits. Boat trip on the Mekong River to visit the fruit gardens and peasants houses on an islet, enjoy fresh fruit and Tai Tu Music, traditional music of the Mekong people. Afternoon drive to Can Tho, central city of the Mekong Delta. Visit Bang Lang stork Garden in the Thos Not District
Early morning boat ride on the Mekong River to visit Cai Rang floating market, the largest fruits and vegetables market in the delta. After a late breakfast, site visits. Return to Ho Chi Minh City, visiting China Town and Thien Hau Pagoda.
Departure on Vietnam Air Nha Trang. Arrive 11.35 and depart on a boat trip on the Nha Trang Sea to visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium and a fishing village. Bathing or snorkeling at Hon Tam or Hon Mun Island.
Morning site visits. Departure to Danang, arriving at 13.20. Upon arrival, tour the Cham Museum, the stone collection of the Champa Kingdom’s history and culture. Visit Ngu Hanh (Marble) Mountains, Non Nuoc Beach, then depart for Hoi An. Visit the ancient town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, including the Phuc Kien Chinese Temple, Tan Ky house, with its unique Vietnam, China and Japan style. Visit Chua Cau and the Hoi An Museum.
Visit a traditional Vietnam village to plant or un-husk rice. Travel to Hue (150 km) through Hai Van Mountain Pass. Arrive Hue for check-in at the DUY TAN HOTEL. Late afternoon boat ride to visit Thien Mu Royal Pagoda, Imperial Citadel of the 143 year Nguyen Dynasty and Dong Ba Market.
Morning visit to Tu Duc and Khai Dinh Mausoleums and Tu Hieu Pagoda. Afternoon site visits. Transfer to airport for 17.10 departure on VN #253 to Ho Chi Minh City.
Early transfer to airport for departure to Hong Kong. Afternoon site visits, as arranged by instructor.
Morning guided tour of the city, including a boat ride. Site visits.
Free day for independent exploration.
Departing to the Twin Cities
