5D4N HO CHI MINH - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Tour - Vung Tau in Stay @ Elios Hotel

From the bustling streets of the city center to the tranquil green spaces outside its borders, Ho Chi Minh City is a fascinating destination that offers something for everyone.

With a rich history dating back centuries and a dynamic contemporary scene, Ho Chi Minh City is an exciting destination that offers a wealth of experiences for visitors.
So pack your bags, grab your camera, and get ready for an adventure you'll never forget!

What's Included

• Round trip airport transfers on private basis with driver only via Tan Son Nhat International Airport
• 4N / 5DRoom Accommodation
• La Vela Saigon Hotel
• Daily hotel breakfast
• Full day Ho Chi Minh city tour based on seat in coach with guide and lunch

• Full day Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong tour based on seat in coach with guide and lunch

• Full day Vung Tau tour based on seat in coach with guide and lunch

What's Not Included
    •    Any visa (if required)

• Any airfare & tax

• Any kind of tipping

• Midnight transfer surcharge between 2200 hrs to 0600 hrs: USD 10.00 per person per way

• Peak season surcharge (if there is any)

• Anything that is not specifically mentioned in the INCLUSIONS is on pax account

• Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours/extra meals ordered by the guests
  
  Package Itinerary:
  
  Day 1
  ARRIVAL IN HO CHI MINH (NO MEALS)
  

  Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Meet the driver and transfer to the hotel to check in.
  Enjoy free time at your own leisure.
  Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
  
  Day 2
  SIC FULL DAY HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR (B/L)
  
  Breakfast at the hotel.
  07:30 - 08:00 AM, Our Guide will pick up at your hotel & Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, which was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.
  Have lunch at a local restaurant.
  In the afternoon, continue the city tour by discovering the city's Western side. Ride to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located in China Town. Continue to Bach Dang harbor. After checking in the waterbus tickets, and stabilizing your seat, the boat will start to depart. During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vinhomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, the green peaceful District 2. A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land - Saigon River by water bus, maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.
  18:00 pm: Transfer back your hotel or meeting point. Finish the trip.
  Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
  
  Please take note:
  **The time of pick up depends on your accommodation's exact position
  **The Notre Dame Cathedral have been being restored, so the guests just visit outside
  **Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather, so the finished time could be later than expecting
  **Please to be on time for pick up to avoid disturb to other Guests waiting in a group tour
  
  
  
  Day 3
  SIC FULL DAY CU CHI TUNNELS & MEKONG DELTA (B/L)
  
  Breakfast at the hotel.
  06:45 - 07:00 AM, Our guide pick up you at your hotel. The trip to Cu Chi Tunnels will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive. Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas' food during the war) will be served. Break time.
  Have lunch at the local restaurant.
  Continue to visit My Tho city. With boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside. Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Trip ends.
  Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
  
  Please take note:
  *The time of pick up depends on customer's hotel/ accommodation's exact position
  **Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather, so the finished time could be later than expecting
  **Please to be on time for pick up to avoid disturb to other Guests waiting in a group tour
  
  Day 4
  SIC FULL DAY VUNG TAU TOUR (B/L)
  
  Breakfast at the hotel.
  07:30 am, pick you up from hotel depart for Vung Tau.
  09:00 am, on arrival Vung Tau and leisure time at Thuy Van beach (Back beach) - one of the nicest beaches in Vietnam with the shore runs for almost 10km, full with fine sands and white waves. Authentic Vietnamese lunch is served at a local restaurant.
  In the afternoon, visit the Jesus Christ Statue, Thang Tam Temple (Whale Temple), Bach Dinh (a.k.a. Villa Blanche in French or White Palace in English), Cape Nghinh Phong. Taking a short break. Back to Ho Chi Minh City around 18:00pm.
  Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
  
  Please take note:
  *The time of pick up depends on customer's hotel/ accommodation's exact position
  **Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather, so the finished time could be later than expecting
  **Please to be on time for pick up to avoid disturb to other Guests waiting in a group tour
  
  Day 5
  DEPART HO CHI MINH (B)
  
  Breakfast at the hotel.
  Enjoy free time on own leisure until check out from hotel and transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
  
  **End of Service**
  
  (Itinerary is subject to change depending on the local weather & traffic condition without prior notice.)
  
  
  Cancellation policy
  
  • Strictly no cancellation and modification upon confirmation of booking. No refund will be extended for any unused services.
  
  Important Terms
  
  •    Rates are quoted in US Dollars on a per-person basis.

• This package is applicable for a minimum of two (02) adults traveling together.

• Rates are not applicable during high, peak, or super-peak periods.

• The child rate is on request and subject to computation.

• Single Supplement, Triple Sharing, or extra bed request is subject to availability and on request.

• The package is applicable for Philippine Passport Holders only with a valid VISA (if required). All foreign passport holders will incur a surcharge that depends on their nationality. Failure to advise/ inform us upon finalization of the booking will be automatically charged to the account of the agent.

• All bookings are subject to advance reservation. Confirmation of room(s) is strictly subject to the hotel's availability at the point of booking made only and all rates are subject to change without prior notice.

• Observe ADDITIONAL SURCHARGE and CLOSED OUT PERIODS during the embargo, high, and peak days.

• Hotel Standard Check-in time is from 1400 hrs to 1500 hrs. Standard check-out time is 1100 hrs to 1200 hrs.

• Early check-in is subject to availability. For guaranteed early check-in, the previous night must be booked and paid for.

• Late checkout is subject to room availability but not later than 1400h. Late checkouts will automatically charge one (1) night.

• Rates are based on the lowest room category of the hotel. In case the lowest room category is no longer available, the next available room category or similar class hotel shall be offered and the price difference shall be charged.

• Please be reminded that sneak-in is not allowed as a standard rule. Just present the passport of the lead name in the booking. Failure to comply will the client's own risk for charges incurred.

• During out-of-the-country travel, as a practice upon checking in to the hotel, pax is required to make an Incidental Deposit which is refundable on the date of check out. Incidental deposit may vary depending on which hotel/hotel category they will be staying in.

• All passport and flight details of the passenger(s) must be submitted once the booking is guaranteed.

• All special service requests are subject to availability and/or additional charges upon check-in.

• There will be a corresponding surcharge for transfer services if the flight ticket is not similar to the mentioned airport terminals in each package.

• All transfers and tours are on seat in coach basis (unless specified)

• We will no longer consider on-day/last minute flight detail notice. Guests will be advised to transfer on their own arrangement.

• Waiting time is a maximum of 1 hour after the flight lands. Failure to show up in the designated post, pax need to go to the hotel on their own arrangement, and no refund for the transfer fee.

• For any flight change without at least 24 hours notice given, an applicable surcharge penalty shall be applied for re-arrangement of airport transfer.

• Only one (01) baggage (standard size) is allowed per person. In case of more luggage and the transport is not enough to accommodate guests and requests, an additional charge for transfer will be billed directly to the passenger who exceeded their allowed baggage. The driver has absolutely the right to reject any oversized or exceeded luggage.

• No Show on booked dates will render services forfeited. Strictly no cancellation and modification upon confirmation of booking. No refund will be extended for no-shows, offloaded guests, or any unused services.

• Any reinstatement of the booking will be subject to availability and/or additional charges.

• Please remind the guests that they should be in the lobby at least 15 minutes prior to their estimated pick-up time for their departure airport transfer. We will not be held liable if they fail to catch the seat in the coach arrangement resulting in an unnecessary incident.

• Please take note that each country has its transportation law. Passengers must wear seatbelts during transfer and tour to avoid fines or penalties. This is for our guests' safety as well.

• No Show on booked dates will render services forfeited.

• Confirmed packages are non-rebookable and non-transferrable, especially to the pax who didn't pass the immigration at International Airport.

• Strictly no cancellation and modification upon confirmation of booking. No refund will be extended for any unused services.

• In case of Force Majeure (Eg. Emergencies, Accident, Storm, Rally, Typhoon, Etc.) Which are beyond our control, VIA Philippines will not be liable for any surcharges/penalties imposed by suppliers.

• For additional queries, kindly send your Booking Request / Concerns / Optional Tours amendments through EMAIL US for urgent assistance.

• 24/7 Hotline serves only in emergencies for partners' convenience.