Saigon Tour (5 Days and 4 Nights)

Vietnam now has the quickest rising middle class in Southeast Asia. Nearly all of Vietnam’s population life on or close to the coast where by most of the largest towns can be found. The guarantee of labor from burgeoning industries of Vietnam’s city centres has continued to lure households with the countryside, in which agriculture remains the primary marketplace.

Day 1: Saigon Tour

Upon arrival at Saigon airport, you will be met by our guide and driver. Transfer hotel for check in and relaxing. Overnight at Grand Silverland Hotel & Spa or similar Deluxe rooms.

Day 2: Saigon city tour

Today we will drive to visit Re-unification palace. This is one of the most important buildings in the city. Here on April 30th 1975 the ‘American War’ officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.
War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the ‘Requiem’ exhibit is particularly touching, dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict. The courtyard outside contains the spoils of war, namely rusting jets, tanks and cannons captured from the American military machine.
Overnight at Grand Silverland Hotel & Spa or similar Deluxe rooms.

Day 3: Discover Mekong Delta (My Tho). Back and Overnight in Saigon

08:00 AM will pick up at the hotel transfer to the town of My Tho lies on the left side of the Mekong River and just a two-hour drive from the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City. Visitors will enjoy a cruise on the Mekong River and then ride on a hand-rowed sampan through small inlets under a green canopy of water-coconut trees to catch a glimpse of the daily activities of the local people. A visit to an orchard islet to observe the pastoral life and enjoy coconut milk, seasonal fruit, honey tea.

Day 4: Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour. Transfer airport flight to Danang.

After breakfast we will excursion to the famous Cu Chi tunnels. This network of tunnels, which stretched for over 200km, became legendary during the 1960s. The Cu Chi tunnels played a vital part in the U.S.-Vietnam War in that they allowed the Viet Cong to control a large rural area only 30 to 40 km from Saigon . At its height, the tunnel system stretched from Saigon to the Cambodian border. The network, parts of which were several levels deep, included innumerable trap doors, specifically constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centres and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and feel of what underground life during the war must have been like. The tunnels have been widened for our benefit (otherwise we would not be able to enter them!). For those interested there’s even the opportunity to try an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range.
Back to Saigon for flight to Danang transfer Hoian ancient town overnight
On arrival Danang airport, be welcomed by our guide and driver transfer to the hotel for check Overnight at Thanh Binh Riverside Hotel or similar Deluxe room.

Day 5: Transfer to visit Tra que herb village and Hoian ancient town

08:00: We will visit Tra Que is a charming little village located just a few kilometres from Northeast of Hoi An. Its location is between De Vong river and Tra Que alga pond (Cam Ha commune – Hoi An town). This village is famous for many kinds of vegetables in a long time: lettuce, salad, houttuynia, flagrant knoutwed, basil and coriander vegetables etc., The village is named after the sweet scented vegetables that spice up the everyday meals of the Hoi An people. Here a new spirit for traditional Hoi An dishes like Cao Lau, Quang noodles, the local ‘Tam huu’ spring roll (made from Tra Que vegetables) and cake with meat (Banh xeo) has been enlivened…
Afternoon we will discovery of Hoi An ancient town, which was originally a Cham seaport which was influenced thru’ centuries by myriad of traders from various cultures. There are plenty to see in this tranquil and delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tan Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda and the bustling market. We will visit these sights on an exciting walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the mall streets and assembly halls which reflected the town’s multi-cultural past. Hoi An is a town oozing charm and history, having largely escaped the destruction of successive wars. The architecture of Hoi An, which is almost entirely of wood, is of considerable interest. Once a sleepy riverside village, it’s now quite definitely a tourist town – with hotels, restaurants, bars, tailors and souvenir shops dominating the old centre
Overnight at Thanh Binh Riverside Hotel or similar Deluxe room.

What’s includes :

Hotel
Meals
Sightseeing
Transport
Private Guides

What’s excludes :

International flight
International travel insurance
Meals others not specified in itinerary
Early check in before 14:00/Late check out after 12:00
Vietnam visa if applicable
Personal expenses
Tips
Others not specified in itinerary

Testimonials

I spent a fascinating and hugely enjoyable day with Eric touring the Plain of Jars sites 1,2 and 3 and the surrounding area. Eric was knowledgeable, friendly and professional, as he had been since my first enquirey. I really appreciated having a tour that addressed my interests and being able to appreciate the calm and beauty of the jars without lots of people around. Highly recommended.

It’s been my dream to go back to the area that I born, and would not have been possible without the indispensable service from Eric and his tour company. We didn’t know where to start. Eric arranged a driver for us from Vientiane to Vang Vieng, Mr Xiong and his wife, with plans on going to another town during mid morning the next day. However, our circumstances changed (learning that in order to get to our destination, we’d had to leave first thing in the morning and not mid-morning) caused us to change our schedule. Eric’s team graciously made last minute (more…)

We were a family with 2 teenagers that had 2 days to see Vientiane and Vang Vieng. Eric made a perfect tour for us, nice hotel, good service. We did not feel rushed at all, we saw the important thing in Vientiane and than after the long bus drive from Luang Prabang he also took care of us. Refreshments on the road and arrived safe in Vang vieng. It was very hot and he offer a stop by a cave for swimming where we can take a cold shower of course included in the price. We spend a day wishing in Baan Xieng on the river kayaking with them (another company). (more…)

My friend and I took a 6 day road trip and used Eric’s car services. It was fantastic I communicated with Eric via WhatsApp pretty much each day with any changes and he replied each time straight away, which made our trip so easy. We just wanted a driver (no guide) which he arranged. Our driver was great, so friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. His English was ok and we managed. I would definitely use Eric and his company again.
Thank you and we had the most amazing Trip in Laos!! Definitely coming back again!!

This was a really great tour – definitely exceeded my expectations! We booked a group tour but wound up getting a private tour. Our driver took us an hour into the mountains on a dirt road to a Hmong village. Then we hiked through the countryside, had lunch with our guide (who was really great – we learned a lot!) and spent the afternoon at the waterfall before getting a ride back to our hotel. I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys trekking and wants to see more of the Laotian countryside without going too far from Luang Prabang.