Explore bustling Saigon, join a cooking class, sample the riches of the Mekong Delta and see the amazing Cu Chi tunnels.
Saigon Short Stop 5 Days
- Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive Saigon
Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel for a four night stay.
Day 2 – Saigon and Grain by Luke
On a city tour see such landmarks as the Old Saigon Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, the former Presidential Palace and visit Ben Thanh Market. This afternoon create your own dinner at the Grain Cooking Studio, founded by celebrity chef, Luke Nguyen. (B,D)
Day 3 – Mekong Delta excursion
Visit the watery world of Ben Tre Province in the Mekong Delta. Visit a handmade brick factory before boarding a boat to cruise the waterways. Shore excursions include coconut candy, chopstick and mat weaving workshops. A tuk tuk takes you to an orchard to taste tropical fruits, followed by lunch and a sampan ride along the palm fringed waterways. (B,L)
Day 4 – Cu Chi tunnels
Morning visit to Cu Chi to visit the underground tunnels, then a stop at a farm where crickets are bred for food. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 5 – Depart Saigon
Transfer to airport for exit flight. (B) - Make a booking
- Tour prices
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Depart any day. Prices are per person, in Australian dollars. Please confirm prices when booking.
- Price Includes:
- 4 nights hotel accommodation
- 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
- Grain By Luke group cooking class
- Return transfers, sightseeing tours, entrance fees
- Quality air-conditioned vehicles, experienced drivers and guides
Sole Traveller prices apply for one person travelling on their own and staying in a single room. The Single Supplement applies when two or more people travel together and a single room is required.
Surcharges may apply during local holidays and events.
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Highlights
- Experiencing the cramped conditions of the Cu Chi tunnels
- Sampling exotic fruits fresh from the Mekong Delta orchards
- Your choice of 3 to 5 star hotels