Day
1:
Arrive
in
Saigon
You will
be met
and
greeted
by our
tour
guide
upon
arrival
to Ho
Chi Minh
City,
which is
formerly
known as
Saigon,
Ho Chi
Minh
City is
a
sprawling
metropolis
that is
home to
over 5
million
people
and a
fast-paced
city
full of
contrasts
as
street
vendors
selling
fruit
and
vegetables
can be
seen
next to
glitzy
western-style
bars and
boutiques.
Saigon’s
history
is only
300
years
old. In
1859 the
city was
captured
by the
French
and
became
the
capital
of
Cochin
China.
From
1956
until
its
dramatic
demise
in April
1975 it
was the
capital
of the
US-backed
Republic
of
Vietnam.
Today,
Ho Chi
Minh
City is
very
much the
heart of
Vietnamese
business
and
entrepreneurs.
And yet
the city
still
retains
its
connections
to the
past,
particularly
in Cho
Lon,
Saigon’s
Chinatown.
Here
dozens
of
elegant
temples
and
pagodas
can be
seen.
The
French
also
left
their
mark
with
some
fine
colonial-era
buildings
such as
the
Notre
Dame
Cathedral
and the
Central
Post
Office.
Day
2:
Saigon -
Mekong
Delta
Tour
(Meals:
B, L, D)
07:30
Leave
Saigon
City for
Cai Be -
The
excursion
starts
from Cai
Be town
pier at
around
10.30
am. Upon
embarkation
on your
sampan
you will
be
welcomed
by your
crew.
Visiting
bustling
Cai Be
floating
market,
cruising
among
local
barges
full of
fruits
and
vegetables
and then
we will
proceed
to Phu
An
hamlet,
an
untouched
beautiful
area
reflecting
some of
the
Mekong
delta
best
sights. On
the way,
stop
will be
made at
some
local
home
factories
to
observe
how rice
paste,
coconut
candies
and
other
regional
specialties
are
made.
Lunch at
"Le
Longanier"
restaurant,
a superb
Indochinese
house
located
by the
river,
in a
lush
tropical
garden
surrounded
by fruit
plantations.
After
lunch,
your
sampan
will
proceed
to Sa
Dec -
known as
a little
“Venice”
with
numerous
narrow
canals.
These
evergreen
islands
among
the
Mekong
River
bring
about
large
networks
of
meandering
rivers,
criss-crossed
with
countless
arroyos,
and
remaining
unknown
to many
people.
We will
then
cruise
on a
small
beautiful
canal
through
water
jacinth
plantations…
You will
take a
small
rowing
boat for
a cruise
along a
narrow
canal
passing
by a
local
tiny
village
and
fruit
plantations.
Further
on the
banks,
some
dark
smokes
in the
sky will
lead us
to one
of the
largest
artisan
bricks
and
tiles
factory
where
you will
have an
interesting
visit.
You will
disembark
a the
local
market
place.
Before
sunset,
we will
have a
very
interesting
visit at
a
splendid
ancient
house or
“Nha Co”
dating
from the
early
19th
century.
After
being
greeted
by the
owners,
we will
cater a
candlelight
dinner
for you,
an
unforgettable
experience
in a
very
unique
atmosphere.
Overnight
aboard.
Day
3:
Mekong
Delta
Cruising
(Meals:
B, L, D)
The day
will
begin
with a
guided
visit of
Sa Dec
charming
and
peaceful
town,
walking
along
its
narrow
streets
where
beautiful
French
old
houses
and
Chinese
temples.
You will
also
visit
the
local
market
and the
Trung
Vuong
primary
school
where
well
known
writer
Marguerite
Duras
spent
her
childhood…(see
her
famous
novel
“The
Lover”).
Back on
board
your
private
sampan
for your
second
day
cruise
in the
delta.
While
your
sampan
will
proceed
upstream
on the
Mekong
river to
Long
Xuyen, a
delicious
lunch
will be
served
on
board.
Long
Xuyen is
a
peaceful
typical
provincial
town
lying on
the
Mekong’s
banks,
dotted
with an
attractive
floating
market…
In the
afternoon,
excursion
to “Ong
Ho”
island
to visit
the
museum
of Ton
Duc
Thang,
second
president
of
Vietnam.
At the
end of
the day,
we will
organize
for you
an
exciting
evening
with
your
dinner
arranged
at a
local
ancient
house.
You will
be able
to share
experiences
with
family
members
and
learn
about
traditional
southern
lifestyle,
a
highlight
of your
journey
to be
kept for
long
time in
your
memory.
Back on
board
your
private
sampan
for the
your
second
night on
the
river.
The
sampan
will
slowly
cruising
during
the
night
back to
Can Tho.
Day
4: Back
to
Saigon
(Meals:
B, L)
Have
breakfast
served
onboard and
then
we
will
transfer
you
back
to
Saigon
City. The
rest
of
time
is
at
leisure.
Overnight
at
hotel
in
Saigon.
Day
5:
Saigon -
Dalat
(Meals:
B)
Morning
flight
to
Dalat.
Pick up
and
drive to
hotel
located
in the
city.
Dalat
is a
picturesque
town in
the
Central
Highlands
of
Vietnam,
well
known as
a local
honeymoon
destination
because
of its
cool
weather.
Express
check-in
at Ana
Mandara
Villas
Dalat -
Sprawled
across
35 acres
of lush
parkland,
this
five-star
resort
hotel is
home to
17 fully
restored
French-style
villas
that
cradle
65
elegantly
furnished
guestrooms.
Within
the
resort
you’ll
also
find
several
treats
to
indulge
in.
Touring
to visit
the city
essential
sites in
the
afternoon. At
leisure
and stay
overnight
at hotel
in
Dalat.
Day
6: Dalat
Day Tour
(Meals:
B, L, D)
Option 1
(Easy
Trek):
Stroll
through
the pine
forest
and hike
to the
top of
Pinhatt
Mountain
(1,700
meters)
for a
view of
beautiful
Tuyen
Lam
lake.
Enjoy a
boat
ride
across
the lake
to visit
Vietnam
most
beautiful
pagoda.
A good
mix of
pine
forest,
coffee
plantations,
and
jungle
on this
trek.
Moderate
4 hour
walk
with one
strenuous
uphill
climb.
Option 2
(Bike &
Hike):
Bike the
lake
trails
and hike
to the
top of
Pinhatt
Mountain.
This
mixed
activity
combines
a great
off road
ride on
single
track
through
pine
forest
with a
hike up
to one
of the
best
lookout
spots in
Dalat.
We bike
from
Dalat
down to
Tuyen
Lam
Lake,
ditch
the
bikes
before
hiking
up the
mountain,
have
lunch
and then
ride
back up
to
Dalat.
Option 3
(Kayaking):
A trip
to the
Highlands
wouldn't
be
complete
without
exploring
the
beautiful
lakes in
the
region.
Nothing
beats
the
stunning
views of
mountains
and
forests
from the
serenity
of Tuyen
Lam
Lake.
Head
deep
into the
jungle
on small
rivers
and
tributaries
that
feed
into the
lake.
Our flat
water
kayaks
offer
the
stability
of a
canoe
and the
speed of
a more
traditional
kayak.
Get out
into
areas
that are
accessible
only by
water
and see
some of
the
natural
beauty
and
wildlife
Vietnam
has to
offer.
Back to
hotel
and you
will
enjoy
sauna
and then
therapeutic
treatments
to
refresh
before a
romantic
candlelight
dinner
will be
arranged
for you
at
Le Petit
Dalat
Restaurant
– our
signature
Dalat
Spa
Resort
restaurant
offering
delicious
Vietnamese
and
fusion
cuisine
fares,
and a
fine
selection
of wines
or we
will set
up a
private
dinner
right in
your
villa's
balcony
or at
the
villa
dining
room.
Overnight
at hotel
in
Dalat.
Day
7: Dalat
- Nha
Trang
(Meals:
B, L, D)
Option 1
(For
regular
tourists)
We will
head
eastward,
making
our way
towards
the
coast.
We’ll
pass
through
pine
forests
and
small
market
garden
communities
before
reaching
the top
of Ngoan
Muc Pass
where we
begin
our 18
kilometer
descent
down to
the
coastal
plains
below.
If you
look to
the left
from
here you
may see
where
the old
rack and
pinion
railway
made its
way down
the
range.
Looking
forward,
you may
just be
able to
make out
the
coastline
situated
50
kilometers
in the
distance.
We will
reach to
Nha
Trang
City in
the
afternoon.
Overnight
at hotel
in Nha
Trang.
Option 2
(For
biking
Enthusiasts):
This
ride to
Nha
Trang
starts
with a
45
minute
transfer
33
kilometers
to the
north
east of
Dalat on
a new
road and
through
the
newest
national
park in
Vietnam
(Bidoup
Nui Ba).
It
offers
fantastic
cycling
in the
highlands
as well
as down
a 28
kilometer
pass to
the
coast.
The
first
section
of the
ride
starts
in pine
forest
and
rolls
through
the
hills
with
beautiful
views of
farms,
countryside
and Nui
Ba
Mountain.
There is
one
final 3
kilometer
climb to
the top
of the
pass
before
some
serious
downhill.
The 28
kilometer,
uninterrupted
downhill
section
is the
longest
section
of
continuous
downhill
we
offer.
After
reaching
the
bottom
of the
pass we
have a
picnic
style
lunch by
the side
of the
river.
Faster
riders
may have
lunch at
the top
of the
pass
before
the
downhill.
The
section
of
riding
after
lunch
offers a
beautiful
sampling
of
country
living
in
Vietnam,
passing
through
small
villages
and
farms.
This
section
of
riding,
although
pleasant,
can be
challenging
as the
hills
roll
continuously.
Average
riding
distance
is 70
kilometers
with an
option
to ride
more, or
less.
The
support
vehicle
can be
used at
any time
by tired
riders
and is
used to
also
transport
luggage
and
provisions.
Overnight
at hotel
in Nha
Trang.
Day
8-9: Nha
Trang
(Meals:
B, L, D)
Our
special
honeymoon
package
includes
romantic
dinners
in
different
locations
and
unique
activities,
excursions
for
honeymooners.
These
arrangements
make us
different
from
other
tour
companies.
(please
kindly
contact
us for
more
information
on the
arrangements
&
honeymoon
benefits)
Day
10: Nha
Trang -
Saigon -
Departure
(Meals:
B)
Take
morning
flight
back to
Hanoi or
Ho Chi
Minh
City to
connect
your
flight
back to
home.
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