Tour snapshot
VNPT-03
5 days / 4 nights
Ho Chi Minh city
Vietnam Muslim Tours
Overview
This tour is specifically designed for Muslim tourists. Discover dynamic Ho Chi Minh City and admire the beauty of the Mekong River. Experience life underground in the Cu Chi Tunnels and visit the beautiful beaches of Vung Tau where you can enjoy fresh seafood and sumptuous meals at real Halal and Indian restaurants.
Itinerary
Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi - HCMC
Breakfast at your hotel.
Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, 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, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, 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 security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun. Overnight at the proposed hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
HCMC - Vung Tau - Ho Chi Minh City
Breakfast at your hotel. 7:30am, pick you up from hotel depart for Vung Tau. 9:00 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. Diner on your own. Overnight at the proposed hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh city - My Tho - Ho Chi Minh city
Pick up at your hotel in the morning as we will bring you down to the Mekong Delta. On the way you will enjoy the beautiful scenery as we proceed through the stunning rice fields and local life. Upon arrival at My Tho, take a boat trip on the Mekong River and enjoy the fresh air at the Mekong River and the interesting stilt house at the river bank. Then, visit the authentic life of the locals and challenge your bargaining power at cottage handicraft shops. Take an adventurous sampan ride in palm shaded canals. Arriving at one of the villages, the locals will serve us fresh honey tea and tropical fruits, as they will perform their traditional folk music. Experience the rural lifestyle as we visit a local family business, where they produce coconut candy. After lunch to be served with a Mekong Delta specialty - Deep Fried Elephant ear fish, return to Ho Chi Minh City. In the evening dinner will be served at a local halal Indian restaurant. Stay overnight at your hotel of choice in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh city and departure
Breakfast will be served at your hotel. Enjoy some shopping at the historical Ben Thanh Market, which also has Islamic shops in the nearby streets. Proceeding to Tan Son Nhat international airport for your departure. Finish your Ho Chi Minh city Muslim tour .
Price & Bookings
PRICE: $230USD/person
Included
- A/c bus for pickup, transfer and sightseeing as per program
- English speaking tour guide on day tour
- Boat trips in the Mekong Delta
- All entrance fees
- Hotel accommodations based on twin/double share basis
- Meals as per indicated in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Excluded
- International flight to/from Vietnam
- Travel insurance
- Drink and other meals not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses (Porter, Laundry, telephone fee, Optional Tour, etc)
- Approved letter of Vietnam arrival visa
- Tips for the guide and driver
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