Sights of Southern Vietnam 10 Days 9 Nights

After breakfast, you will visit the Opera House, which was built in 1900 and inspired by the architecture of the Opera Garnier in Paris. The facade of the opera is a replica of the Petit Palais in Paris. You will also visit Notre-Dame Cathedral, a famous central Saigon Cathedral built in 1877 with materials imported from France, and the Post Office signed by Gustave Eiffel.

After lunch at a restaurant, you will explore the Chinese quarter "Cho Lon" and its impressive Binh Tay market. You will end the day with a visit to a lacquer ware factory, where you will have the opportunity to witness the creation of traditional Vietnamese lacquer ware.

At the end of the day, you will return to your hotel for some leisure time.

Dinner on your own.

Overnight in Saigon.

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The headquarters of the Cao Dai sect can be found in Tay Ninh, a religion founded in 1923 and boasting over 2 million members.

Following breakfast, our journey takes us to Tay Ninh, where we'll witness the ornate Cao Dai temple and partake in the extraordinary mid-day service. During this service, followers don colored robes, representing the unique blend of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism in the sect.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

Later, we'll continue our tour by visiting the renowned Cu Chi Tunnels. These remarkable underground networks were constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the struggle for independence, serving as hospitals, accommodations, schools, and a military base for the Vietcong during the American war.

Dinner will be at your leisure, and overnight accommodation will be in Saigon.

Route to My Tho, a small town located on the northern bank of one of the nine arms of the Mekong River. We will make a stop at Cai Be before boarding a boat to visit an island. Here, you will have the opportunity to discover the locals' daily life by walking (or cycling) amidst orchards, where you can taste tropical fruits. We will also visit family-run factories producing rice cakes, puffed rice, and coconut milk confectionery. The journey continues with a small rowboat ride along the arroyos, bordered by water coconut trees. We will have lunch at a local restaurant around noon.

Afterward, we will get back on the boat and continue our excursion through the Co Chien River. Eventually, we will disembark at Vinh Long, where your vehicle awaits.

Next, we will head towards Can Tho, the most vibrant city in the Mekong Delta, located at the confluence of the river bearing the same name and the Bassac River.

We are expected to arrive in Can Tho in the late afternoon.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

In the morning, meet at the Song Xanh sampan on the pier around 10:00 AM. Your crew will welcome you aboard with fresh towels and a refreshing drink as your private Song Xanh sampan sets sail for a river cruise.

You'll observe endless boat traffic and the tranquil yet constant activity along the riverbanks. Enjoy onshore excursions to understand how the locals make a living by visiting a vegetable nursery and workshops where incense sticks and other handicrafts are made. Along the riverbanks, you'll admire serene landscapes and stunning views while your attentive crew serves you tea and seasonal fruits.

Lunch will be served on board as you head towards Tan Qui islet, situated on the Hau River between Tra Vinh and Soc Trang. After lunch, make a short stop to visit the Phuoc Hau temple. Before reaching Tan Qui islet, take a rowboat ride along a canal lined with mangroves on both sides. Disembark to visit either a mushroom farm or a distillery producing rice wine.

Dinner will be served on board while the Song Xanh sampan continues its journey towards Tran De, the gateway to Con Dao Island. The boat will sail until around 9:00 PM before anchoring for the night at Long Phu.

Overnight stay on board.

Breakfast will be served on board before disembarking. For travelers taking the speedboat to Con Dao, breakfast can be served as early as 6:00 AM. Upon arrival at Tran De, you will disembark at the local pier around 7:00 AM.

Take the speedboat to Con Dao Island (2 and a half hours onboard).

Located approximately 200 km from Saigon, Con Dao is a still untouched land with beautiful white sandy beaches and pristine primary forests. The majority of footprints found on the sand in the morning belong to turtles that came ashore during the moonlit nights. Thanks to this unique feature, Con Dao has become a must-visit paradise for those who love to immerse themselves in magnificent and preserved nature.

Upon arrival on the island, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Check-in and settle into your hotel.

Overnight stay at a seaside hotel in Con Dao.

You will have a free day for relaxation.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Optional suggestion for your itinerary (to be organized on-site): Visit the Con Dao National Museum and explore historical relics such as the infamous Poulo Condor prison, the buildings of the former prisons, the tomb of Vo Thi Sau, and other historical monuments.

Free day - Head to the beach for swimming and relaxation.

Overnight stay in Con Dao.

Free day - Head to the beach for swimming and relaxation.

Overnight stay in Con Dao.

In the morning, you have free time until your transfer to Con Dao Airport for your return flight to Saigon. There, you will change aircraft and take your connecting flight for departure.

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