Vietnam Tour - Day Tour Ho Chi Minh City

A Day Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City

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OVERVIEW

Still referred to the locals as Saigon, your day's program includes the Chinese district of Cholon where the Cantonese Thien Hau Pagoda will be visited from here continue to the FITO Museum where the history of traditional medicine in Vietnam can be seen. In the afternoon visit the War Remnants or History Museum, followed by a walking tour from the Reunification Hall, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post Office, Opera house and at the end of the day head to the oldest quarter of the city and 'antique street'.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Depart your hotel at 0800 for a full day tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Head to Cholon, the city's Chinatown district, discover the markets and shops of the area, and also the Cantonese Thien Hau Pagoda - dedicated to the goddess of the Sea. Next visit the FITO Museum, Vietnam's first traditional medicine museum, displaying an amazing collection of 3,000 items relevant to the development of traditional Vietnamese medicine, implements used to prepare indigenous herbs, objects commonly found in traditional pharmacies as well as ancient books and documents on traditional Vietnamese medicine.

Head back into the centre of the city to visit Ben Thanh Market where an incredible display of fresh produce is offered. Simply stroll through the market seeing and enjoying the variety of goods for sale.

This afternoon visit the War Remnants or History Museum (choose which one you would most like to see) and the former Presidential Palace, from there stroll (your vehicle will be available at all times) to the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City: the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall. At the end of the afternoon head back to your hotel. (L)

PRICING: in US Dollars per person
Rates are valid until 30 September 2012

Number of People	1	2	3-6	7-10	11-14	15+
Price per Person	120	72	63	44	38	38

Our Services Include:

Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
English or French speaking local guide
Tours and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary

Our Services do not Include:

Vietnam visa arrangements (a visa to Vietnam is compulsory for most nationalities)
International and Domestic Flights (quoted separately )
Meals other than mentioned above.
Camera/video entrance fees
Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tips etc..)
Travel insurance (*)
Any service not mentioned above.