SOUTHERN OF VIETNAM & SIEMREAP – 7 Days 6 Nights

HCM – Cu Chi – HCM ( start 8.00 – return 14.00 or start 13.00 – return 18.30)
Located 60km from HCMC, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists – the network
of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the
tunnels were functioning underground citiesincluding numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas,
storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.
Today, ducks and water buffalos happily co-exist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful
rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction,
damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is plenty of evidence of the
fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a “Free Target Zone”.
Start our tour in the morning, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video
showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards,
enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Return to Sai Gon.

(start 8.00 – return 12.00)
We start the trip by visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring the
Reunification Palace, and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum, (optional Ben Thanh Market –
only drop off).

HCM – My Tho – Ben Tre – HCM (start 8.00 – return 17.00)
Enjoy the scenic journey along the way bordered by green rice fields.
On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses,
fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard
garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed
sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey
tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music”, performed by locals.
Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe
the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This
trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your
own private collection of beautiful memories.