DAY 1: AIRPORT – HO CHI MINH – PHU QUOC
Pick up and transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for boarding to Phu Quoc.
Pick up and transfer to resort, we will start tour from Ho Chi Minh to Phu Quoc.
Phu Quoc is about the same size as Singapore, and is the largest of all Vietnamese islands. It is the only place in Vietnam you can enjoy the sun setting over the ocean. There are 99 moutains and hills covered in green primitive forests with majestic waterfalls and bubbling streams. The fresh sea breezes and stunning sandy beaches touching crystal clear blue waters make this a true paradise.
If you’re a fan of fishing – Sunset BBQ with squid fishing in Phu Quoc is great idea.
Start with pickup at your hotel and head out to the dock. Get on the boat and your trip begins. The boat will take you
further to the sea and the tour guide will show you how to become a local fisherman. Enjoy a 3-hour cruise at sunset and take in the spectacular sunset on the beach. Afterwards live like a squid fisherman, relax, and enjoy squid porridge with local wine. Tourists will never forget the unique method of fishing, without bait, and the feeling of excitement when their first squid is pulled out of water. Enjoy the tasty flavor of freshly caught and grilled squid.
After dinner, head back to shore where you will be taken back to
your resort.
Overnight in Novotel Phu Quoc resort
Lunch: Tan Son Nhat airport & Afternoon tea at the Novotel Phu Quoc Resort
Dinner on board
DAY 2: PHU QUOC ( Shadow Island – Finger Island – Bai Sao beach – Pearl farm – Ham Ninh)
Enjoy breakfast at your resort.
Snorkerling and Fishing to the south ( Shadow Island – Finger Island) – Tour the twelve southern islands off the
south tip of Phu Quoc, snorkeling and fishing at the most beautiful spot, so you can enjoy the un-spoilt warm waters and beauty of our underwater coral reef kingdom.
On the return journey we will take you to phu quoc hidden treasure “Bai sao Beach” with it’s white sands and turquoise water, it’s an absolutely must see!
Visit Pearl farms, situated in the west side of southern island. There are four biggest farms in Phu Quoc: Ngoc Hien, Quoc An, pearl cultivation base of Japanese and establishments Australian pearl farm.
After that, Departure for Ham Ninh to visit the fishing village and to buy fresh seafood. Ham Ninh village is located in eastern island. This place is used to be a shelter for fishermen during storms. The inhabitants make a living by fishing, catching pearl… You could visit the pier, where you can enjoy the panoramic view of Ham Ninh mountain range and coastline.
Overnight in Novotel Phu Quoc resort
Lunch: on board
Dinner on Novotel Phu Quoc resort
DAY 3: PHU QUOC ( Free – National Park – Pepper farm – Dinh Cau temper – Dinh Cau night market)
Wake up in the morning and enjoy a tasty breakfast in the warm mornings before setting out to take a stroll to the beach or enjoy the free services of the resort.
Today, you also will discover other interesting places of Phu Quoc
National Park: About 90% of Phu Quoc is forested and the trees and adjoining marine environment enjoy official protection. This is the last large stand of forest in the south, and in 2010 the park was declared a Unesco Biosphere Reserve. The forest is densest in northern Phu Quoc, in the Khu Rung Nguyen Sinh forest reserve; you’ll need a motorbike or mountain bike to tackle the bumpy dirt roads that cut through it. There are no real hiking trails.
Pepper farm: Phu Quoc pepper is famous for its spice and heat, especially the red peppet. In Phu Quoc,
farmers do not use chemical fertilizers but organic fertilizers and dry peppers under the sunlight instead of by machine as in other regions. There is approximately 385 ha of pepper plantations on Phu Quoc Island, mostly in the Cua Duong and Cua Can villages and Phu Quoc produces nearly 1,000 tons of pepper each year, as of 2014. During the main harvesting season running from February through to July, only ripe peppercorns are collected by hand and divided into 3 kinds: black pepper, red pepper and white pepper.
Dinh Cau temper: This combination temple and lighthouse was built in 1937 to honour Thien Hau, the Goddess of the Sea, who provides protection for sailors and fishers. Sometimes called a ‘castle’, Dinh Cau gives you a good view of the harbour entrance and the promenade is popular with locals taking a stroll at sunset.
Dinh Cau night market: which is often referred to as the ” Phu Quoc night market” or just ” Night market” is a street that is 500m in length that has about 50 stalls selling seafood, snacks, drinks, and souvenis. It is located behind Dinh Cau beach on Vo Thi Sau street near the Dinh Cau Temple. The seafood stalls are located at the night markets main gate while the souvenir shops are located at the end of the street. The night market is opened daily from 5 pm until midnight, rain or shine.
Overnight in Novotel Phu Quoc resort
Lunch: seafood of Phu Quoc island
Dinner: Restaurant
DAY 4: PHU QUOC – HO CHI MINH
Enjoy breakfast at your resort.
Then you are free until transfer to airport for boarding to Ho Chi Minh city.
Ho Chi Minh City formerly known as Saigon is one of the most important commercial and tourist centers in Vietnam. It is 1,730km by land from Ha Noi capital and 50 km from the East-Sea. Saigon was once praised as the “Pearl of the Far East”.
Tan Dinh Church: is one of the most ancient and beautiful religious buildings in Ho Chi Minh City.
Located on Hai Ba Trung Street in Ward 8, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City. It’s built by the French colonists in early 20th century, when Vietnam was part of French Indochina. Its construction took six years (1870 – 1876).
It’s the second largest cathedral in this city, the largest is Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica in District 1.
Central post office: Located right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City – at number 2, Paris Commune Street, District 1, The Central Post Office is one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. It was built around 1886 – 1891, based on the design of Gustave Eiffel – a famous French architect and has become a significant symbol of the city, just like its opposite neighbor Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral. It has long been the busiest post office of the country.
Independence Palace is a symbol of the victory, the peace, and the territorial integrity
of Vietnam country. Thanks to its historical significance, it is one of the most attractive sights luring the largest number of tourists in Ho Chi Minh City.Independence Palace, also known as Reunification Palace, built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, symbolizes the traditional philosophy, Oriental rituals and personalities of Vietnam nation in the harmonious combination with modern architectures. The Palace, a landmark in Ho Chi Minh city owns an area of 120.000m2 (300m x 400m), which is limited by four main streets, namely Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street to the Northeast, Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street to the southwest, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai to the northwest, and Nguyen Du Street to the southeast. It is also surrounded by 30-4 Park in the front and Tao Dan Cultural Park in the back. In particular, the campus of the Palace is home to plenty of ancient trees with different species from the French period left. It is one of the most appealing attractions in Ho Chi Minh City for those preferring art and architecture.
Overnight in Pullman Saigon Centre Hotel or Windsor Plaza Hotel
Lunch: Restauran
Dinner: Restauran
DAY 5: HO CHI MINH – CU CHI – HO CHI MINH
In the morning, depart from your hotel to Cu Chi Tunnels
Firstly, excursion Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground tunnels network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the struggle for independence. It took about 25 years to build this underground city, which has living rooms, kitchens, hospitals, weapon factories, storage facilities and command centre. The tunnel system was an excellent way for the Vietcong to move around the countryside undetected by the Americans and home to around 10,000 people who lived underground for several years.
Before we go underground, we watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. We then spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500 pound bombs dropped by B52 bombers.
Have lunch at the restaurant, then we drive back to Ho Chi Minh city.
Transfer to the airport …. End trip!