Formerly Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is very different from Hanoi in the north. Whereas the latter is the political center of the country, there is little doubt that Ho Chi Minh City is its commercial and economic hub. With a population of nearly 4.5 million, the bustling energy of the people reflects their entrepreneurial spirit. This city is in itself a large harbor, a focus of many large hotels, restaurants and a wealth of handicrafts. Upon arrival we'll enjoy a City Tour visiting the History Museum, Thien Hau Pagoda and the Lacquer Factory.
Tonight enjoy a special dinner on a boat cruising the Saigon River.
After breakfast we'll head out to the famed Cu Chi Tunnels, a remarkable labyrinth of underground tunnels stretching some 200 kms. First built in late 1940's during the war against the French and extended in the early 1960's, the Tunnels are a major attraction and provide interesting insight to the Vietnamese wars of independence. In the afternoon we'll continue our tour of Ho Chi Minh including the Reunification Conference Hall, the President palace for former South Vietnam. Afterwards, visit the interesting Revolutionary Museum. Next, Thien Hau.