Saigon & Mekong Delta Discovery - ATA Holidays

Saigon & Mekong Delta Discovery

Uncover both old and new sides of southern Vietnam
on this 4-day Saigon & Mekong Delta tour.

Mekong Delta | Saigon

Discover both old and new sides of southern Vietnam on this 4-day Saigon & Mekong Delta tour. Embrace the modern energy of Vietnam’s largest city, uncovering a fascinating history within its colonial architecture and underground network of tunnels built during the Vietnam American War. Once you’ve had enough of the fast-paced city life, trade it all in for a day in the Mekong Delta’s idyllic floating world of waterlogged rice paddies, boisterous floating markets, enchanting canals, and quiet villages.

Customer Reviews

This cathedral is the best example of the French influence in Saigon. It's hard to believe that it's more than 100 years old given how well it looks. You could spend a few hours in the area - in the park up front, visit the post office that's right next door, eat at one of the many cafes nearby or just watch people. There was a wedding taking place when I went. It was lovely watching two people get married in the Cathedral with their vows exchanged in Vietnamese. Erick, Notre Dame Cathedral - TripAdvisor.

What an interesting historical site and must see for anyone visiting the area. Gives great insight into the way the Viet Cong lived during the Vietnamese war and the methods/tactics they undertook as part of their guerrilla warfare. With exhibitions on everyday life and examples of how people lived and worked in the warren of tunnels without being discovered, as well as the tactics taken to booby trap areas. There is also the opportunity to walk/crawl through a section of the tunnels, which illustrates just how hellish living here must have been. I only managed to make it so far before I started to feel claustrophobic, it is unfathomable that some people lived years of their lives in these conditions. Lauren, Cu Chi Tunnels - TripAdvisor.

We had heard about the floating market, but to go and see is a great way to get the feel of the real life people lead. Not just vendors selling their wares from the boats but also smaller boats were going from boat to boat selling breakfast, coffee etc to the vendors. It was a great experience to see how other people live their lives from day to day. Ami, Cai Be Floating Market - TripAdvisor.

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnels & Old Saigon (B,L)

Day 3: Day Trip to Mekong Delta (B,L)

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

Inclusions & Exclusions

Tour Price - Save up to 35%

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Booking Conditions

PAYMENTS

A deposit of 30% of the total booking is required within three days from the date of confirmation. The balance payment is due at 45 days prior to tour commencement date. For bookings made less than 45 days, full payment is required. Bookings will be cancelled if payments are not received by the due date(s).

Payment can be made via bank transfer or credit cards. In addition to the total payable amount, credit card payments will incur a merchant fee of 2.5% for MasterCard and Visa, 3% for American Express. Any bank charges and merchant fees must be covered by the customer.

CANCELLATIONS

Confirmed bookings must be cancelled by the party leader in writing (by email) and this will only be effective once the written cancellation is confirmed by ATA Holidays. Cancellation by the party leader will be subject to the following cancellation fees from the date the written cancellation is received:

• more than 45 days prior to tour date - 10% of total cost

• between 31 and 45 days prior to tour date - 25% of total cost

• between 16 and 30 days prior to tour date - 50% of total cost

• within 15 days prior to tour date or “no show” - 100% of total cost.

AMENDMENTS

Any amendments to confirmed bookings must be requested by the party leader in writing (by email). Whilst we will endeavor to assist, we cannot guarantee that requests will be met. If we can make the requested change, you will be provided with a quote detailing any additional costs, whether incurred due to your amendments, imposed by a Third-Party Travel Provider, or our amendment fees. In all cases, the following amendment fees shall apply:

• If amendments are made more than 45 days prior to scheduled tour date: the first amendment is free of charge. From the second amendment: a charge of A$100 per amendment for a short trip (less than 7 nights) or A$200 per amendment for a long journey (7 nights or more).

• If amendments are made within 45 days prior to scheduled tour date: the above standard cancellation fees will apply, and full price will apply to new travel arrangements.

We will not charge any cancellation/amendment fees if it is due to a breach by us of any of our obligations or due to our fault; or if the Third-Party Travel Provider amends your booking through no fault of the customer.

Please read our full General Booking Conditions here.

COVID-19 RELATED POLICIES

If you can’t travel as a direct result of Covid-19 related matters, ATA Holidays will:

• allow you to change the dates of your holiday; or

• offer you a credit for another holiday, minus any unrecoverable costs imposed by Third-Party Travel Providers; or

• give you a refund, minus any unrecoverable costs imposed by Third-Party Travel Providers.

This policy is only valid if the ability to travel is beyond your control. You are required to provide reasonable documentation confirming that your inability to travel is due to Covid-19 related matters. For cancellations or modifications due to reasons not related to Covid-19, our standard policies as stipulated in our terms and conditions apply.

Customer Reviews

This cathedral is the best example of the French influence in Saigon. It's hard to believe that it's more than 100 years old given how well it looks. You could spend a few hours in the area - in the park up front, visit the post office that's right next door, eat at one of the many cafes nearby or just watch people. There was a wedding taking place when I went. It was lovely watching two people get married in the Cathedral with their vows exchanged in Vietnamese. Erick, Notre Dame Cathedral - TripAdvisor.

What an interesting historical site and must see for anyone visiting the area. Gives great insight into the way the Viet Cong lived during the Vietnamese war and the methods/tactics they undertook as part of their guerrilla warfare. With exhibitions on everyday life and examples of how people lived and worked in the warren of tunnels without being discovered, as well as the tactics taken to booby trap areas. There is also the opportunity to walk/crawl through a section of the tunnels, which illustrates just how hellish living here must have been. I only managed to make it so far before I started to feel claustrophobic, it is unfathomable that some people lived years of their lives in these conditions. Lauren, Cu Chi Tunnels - TripAdvisor.

We had heard about the floating market, but to go and see is a great way to get the feel of the real life people lead. Not just vendors selling their wares from the boats but also smaller boats were going from boat to boat selling breakfast, coffee etc to the vendors. It was a great experience to see how other people live their lives from day to day. Ami, Cai Be Floating Market - TripAdvisor.

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