11. SIGHTSEEING IN HO CHI MINH CITY Sightseeing of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon) begins at the Reunification Palace, once the symbol of the South Vietnam government, and the Jade Emperor Pagoda. It continues on a drive past the Saigon Opera House, the Caravelle and Rex hotels to lively Ben Thanh Market. At the Bitexco Financial Tower, head up to the observation deck for great views. Join us for a farewell dinner tonight. Meals BLD
12. MEKONG DELTA OR CU CHI TUNNELS Disembark ship this morning for an overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City. A choice of shore excursions sheds light on daily life in rural Vietnam. Enjoy a fascinating motorboat cruise along the Mekong Delta, known as “the rice bowl of Vietnam”; visit Cai Be floating market and see villagers whose livelihood is inextricably linked to the river and land. Alternatively, visit Cu Chi Tunnels, constructed to shelter Viet Cong guerrillas during wartime. Although incomprehensible to imagine how anyone could exist in these underground hiding places, the Cu Chi tunnels grew to house entire “villages,” with living quarters, kitchens, factories, hospitals and bomb shelters, living undeterred by the endless firefights and combat that raged above. Everyone gets together for a farewell dinner tonight at a local restaurant before our journey ends tomorrow. Meals BD
13. JOURNEY HOME Tour Ends: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers to Ho Chi Minh City’s International Airport. You should allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in. Meals B
Travel like the locals do on a cyclo tour of picturesque Hoi An
13 DAYS FROM $8,990 PLUS AIRFARE (12 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches & 11 Dinners)
BEGINS HO CHI MINH CITY OR HONG KONG
Northbound – Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong Nov 3
Southbound – Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City Oct 24 Nov 11
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LAND / CRUISE PRICE PER PERSON Superior Cabin – Deck 3 Double $8990
Deluxe Cabin – Deck 3 Double $9,590
Prestige Cabin – Deck 4 Double $9,820
Prestige Cabin – Deck 5 Double $10,030
Prestige Cabin – Deck 6 Double $10,280
Deluxe Suite – Deck 6 Double $10,940
Prestige Suite – Deck 5 Double $11,270
Prestige Suite – Deck 6 Double $11,610
Single $12,086 Single $12,686 Single $13,771 Single $13,981
Single $14,231 Single N/A Single N/A Single N/A
Triple $6724 Triple N/A Triple N/A Triple N/A
Triple N/A Triple N/A
Triple $8,244 Triple $8,471
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).
Land / Cruise Price includes everything described in General Information as well as private Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, bar and restaurant beverages throughout the day aboard ship, including house wines and spirits, entertainment and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff. Departures will be hosted by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 Tauck guests. Please ask about additional hotel nights before or after your cruise and about our comprehensive Cruise Protection Product.
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FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS Night 1,2 KOWLOON SHANGRI-LA, HONG KONG Hong Kong Night 3-11 ABOARD L’AUSTRAL
Meet local schoolchildren at a kindergarten in ancient Hué Call your travel agent or Tauck at 877-519-1035
South China Sea Night 12 SHERATON SAIGON HOTEL & TOWERS Ho Chi Minh City
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