SAIGON INCENTIVE 5 DAYS

Full buffet breakfast at the hotel.

Morning excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels. We drive to Cu Chi district, 50 km to the northwest of Saigon city. The incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometers and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have been specially constructed with living areas, storage facilities, weapon factories, filed hospitals, command center, plus accommodation. Upon arrival to the Cu Chi tunnels, watch a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, then spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels, you will even have a chance to crawl through the tunnels. Also on display are various mantraps, the remains of an American tank and numerous bomb craters made by 500 pound bombs dropped by B52 bombers. For those interested there's even the opportunity to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range.

You will have a chance to meet with a veteran who will tell the group stories about his experience fighting in the area against the north Vietnamese and US Military.

Enjoy Buffet Lunch at Cu Chi Tunnels with service staff wearing brown Cu Chi uniform. Decoration to create natural and rustic style with wooden benches and bamboo tables. Rustic type of food stations set up using wooden and bamboo stands, clay pots, shovels, etc. to fit within the feel of the area. Use of camouflage fabric, banana leaves and Cu Chi scarves as table cloths/linen...

This afternoon discover the contrasts of bustling Ho Chi Minh City, still commonly referred to as Saigon, on a morning tour. Amongst the grand old buildings, you will see colourful markets selling everything from chillies to French bread and, of course, an endless stream of bicycles, cyclos and motorbikes.

You will depart your hotel in Vietnam’s traditional form of transport – the cyclo – and by cycled at a leisurely pace to the Notre Dame Cathedral, a Neo-classical structure dating back to the 19th century, with the beautiful Post Office building opposite. Continue by cyclo to the Presidential Palace and their underground war rooms. Thereafter continue by coach to the Central Market (Ben Thanh Market) where you will wander the colourful stalls and stands of this central area of trade and commerce.

Dinner at Nam Phan Restaurant.

This newest addition to the dining scene is elegantly decorated offering some of the most exquisite Vietnamese dishes in all of Saigon. Khai, a local Vietnamese business entrepreneur who made his riches from designer silk clothes, has brought fine dining to traditional Vietnamese cuisine in the heart of the city. His designer flare is obvious once you enter the interior with its eclectic mix of traditional and antique furnishing and Vietnamese art decorating the walls.

Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

Breakfast at hotel. Journey south to the Mekong delta, known as the ‘rice bowl of Vietnam’, and spend a full day exploring one of Vietnam’s most fertile regions and the main cultivation area of rice and tropical fruits.

We transfer to My Tho city (02 hour). It‘s famous for its extensive orchards and immense rice fields. On arrival, take a leisurely boat trip around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands (04 sacred animals of Buddhism). Enjoy a rowing boat ride in the shadows of the water-coconut palms along the tiny canals. Enjoy fresh coconut juice on boat. We will visit the picturesque orchards and sample the freshly picked fruit at the invitation of friendly local farmers. Spend some time in the villages to learn about the daily lives of the inhabitants, enjoying some kinds of tropical fruits while listening Southern traditional music.

We continue to “Coconuts homeland”, Ben Tre - Where you can learn how to make coconut candy. You can try some candies, visit the honey bee farm and try the honey, banana wine, ginger jams, soy beans… made by the villagers

Enjoy a horse-cart around the village to have a look at the orchards and visit local people’s house. Enjoy a relaxing cup of honey tea before returning to My Tho via a natural canal, cruising under the shadows of water coconut palms. You will have a chance to enjoy the famous dish “Fried Mekong Elephant Ear Fish” at local restaurant. Driver back to Saigon.

Enjoy sunset drinks and dinner at Chill Skybar. Enjoy sunset drinks in a private section of the outside bar area, watching the sun go down and the lights come on and the city come alive

Chill is the newest edition to the Saigon dining and nightlife scene, located on the 26^th floor right in the heart of Saigon. The city’s flat topography really lends itself to a rooftop bar providing very impressive views of this vibrant and ever changing city. The two-story bar features a state of the art sound system, a private VIP room, an outdoor cigar lounge and an absolutely awe-inspiring view. Designed by the same creators as the Chill Bar in Bangkok, the designers have now brought their sophisticated flair to Saigon and it is proving to be very popular with visitors and locals alike.

Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

Full buffet breakfast at the hotel.

Half Day Conference with lunch at the hotel.

Free your time at leisure.

Fare well dinner at Binh Quoi Village: “Saigon Nights” with Cocktail Cruise.

Board your private boat for a moonlit journey complete with cocktails and canapés to Binh Quoi Village for an unforgettable journey into – ‘Saigon Nights’. You are welcome with Chinese drums to play as guests board boat. Enjoy sunset cocktail cruise docking at Binh Quoi Village. Entertainment by resident band on board including Jazz and popular western songs.

Upon arrival Binh Quoi. Enjoy welcome cocktail reception. This area will be decorated with large white silk lanterns (subject to weather), up lighting in the trees, floating candles in the pond. Before dinner, you will be entertained by your own private performance of the unique and famous Water Puppets. This delightful performance presents a unique form of entertainment. Short skits depicting everyday life in Vietnam are performed on a “stage of water” skilled artists who stand waist-deep in water and manipulate their puppets behind a traditional communal house facade. An up beat jazz band will play through dinner and get the party going until you board your coach for the return transfer to your hotel.

Full buffet breakfast at the hotel.

Free your time at leisure until our guide and driver pick you up and transfer from your hotel to Tan Son Nhat Airport to check in for the International flight.