[Local departure/arrival] 4-day Ho Chi Minh sightseeing tour | Doc-san exchange meeting and trip to learn about the Vietnam War

Evening:Arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

A Japanese guide will warmly welcome you at the arrival lobby of the airport. By private vehicle, we will pick you up and check-in at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon), which continues to evolve as Vietnam's largest economic city.

Night:Depart for the latest trendy cruise and an art bistro that will stimulate your senses.

17:00：A Japanese guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby.

◎ Double-decker pleasure boat “Saigon Water Go” twilight cruise
18:00：An elegant 45-minute river cruise boarding from the historic Bakudang Pier. From the ancient strategic port of Nha Dzong Port, you will pass through the city's symbol Bitexco Tower, the waterfront where the futuristic skyscraper Landmark 81 stands, and the beautiful Bur Son Bridge, which opened in 2022. Enjoy Ho Chi Minh's beautiful skyline that changes from cobalt blue to golden yellow or a dazzling night view every moment.

[Dinner] “Propaganda Vietnamese Bistro”
19:00：A very popular restaurant with retro and vivid Vietnamese propaganda art painted all over the walls and sofas. Enjoy ``creative Vietnamese cuisine'' made with fresh local ingredients delivered from local farms in a modern setting that will captivate foreign residents and highly sensitive young locals in a stylish space.

20:30：After dinner, you will be transferred to your hotel with a pleasant aftertaste.

[Accommodation location: Ho Chi Minh City]

Morning to Lunch: After breakfast at the hotel, head to Cu Chi in the northwest, the site of a tumultuous history.

09:30：Depart from the hotel with a Japanese guide (about 1 hour 45 minutes).

◎ Cu Chi Tunnel (South Vietnam National Liberation Front Base Ruins)
11:15：A fortress with narrow tunnels that spans 250km in length and is spread out underground like a network. In order to gain a concrete understanding of the intricate internal structure of underground tunnels and guerrilla tactics, your guide will provide detailed explanations of the elaborate traps and models displayed at the time. After the thrilling experience of actually diving into a tunnel, you can reminisce about the way of life back then by sampling the simple "cassava potatoes" and "bamboo leaf tea" that were staple foods for soldiers during the war.

[Lunch] “Sol Cu Chi Restaurant”
12:30：In a comfortable space surrounded by lush greenery, enjoy a variety of traditional local dishes that are the pride of the Cu Chi region, with sophisticated arrangements.

Afternoon:Time to look at turning points in history and encounter miraculous bonds

13:30：Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

○ Reunification Palace (former presidential palace)
15:30: On April 30, 1975, a symbol of the unification of the North and South became the stage where tanks entered and ended the Vietnam War. Moments where history took place are preserved as they are, including the presidential office and the tense underground operations room.

◎ Special exchange event with War Remnants Museum & Mr. Nguyen Duc
16:30: Tour the museum, which displays photos taken by news photographers from all over the world risking their lives, as well as warplanes and other objects, and conveys the preciousness of peace.
After the tour, head to a relaxing cafe near the museum. We will have a very valuable exchange meeting with Mr. Nguyen Duc, the conjoined twins "Viet-chan and Doc-chan" who were once watched over from all over the world and are now working as peace storytellers. This is the most moving moment on this tour, as you enjoy a cup of hot tea and hear first-hand the stories of those people who lived their lives with strength and the message of peace for the future.

Evening: Good old rural gastronomy recognized by Michelin

18:30：[Dinner] “RICE FIELD”
For dinner, we went to a Michelin-listed house restaurant that recreates the idyllic countryside rice terraces (rice terraces) even though it's in the middle of the city. Please enjoy the set menu of traditional Vietnamese home cooking, which is simple yet has a deep flavor.

20:00：After a day filled with excitement, we will transfer you to your hotel.

[Accommodation location: Ho Chi Minh City]

Morning to noon:After breakfast at the hotel, depart for the Mekong Delta, the source of life in South Vietnam.

08:00：Go to the water town of My Tho with a Japanese guide (about 2 hours).

10:00: ◎ Cruising the great Mekong River full of vitality
After arriving in My Tho, board a small motorboat and set out on the majestic chocolate-colored river.

[Coconut Candy Workshop]: Watch the traditional handiwork of making candy from coconuts and sample the hot, freshly made candy while the fragrant aroma wafts through the air.

[Orchard visit & honey farm]:Replenish your vitamins by sampling tropical fruits such as dragon fruit while listening to simple folk music. At the honey farm, you can soothe yourself with a special honey tea made by squeezing refreshing kumquats into freshly harvested natural honey.

◎ Jungle cruise on a rowing boat (about 15 minutes)
Highlights of the trip. Experience a serene and adventurous walk on the water as you slowly navigate the subtropical Nipa palm tunnel above your head with the boatman's vivid paddle movements.

Daytime:[Lunch] Dynamic traditional local cuisine of the Mekong River

12:30：Please enjoy traditional flavors that are pleasing to the eye, such as the famous "Fried Elephant Ear Fish", a whole whole, wrapped in rice paper with fresh raw vegetables, a special spring roll, the mysterious "Fried Rice Cake" that is round and huge like a balloon, and the chewy traditional rice noodles "Futiyu".

Afternoon to evening:Return to Saigon, from free activities to an emotional finale

After lunch, return to Ho Chi Minh (arrival around 16:00). Once you arrive, enjoy free time to shop for souvenirs, visit cafes, etc. before departure.

18:30：Welcome to the final dinner.

[Dinner] "Pizza 4P's"
For the final dinner of your trip, head to a famous restaurant that is extremely popular in Vietnam and is now attracting attention from foodies around the world. Enjoy the ultimate pizza baked in the store's authentic stone oven and topped with fresh homemade burrata cheese.

20:30：We will transport you directly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport with all your beautiful memories. Please take care when returning home!

<Ho Chi Minh 5-star hotel usage> Majestic Saigon, Lavera Saigon, Fusion Suite Hotel,
We will arrange either Hotel Grand Saigon or My House Saigon Hotel.

Car, Japanese guide, entrance fee, tour meal fee, hotel fee (including breakfast)

Drinks, gratuities (optional), personal expenses, services other than those listed above.

Air ticket prices to and from Japan are not included. If you would like to arrange air tickets, please feel free to contact us.

• ◆・Tour schedule may be changed or canceled depending on weather, traffic conditions, etc.
• ◆・If you are late for more than 15 minutes at the advised departure time without contacting us, the service will not be operated. Please note that there will be no refunds in this case.
• ◆・Customers are responsible for managing their valuables and luggage. We are not responsible for any damage, loss or theft of your luggage.
• ◆・Although it is possible for one person to participate, the price is for two people. In addition, if you apply for one person, there will be no refund even if there are other participants on the day.
• ◆・Meal menus may change without notice depending on the season.
• ◆[About the hotel]
• ◆・If there are 3 adults participating, 3 people will be in one room, and 1 person will use an extra bed.
• ◆・If you wish to extend your stay, please apply as an option.　
• ◆・During Vietnam holidays and year-end and New Year holidays, additional hotel charges and gala dinners may be charged depending on the hotel.