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SAIGON

                                                                                A constant hive of activity, Saigon (Ho Chi
                                                                                Minh City) is a city of contrasts. Ancient
                                                                                temples are nestled among skyscrapers
                                                                                and designer malls reside alongside local
                                                                                markets. Motorcycles whizz through
                                                                                alleyways, throngs of bargain hunters
                                                                                descend on the markets and people crowd
                                                                                around mouthwatering food stalls.

                                                                                SEE
                                                                                •  Admire the city’s varied architecture from
                                                                                  sleek skyscrapers to French-colonial City Hall

                                                                                DO
                                                                                •  Experience what life was like for soldiers as
                                                                                  you crawl through the Cu Chi Tunnels
                                                                                •  See the interesting, yet sobering exhibits
       City Hall
                                                                                  at the War Remnants Museum
           HOTELS                    PAGE       AIRPORT 6KM  5                  •  Shop for local art and handicrafts at
                                                                                  Ben Thanh Market
         1   Caravelle Hotel  ◆◆◆◆◆   21                  3           TON DUC THANG
         2   Elios Hotel  ◆◆◆         20                        1st District
         3     Hôtel des Arts Saigon – MGallery    NAM KY KHOI NGHIA  PHAM NGOC THACH  EAT & DRINK
           Collection  ◆◆◆◆◆          21                      HAI BA TRUNG      •  Enjoy a drink and take in the sunset at
         4   Majestic Hotel  ◆◆◆◆     20                 LE DUAN                  the historic Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar
         5   Novotel Saigon Centre  ◆◆◆◆  20                    LE THANH TON      at Caravelle Hotel
         6   Palace Hotel Saigon  ◆◆◆¯  20  NGUYEN THI MINH KHAI  LY TU TRONG
         7   Rex Hotel  ◆◆◆◆¯         21        Tao Dan             1
         8   Saigon Prince Hotel  ◆◆◆◆  21      Park  HUYEN TRAN CONG CHUA  7  DONG KHOI  TON DUC THANG  WHAT’S ON
                                                  NGUYEN DU  NGUYEN TRUNG TRUC  NGUYEN HUE  Reunification Day
                                                               LE LOI
                                                                     6
                                                                                30 April
                                            CACH MANG
                                            NGUYEN TRAI  Ben Thanh  HAM NGHI 8  4  Saigon River  Tet Trung Thu (Mid-Autumn Festival)
                                            THANG TAM
                                                     Market
                                                                                1 October
                                              PHAM NGU                          Tet Vietnamese New Year
                                             2                  BEN CHUONG DUON G ATTRACTION  12 February
                                                                                EXPERIENCE SAIGON
                                                                                3 NIGHT CITY BREAK

                                                                                  INCLUDES
                                                                                  •  3 nights accommodation in Saigon
                                                                                  •  Full breakfast daily
                                                                                  •  Saigon City and Cu Chi Tunnels private full day tour
                                                                                  •  Morning Grain Cooking Class
                                                                                  •  Return private car transfers from Saigon Airport
                                                                                Day 1: Saigon
                                                                                On arrival in Saigon, be transferred to the hotel.
                                                                                Day 2: Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnels
                                                                                Enjoy a full day tour beginning with Saigon’s famous
                                                                                and historic landmarks before journeying to the Cu Chi
                                                                                Tunnels. Head underground and experience what life
                                                                                below the surface was like for soldiers in the war.
                                                                                Day 3: Saigon
                                                                                This morning, take part in a unique Vietnamese cultural
                                                                                and culinary experience. During the Grain Cooking Class
                                                                                you will select your own produce, create your own dish
                                                                                and enjoy it for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure.
                                                                                Day 4: Saigon
                                                                                After breakfast, be transferred to the airport.
                                                                                SUGGESTED HOTELS
                                                                                Standard – Elios Hotel
                                                                                Superior – Saigon Prince Hotel
                                                                                Deluxe – Caravelle Hotel

                                                                                     $      * ^
                                                                                From  385      per person twin share   (SGN)
                                                                                ^Price includes 5% early bird discount (book 17 days prior to
                                                                                travel), based on 3 nights at Elios Hotel in a Senior Superior
                                                                                Double Room, valid 1 May – 30 Sep 20. Ask you travel agent for
                                                                                prices for other dates and room types.
       Cu Chi Tunnels                       Notre-Dame Basilica of Saigon
       *  Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation packages are per person per package twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room
       category for travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.  17
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