South Vietnam Muslim Tour 3D2N: Saigon Heritage, Mekong Delta Eco-Trip & Historic Cu Chi Tunnels

SOUTH VIETNAM MUSLIM-FRIENDLY & HALAL DISCOVERY: 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

Ho Chi Minh City Heritage – Mekong Delta River Life – Historic Cu Chi Tunnels

• Tour Code: 3D2NHCMMKCC
• Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
• Service Style: Private Touring / 100% Muslim-Friendly & Halal Certified
• Gateway City: Ho Chi Minh City – Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
• Primary DMC Operator: Smile Travel Co., Ltd

🗺️ ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Day      Destination & Core Highlights Meals Included            Accommodation

Day 1   Ho Chi Minh Arrival – French Quarter & War Remnants Museum      Lunch, Dinner (Halal) Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 2   Full-Day Mekong Delta (My Tho) – River Islands & Sampan Ride     Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Halal)             Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 3   Cu Chi Underground Tunnels – Shopping – Airport Departure           Breakfast, Lunch (Halal)         Departure

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival – Historic City Highlights (Meals: Lunch / Dinner – Halal)

Welcome to Vietnam: Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), meet our professional English-speaking guide and private AC vehicle at the arrival hall. Transfer directly to the city center.

Lunch: Savor authentic dishes at a reputable Certified Halal Restaurant in District 1.

Afternoon Sightseeing:

Visit the Reunification Palace (Independence Palace), the iconic historic seat designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu, witnessing the historic climax of the Vietnam War in 1975.

Explore the War Remnants Museum, containing a profound photographic and military equipment collection documenting the Indochina conflicts.

Admire French colonial architectural treasures: exterior view of Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office engineered by Gustave Eiffel.

Check in at your hotel (standard check-in from 14:00; luggage can be stored safely at the concierge if arriving earlier).

Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a Halal Restaurant.

Evening: Free time at leisure to explore the pedestrian promenade along Nguyen Hue Street or shop at Ben Thanh night market.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Full-Day Mekong Delta (My Tho) – Rural River Discovery (Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner – Halal)

Morning: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

07:30 – 08:00: Pick up and depart for My Tho (Tien Giang Province), leaving the urban bustle behind for the lush rural landscape of the Mekong Delta (approx. 1.5 – 2 hours).

Upon arrival, board a motorized boat cruising along the Tien River, passing the four legendary islets: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.

Disembark at Unicorn Island: stroll through tranquil orchards, taste sweet tropical fruits in season, and listen to traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music (Don Ca Tai Tu).

Board a hand-rowed wooden sampan through the narrow, palm-shaded Thoi Son canal.

Visit an apiary bee farm to savor pure honey tea and observe traditional handcrafted coconut candy making.

Lunch: Freshly prepared meal at a certified local Halal / Muslim-friendly restaurant.

Afternoon: Enjoy a relaxing bicycle ride along the shaded paths of Tan Thach village to witness authentic Delta life (hammocks available for guests who prefer to unwind in the cool breeze).

15:30: Return to the pier and transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Evening: Savor dinner at a Halal Restaurant.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 3: Historic Cu Chi Tunnels – Transfer to Airport – Departure (Meals: Breakfast / Lunch – Halal)

Morning: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and complete check-out.

07:30 – 08:00: Depart for the historic Cu Chi Tunnels (approx. 1.5 hours).

Watch an informative documentary detailing how this 250-km subterranean defense network was hand-carved during wartime.

Crawl through preserved tunnel chambers to explore underground living quarters, meeting rooms, weapon depots, field hospitals, and ventilation systems.

Discover hidden booby-trap systems and sample steamed cassava served with sesame salt—the traditional staple food of resistance fighters.

(Optional: Experience the live-bullet shooting range at own expense).

Lunch: Savor a farewell lunch at a local Halal Restaurant. Afternoon: Return to central Saigon for brief souvenir shopping at Ben Thanh Market if flight time permits.

Departure: Transfer directly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) for your departure flight.

End of services with Smile Travel. Safe travels and see you again!

✅ WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• Accommodations (02 Nights): Verified 3/4/5-star hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City (Twin/Double sharing with daily buffet breakfast).
• Private Ground Transportation: 100% private air-conditioned VIP vehicle throughout the entire itinerary.
• Dedicated Tour Guide: Licensed, professional English-speaking local tour guide.
• Meals as Specified: 02 Breakfasts, 03 Lunches, and 02 Dinners at certified Halal restaurants.
• Admissions & River Cruises:
  • Full admission fees for Cu Chi Tunnels, Reunification Palace, and War Remnants Museum.
  • Mekong Delta motorized cruise boat and hand-rowed sampan charters.
  • Honey tea, seasonal tropical fruit tasting, and folk music performance.
• Muslim Amenities: Arranged Halal dining, prayer rugs, and Qibla directional assistance provided upon request.
• Complimentary: 01 bottle of chilled mineral water per guest per touring day.

❌ WHAT IS EXCLUDED:

• International/domestic flight tickets and airport departure taxes.
• Vietnam Entry Visa fees.
• Personal expenses (mini-bar, laundry, telephone calls, drinks during meals).
• Bullet shooting fee at Cu Chi Tunnels range.
• Early check-in (before 14:00) & late check-out (after 12:00).
• Surcharges for Peak Season / Christmas / New Year / Lunar New Year (if applicable).

Mandatory Inbound Tipping (Guide & Driver):

• 1 – 4 Guests: 5 USD / pax / day
• 5 – 10 Guests: 4 USD / pax / day
• 10+ Guests: 3 USD / pax / day

CHILD POLICY

Children under 4 years old: Free of Charge (FOC) – Sharing bed with parents (any extra local admission fee paid directly by parents).

Children from 4 to 8 years old: Charged at 85% of the adult rate – Sharing bed with parents.

Children from 9 years old and above: Charged at 100% of the adult rate (Treated as adult).