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Saigon Central Post Office, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Day 9 Sa Dec - Cai Be Visit Sa Dec on a walking tour, with stops at the Chinese Congregational House in Kien An Cung, the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras’ novel L’Amant, and enjoy a walk through the Central Market to peruse its varied produce. Return to Emerald Harmony by sampan and, after lunch on board, you'll arrive in Cai Be. Travelling via sampan, visit a coconut candy workshop to learn how coconut candy and other local sweets are made, then visit a local French colonial heritage villa. }) Included Excursion Visit to Chinese Congregational House Visit the Chinese Congregational House in Kien An Cung, followed by a visit to the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras’ novel, L’Amant. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 10 My Tho - Ho Chi Minh City Sit back, relax and take in a full day of sailing the magnificent Mekong River and canals. Watch as life in the Mekong Delta, known as the “rice bow!" of Vietnam, awakens for another day as the ship departs early this morning to begin transiting the Cho Gao canal. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the ever-changing vistas from the pool, to enjoy a treatment in the Wellness Area (additional expense), or to read a book and chat with new friends. Cruise past mangroves, narrow canals, fish farms, busy cargo barges and local fishing boats alike. Tonight, dock in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City with views of the city lights. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City Disembarkation Drive away from Ho Chi Minh City, watching the city skyline fade into the distance as the road winds through rice paddies and villages. Spend a couple of hours exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels with a local guide. Hear how the residents constructed an intricate, underground network of tunnels during the French and American Wars. Once above ground, see the other ingenious items they used to defend themselves, such as bamboo traps and camouflaged pits. Upon your return to Ho Chi Minh City, check into your hotel for your included two-night stay, and enjoy a free afternoon. )) Included Excursion The Cu Chi Tunnels Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, a sprawling underground network used by guerrilla troops during the Vietnam War. The tunnels proved to be an extremely effective combat tactic when facing better-supplied forces. @ saigon street Food walking tour (4.Shrs) @ ore Night in Saigon Meals: Breakfast and lunch. penmnliciee . 4 ced Mekong Delta Day 12 Ho Chi Minh City Enjoy a guided tour of Ho Chi Minh City, starting with a visit to the city’s most iconic building, the Reunification, or Independence Palace. Formerly the South Vietnamese Presidential Palace, images of the building were seen around the world on 30" April 1975 when tanks stormed the gates as Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese. Then, stroll through Ho Chi Minh City’s colonial quarter, walking past scenes of everyday life on the way. Admire the beautiful architecture of the Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, City Hall and the old Saigon Post Office and listen to the stories about the glory days of French Indochina and how that era continues to influence aspects of modern Vietnamese culture. Tonight, enjoy your farewell dinner with your fellow guests. © An orientation tour of Ho Chi Minh City Meals: Breakfast and dinner. Day 13 Depart Ho Chi Minh City After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your onward or homebound flight. Meals: Breakfast. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions on pages 64-67, Key: @ EmeraldPLus ~=©@ included Excursion © DiscoverMore
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