Tropical Odyssey: Rainforest, River Cruise & Beach Bliss 10 Days

Arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport where a driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

• Meals: None
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

After breakfast, drive and take a short ferry ride to Nam Cat Tien National Park. Enjoy lunch before embarking on an 8km walk along the ecological route. In the afternoon, take a motor-boat trip along the Dong Nai River to view wildlife and search for Peafowl and Jungle Fowl. At night, a Jeep/Truck equipped with a spotlight will take you to the Ta Lai buffer zone for wildlife spotting. Overnight at a local guesthouse or a thatch bungalow by a beautiful stream.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Local Guesthouse
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Canoe to Tien Island to visit the E.A.S.T Centre, where you’ll learn about rare primates from Vietnam and Cambodia. After returning, transfer by jeep to hike 5km to Bau Sau (Crocodile Lake). Enjoy a break at the lake watching tower, with optional activities such as rowing or bird watching. Return to the park center by jeep.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Local Guesthouse
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Visit the Bear Sanctuary to see rescued bears being rehabilitated before returning to Ho Chi Minh City after lunch. Arrive in the late afternoon.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle

Meet at the Sofitel Hotel lobby at 09:30 for a coach transfer to Cai Be. Embark on the L’Amant Cruise and enjoy lunch while cruising to Vinh Long. Explore An Binh Islands by small boat and bicycle, visiting Tien Chau pagoda and local orchards. Dinner on board includes a film projection and overnight stay.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Overnight Cruise
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat

Explore Sa Dec, visiting sites related to Marguerite Duras’s novel, including Huynh Thuy Le’s house and local markets. Return to the cruise for a cooking demonstration, traditional dish tasting, or relaxation on the sun deck as you head to Cai Be. Enjoy a farewell dinner on board.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Overnight Cruise
• Transportation: Boat

Check-out and take a sampan boat through Cai Be’s floating market. Visit an ancient house and rice popcorn factory before returning to Ho Chi Minh City. Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for an afternoon flight to Phu Quoc Island. Shuttle to your hotel/resort upon arrival.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Boat, Plane

Enjoy a day at your leisure on Phu Quoc Island.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel

Another day to relax and enjoy Phu Quoc Island at your own pace.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel

Enjoy your final morning at leisure before being picked up for a domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City to connect with your departure flight.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Transportation: Private vehicle, Plane