[MN02_VCTNĐ] TRA SU Cajuput Forest – CAN THO – “SOUTHERN FOREST LAND” FILM SET CHECK-IN TOUR

• Evening 22:30: Guests arrive at the meeting point. The vehicle and tour guide pick up the group as scheduled. Welcome greetings are extended, and essential gifts are provided to the group. Overnight on the bus.

• 04:00: Arrive in Chau Doc. Guests take a short rest and freshen up. The group begins sightseeing:
• VISIT BA CHUA XU TEMPLE: Located at the foot of Sam Mountain, the temple is not only famous for its unique and beautiful architecture but is also one of the most important historical, architectural, and spiritual sites that need preservation and development. Known for its sacredness and spiritual fulfillment, the temple attracts millions of visitors every year, making it a popular spiritual tourism destination.
• THOAI NGOC HAU TOMB: Thoai Ngoc Hau was a high-ranking mandarin of the Nguyen Dynasty, assigned to explore and protect An Giang. Visitors come here not only to admire a typical architectural structure and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, but also to express gratitude and respect to the ancestors.
• TAY AN PAGODA: Also known as Tay An Ancient Pagoda, this Buddhist temple is located at a crossroads near the foot of Sam Mountain (284 meters above sea level). Tay An Pagoda is not only a place of worship but also a famous scenic attraction.
• (Sam Mountain cable car ticket at own expense: Reference price – Adults: VND 90,000/round trip; Children: VND 70,000/round trip)
• Breakfast at a local restaurant.
• TRA SU CAJUPUT FOREST: A breathtaking natural landscape covered in lush green vegetation, creating a peaceful and refreshing atmosphere. Combined with the famous Mekong Delta cuisine, Tra Su Cajuput Forest has been selected as the main filming location for many TV shows and game shows such as “Happy Diners,” “2 Days 1 Night,” and “Ngu Long Du Ky.” Visitors will also have the chance to see real-life scenes from the movie set of “Southern Forest Land.” Regardless of historical debates, the visual value and rural Southern scenery recreated by director Nguyen Quang Dung have greatly attracted visitors from all over.
• Guests take a boat ride, gently paddled by local rowers in traditional Ba Ba outfits, weaving through narrow waterways of the cajuput forest and admiring the vast green duckweed carpets. Guests may also explore three uniquely designed bridges: Kieu Bridge, Ten-Thousand-Step Bamboo Bridge, and Love Bridge.
• Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, rest, then depart for Can Tho.
• Afternoon: Arrive in Can Tho, check in at the hotel, and relax.
• The vehicle takes the group to NINH KIEU WHARF to join the program: “RIVER CRUISE ON THE HAU RIVER.” Guests enjoy traditional Southern folk music (Don Ca Tai Tu) with warm and emotional melodies, while having dinner on the cruise—an elegant cultural experience cherished by visitors. (Applicable for groups of 10 guests or more.)
• Free time to explore the city at night. Can Tho, often poetically called “TAY DO,” has long been vibrant and lively, praised in folk verses: “Can Tho has Ninh Kieu Wharf / A beautiful river with many charming ladies…”
• Visitors will be amazed by the sparkling beauty and colorful lights at Ninh Kieu Wharf, or impressed by the newly built attraction popular among young people: the unique LOTUS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE.

• Morning: Guests wake up early to explore the local culture of Can Tho with a special boat trip:
• CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET: With over 100 years of formation and development, Cai Rang Floating Market has become a symbolic tourist attraction of Can Tho City. Experience authentic river life and listen to sweet folk songs: “Cai Rang, Ba Lang, Vam Xang, Xa No / If you love me, buy a small boat / So I can cross the river to trade and send goods to you.” From early morning, people gather from all directions to trade fruits such as mangoes, longans, durians, mangosteens, rambutans, melons, sweet potatoes, etc., on small boats, hoping to sell all goods before sunrise.
• Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Free time to rest, then check out. Depart for Ho Chi Minh City, stopping along the way to visit:
• PURPLE HOUSE: A trending attraction recently favored by visitors. This coffee film set features many uniquely designed mini-scenes, all decorated with a dominant purple theme—perfect for guests who love photography and the color purple, promising a memorable experience.
• Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• Afternoon: Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Along the way, guests stop to shop for local specialties such as Pia cake, fermented pork rolls, coconut cakes, and fresh fruits as souvenirs for family and friends. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, say farewell, and look forward to seeing you again.

The order of sightseeing spots may be adjusted depending on actual conditions while still ensuring all program contents are fully implemented.

• TRANSPORTATION:
  • Groups under 20 guests: Use modern 16-seat or 29-seat air-conditioned tourist buses with reclining seats, serving the group throughout the entire itinerary.
  • Groups of 20 guests or more: Upgrade to sleeper buses, serving the group throughout the entire itinerary. No additional charges incurred.
• HOTELS: Standard 2, 3, or 4 guests per room. Amenities include TV, hot water, and private bathroom.
  • 3-STAR: Holiday, Linh Phuong… or equivalent
  • 4-STAR: Nesta, Van Phat… or equivalent
  • 5-STAR: Muong Thanh… or equivalent
• MEALS:
  • Breakfast: On the first day, local-style noodle soup and drinks; following days served buffet style.
  • Lunch & Dinner: 3 meals at hygienic local restaurants.
• TOUR GUIDE: Vietnamese-speaking tour guide providing commentary and services throughout the itinerary.
• INSURANCE: Travel insurance as regulated, with a maximum coverage of VND 50,000,000 per case.
• SIGHTSEEING: Entrance fees to attractions listed in the itinerary are included.
• COMPLIMENTARY GIFTS: Travel hat, wet tissues, and bottled water.

• Tips for tour guide and local driver.
• Personal expenses not included in the program: laundry, telephone, minibar, etc.

• Under 05 years old: Free of charge (any additional expenses are paid by the family). Two adults may accompany only one child; from the second child onward, 50% of the tour price applies.
• From 05 to under 10 years old: 50% of the adult tour price, sharing bed with family. Two adults may accompany only one child; from the second child onward, charged as an adult.
• From 10 years old and above: Charged as an adult.

(Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays not included)

• In case of tour cancellation, the following cancellation fees apply:
  • Cancellation after registration: 30% of the tour price.
  • 20 days prior to departure: 50% of the tour price.
  • 10–19 days prior to departure: 75% of the tour price.
  • 0–10 days prior to departure: 100% of the tour price.
• Tour cancellation must be notified directly to the Company or via fax, email, or message and must be confirmed by the Company. Cancellation by phone call is not accepted.
• As this is a group-joining tour, the tour will depart as scheduled once the minimum number of participants (10 adult guests or more) is met. If the group size is fewer than 10 guests, the Company will notify customers 3 days prior to departure and negotiate a new departure date or refund the full deposited amount.
• In force majeure cases such as terrorism, riots, natural disasters, floods, epidemics, etc. (with official notice from local authorities), depending on actual conditions and ensuring customer safety and convenience, the Travel Company reserves the right to cancel or replace the tour with an alternative program of equivalent value. Any additional costs incurred will be borne by the customer. Both parties will make every effort to minimize losses caused by force majeure.