Tour Highlight

• Visit Reunification Palace, the historic site where the Vietnam War ended in 1975.

• Visit Central Post Office is a beautiful example of French colonial architecture.

• Explore Dong Khoi Street: A vibrant shopping and dining avenue known for its blend of modern and traditional Vietnamese culture.

• Discover Saigon Opera House: An elegant French-colonial theater offering a variety of performances, including classical music and traditional Vietnamese shows.

• Admire War Remnants Museum: A powerful museum documenting the Vietnam War through exhibits, photographs, and military artifacts.

Includes:

• Air-conditioned vehicle

• English speaking tour guide

• Entrance Fee

• Bottled water

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Starting Time: 1:00 pm - Ending Time: 5.00 pm

Meeting time: 1:00 pm

Pickup Point/Ending Point: Ticket counter of Independence Palace: 135 Nam ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1

Begin your story in Saigon with a visit to the Reunification Palace, once a symbol of the South Vietnamese Government. Visit the war room, the banquet hall and the presidential office, filled with the unusual gifts that were once received here. Then, continue to the Central Post Office, designed and constructed by the renowned architect, Gustave Eiffel, and take a moment to send a postcard! Just behind the post office is the Notre Dame Cathedral, an iconic Saigon landmark built in neo-Romanesque style by the French between 1863 and 1880.

Next, stroll down Dong Khoi Street, which figured prominently in Graham Greene famous Vietnam novel, The Quiet American. The walk ends at the Saigon Opera House. From a bomb shelter to housing the parliamentary Lower House, the Opera House has had an unusual history. On the way, you will also visit the former CIA building that was used during the Vietnam War. Here, the evacuation of some Americans and Vietnamese took place, shown in one of most famous photos of the time. 

Your history immersion will then lead you to the War Remnants Museum. Here, your guide will tell the story of the city darkest and most tragic hours during the Vietnam War. Your final visit will take you to a secret place, unknown to tourists, where you will learn about what daily life was like during war time, from a resident& point of view. End your day with a drink at the top of Rex Hotel. Constructed in 1927, renewed in 1959, the hotel was the site of the United States military command's daily press conference. It is perfectly located in front of the city most popular spot for socializing with friends or family: Nguyen Hue Street..  

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Tour Highlight

• Experience Ho Chi Minh City like a local with a guided tour
• Interact with local people and learn about their lifestyle and culture
• Experience a local specialty with Chinese elements:
  fried rice flour cake egg coffee in a cozy spot
  
• Enjoy many kind of Vietnamese street food signature
  
• Immerse yourself in the bustling nightlife and discover a paradise of food

Includes:

• English Speaking Tour Guide

• Coffee and/or Tea

• Dinner

• Food tasting stops to introduce you to Saigon signature dishes

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Starting Time: 6:00 pm-Ending Time: 9:00 pm

Meeting Time: 6:00 pm

Get ready for a culinary adventure in the heart of Saigon and find out where the locals love to eat. Meet your guide at the meeting point and get ready to get to Cao Thang Street, well known for its abundance of street food. From here, start your leisurely walk and observe the small pop-up restaurants along the street, nightly features that disappear during the day. 

First, try out a Vietnamese rice paper pizza (banh trang)! At your next stop, try the iconic Vietnamese sandwich (banh mi), the best fusion between French and Vietnamese cuisine. 

Then, sink your teeth into the flavors of the South. You will take a leisurely walk through the Ban Co Market leading to Nguyen Thien Thuat Street and enjoy a scrumptious savory crêpe (banh xeo) and fresh spring rolls at Madam Nga’s spot. Finish things off with a taste of one of the city's most popular dishes: hu tieu. Dating back to the 1960s, it can be served as a soup or dry with no broth. 

End with a tasting of fried rice flour (bot chien), a very popular local street dish that comes along with eggs, onions, and dipping in a mixed homemade sauce with shredded papaya. 

Once you have had your fill of incredible dishes, continue onward to a local coffee shop for a drink and a chat as the city's nocturnal side awakens. 

Please note: some local eateries are closed on full moon dates or due to personal business; the guide will flexibly make alternative arrangements. 

Emergency Phone Number

(AU) +6128 357 1151

(UK) +44 208 137 7991

(US) +1551 788 6946

WhatsApp (Chat only) +62 811 3961 7031

Tour Highlight

• Enjoy motorized boat trip across Mekong River &rowing boat trip in small canal
• Cycle around quiet part of an island passing by peaceful rural scenery
  
• Visit an orchard & families doing various cottage industries
  
• Enjoy lunch with Mekong delicacies with demonstration of making "banh khot" (Vietnamese savory mini pancake)
  

Includes:

• Return transfer Saigon-My Tho-Saigon
• English speaking Tour guide 
• Lunch
• Water
• Sightseeing, boat trip
  
• Bicycle

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Starting Time: 8.30 am - End Time: 4:30 pm

Meeting Time: 8:30 am

Meeting Point/Ending Point: Saigon Opera House: 07 Lam Son Square, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1

This morning, a 2-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh city takes us to My Tho, a gateway to the Mekong Delta. Here, we will board a motorized wooden sampan to begin our journey on the mighty Mekong River around
Tan My and Thoi Son Islands where numerous floating fish-farms and houseboats have been docked for decades. Disembark at one of the floating farms, interact with fishermen at work and learn about the fishing industry in this beautiful area. 

Switch to a rowing boat for a slow ride along the small canals shaded by water coconut trees. Then hop on bicycles to explore the green-lush island covered by hectares of gardens specialized in growing grapefruits, coconuts, bananas, durian, jack fruits, longans. Stop at a family to learn about the process of nourishing mushrooms.

 At the verdant garden of Mr. Hai Phuong, see his farm of cows, pigs, chickens, fishing pond, and enjoy fresh seasonal fruits picked from the garden.

Enjoy lunch with Mekong delicacies at a family’s garden where you could also see the hostess making “banh khot” (Vietnamese savory mini pancakes) – a popular but delicious local dish. Further our exploration by bicycle to see more cottage industries in the backstreets of this tranquil island: home-made moonshine locally branded over 3 generations; a bee farm with collection of farming, gardening, and fishing tools used over generations and meet a professional craft weaver to see her artistic craftworks such as straw hat, water hyacinth basket and bracelet. 

We then re-boarded our motorized boat for the cruise to return to the mainland. Bid farewell to our boat captain and take the drive back to Ho Chi Minh, arriving in the late afternoon.

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