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Ho Chi Minh Discovery

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Highlights:

• Experience the authentic Ho Chi Minh City.
• Explore ancient pagodas and beautiful colonial architecture.
• Wander the lively streets of Chinatown.
• Dive into noisy markets to strike bargains with the locals.
• Feast on delicious traditional food.
• See American war relics at the War Remnants Museum.

Tour style:Local Life & Culture, Heritage & History
Inclusion:

English speaking guide, Entrance fees as indicated, Transport as indicated, Meals: 1 local lunch ("Pho" / Noodle Soup).

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, Tips or gratuities for drivers or guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 8-9 hours
• Pickup location:

  Pick up at centrally located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City.

• Pickup Time: 8.00 AM-8.30 AM
• Drop off location:

  At the end of the trip you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you in getting a taxi back to your hotel.

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.

• Confirmation of booking:

  It is very important to please email Ho Chi Minh City Urban Adventures on info@hochiminhcityurbanadventures.com to confirm your pick up hotel at least 24 hours prior to departure. This confirmation helps to avoid delays in our departure.

• Dress standard:

  Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate.

• Child policy:

  Children must be between 6 and 11 years of age inclusive.  Children below 6 years of age are not permitted on this tour.

• Language: English

Itinerary:

This mesmerising trip gives you a fun and fascinating insight into the history, culture and the daily life of the locals in Ho Chi Minh City.

 

We start our tour by heading to Chinatown with a walking tour through the fascinating back streets near Cho Lon. This area is one of the most busy commercial districts of Ho Chi Minh City and its atmospheric streets are home to some of the city’s most interesting sites.

 

Our expert local guide takes you for a visit to Thien Hau temple, which was built in the early 19th Century and dedicated to the goddess of seafarers. We delve deeper into Chinatown visiting the amazing Cholon and Binh Tay Markets which are full of energy and dazzling array of goods. You can stop at a local café for a coffee (not included) to watch the hectic pace of life pass by in Ho Chi Minh City.

 

Following our market visit, we will have a traditional local Vietnamese lunch, "Pho" or noodle soup.

 

After our delicious lunch, we visit the War Remnants Museum, take a walking tour to Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post office, Opera House and downtown Saigon.  The War Remnants Museum was originally opened in September 1975, it displays old military equipment and other related items from the Vietnam War.  In the courtyard we will find some larger exhibits including a F5A fighter and a UH1-Huey helicopter.  The Reunification Palace, formerly known as the Presidential Palace was the sight of South Vietnam's surrender in April 1975.  Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office and the Opera House are beautiful examples of architecture from the French colonial period.

 

At the end of the trip you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you in getting a taxi back to your hotel.

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Traveller Feedback:

Ms. Stephanie T.
Australia ~ 08 Mar 2013[back to top]

I was really pleased with the tour overall. Vin was informative and very patient with my questions, and was excellent at explaining numerous aspects of Vietnamese culture and history. He spoke English very well and I found it easy to understand his explanations. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and will recommend it to friends.

 

Ms. Fiona F.
Singapore ~ 06 Feb 2013[back to top]

My tour was great. I would definitely recommend it as an easy way to see the essential sights in HCMC if you are pressed for time. Huong was very knowledgeable and helped me safely navigate the crazy HCMC traffic.

 

Ms. Rhonda S.
Australia ~ 02 Dec 2012[back to top]

RE: Mekong Delta Tour 21/11/12
Ngoc is a great communicator and she was very informative on the tour. Not only did she help anyone who had any difficulties in getting on and off the boats and also she spoke to everyone on the bus individually so therefore she had good communication with everyone. She has a good sense of humour and she had all the tourist in laughter on the bus. One of the best guide that I have ever had.

 

Ms. Karen M.
Australia ~ 20 Aug 2012[back to top]

Enjoyed the day and the flexibility of the guide and driver, would recommend.

 

Your trip:

This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour