• Ho Chi Minh City - From 7:30 to 8:00 AM, the driver will greet guests with a sign displaying their name at the Phu My port gate (a short 2 to 5-minute shuttle bus ride from the ship to the gate) and then head to Saigon, approximately a 1.5-hour journey by private mini-van.
  • The day begins with a City Tour.
  • Visit a Local Wet Market
  • Explore the Jade Emperor Temple
  • See City Hall
  • Visit the Opera House
  • Tour the Central Post Office
  • Discover Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Explore the War Museum and Reunification Palace (formerly the Presidential Palace). At the end of the private car services, guests will be returned on time to board the cruise ship.
• People’s Committee Building - The People’s Committee Building in central Ho Chi Minh City showcases well-preserved French colonial architecture within a spacious garden setting. Originally built as a hotel in 1898 by French architect Gardes, it now functions as a city hall and is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Located at the end of Nguyen Hue walking promenade, it features three buildings adorned with embossed statues of animals and people, intricate bas-reliefs on the walls, and a statue of Ho Chi Minh in front of the main building.
• War Remnants Museum - The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City opened to the public in 1975. Previously known as the ‘Museum of American War Crimes’, it serves as a poignant reminder of the long and brutal Vietnam War. The museum displays graphic photographs and American military equipment, including a helicopter with rocket launchers, a tank, a fighter plane, and a single-seater attack aircraft. Visitors can also see a conventional bomb weighing 6,800kg. These weapons were used by American troops against the Vietnamese between 1945 and 1975.
• The Independence Palace - Independence Palace was the headquarters of Vietnamese General Ngo Dinh Diem until his death in 1963. It gained historical significance in 1975 when a tank from the North Vietnamese Army crashed through its main gate, marking the end of the Vietnam War. Today, it is a must-visit attraction for tourists in Ho Chi Minh City. The palace remains a time capsule from 1975, with two of the original tanks used in its capture still parked on the grounds. Independence Palace was once the residence and workplace of the French Governor of Cochin-China.
• Ben Thanh Market - Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 is an excellent spot to purchase local handicrafts, branded goods, Vietnamese art, and other souvenirs. The market features food stalls where visitors can enjoy hawker-style Vietnamese cuisine or cool off with a cold drink when bargaining becomes overwhelming. Although the market is large and can be challenging to navigate, especially during the hottest part of the day, it is definitely worth a visit.

• Lunch at local restaurant with Pho noodle soup
• Private transportation with A/C from/to cruise ship
• Bottled drinking water in car/bus

• Beverage/drinks on meal (if any)
• Other expenses not clearly mentioned in the Inclusion part
• Entrance Fee

• 7:30-8:00 AM: The driver will greet guests with a sign displaying their name at the Phu My port gate (a short 2 to 5-minute shuttle bus ride from the ship to the gate) and then proceed to Saigon, approximately a 1.5-hour journey by private mini-van.
• The exploration of Saigon’s history and culture includes visits to:
  • Local Wet Market
  • The Jade Emperor Temple
  • City Hall
  • Opera House
  • Central Post Office
  • Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
  • War Museum or Reunification Palace (formerly known as the Presidential Palace).
  • At the conclusion of the private tour, guests will be returned promptly to the cruise ship for boarding.
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.