• Binh Quoi Village - This unique shore excursion tour to Saigon offers an opportunity to explore local areas that reflect the daily lives of ordinary Vietnamese residents in Saigon. Visitors will be captivated by the enchanting beauty of the countryside, featuring gigs, a serene canal, dinghies, and a rustic monkey bridge. This is an authentic local area for tourists eager to experience local life. It is a popular spot among locals for weekend picnics and fishing. Witness rice cultivation and fish catching right in the heart of Saigon city, showcasing an unseen side of Saigon.
• Ho Chi Minh City - The tour continues with highlights of Saigon city, including stops at:
  • City Hall
  • Opera House
  • Central Post Office
  • Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
  • The CIA building in Saigon: Saigon Helicopter Photo
  All private tours last approximately 9-10 hours or longer, depending on your schedule. At the conclusion of the private tour, timely return to the cruise ship is ensured.
• The Independence Palace - The palace serves as a time capsule from 1975. Two original tanks used in the palace’s capture are displayed on the grounds. Independence Palace was the residence and workplace of the French Governor of Cochin-China. It features lush gardens, secret rooms, antique furniture, and a command bunker. It continues to host significant events in Ho Chi Minh, including APEC summits.
• Emperor Jade Pagoda - Located in District 1, this is one of the oldest pagodas in Saigon, approximately a ten-minute drive from the city center.
• Ben Thanh Market - Situated in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, Ben Thanh Market is an excellent place to purchase local handicrafts, branded goods, Vietnamese art, and other souvenirs. Inside the market, visitors can enjoy hawker-style Vietnamese cuisine or refresh with a cold drink when bargaining becomes overwhelming. The market is large and can be challenging to navigate at times, and it’s best to avoid during the hottest part of the day, but it is certainly worth a visit.
• People’s Committee Building - A must-see in Saigon: Originally built as a hotel in 1898 by French architect Gardes, it now functions as a city hall and stands as one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

• Lunch at a local restaurant
• All entrance fees included
• Private air-conditioned transportation
• Local English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
• Complimentary bottled water in vehicle

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

7:30-8:00 AM: Our tour guide will greet you with a sign displaying your name at the Main Gate of the cruise port (a 2 to 5-minute shuttle bus ride from the ship to the gate). We will then depart for Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), a journey of approximately 1.5 hours by private mini-van. During the tour, we will visit several notable locations in Saigon, including:

• Saigon Eco Village: A popular spot among locals for picnics and fishing on weekends. I will show you how rice is grown and how fish are caught in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). This is an often-overlooked part of Saigon. We will enjoy a cup of coffee or local beer in Vietnamese style here.

We will continue to explore Saigon with stops at:

• City Hall
• Opera House
• Central Post Office
• Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
• The CIA building in Saigon: Saigon Helicopter Photo

On our way back to the ship, we will stop to enjoy the amazing view of the city from the Saigon River.

• Our itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted to ensure you have a great local experience.

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