With only a longday tour from Phu My port, the cruise passengers are thrown back the vietnam war through the historic relics of Cu Chi tunnel and visit all must see places of the chaotic Sai Gon city, don’t miss to taste Pho 2000 as well.
Our 365Aplus Travel team are waiting the cruise passenger right after they get out the ship, transfer directly to Cu Chi tunnel.
Before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels.
Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.
At the noon time, we transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch. Lunch will be reserved by Pho 2000, Clinton's restaurant -tasting local specialty to try Pho and spring rolls… A drink included for your lunch.
After the lunch, we will take a walk to visit Ben Thanh market - one of the liveliest markets in Ho Chi Minh City. Simply stroll through the market seeing and enjoying the variety of goods for sale: a bazaar of local apparels, silks and textiles, jewellery and precious stones, souvenirs, a wet market with a deluge of tasty tropical fruits, preserved snacks, candies, and home utensils…
Continously, visit Reunification Palace (view from outside), site of dramatic events during the 1975 Fall of Saigon that marked the end the Vietnam War. Then, on to area of Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Old Central Post Office. Getting great photo ops of other classic colonial landmarks such as the Saigon Opera House Continental Hotel, and Saigon City Hall.
If interested and the time is permitted, we can have a cup of coffee at Rooftop bar at Rex to view the (drink at your own cost), this place was known as “One of the Best Bars Of South East Asia” voted by the Newsweek Magazine in 1996, one of “1000 places to see before you die”, overlooking the very heart of the city, the Rooftop Garden is the place that the memories still remain, of which it recalls the world to its past famous calling “Five O’clock Follies”, where international correspondents covered the Vietnam war, U.S officers and GIs had their drinking niche during the 60s
Return the Phu My port on time for your cruise embarking. Say good by to 365Aplus Travel team and see you in next cruise excursions.
Van & Group size:
We always provide the private transportation with full – licensed and professional driver, here is our standard services of transportation for each group.
Guide
We always use the full licensed and expereinced local English speaking guide. Other langagues are upon your request
Packing lists: Comfortable shoes or sandal, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, light coat, camera
Travel Insurance: Local travel insurance included on the entrance ticket.
Temperature: Saigon’s temperature in Feb: 86 – 95 oF
Payment methods: Need a refundable deposit (30%) by Credit card, to process your booking. - Balance can be paid in USD cash on arrival to our guide.
If the ship skips port(s) due to unforeseen circumstances, please inform us at least 12 hours to release the booked services and minimize the cancellation fee from them.
