The cruise ship docks Phu My port in Vung Tau where is far about 2 driving hours from Ho Chi Minh city. If you are the cruise ship passengers are keen on visiting the must see places in Ho Chi Minh city, this below tour is right for you!
The cruise ship docks, our local guide and driver will welcome by your name signal board. It takes 1.5 – 2 driving hours to the central city, it depends on the traffic.
Below are the interesting sightseeing for the cruise ship passengers on their first time in Sai Gon. The itinerary will be very flexible: based on timing, group speed, traffic and your interests (group leader collect the idea of group memebers), our professional and experienced guide will assist you have a good itinerary:
• Visit Museum of Vietnamese History & enjoy 20 minutes Water Puppet Show. Watch the skilled puppeteers maneuver the wooden puppets from behind a bamboo screen, acting out tales of rural Vietnamese life and folklore on the water stage. (does not open on Monday)
(Alternative for Monday or for if you prefer: Visit the War Remnants Museum where you learn something about serious wars that happened in the country in the last)
• Driver along Chinatown: Visit to Thien Hau Temple - Sea Goddess Temple/ or Jade Emperor Pagoda
• Independence Palace -also known as Reunification Palace (1,2 floor & bunker), which was formerly Presidential Palace of the South of Vietnam.
• Notre Dame Cathedral
• Old Post Office
• Enjoy a fantastic trishaw ride through the hustle and bustle of the city, taking nice photos of the City Hall, Opera House. If possible, have a quick tour on Nguyen Hue Street – walking street in Sai Gon city.
• Lunch at one of the finest restaurants in town
• Ben Thanh market - one of the liveliest markets in Ho Chi Minh City
• If time permits: Make a stop for photos at the Bitexco Tower (not go up to the Sky Deck) to take some photos and to go have a walk alongside the Saigon River
Transfer back to Phu My port, drop off at the pier and say good bye 365Aplus Travel Team and see your next shore 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.
