Cruise ship passengers often have the opportunity to participate in various shore excursions or tours when the ship makes port stops. The specific tours available can vary widely depending on the cruise itinerary, destination, and cruise line. 365AplusTravel, We are always pleased to welcome visitors from cruise ships to all countries in the Asia, and have sound experience in organize tours for shore excursions, maximizing our clients’ time ashore, whilst also ensuring their return to the vessel in good time. Here are some common types of tours in Vietnam we would like to introduce to cruise passengers, you might have the option to take:
City Tours: Guided tours of the nearby city or town, where passengers can explore popular landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions.
Historical and Cultural Tours: Visits to museums, historical sites, and cultural attractions to learn more about the destination's heritage.
Scenic Tours: Excursions that focus on the natural beauty of the area, such as visits to national parks, scenic viewpoints, or nature reserves.
Adventure Tours: Activities for more adventurous passengers, such as hiking, zip-lining, snorkeling, or kayaking.
Beach Day: Trips to local beaches for relaxation, water sports, and sunbathing.
Culinary Tours: Food-focused tours that introduce passengers to local cuisine, markets, or cooking classes.
Shopping Excursions: Guided trips to local markets, shopping districts, or artisan workshops for shopping and cultural experiences.
Wildlife and Nature Excursions: Opportunities to observe local wildlife, go bird watching, or explore natural reserves.
Historical Architecture Tours: Guided walks or bus tours focusing on the architecture and history of the destination.
We are aware that cruise lines typically offer a variety of shore excursions for passengers to choose from but as the local tour operator in Vietnam, we know the local culture, we have the best contract rates of the suppliers and we know the western standard so the shore excursions from 365Aplus Travel often have the better price with maximumise your experience in ashore time.
Contact with us and surely that your personal treat your full of expectation.
Tour type: Cultural Tour, Shore ExcursionWheelchair availability: NoThe easy option from Laem Chabang: no long drive to Bangkok. The Sanctuary of Truth, a huge temple carved all from wood, a viewpoint over Pattaya Bay and a Thai lunch.
Tour type: Cultural Tour, Shore ExcursionWheelchair availability: NoBig ships "in Bangkok" dock at Laem Chabang, about 2 hours from the city. This day goes to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and a boat on the Chao Phraya, then back to the ship.
Tour Code: SSGN9365
Tour type: Boating tour
Wheelchair availability: No
Experience Highlights:
● Boat on the Mekong: a boat ride on the river and between the islands
● Folk music: a short live show of southern folk songs on one of the islands
● Small canals: a paddle boat through narrow canals, and a stop to see how coconut candy is made
● Lunch: elephant-ear fish, a local dish, with other food from the Delta
Tour Code: SSGN365
Tour type: Historical Tour, Cultural Tour
Wheelchair availability: Yes
Experience Highlights:
● Cu Chi Tunnels Exploration: Traverse the legendary underground tunnels, hospitals, and living quarters from the Vietnam War era.
● War Remnants Museum Visit: Gain insight into the Vietnam War’s impact through powerful exhibits.
● Historic City Icons: Admire Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral.
● Thien Hau Pagoda: Discover Chinese architecture and spirituality in Cho Lon's Chinatown.
Tour Code: SSGN92002
Tour type: Historical Tour, Cultural Tour
Wheelchair availability: Yes
Experience Highlights:
● Thien Hau Temple: an old Chinese temple for the goddess of the sea
● Cyclo ride: a slow ride through Chinatown (Cho Lon) in a cyclo. There is a lot of traffic around you, so hold on
● Cha Tam Church: the first Catholic church of the Chinese community here
● Binh Tay Market: a big, crowded wholesale market with all kinds of local goods
Tour Code: SSGN92001
Tour type: Historical Tour, Cultural Tour
Wheelchair availability: Yes
Experience Highlights:
● War Remnants Museum: some photos here are hard to look at. Take your time, or skip a room if you need to
● Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office: two French-era buildings, next to each other in the centre
● Thien Hau Pagoda: a Chinese temple in Chinatown, a short drive from the centre
Tour Code: SVTG92002
Tour type: Beach Tour, Cultural Tour
Wheelchair availability: No
Experience Highlights:
● Christ the King statue: 32 m high on the hill, with a view over the sea. Around 800 steps to the top
● Bach Dinh: the old white French villa on the hill
● Seafood lunch: fresh seafood at a restaurant by the beach
● Thich Ca Phat Dai: a quiet Buddhist temple on the side of the hill
Tour Code: SVTG365
Tour type: Historical Tour, Cultural Tour
Wheelchair availability: Yes
Experience Highlights:
● The tunnels: you can go down into a short section. It is tight, hot and dark. If you don't like small spaces, watch from outside
● The story: the guide explains how the tunnels were dug and used in the war
● Underground rooms: the kitchens and meeting rooms people used down there
● Shooting range (optional): you can fire old war-era guns. It is loud and not for everyone
Tour Code: SVTG92000
Tour type: Historical Tour, Cultural Tour
Wheelchair availability: Yes
Experience Highlights:
● The drive: Phu My is 1.5 to 2 hours from the city each way, so this is a long day
● War Remnants Museum: some photos here are hard to look at. Take your time, or skip a room if you need to
● Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office: two French-era buildings, next to each other in the centre
● Thien Hau Pagoda: a Chinese temple in Chinatown
Tour Code: SDAD92005
Tour type: Cultural Tour, Historical Tour
Wheelchair availability: No
Experience Highlights:
● Fifth Military Zone Museum: about the war in central Vietnam, with a Ho Chi Minh section
● Cham Sculpture Museum: nearly 300 Cham stone pieces from the 7th to the 15th century
● Son Tra peninsula: the big white Lady Buddha statue and a view back over the city and the bay
● Marble Mountains: caves and pagodas inside the hill, and the stone-carving village below. Lots of steps
Tour Code: SDAD365
Tour type: Nature and Adventure Tour, Cultural Heritage Tour, Spiritual Tour, Walking Tour
Experience Highlights:
● Marble Mountains: caves and pagodas inside a limestone hill. There are many steps, some of them steep
● Linh Ung Pagoda, Son Tra: the tall white Lady Buddha looking out to sea
● Hoi An old town: walk the old streets and houses with the guide, at an easy pace
● Lunch: a Vietnamese lunch is included
Tour Code: SDAD92003
Tour type: Heritage Tour, Historical Tour, Walking Tour
Wheelchair availability: No
Experience Highlights:
● My Son: ruined Cham brick towers in a green valley, a UNESCO site. It gets very hot there at midday
● Hoi An old town: a walk through the old streets with the guide
● Japanese Covered Bridge: the old bridge everyone photographs, and some of the old houses nearby
● Lunch: Vietnamese food, included
