Tour the bustling city on private vintage US military jeep in the morning. Enjoy the local Vietnamese drip coffee with sweetened condensed milk and the world's 12th best street food "Banh Mi" in a local 1946 cafe's. Visit the city landmarks, colonial historical sites and local wet market. Learn the unique religion practice in Vietnam and sightsee the famous China town, Binh Tay market in district 5.
Saigon
4 hours, from US$125pp
Tailor-Made Private Tour
JOURNEYOverview
Overview
There’s no better way to experience the bustling Saigon city at a close-up than a vintage US military jeep. Experience the city historical colonial sites with explanation from professional and knowledgeable tourguide. Learn the daily city life through lively street images of motorbikes with honking sound. See the famous Jade Emperor pagoda where local people cometo pray for kids. Immerse in the local culture by visiting the Saigon China town in distric 5, and end up at a local cafe’s since 1946 with secret weapon storage underground. Pass the venerable statue of Thich Quang Duc in the old French quarter before returning to the hotel.
JOURNEYHighlights
- See the lesser known, hidden corners and alleys that hardly find on your own.
- Sightsee the daily life of Saigon at a close-up on vintage US military jeep.
- Reward yourself with famous traditonal Vietnamese drip cafe & Banh Mi (optional, on your own account)
- Visit famous historical sites: former Presidential Palace, US Embassy, War Remnants museum.
- Learn the unique religion practice at Sea Goddess temple.
- Explore the China town of Saigon with stop at the biggest wholesale market of Binh Tay.
- Drive through different districts in town, see the contrast & differences of past vs present.
Highlights
- See the lesser known, hidden corners and alleys that hardly find on your own.
- Sightsee the daily life of Saigon at a close-up on vintage US military jeep.
- Reward yourself with famous traditonal Vietnamese drip cafe & Banh Mi (optional, on your own account)
- Visit famous historical sites: former Presidential Palace, US Embassy, War Remnants museum.
- Learn the unique religion practice at Sea Goddess temple.
- Explore the China town of Saigon with stop at the biggest wholesale market of Binh Tay.
- Drive through different districts in town, see the contrast & differences of past vs present.
JOURNEYItinerary
- You will be picked up from the hotel lobby or port gate at 7:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
- Explore the colonial beauty of the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Opera House, and City Hall.
- Stop in front of the former Presidential Palace for a brief visit and learn about Vietnam’s history before 1975.
- Visit the famous War Remnants Museum.
- Drive to the Thich Quang Duc statue, where the self-immolated monk protested against the Ngo Dinh Diem regime.
- Visit the secret weapon bunker, then drive through Chinatown.
- Explore the hidden beauty in the worshiping practice at the Sea Goddess temple, built in 1760.
- Free time for shopping and walking around at the local Binh Tay market, the biggest wholesale market of Saigon.
- Drive back to the hotel via District 4, using the under-river tunnel crossing, and return via Bason Bridge—end of services.
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Itinerary
- You will be picked up from the hotel lobby or port gate at 7:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
- Explore the colonial beauty of the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Opera House, and City Hall.
- Stop in front of the former Presidential Palace for a brief visit and learn about Vietnam’s history before 1975.
- Visit the famous War Remnants Museum.
- Drive to the Thich Quang Duc statue, where the self-immolated monk protested against the Ngo Dinh Diem regime.
- Visit the secret weapon bunker, then drive through Chinatown.
- Explore the hidden beauty in the worshiping practice at the Sea Goddess temple, built in 1760.
- Free time for shopping and walking around at the local Binh Tay market, the biggest wholesale market of Saigon.
- Drive back to the hotel via District 4, using the under-river tunnel crossing, and return via Bason Bridge—end of services.
Saigon Post Office designed by Gustav Eiffel, built in 1886-1891
Saigon City Tour By Private Jeep
Saigon City Tour By Private Jeep
Saigon City Tour By Private Jeep
Saigon City Tour By Private Jeep
Saigon City Tour By Private Jeep
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JOURNEYDates & Prices
Date of operations: We operate this tour daily and on request. We recommend booking in advance, at least 24-48 hours, to ensure we can provide you with the best service. Additionally, please note that this trip can be fully tailored to meet your preferred departure time, dates, and travel interests.
Price per person: from US$125/person, minimum of 2 persons.
What’s included:
> Experienced, knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide escort
> Round-trip transferred on a vintage US military Jeep
> Admission fees during the visit, if applicable
> Drinks and local snacks
> Cold water/local beer and wet wipes are always available during the transfer.
> Complimentary pick up at your hotel lobby in district 1, 3, or Nha Rong port gate in district 4
What’s not included:
> Gratuities for your tour guide & driver
> 3.5% extra for tour payment made via Credit card or Payment link
Extra information you need to know before you book this trip:
> Pick up and drop off will be at hotels in districts 1 & 3, or at the Saigon port gate in district 4
> 1 Jeep can carry 2 Adults + Guide + Driver or 3 Adults + Driver
Guest, please let our travel advisor know if you have a food allergy or special food request when placing your booking.
For a group request of more than 30 guests or 15 Jeeps, please get in touch with us by calling our hotline at (+84) 888-998-919 or (+84) 818-011-899, or by emailing us at myrequest@destination-indochina.com to receive further assistance and details.
Dates & Prices
Date of operations: We operate this tour daily and on request. We recommend booking in advance, at least 24-48 hours, to ensure we can provide you with the best service. Additionally, please note that this trip can be fully tailored to meet your preferred departure time, dates, and travel interests.
Price per person: from US$125/person, minimum of 2 persons.
What’s included:
> Experienced, knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide escort
> Round-trip transferred on a vintage US military Jeep
> Admission fees during the visit, if applicable
> Drinks and local snacks
> Cold water/local beer and wet wipes are always available during the transfer.
> Complimentary pick up at your hotel lobby in district 1, 3, or Nha Rong port gate in district 4
What’s not included:
> Gratuities for your tour guide & driver
> 3.5% extra for tour payment made via Credit card or Payment link
Extra information you need to know before you book this trip:
> Pick up and drop off will be at hotels in districts 1 & 3, or at the Saigon port gate in district 4
> 1 Jeep can carry 2 Adults + Guide + Driver or 3 Adults + Driver
Guest, please let our travel advisor know if you have a food allergy or special food request when placing your booking.
For a group request of more than 30 guests or 15 Jeeps, please get in touch with us by calling our hotline at (+84) 888-998-919 or (+84) 818-011-899, or by emailing us at myrequest@destination-indochina.com to receive further assistance and details.
