Scooting through Saigon
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City
You’ll stay in the heart of District 1, an area of Ho Chi Minh popular with tourists and locals alike. It might be hectic, but it’s packed with character and you’ll find something fascinating happening on every street corner. There’s an eclectic mix of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants right on your doorstep.
Days 2-3 – Vespa street food tour & departure
Today is your own until just after nightfall. Shop for anything under the sun at Ben Thanh Market, visit the harrowing War Remnants Museum or take a peek at the Reunification Palace. The city has a multitude of colonial architecture including churches, the central post office and railway station. Alternatively, pull up a plastic chair at a street cafe and people-watch with a sweet Vietnamese coffee.
Just after sunset, your driver will arrive to take you on a mouth-watering whirlwind Vespa tour of the city. Weaving through a maze of alleys and cut-throughs, you’ll stop at hole-in-the-wall hangouts to try some authentic street food dishes. Along the way, you’ll meet some great local personalities and hit some live music bars and truly secret spots. It really is a night to remember!
After breakfast on day 3, it’s time to head off on your next adventure.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Upgrade to our In Style accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we have an alternative option available for your accommodation. Our In-Style version is something a bit more special or unique but still with lots of local flavour! If you would like to upgrade your accommodation for this bite-size trip select our In Style option below.
Cu Chi Tunnels
We can arrange for you to visit the infamous Cu Chi tunnels, an immense network of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. A guide will tell you all about the history of the tunnels and if you choose, you can actually crawl through them. You’ll see kitchens, weapon storage rooms and chilling torture chambers. The tunnels give a clear impression of the relentless resistance of the Viet Cong to the American troops during the war.
Evening cruise along the Saigon river
There is magic in Saigon by night. To discover it, we invite you to embark on a special dining cruise experience on the most luxurious boat to sail the Saigon River – combining great food, history, art and music on board for a truly immersive experience. Relax on the deck and admire the panoramic view of the city and its beautiful night illumination as you have never seen it before.
Mekong Delta - Ben Tre Day trip
If you’d like to visit the local side of the Mekong Delta, we can arrange a day trip to the small village of Ben Tre. Here you can really experience local life in beautiful surroundings. You will explore the traditional way of life, starting from brick and grass mat production to how the locals use every part of a coconut. Enjoy picturesque countryside with green coconut palms and colourfully displayed local products. Take time to savour freshly picked fruits, home-cooked dishes, or newly wrought rice paper and coconut candy savoured over green tea. Conclude your day to the sounds of boats and the laughter of the friendly locals, always ready to welcome you with a smile.
