The Independence Palace - The palace is like a time capsule frozen in 1975. You can see two of the original tanks used in the capture of the palace parked in the grounds. Independence Palace was the home and workplace of the French Governor of Cochin-China. It has lush gardens, secret rooms, antique furniture, and a command bunker. It’s still in use to host important occasions in Ho Chi Minh, including APEC summits.

• Full Entrance Fees Included
• Complimentary Mineral Water
• Professional English-Speaking Guide in Saigon
• Local Restaurant Lunch
• Cruise Port Pick-up and Drop-off
• Private Transportation with Experienced Driver

• • Lunch and beverage/drinks
• • Personal expenses
• • Other expenses not clearly mentioned in the Inclusion part

• Our schedules are adjustable and adaptable, ensuring you get to enjoy excellent local experiences.
• Our personal tour guide will guide you through Ho Chi Minh City, modifying the tour to suit your tastes and preferences till its time to return to the cruise port.

• 7:30-8:00Am Our chauffeur will greet you with a sign displaying your name at Phu My port gate (approximately 2 to 5 minutes by shuttle bus from the ship to the gate) and commence the journey to Saigon which lasts around an hour and a half in a private mini-van.
  • Our tour guide will receive you at Saigon Center from where you’ll start your tour of Saigon City.
• We’ll explore the culture and history of Saigon, visiting:
  • Local Wet Market
  • The Jade Emperor temple
  • City Hall
  • Opera House
  • Central Post Office
  • Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
• Lunch at local eatery serving Pho (noodles soup)
  • Saigon Skydeck on the 50th floor - Enjoy a panoramic view of Saigon.
  • War Museum or Reunification Palace
• Our guide will bid farewell then the chauffeur will transport you back to the ship.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.