• Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province - Welcome to Ho Chi Minh! Our team will be waiting with name signs, big smiles at your port to take you to your cool air-conditioned transport.

• Ba Thien Hau Temple - Visit the first place, Heavenly Lady Pagoda located in the bustle and hustle Chinatown. Also known as Thien Hau Pagoda, it is dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu with many traditional unique practices revealed in the Chinese-style architecture.

• Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral - Then, we will stop at Cheo Leo cafe – an 80-year coffee shop hidden in an alley and famous for its distinct “Vot” coffee. There you sit around a table, take a rest, enjoy the drink, eat Vietnamese bread and chat leisurely with the guide as a friend like locals. You also learn how to make a cup of “Vot” coffee and interact with the nice owner of the coffee shop.
  After relaxing at coffee shop, we will head to tourist attractions in District 1 including Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Central Post Office where you admire the beauty of old French architectural works, learn more about history and culture, take the most beautiful photos in the city. A lovely book street next to the post office is worth wandering.

• War Remnants Museum - Then, we´ll go for a tasty Vietnamese lunch. The guide shows you how the cook makes thin, large, and crispy pancakes skillfully, how to wrap the cake in vegetables and eat. There we also enjoy Rice noodles with grilled pork/fried roll – a specialty food of the city.
  After that, move to the War Remnants Museum to take a closer look at the Vietnam War in the past. This attraction is not recommended for squeamish people. The museum is covered with a gloomy silence through exhibiting plenty of artifacts, old weapons, letters, documentaries, and so on. Learn how brave Vietnam soldiers fought against strong enemies.

• Ben Thanh Market - Then, you head to Ben Thanh Market, the biggest market in this city. Feel the vibrant atmosphere shown in selling and buying products by local people. Millions of goods are sold that you can find everything in this market, especially some specialties of Southern Vietnam.

• People’s Committee Building - Continue on to a lacquerware workshop where you admire and experience the handmade local pieces of art. All kinds of different art style such as pottery, paintings, decoration, accessories, etc. can be found here. Get a glimpse of how local artisans transform these raw materials into poetry masterpieces. You can support them by purchasing some products at a reasonable price.
  On the drive around the city, if time permits, you will be transferred to various photo stops in the city including Independence Palace, , Opera house, Le Loi Avenue, Westmoreland former residence, Cabot Lodge.
  Trip ends when the driver drops you at the port for the next departure.

• Dietary accommodations with prior notice
• Entrance fees included
• Round-trip private AC vehicle transport
• Meal inclusion as per itinerary
• Unlimited bottled water
• Local English-speaking guide
• Complimentary Vietnamese coffee

• Other personal expenses
• Tips & Other drinks

Experience the authentic Ho Chi Minh City on this Phu My shore outing. Tour the holy Heavenly Lady Pagoda, try out local cuisine, browse the Ben Thanh Market, savor unique Vietnamese coffee at the city’s eldest coffee shop tucked away in an alley, and keep your camera handy for numerous picturesque scenes across the city.

⭐Pick-up & Drop off available from Nha Rong, Hiep Phuoc, Phu Huu, Phu My Port;
⭐Experience the highlights of HCMC, featuring Notre-Dame Cathedral & General Post Office, Thien Hau Pagoda, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, and variety of photo locations throughout the city;
⭐Indulge in a lunch of traditional Vietnamese delicacies such as Vietnamese pancake & rice noodles with grilled pork/fried roll – signature dishes of the city;
⭐Stop by a cafe over 80 years old nestled within an alley, mingle with the pleasant proprietor and discover the art of brewing the exclusive Vot coffee.

*The duration of this private outing is approximately 8 hours or more based on your schedule. We always ensure that you return on time to embark on your cruise ship.

• Opt to purchase port permit service: For a fee of 25USD/person, our guide and transport can go inside the port, right to your cruise ship for pick-up and drop off. This requires passport details such as full name, passport number, DOB, expiry date and nationality. We recommend this service for safety and comfort during the hot or rainy days, as well a reliable transport service.
• Opt not to purchase port service fee: Please walk out of the port for 7 minutes – 15 minutes or take a shuttle bus inside port gate where our guide and driver will welcome you with a sign and a smile. This does not include a fee.
• Tour customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements when you book the tour)

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