Your Vietnam & Indochina DMC
Tour Overview
If you only had half a day in Saigon, what would you do? Let Asia Links Travel suggest you an interesting itinerary to explore this vibrant city on Vespa! Our half-day adventure whisks you through bustling streets and secret alleys, offering a unique glimpse into local life and rich history.
You will have the opportunity to admire the French architecture of the famous Saigon Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral, learn about history at the Independence Palace, and enjoy a fragrant cup of Saigon's morning coffee.
What are you waiting for? Let's travel to Saigon with Asia Links Travel on a classic Vespa right away!
Tour Highlights
- Cruise the city on a vintage Vespa, feeling the pulse of Ho Chi Minh City.
- Savor a traditional Vietnamese coffee with bird watchers at a local cafe.
- Pay respects at the Burning Monk Memorial, a poignant reminder of the city's past.
- Immerse yourself in the colorful chaos of flower and fabric markets.
- Explore the captivating Chinatown, with its traditional medicine shops, ancient temples, and pagodas.
- Witness the French colonial influence at the iconic Saigon Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior view).
- Gain historical insights at the impressive Independence Palace.
Itinerary
Morning Tour: 08:00 – 12:00
Afternoon Tour: 13:00 – 17:00
Sunset & Night Tour: 17:00- 21:30 (Dinner included at the end)
Duration: 4 hours
If you like: culture, people, local life, hidden gems, and history, don’t miss this tour
“Discover the hidden gems of Saigon”
Experience the excitement of modern Ho Chi Minh City riding our classic Vespas. On this adventure travel, you will leave the crowded tourist trail to visit some fascinating places and locations that you would never find on your own.
Begin our journey through the city's busy streets to a cafe in the heart of Saigon, where we enjoy morning coffee with fellow bird lovers before visiting the floating Burning Monk Memorial Statue sounds and provokes thought. Asia Links Travel will bring you a trip with a mix of historical landmarks and hidden treasures while immersing yourself in local culture at the fresh flower market and then the bright and vibrant fabric market.
We weaved through Saigon traffic on the backs of our comfortable Vespas to the charming Chinatown, visiting traditional medicine street with shops selling traditional medicinal herbs, an ancient Buddhist temple, and a hidden Chinese temple.
At the end of the half-day journey to explore Saigon on Vespa, we will take you into the center of Saigon to see some of the city's classic landmarks.
First, see the French architectural influences of the famous Saigon Post Office and the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior only), before we finish with a short history lesson outside the striking Independence Palace.
Let our local tour guide show you their city, their Saigon, and you will have an unforgettable Vietnam travel trip.
What's included
Trip Notes
Time travel: Possible to travel all year around.
Price for infants and children will be quoted as follow:
- Children under 2 years old: Free of charge (Maximum 1 child under 2 years old travels with 2 adults; from the second child, 50% of the regular fare will be applied)
- Children from 2 to 5 years old: 50% of the regular fare will be applied
- Children from 5 to 11 years old: 75% of the regular fare will be applied
- Children from 12 years: 100% of the regular fare will be applied
During Peak Season and special occasions, surcharges may be added to the price:
- Christmas and New Year’s Eve: Compulsory meals would be added during these times of the years, depends on hotels or resorts you will stay overnight.
- Vietnam Lunar New Year: 24 January – 27 January: Extra fee will be applied during holiday.
Visa requirements:
For Vietnam: You must have a valid passport and a visa (or pre-approval letter for a visa on arrival) to enter Vietnam. Our consultant will be happy to advise you on visa requirements.
Your passport must be valid for six months beyond your planned stay, and you must have at least one blank page for each visa stamp.
We can customize this tour just for you
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