See the best of Saigon on the back of a vintage Vespa with a small group, enhance the experience with our private personalized custom designed by the team of travel specialists. Ride traffic wave, zoom through hidden alleys and lesser-known areas that you would hardly find on your own.
Ho Chi Minh City
4 Hours, from $US115pp
Private
JOURNEY
Overview
Overview
See the best of Saigon on the back of a vintage Vespa with a small group, enhance the experience with our private personalized custom designed by the team of travel specialists. Ride traffic wave, zoom through hidden alleys and lesser-known areas that you would hardly find on your own.
Journey Highlights
- Experience the best of Saigon at a close-up on vintage Vespa
- Visit city’s landmarks: Presidential Palace, War Remnants Museum, Sea Goddess Temple…
- Taste the local delicacies: Pho or Banh Mi with a true Vietnamese coffee
- Ride through hidden alleys and markets that hardly find on your own
- Interact with the local people, free time shopping in the biggest wholesale market
JOURNEY
Itinerary
Get ready for an amazing day with ultimate experiences on a vintage Vespa ride in Saigon !
Explore the scenic beauty and historic sites of the former Saigon during this panoramic tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Depart the pier for the guided drive through Ho Chi Minh City. This picturesque city is spread over two million square miles, and home to more than seven million people. Ho Chi Minh City features such grand old buildings as the wedding cake-styled Hotel d’Ville and historic Rex Hotel that tower over the colorful markets, along with an endless stream of bicycles, cycles and motorbikes.
On vespa to see the Presidential Palace, now known as Reunification Hall, which has been converted into a public museum, City Hall, Colonial-styled City Theater, the former American Embassy and British Council. Next, you will drive past the Ben Thanh central market, which has become the symbol of the city. Stroll through the French headquarter with stop at famous War Remnants museum and the 1946 cafe’s with an underground secret weapon storage.
From here, you will continue on to Chinatown, or Cho Lon, home to more than a half-million Chinese citizens. The bustling Cho Lon Market features numerous street stalls amidst hundreds of hidden temples, shrines and pagodas. Experience the China town’s daily life, visit the respected Sea Goddess temple built in 1760.
Before returning to the hotel, fill your stomach with local Pho and a fresh coconut to end a happy morning.
This tour can be fully customized to meet your expectation, travel dates, time frame and travel interests. Please contact our travel advisor for further assistance.
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Itinerary
Get ready for an amazing day with ultimate experiences on a vintage Vespa ride in Saigon !
Explore the scenic beauty and historic sites of the former Saigon during this panoramic tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Depart the pier for the guided drive through Ho Chi Minh City. This picturesque city is spread over two million square miles, and home to more than seven million people. Ho Chi Minh City features such grand old buildings as the wedding cake-styled Hotel d’Ville and historic Rex Hotel that tower over the colorful markets, along with an endless stream of bicycles, cycles and motorbikes.
On vespa to see the Presidential Palace, now known as Reunification Hall, which has been converted into a public museum, City Hall, Colonial-styled City Theater, the former American Embassy and British Council. Next, you will drive past the Ben Thanh central market, which has become the symbol of the city. Stroll through the French headquarter with stop at famous War Remnants museum and the 1946 cafe’s with an underground secret weapon storage.
From here, you will continue on to Chinatown, or Cho Lon, home to more than a half-million Chinese citizens. The bustling Cho Lon Market features numerous street stalls amidst hundreds of hidden temples, shrines and pagodas. Experience the China town’s daily life, visit the respected Sea Goddess temple built in 1760.
Before returning to the hotel, fill your stomach with local Pho and a fresh coconut to end a happy morning.
This tour can be fully customized to meet your expectation, travel dates, time frame and travel interests. Please contact our travel advisor for further assistance.
Preferred Accommodation
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The Reverie Saigon
The Reverie Saigon commands the upper and lower floors of the iconic and modern 39-storey Times Square development in Ho Chi Minh City. With unreserved grandeur that epitomizes the best of Italian design, the hotel transcends expectations of space to deliver a modern-day exploration of classically inspired splendor. And the striking visuals of the hotel…
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Park Hyatt Saigon
Park Hyatt Saigon, inspired by the colonial traditions of the French, enjoys a prime location on the city’s most famous square, within walking distance of the most popular cultural attractions including the Opera House. The hotel’s recently renovated 245 rooms and suites are decorated in elegant neutral tones channelling the old-world charms of colonial Saigon,…
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Dates & Prices
Destination Indochina DMC is an expert in crafting “like no other” travel experiences since 2000.
As this suggested itinerary can be personalised to your specific requirements, it is not available for online booking.
Depending on your preferred dates and arrangements, final pricing will vary from low season to peak season travel.
Please mail to myrequest@destination-indochina.com or send us a to book this journey.
Dates & Prices
Destination Indochina DMC is an expert in crafting “like no other” travel experiences since 2000.
As this suggested itinerary can be personalised to your specific requirements, it is not available for online booking.
Depending on your preferred dates and arrangements, final pricing will vary from low season to peak season travel.
Please mail to myrequest@destination-indochina.com or send us a to book this journey.
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