4D Short Stay in Saigon,
South Vietnam
Experience the timeless beauty and traditional charms of Saigon with this in-depth Vietnam tour. This 4-day programme is filled with opportunities for you to discover the unseen side of Saigon, including a cooking class at a local’s house, a ride through hidden sidestreets on a Vespa scooter, a stroll through bustling Chinatown and a visit to a traditional medicinal museum.
Going beyond the normal sights, our 4D Short Stay in Saigon tour takes you to the heart and soul of the vibrant city.
photo credit: Eustaquio Santimano
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Itinerary
Day 01 / Arrive Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Upon arrival your guide will greet and transfer you by private car through the city to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 02 / Ho Chi Minh City
Accompanied by a Saigon native, spend this morning browsing a bustling suburban market before heading to your host’s residence to learn Vietnamese cooking and to enjoy a local lunch. Spend this afternoon on a Vespa scooter as your personal driver brings you on a discovery tour of the city’s landmarks. Usher in this evening with a traditional music show in a private home.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 03 / Ho Chi Minh City
Spend today exploring and enjoying all the many sites this city has to offer from the back of a chauffeured vintage Vespa! Wind through District One before heading to the famous Saigon landmarks, the post office and the Cathedral of Notre Dame. This afternoon take the ferry to District Two and observe the city from a different perspective. Continue to Cholon for a walking tour to explore the busy streets, roadside stalls, pagodas and markets. Spend the rest of this afternoon and evening at your leisure.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 04 / Depart Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy your day at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Tour Cost
Sofitel Plaza Saigon
- SGD $1,175 Twin Superior (02 persons travelling together)
- SGD $1,095 Twin Superior (03-06 persons travelling in the same group)
- SGD $348 Single Supplement
Duxton
- SGD $1,075 Twin Deluxe (02 persons travelling together)
- SGD $997 Twin Deluxe (03-06 persons travelling in the same group)
- SGD $258 Single Supplement
Asian Ruby
- SGD $950 Twin Deluxe (02 persons travelling together)
- SGD $870 Twin Deluxe (03-06 persons travelling in the same group)
- SGD $142 Single Supplement
Package Validity
- May 01 – Sep 30, 2011
Tour Cost Includes
- Return international airfare on Singapore Airline ‘E’ Class: SIN/SGN/SIN
- 03 nights accommodation in Twin/Double Room with daily breakfast
- All transfers and transportation on tours
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Cooking class in + lunch with Mrs. Cam Van
Tour Cost Excludes
- All airport taxes
- Vietnam Visa fee, where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Tips & gratuities
- Food & drinks not indicated
- Personal expenses such as bar bills, laundry and telephone charges
- Other services not mentioned above
Package Validity
- May 01 – Sep 30, 2011
Ideas for Saigon Day Trips
The Tunnels of Cu Chi – Half Day
Get a first-hand look at the Vietnam-American war history with this half-day tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels. Travel northwest of Ho Chi Minh City where you will be lead through the jungle as your guide explains the history of the war, the ingenuity of the Cu Chi residents and the daily activities of the people. You will even have a chance to crawl through the tunnels before returning to the city.
- SGD $75 per person (min. 02 persons)
Cao Dai Temple & Cu Chi – Full Day
Travel to the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City to visit the unusual Cao Dai Temple at Tay Ninh and explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels. Drive through the countryside to the colorful, whimsical building which is home to the eclectic Cao Dai religion. Journey from here to Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible network of 200 km underground tunnels constructed by the Vietnamese resistance fighters during the French and American wars.
- SGD $132 per person (min. 02 persons)
A Day Biking in Mekong Delta
Delve deep in to the heart of southern Vietnam as you explore the Mekong Delta on two wheels. Traveling by bike, you’ll get a unique perspective on this scenic area as you witness first-hand the daily lives of the region’s inhabitants. Starting from the town of Cai Be, cycle 30kms exploring the myriad of orchards, rice fields, tiny villages, canals and local temples.
- SGD $247 per person (min. 02 persons)
- Price includes lunch plus quality Trek mountain-bike and helmet.
Tour Package Validity
- May 01 – Dec 31, 2011
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