G Adventures: Solo-ish Vietnam & Cambodia
Day 1: Dinner Party: Hanoi
Welcome to Vietnam! Touch down in Hanoi and meet your included arrival transfer at the airport. Get to know your fellow Solo-ish travellers at the welcome meeting before hopping into a cyclo to cruise around Hanoi Old Town to get acquainted with the city. When the ride ends, we'll drive to a villa where we will have a hands on cooking experience! Work together, get to know the other Solo-ish travellers then sit down together and enjoy your creation!
Arrive to your start hotel no later than 2pm in order to begin the days activities.
Day 2: We Day: Hanoi
Today is all about getting to know your group and Hanoi better! From cyclo day 1 to motorbike day 2, today we join the lady motorbike team for a tour of the city. Hop on the back of a moto and see Hanoi's important landmarks, markets and streets. At the market, we'll hop off and try some local street food then continue on to see spots like the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda and Tran Quoc Pagoda. We'll take an Egg Coffee break at a coffee house, learning how they make egg coffee and try one for ourselves! We'll stop for lunch to try a Hanoi original dish called Bun Cha made of grilled pork and noodles and then continue on to Hoa Lo Prison and a visit to a local dessert shop. In the evening enjoy a home cooked meal with a family just outside of Hanoi.
Day 3: G Day: Ha Long Bay
This morning we'll travel to the impressive Natural World Heritage site of Halong Bay. Passing through the beautiful Vietnamese countryside, arrive to the junk boat that we'll stay aboard for a night. Spend the afternoon swimming, kayaking and relaxing under the striking karst formations in the incredible bay. A special G surprise awaits in the evening as you relax onboard.
Day 4: Ha Long Bay to Hue
If you choose to wake up early, join the group for a morning Tai Chi session. After breakfast, climb into a smaller boat and take a tour of a local fisherman village. When we return to the junk boat, take some time to pack up and enjoy lunch onboard before we disembark for our next destination. Download your Solo-ish bestie's favorite movie because we have a longer travel day ahead of us. We'll drive from Ha Long Bay back to Hanoi, and then board an overnight train to Hue.
Day 5: Hue
Wake up this morning as you're pulling into Hue, a city with world renowned ancient wonders. Drop your belongings at the hotel then join your group for a guided tour of the city to see these wonders. Visit the iconic Imperial Citadel, the Royal Tomb and the Tien Mu Pagoda to learn about the unique culture of this city. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time. Opt to relax, explore or join the Hue Motorbike Tour.
Day 6: Hue to Hoi An
Travel from Hue to the ancient town of Hoi An today. Drive through the most famous road in Vietnam, the Hai Van Pass. Wind around mountains, cruise by the sea and pass through cities. Arrive to Hoi An and enjoy free time in this UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Have a chance to see for yourself why this city is considered one of the world's best preserved examples of a Southeast Asian 15th century trading port.
Day 7: Me Day: Hoi An
Start today with a trip to your G for Good moment at Oodles of Noodles. Join the noodle making demonstration and then sit down together for a noodle lunch. This afternoon, opt to take some "me time" or head out on a Hoi An Old Town Walking tour with your CEO. Today is your Me Day, so it's your choice after all!
Day 8: Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
An early flight brings us to Ho Chi Minh City before the late morning. This afternoon, choose to join your CEO and explore the Cu Chi Tunnels on a tour through the underground secret passageways. And if you are ready to hit the town, a night in Ho Chi Minh wouldn't be complete without a visit to one of the many roof top bars or Ben Than Market.
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong River Delta
We get on the road this morning to drive towards the impressive Mekong River Delta. The palm tree waterfront town of Ben Tre a perfect place to get a glimpse of local life on the Delta. After visiting the coconut plantation, watching the xuong and sampan boats cruise over the water and cycling along the river, visit the Cai Thia region. A short boat ride will take you to a traditional rice paper making and then to the homestay. Join your host for some local home cooking for dinner, followed by a night walk guided by lamps to see traditional music and performance.
Day 10: Mekong River Delta to Ho Chi Minh City
Start today with a visit to the nearby local fresh market. Then board a boat and cruise to Mang Thit, known as the Red Kingdom. After arriving, we'll cycle through the pottery brick village, passing rice fields, plantations and factories. This afternoon, drive back to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy free time in the city.
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City/ Phnom Penh
Continue the adventures as you travel with your other Solo-ish travellers from Vietnam to Cambodia. Arrive to Phnom Penh this afternoon and enjoy free time in the capital city of Cambodia.
Day 12: Dinner Party: Siem Reap
Drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and enjoy some free time. In the afternoon, come together with your CEO and new Solo-ish travel mates for your Cambodian dinner party. Take a tuk-tuk to the party. Cook some local Cambodia favorites like chicken or fish curry, with mango sticky rice or banana cooked with coconut milk for dessert! Quite the perfect start to your adventure throughout Cambodia!
Day 13: We Day: Siem Reap
The history and culture of Cambodia is on full display today as you join your CEO to explore some of the most beautiful temples in Siem Reap. This morning, visit the smiling stone faces of Bayon Temple in Angkor Thom, known as the last capital city of the Khmer Empire from the 1400s. Then visit the Ta Prohm Temple, known as the Angelina Jolie Temple from Tomb Raider. After a local lunch, visit Banteay Srei Temple, known to have some of the most incredible stone carving in the world. Dig into a delicious dinner at your G for Good moment at Spoons, an organization that provides at risk youth an opportunity for a self-sustaining future through education, training, and employment opportunities. To end the day on a high note, opt to join your CEO and fellow Solo-ish travellers for an evening city walk to visit the Royal Garden and river front, a popular street lined with pubs frequented by locals.
Day 14: G Day: Siem Reap
Rise early this morning to experience the world famous Angkor Wat at sunrise alongside your fellow Solo-ish travellers and your CEO as your guide. Admire the temples silhouetted against the beautiful morning sky and reflected over the water. Return to the hotel to fill up on breakfast before driving to the Sambor Prei Kuk Community in Kampong Thom. Take a tour of the local village and sit down for lunch and special surprise! After filling up, settle in for the drive to Phnom Penh.
Day 15: Phnom Penh
In Cambodia's biggest city, enjoy the whole day to explore how you'd like. Opt to visit the killing fields to learn about Cambodia's dark past. Or maybe visit the beautiful Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace. In the evening opt to join a street food crawl to fill up on delicious Cambodian cuisine.
Day 16: Phnom Penh/ Chi Phat
Travel deep within the Cardamom Mountains today to the authentic local community of Chi Phat. Drive to the port at Andoung Teuk and load into the river boat with a local guide. Travel up the river to Chi Phat and settle into your bungalow home for the next two nights. After lunch, visit the Chhay Chrey waterfall for an afternoon swim alongside your fellow Solo-ish travellers. Hop onto the back of a motor taxi to zip to Bold Mountain for a sunset together in the Cardamom Mountains.
Day 17: Chi Phat
Rise before the sun this morning for a beautiful float along the river for some bird watching. Enjoy breakfast on the motor sampan boat and then switch into a quieter row boats to ride through the jungle in search of the amazing wildlife that call this place home. We'll employ the use of binoculars to see some of the shier ones. Before heading back, enjoy a picnic along the river banks. After returning to Chi Phat, enjoy a restful afternoon or opt to explore the town by foot or bike. If you have the energy this evening, opt to join a night time lobster fishing adventure.
Day 18: Chi Phat/ Koh Rong
Today's travel day will be an adventurous one! A river boat, a drive and a ferry ride later, arrive to the tropical island of Koh Rong. Check into your resort and enjoy your first relaxing evening at the beach with your Solo-ish travel mates.
Day 19: Me Day: Koh Rong
On your Me Day, spend it exactly how you want! If you're looking for some alone time, today is your day to do some solo adventures. Hike to a waterfall in the Koh Rong jungle, catch the sunset on the beach or swim with bioluminescence once its dark. Or choose to spend the day with your CEO and other Solo-ish travel mates who want to come along and kayak through the mangrove forest.
Day 20: Koh Rong/ Phnom Penh
Say goodbye to the beach and head back to the city today. Fill up on breakfast at the hotel, then hop into the ferry back to Sihanoukville. Settle in for the drive back to Phnom Penh. After arrival, opt to join your fellow Solo-ish travellers and CEO for one last dinner together in the capital city.
Day 21: Phnom Penh
You arrived a solo traveller and are leaving with many new friends. Say goodbye to your fellow Solo-ish friends and depart at any time.
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is often referred to as Vietnam’s jewel and the Pearl of the Orient. Located in south Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is the country’s largest city, with more than six million people and over one million motorbikes. Under the current regime the city is once more being rebuilt. Whole blocks are disappearing, being replaced by concrete, steel and glass structures. Central Saigon, which is still the official name for the city center, shows evidence of the French colonial city, with wide, tree-lined boulevards, sidewalk cafés and elegant French architecture. The city is divided into two sections: Saigon, the municipal and historical district, and Cholon (Chinatown), where the entrepreneurial talent and private funds are concentrated. Cholon appears to be the most populated and in general the most vigorous part of Ho Chi Minh City. It is well worth a visit for its bustle and activity and its pagodas, which are reputed to be the finest in the whole city.
Excursions
Cu Chi Tunnels & Sai Gon Highlights Tour – 10 hours - Saigon
Cu Chi Tunnels & Sai Gon Highlights Tour – 10 hours - Saigon
Highlights:
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office
- Visit Jade Emperor Pagoda
- Shopping at the Central Ben Thanh Market
Tour Duration: 10 hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Pick up/ Drop off at Phu My Port
- Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles.
- Service of English Speaking Local Guides.
- Ports permit arranged
- Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary
- One 0.5 litre of bottled water and cold towel in vehicle during sightseeing
- Vietnam Government tax and services charge
Not Included:
- All international and domestic air tickets
- Accommodation
- Vietnamese visa arrival
- Other meals than those specified
- Travel insurance
- Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants
Highlights of Ho Chi Minh City Tour – 10 hours - Saigon
Highlights of Ho Chi Minh City Tour – 10 hours - Saigon
Highlights:
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Photo stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office
- Visit History Museum & Jade Emperor Pagoda
- Visit China Town & Cao Dai Temple en-route
- Shopping at the Central Ben Thanh Market
Tour Duration: 10 hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Pick up/ Drop off at Phu My Port
- Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles.
- Service of English-speaking local guides
- Ports permit arranged
- Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary
- One 0.5 litre bottled water and cold towel in the vehicle during sightseeing
- Vietnam Government tax and services charge
Not Included:
- All international and domestic air tickets
- Accommodation
- Vietnamese visa on arrival
- Other meals than those specified.
- Travel Insurance.
- Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants, etc.
Mekong Delta Tour – 10 hours - Saigon
Mekong Delta Tour – 10 hours - Saigon
Highlights:
- Get on a motorized sampan to experience the life of local people, visit local brickwork, local fruit farms, family workshops Photo stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office
- Take rowing-boat along water palm creek and cruise back to the Pier
- If time permits, have a quick visit of Sai Gon or shopping at Ben Thanh Market
Tour Duration: 10 hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Pick up/ Drop off at Phu My Port
- Tours and transfers as specified including entry fees, on a private basis in modern air-conditioned vehicles.
- Service of English-speaking local guides
- Private boat cruise on Mekong River
- Ports permit arranged
- Meals (food only) as stated in the above itinerary
- One 0.5 litre of bottled water and cold towel in the vehicle during sightseeing
- Vietnam Government tax and services charge
Not Included:
- All international and domestic air tickets
- Accommodation
- Vietnamese visa on arrival
- Other meals than those specified.
- Travel insurance
- Tips for tour guides, drivers, waiters at included meals, local assistants, etc.
Saigon Port
Saigon Port
SAIGON PORT
Destination: Saigon
Tour Duration: Within 4 hours or 8 hours
Tour Description:
Meet with guide at the ship docking and transfer to town. Car and guide is at disposal.
Note: There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports.
Inclusions:
• Private transfers and transportation on tour
• Sightseeing with local English-speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
Non-inclusions:
• Vietnam visa
• Drinks/ waters on meals
• Other meals where not mentioned in the program
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Tips and Gratuities
• Other services not listed in inclusive column
Saigon City Highlights
Saigon City Highlights
SAIGON CITY HIGHLIGHTS
Destination: Saigon
Tour Duration: 8-9 hours
Code: MDSGNSE002
Tour Description:
On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong Port or Hiep Phuoc Port), drive to the city centre for a tour of some of Saigon’s historic landmarks reflecting its French and Chinese influences. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires constructed from materials imported from France (entrance is only permitted when no services are being performed). Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, completed in 1891. Appreciate the restored exteriors of the Saigon Opera House and the elegant City Hall (the former Hotel de Ville), two of Saigon’s most stunning colonial monuments. If time permits, we will visit the iconic Ben Thanh Market, one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and popular wholesale market for local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs and street food. After lunch, we drive to Saigon’s Chinatown to visit the beautiful Thien Hau Pagoda, built by the Cantonese community in the early 19th century to honour the Goddess of the Sea. Take time to make a wish, write it on a small card and attach it to one of the incense coils according to local custom. Continue your visit to FITO, the first museum of traditional medicine in Vietnam, offering insight into the history and application of traditional medicine in everyday life before taking the scenic route through the city back to the ship.
Notes:
- Availability: Morning, Afternoon.
- There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports beside Nha Rong or Hiep Phuoc port.
- Due to the anticipated completion of the renovation project for Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2027, we are limited to exploring its exterior for the time being.
Inclusions:
- Private transfer
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
- Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
Exclusions:
- Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
- Other meals where not mention in the program
- Drinks/ waters on meals
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and Gratuities
- Other services not listed
Saigon - Cooking Class at Ambassador's Former Residence
Saigon - Cooking Class at Ambassador's Former Residence
COOKING CLASS AT AMBASSADOR'S FORMER RESIDENCE
Destination: Saigon
Tour Duration: 5-6 hours
Code: MDSGNSE015
Tour Description:
On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port or Hiep Phuoc port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Then drive to the residence of The American Ambassador to South Vietnam in the 1960s, Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge, carried a mission of overthrowing the southern government at that time. When Lodge arrived in Saigon, an old villa in District 3 was converted into the Ambassador’s residence. Mr. Lodge lived in this home between 1960 - 1965 and the architecture is a mix of Vietnamese, French and American. Today it remains a private residence owned by Trails of Indochina and it has been fully restored to its former glory. The Vietnamese cooking class commences with a visit to Ben Thanh market to buy all the fresh ingredients before continuing to this historic home for a private hands-on cooking demonstration. The guide will provide an orientation tour of the house while the chef prepares the ingredients. Learn typical Southern style dishes such as Fresh Spring Roll, Pan Cake, and Fish in clay pot. The chef will show you how to serve each dish before the meal, and you will need to master the chopsticks before you can savor your own culinary creations in the old-world ambiance of the villa. Then drive back to the port to embark the ship.
Notes:
- Inclusions: Lunch with the foods prepared during the cooking class.
- There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports beside Nha Rong or Hiep Phuoc port.
- Age restrictions: Children from 12 years old onward are allowed by joining the cooking station with their parents.
Inclusions:
- Private transfer
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
- Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
Exclusions:
- Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
- Other meals where not mention in the program
- Drinks/ waters on meals
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and Gratuities
- Other services not listed
Saigon - Retracing The Past
Saigon - Retracing The Past
RETRACING THE PAST
Destination: Cu Chi Tunnels
Tour Duration: 5-6 hours
Code: MDSGNSE009
Tour Description:
On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port or Hiep Phuoc port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Commence with a visit of the shrine outside of the US Consulate then continue to the former CIA building (outside visit only), where helicopters evacuated the remaining US citizens in 1975. Head to the rooftop café of the Rex hotel, a familiar landmark for Americans during the Vietnam War. Sit down for a drink, enjoy the view and this piece of history which your guide will help to explain. Then visit the Reunification Palace for a guided tour of the former headquarters of the South Vietnamese Government and residence of the presidents. Drive to the former residence of the US Ambassador of South Vietnam in the early 1960s, Mr. Henry C. Lodge, who conducted a mission to overthrow the South Vietnamese Government. Watch a 10 minutes documentary film about Saigon during that time while enjoying a cold drink. Then drive to a secret weapon chamber which VC used as a place to hide and store weapons during Vietnam War. Then weave through tiny back alleys and meet and chat with the locals who are living in tiny houses. Head to a historic venue for a late lunch of “pho” (noodle soup). The house number 07 on Ly Chinh Thang Street (former Yen Do street) is now known as Pho Binh restaurant which used to be the headquarters of Viet Cong Commanders where they gathered to plan for the 1968 Tet Offensive. Take a walk upstairs to learn more about the history through the family’s photo collection. Then drive back to the port to embark the ship.
Notes:
- Inclusion: Simple pho at Pho Binh is included
- There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports beside Nha Rong or Hiep Phuoc port.
Inclusions:
- Private transfer
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
- Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
Exclusions:
- Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
- Other meals where not mention in the program
- Drinks/ waters on meals
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and Gratuities
- Other services not listed
Saigon City Tour on Vintage Car
Saigon City Tour on Vintage Car
SAIGON CITY TOUR ON VINTAGE CAR
Destination: Saigon
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Code: MDSGNSE011
Tour Description:
On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Saigon is the country’s commercial center and, with over eight million inhabitants and four million motorbikes, a city that never sleeps. Despite the well-documented hustle and bustle, Saigon retains its connections with the past. Driven in a charming vintage car to visit the city’s highlights is one of the most wonderful & lavish way. Sit back and enjoy a city tour to admire Saigon’s historic landmarks including the Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires based on the original construction from Paris (Outside visit only due the renovation at Notre Dame Cathedral until 2027). Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, designed by the French architect, Gustave Eiffel. Continue your visit with the former Presidential Palace, the headquarters of the Saigon Government during the American war, revealing the history of Saigon during its turbulent recent past. Further, head to the War Remnants Museum for a vivid insight of the American war through the local’s eyes (Please note that some of the photos are very graphic). Then drive back to the port to embark the ship.
Notes:
- Inclusion: No meal included
- This excursion is only available for any guests arriving to Saigon via Nha Rong port.
- Due to the anticipated completion of the renovation project for Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2027, we are limited to exploring its exterior for the time being.
Inclusions:
- Private transfer
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
- Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
Exclusions:
- Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
- Other meals where not mention in the program
- Drinks/ waters on meals
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and Gratuities
- Other services not listed
Saigon - City Highlights & Musician Family Visit
Saigon - City Highlights & Musician Family Visit
CITY HIGHLIGHTS & MUSICIAN FAMILY VISIT
Destination: Saigon
Tour Duration: 4-5 hours
Code: MDSGNSE014
Tour Description:
On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port or Hiep Phuoc port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive 20 minutes to the city center to admire Saigon’s historic landmarks. Despite the well-documented hustle and bustle, Saigon retains its connections with the past. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires based on the original construction from Paris. Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, designed by the French architect, Gustav Eiffel, before he had risen to fame for the Eiffel Tower. Appreciate the splendidly restored exteriors of the Opera House and the former Hotel de Ville which are still two of the finest buildings in Saigon. Pay a short visit to Ben Thanh market (if time permits) which is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and popular for local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. Then visit a local family of musicians. Learn about traditional musical instruments through conversations with the artists and listen to the performances from each family member (3-generations). You then have the chance to try the instruments yourself - a memorable if somewhat noisy experience! Then drive back to the port to embark the ship.
Notes:
- Inclusion: No meal included
- There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports beside Nha Rong or Hiep Phuoc port.
- Due to the anticipated completion of the renovation project for Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2027, we are limited to exploring its exterior for the time being.
Inclusions:
- Private transfer
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
- Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
Exclusions:
- Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
- Other meals where not mention in the program
- Drinks/ waters on meals
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and Gratuities
- Other services not listed
Saigon - In The Dark: A Blind Experience
Saigon - In The Dark: A Blind Experience
IN THE DARK - A BLIND EXPERIENCE
Destination: Saigon
Tour Duration: 4-5 hours
Code: MDSGNSE016
Tour Description:
On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port or Hiep Phuoc port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Then drive to Bung Sang, a small private home and school for over a hundred blind orphans in Saigon. The school was founded by a blind musician - Mr. Dao Khanh Truong. With the love and care for unlucky children, he spent most of his life teaching the children and gathering support from the benefactors. After he passed away few years ago, Bung Sang was given to the Lovers of the Holy Cross Sisters to take care of. This afternoon, visit the school, talk with the manager for a thorough understanding of their lives here, meet the children and listen to them singing, playing music. Afterwards transfer to Noir restaurant for a special culinary journey - dining in the dark. The concept is to imitate the experience of having meals like a blind person, which is a unique mind-altering experience. Leave behind the sight and let your other senses lead your mind to feel the taste of food. Then drive back to the port to embark the ship.
Notes:
- Pick up time: 16:30
- Inclusions: Set menu at Noir restaurant.
- Capacity: Maximum 10 pax due to the limited space of Bung Sang Home.
- Age restrictions: Children from 10 years old onward are allowed to enjoy the dining experience. For younger children, this experience may be a little frightening and informing in advance is highly recommended.
- There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports beside Nha Rong or Hiep Phuoc port.
- Dress code: Smart casual is highly recommended. Shorts and slippers are fine, however no tank tops and no glowing shoes, clothing or accessories.
Inclusions:
- Private transfer
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
- Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
Exclusions:
- Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
- Other meals where not mention in the program
- Drinks/ waters on meals
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and Gratuities
- Other services not listed
Saigon - City Highlights & Lunch at Ambassador's Home
Saigon - City Highlights & Lunch at Ambassador's Home
CITY HIGHLIGHTS & LUNCH AT AMBASSADOR'S HOME
Destination: Saigon
Tour Duration: 5-6 hours
Code: MDSGNSE019
Tour Description:
On arrival to Saigon (Nha Rong port or Hiep Phuoc port), disembark the ship and meet your guide. Drive 20 minutes to the city center to admire Saigon’s historic landmarks. Despite the well-documented hustle and bustle, Saigon retains its connections with the past. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires based on the original construction from Paris (It is only possible to visit inside when no service is being performed). Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, designed by the French architect, Gustav Eiffel, before he had risen to fame for the Eiffel Tower. Appreciate the splendidly restored exteriors of the Opera House and the former Hotel de Ville which are still two of the finest buildings in Saigon. Pay a short visit to Ben Thanh market (if time permits) which is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and popular for local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. Then drive to the residence of The American Ambassador to South Vietnam in the 1960s, Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge, carried a mission of overthrowing the southern government at that time. When Lodge arrived in Saigon, an old villa in District 3 was converted into the Ambassador’s residence. Mr. Lodge lived in this home between 1960 - 1965 and the architecture is a mix of Vietnamese, French and American. Today it remains a private residence owned by Trails of Indochina and it has been fully restored to its former glory. Meet with the present host for an introduction of the house before enjoying a home-hosted lunch in the historic setting. Then drive back to the port to embark the ship.
Notes:
- Pick up time: TBA. In the morning and is subject to cruise docking time.
- Inclusions: home hosted lunch
- There is an extra charge for transfer from other ports beside Nha Rong or Hiep Phuoc port.
Inclusions:
- Private transfer
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Sightseeing with Local English Speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Meals as specified (meals only, no drinks/ waters)
- Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
Exclusions:
- Visa (Please contact your cruise for the visa details)
- Other meals where not mention in the program
- Drinks/ waters on meals
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and Gratuities
- Other services not listed
