Saigon River Luxury Cruise: Scenic 1-Hour City Tour

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Experience a luxury 1-hour Saigon River cruise in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy stunning views, informative guides, and refreshing drinks. Book your relaxing escape now.

Duration: 1 hour

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Saigon River - A 1-hour boat tour through the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon. During the trip, you will cruise on the Saigon River along central District 1 and District 4, passing by new high-rise towers as well as some of the city’s best-preserved buildings.
Hotel Majestic Saigon - Located at 1 Dong Khoi Street, this luxury hotel was built in 1925 in a classical French Riviera style by a wealthy local businessman.
Tran Hung Dao Statue - The statue of Tran Hung Dao (1231), a Vietnamese royal prince, statesman, and military commander. Tran Hung Dao is famed for successfully stopping several Mongol invasions.
Nguyen Hue Street - This boulevard, named after Emperor Nguyen Hue (1753), is one of Saigon’s largest boulevards and a walking street running from the Saigon River to the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City (City Hall).
Thu Ngu Flagpole - Originally built in 1865, the flagpole served as a signal mast for incoming ships. Today’s version was constructed in 1900 and carries the Vietnamese flag.
Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department - Built in 1867 as a mansion for a wealthy businessman, the building was converted into its current status in 1881 and serves as the headquarters of the customs department.
State Bank of Vietnam - HCMC Office - Built in 1928 for the Banque de l’Indochine, this building now houses the Saigon branch of the State Bank of Vietnam.
Mong Bridge - One of the oldest bridges in Saigon, built by the company once led by Gustave Eiffel.
rạch Bến Nghé - Ben Nghe channel is a waterway in Ho Chi Minh City and used to be a center of commerce due to its location.
Sài Gòn River Tunnel - The Thu Thiem Tunnel is the first and only tunnel under the Saigon River and is part of an important highway.
Dragon Wharf - Ho Chi Minh Museum (HCMC Branch) - One of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City, built in 1862. The building used to be the original port and is now home to the Ho Chi Minh museum.
District 4 - Home to the Saigon port. District 4 is an island located between the Saigon River and two canals and is Ho Chi Minh City’s densest neighborhood.
Thu Thiem - Thu Thiem, originally a largely uninhabited swampland, will become Ho Chi Minh City’s most modern district with residential areas, offices, and large parks.
Bitexco Financial Tower - At its completion in 2010, Bitexco Tower was the tallest skyscraper in Vietnam. Its design has been inspired by the lotus flower, the national flower of Vietnam.
Đền Quan Lớn Đệ Tam - A temple on the Saigon River bank and one of the very few surviving old buildings in Thu Thiem.
Vietcombank Tower Saigon - An iconic skyscraper in Vietnam housing many national and international companies and the Vietcombank.
Bộ Tư Lệnh Hải Quân Phía Nam - A historic building on the Saigon River housing the Southern Naval Command Office.
Cau Ba Son - The latest addition to bridges spanning the Saigon River, named after the Ba Son Shipyard.
Landmark 81 - Vietnam’s tallest skyscraper and the second tallest tower in Southeast Asia.
Cầu Sài Gòn - Until 2008, the only bridge connecting the center with District 2 and a vital gateway to Ho Chi Minh City.

What's Included

In-person English speaking guide
Luxury boat with captain
Sliding roof against sun or rain
On-board restrooms
Drinks and snacks available for purchase

What's Not Included

Food and Drinks (Available for purchase)

Additional Information

Hop on board and join us on a luxury cruise on the Saigon River in the city center of Ho Chi Minh City. During a relaxing 1-hour cruise through the central district of Saigon our guides will provide you with information on the major landmarks and serve you ice cold drinks. The cruise will give you fantastic views of the center and a short break from the hustle bustle of Saigon.

Location

10B Đ. Tôn Đức Thắng

Đường Tôn Đức Thắng

(In English: 10B Ton Duc Thang, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) Meet us at the entrance of the Waterbus Station. Our tour guide will be holding our company sign right at the entrance. PLEASE BE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE TOUR ON THE DEPARTURE POINT. THE BOAT WILL NOT WAIT. NO REFUNDS FOR LATE.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Paulhj7428ut

Oct 1, 2024

Saigon River 1 hour tour. - Very informative tour for 1 hour. If I could fault it at all, I would say 64000VND for 1 beer was excessive considering in small stores they are 20000VND each.