8-Hour Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Ecovillage and Hidden Local Life

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Saigon's picturesque Ecovillage reveals hidden agricultural practices
• 02 Explore a local wet market for an authentic glimpse of daily Saigon life
• 03 Visit iconic landmarks such as City Hall, the Opera House, and the Central Post Office
• 04 See the contrast between Saigon's serene riverside village and the historic CIA building

Embark on an 8-hour tour through the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, combining local life with the city's best-known landmarks. Visit a local wet market and continue to Saigon's Ecovillage on the riverside, where you will discover an unseen side of Saigon through rice cultivation and fishing practices. Enjoy Vietnamese coffee in this peaceful green setting before heading on to city highlights such as City Hall, the Opera House, the Central Post Office, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, and more.

Enjoying Vietnamese coffee here is a great way to kick-start this unique city exploration experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Ho Chi Minh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Saigon Ecovillage and Local Life

• The driver and our tour guide will pick you up at the hotel. The morning city exploration covers uniquely local places in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon):
  • Local wet market
  • Saigon's Ecovillage is located on the Saigon riverside. This peaceful tourist village has green spaces with flowers and swaying trees. It is a famous weekend location for picnics and fishing for local people. We will introduce how rice is grown and how fish are caught in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). This is the unseen part of Saigon. Enjoying Vietnamese coffee here is a great way to kick-start this unique city exploration experience.

2

Day 02

Saigon City Highlights

• We will continue to the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) with stops at:
  • City Hall
  • Opera House
  • Central Post Office
  • Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
  • The CIA building in Saigon: Saigon Helicopter Photo
  • The Independence Palace or War Museum

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation with A/C
• Local English-speaking tour guide
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Bottled drinking water on the car/bus
• All entrance fees are included

What's Not Included

• Beverages with meals (if any)
• Personal expenses
• Tipping for the guide and driver

Know before you go

• Other languages are available on request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hồ Chí Minh, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam

Tour start

Hồ Chí Minh, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.