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By Saigon Boat Company

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$18 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
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Overview

  • Hop on board and join us on a luxury cruise on the Saigon River in the city centre 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 centre and a short break from the hustle bustle of Saigon.

Activity location

  • Ga tàu thuỷ Bạch Đằng
    • Ga tàu thuỷ Bạch Đằng
    • Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ga tàu thuỷ Bạch Đằng
    • Ga tàu thuỷ Bạch Đằng
    • Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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1 Hour Saigon River Tour in Ho Chi Minh

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$17.55 x 1 AdultAU$17.55
Total
Price is AU$17.55

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    In-person English speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Luxury boat with captain
  • Inclusions
    Good times
  • Inclusions
    Sliding roof against sun or rain
  • Inclusions
    Bathroom on board
  • Inclusions
    Drinks and snacks available on purchase
  • Exclusions
    Food and Drinks (Available for purchase)

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Saigon River (Pass by)

A 1 hour boat tour through the heart of Ho Chi Minh City also know as Saigon. During the trip you will cruise on the Saigon River along the central district 1 and district 4 and pass by new high rise towers as well as some of the best preserved buildings of the city.

Hotel Majestic Saigon (Pass by)

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 (Pass by)

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 (Pass by)

This boulevard name 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 (Pass by)

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 (Pass by)

Built in 1867 as a mansion to a wealthy business man, the building was converted into its current day status in 1881 and serves as the headquarters of the customs department.

State Bank of Vietnam - HCMC Office (Pass by)

Built in 1928 for the Banque de l'Indochine, this building now houses the Saigon branch of the State Bank of Vietnam.

Mong Bridge (Pass by)

One of the oldest bridges in Saigon and built by the company once led by Gustave Eiffel.

rạch Bến Nghé (Pass by)

Ben Nghe channel is a waterway on Ho Chi Minh City and used to be a centre of commerce due to its location.

Sài Gòn River Tunnel (Pass by)

The Thu Thiem Tunnel is the first and only tunnel under the Saigon River and is part of an important highway.

Dragon House Harbor - Ho Chi Minh Museum (Pass by)

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.

Tan Son Nhat (Pass by)

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 area.

Thủ Thiêm Bridge (Pass by)

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 (Pass by)

At its completion in 2010, Bitexco Tower was the tallest skyscraper in Vietnam. It's design has been inspired by the lotus flower, the national flower of Vietnam.

Đền Quan Lớn Đệ Tam (Pass by)

A temple on the Saigon River bank and one of the very few surviving old buildings in Thu Thiem.

Vietcombank Tower Saigon (Pass by)

An iconic skyscraper in Vietnam housing many national and international companies and the Vietcombank.

Bộ Tư Lệnh Hải Quân Phía Nam (Pass by)

A historic building on the Saigon river housing the Southern Naval Command Office.

Cau Ba Son (Pass by)

The latest addition to bridges spanning the Saigon River and named after the Ba Son Shipyard.

Landmark 81 (Pass by)

Vietnam's tallest skyscraper and the 2nd tallest tower in Southeast Asia.

Cầu Sài Gòn (Pass by)

Until 2008 the only bridge connecting the centre with District 2 and a vital gateway to Ho Chi Minh City.

Location

Activity location

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    Ga tàu thuỷ Bạch Đằng
    • Ga tàu thuỷ Bạch Đằng
    • Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ga tàu thuỷ Bạch Đằng
    • Ga tàu thuỷ Bạch Đằng
    • Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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