Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing
HO CHI MINH CITY
Duration: 5 HRS Price from $ 111pp
Cu Chi Tunnels
Travel by road to the Cu Chi Tunnels. On arrival watch an educational video outlining the history of the tunnels. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centres and kitchens. Walk through the grounds and through a tunnel to gain an insight and feel of what underground life in the American War must have been like. For those interested there is a rifle range where rounds can fired from an AK47 or M16( additional charge payable direct).
Duration: 3 HRS Price from $ 76pp
Ho Chi Minh City Cooking Class
Vietnamese cuisine is mouth-watering and unforgettable, no doubt leaving you yearning to indulge in the flavours back home. So if you are a passionate cook or simply curious, opt for a cooking class and enjoy covering five traditional Vietnamese dishes. Choose from a morning or afternoon class with set day menus. Learn about Vietnamese ingredients and how they are used together. You will receive recipes and at the end of the class you will sample the delights of your efforts. Note: A morning market visit can be included at an additional charge.
Duration: 8-9 HRS Price from $ 193pp
Mekong Delta Tour
Escape Ho Chi Minh City for the day and travel by road to the Mekong Delta, known as the fruit bowl of Vietnam. On arrival near My Tho board a boat for a magical experience through some of the Mekong tributaries. Visit orchards and bonsai gardens and gain an insight into daily life of the river. You will get to sample an array of fruit and witness local home industries including rice paper making and sweet making with the opportunity to purchase some of the product. A stop is made at a local restaurant for lunch before returning to the bustling city.
Duration: 4 HRS Price from $ 113pp
Street Food Tour
If you are a bit nervous to try the much talked about Vietnamese street food, then this is the way to do it. Begin your tour with a brief stop at a local park –“ people watch” as you observe evening exercises and chattering groups. Continue on to sample some popular local street food. Walk past eateries and into the small alleyways revealing some of the best street food stalls found in the city and popular amongst the locals. Indulge at a café serving delicious desserts and Vietnamese coffee before ending your night at a live music café.
Duration: 4 HRS Price from $ 242pp
Vespa Foodie Tour
This special ride is designed for the food lover at heart. Sit back, relax and be a passenger on the most famous scooter in the world. The advantage of a Vespa tour in the evening is being able to experience the nightlife of the city the way locals do. Sample a variety of seafood, local food and bars in a short amount of time. A food and beer expert is present during this tour and will introduce you to the most delicious food in the city. Note: The itinerary will be personalised to your specific palate and culinary dreams on this unique foodie spin.
Duration: 1 HR Price from $ 52pp
A O Show Ticket
This evening make your way to the historic Saigon Opera House for an evening attending the sophisticated and cultural A O Show. The show combines a fusion of acrobatic arts and dance accompanied by live music which takes you through rural and urban Vietnam via a series of theatrical sketches. The song lyrics are in Vietnamese, enhancing the scenes of everyday life and igniting the imagination. The visual effects, exuberant energy and stunning choreography create a feast for the senses – this is a fun show with entertainment for all ages!
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