Ho Chi Minh City Explorer 6D5N

Arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Complete customs and meet your private guide and driver. Check in to your hotel in District 1.

Dinner at Pizza 4P's on Hai Ba Trung, known for its fresh in-house-made cheese and creative pizzas that blend Italian and Vietnamese flavours.

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Independence Palace, which served as the residence and office of South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu during the Resistance War against the US.

Lunch at a vegetarian local restaurant. Visit the War Remnants Museum, one of Vietnam's most famous history museums, which offers a powerful account of the Vietnam War. Stop at Notre Dame Cathedral for a photo and to appreciate the French colonial architecture.

Continue to Saigon Central Post Office, one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City, notable for its blend of neo-classical European architecture and Asian decorations.

Dinner at a local restaurant. Watch the sunset on the Bach Dang River aboard Water Go, with unlimited soft drinks included. Optional: catch a performance at the Saigon Opera House if a show is on (not included).

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Maison Marou, a famous craft bean-to-bar chocolate workshop in Saigon, with one drink included.

Lunch at a local restaurant in District 5. Explore Chinatown's street food scene in Cholon, sampling local favourites like banh bao (steamed buns) and che (Vietnamese desserts). Visit Thien Hau Temple, dedicated to the Chinese Goddess of the Sea, Mazu. Stop at a 75-year-old Chaozhou Pia cake bakery to watch artisans handcraft these traditional pastries.

Dinner at Secret Garden rooftop restaurant. Explore Bui Vien Walking Street, a vibrant nightlife hub known for its bars, street food, and energetic crowd. Optional: enjoy a traditional water puppet show featuring folk tales performed with puppets on water, accompanied by live music (extra: SGD 18 per person).

Breakfast at the hotel. Head to Thao Dien in District 2, a hip expat-filled neighbourhood known for its trendy cafes and laid-back vibe. Enjoy a casual breakfast here, with avocado on toast and local coffee.

Walk across the Saigon Bridge then take the metro to Landmark 81 Skyview to admire the city and river from Vietnam's tallest building. A casual lunch at the Landmark 81 food court is available at your own expense.

Free afternoon to try a massage or return to the hotel to relax (at your own expense).

Walk along Nguyen Hue Walking Street to Bach Dang Wharf to admire Nha Rong Port. Enjoy a relaxed evening stroll or stop at a dessert cafe.

Breakfast at the hotel. Shopping tour of District 1: browse The New Playground underground shopping mall, and Saigon Centre and Vincom for international brands including Zara and Uniqlo. Visit Nguyen Hue Coffee Apartment, a unique multi-storey cafe complex that reflects the economic changes and development of the city.

Food tour at Ben Thanh Market, tasting banh mi, pho, bun bo, nom, and more. Free and easy time to explore Saigon at your own pace.

Explore Ho Thi Ky Market, a lively local flower and food market.

Breakfast at the hotel. Optional last visit to Ben Thanh Market, the bustling heart of Ho Chi Minh City, with its diverse stalls offering history, culture, and local commerce.

Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure flight.