1 Hour Saigon River Tour in Ho Chi Minh

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.

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   Saigon River

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   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.

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   Located at 1 Dong Khoi Street, this luxury hotel was built in 1925 in a classical French Riviera style by a wealthy local businessman.

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   Tran Hung Dao Statue

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   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.

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   Nguyen Hue Street

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   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).

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   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.

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   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.

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

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   Mong Bridge

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

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

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    Thu Thiem originally a largely uninhabited swampland will become Ho Chi Minh City's most modern district with residential areas, offices and large parks.

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    Bitexco Financial Tower

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    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.

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

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

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

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    Cau Ba Son

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

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

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

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

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