Saigon River Floating Temple and Highlights

Overview

Your journey begins at Phu My dock, depart for 1.5 hours of driving to Ho chi Minh city – the biggest city in Vietnam.

When you arrive at Ho Chi Minh City, board your private boat tour that lasts for 2 hours, during this time you will visit a floating temple is famous for journeys of spiritual enlightenment with local Saigon people. As you walk through this place of worship adorned with intricate statues and beautiful architecture, you will gain a sense of the Vietnamese culture and its local religions.

After you cruise upstream to Saigon Bridge go around Thanh Da peninsular to visit Binh Quoi Village that is well known as a miniature replica of the Mekong Delta. The village is located in the vicinity of Saigon metropolitan area, surrounded by green space and fresh air. Enjoy delicious fresh fruits and coconut juice that will be served on the promenade.

Returning to the Centre of Saigon, time to enjoy a delicious lunch at Pho 2000 restaurant, tasting local specialty of Pho and spring rolls. After lunch, take a glimpse ride along the heart of old colonial Saigon and formerly known as Rue Catinat. Admire fine examples of French colonial architecture as you pay a quick visit to the Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office nearby. There are great photo opportunities of other classic colonial landmarks such as the Saigon Opera House and Saigon City Hall and Reunification Palace (Independence Palace), the site of dramatic events during the 1975 fall of Saigon that marked the end the Vietnam War.

Your final stop is a visit and shopping time, at one of the liveliest markets in Ho Chi Minh City - Ben Thanh market. Simply stroll through the market seeing and enjoying the variety of goods for sale: a bazaar of local apparels, silks and textiles, jewelry and precious stones, souvenirs, a wet market with a deluge of tasty tropical fruits, preserved snacks and candies and home utensils!

After your immersive market experience it's time for your return transfer back to your cruise port.