Benefit from pickup at Phu My Port by a friendly driver, and then travel in air-conditioned comfort on the drive to Ho Chi Minh City. Take in the landscape and experience the everday hustle and bustle of the city on arrival. Visit key landmarks such as the Reunification Palace in the Colonial Quarter. See where the Vietnam War ended, and learn how this impressive building now serves as a memorial museum. Continue to the Notre-Dame Cathedral and learn about the important role the Catholic religion has played in the history of Vietnam. Admire the elegant Saigon Central Post Office, and go to the Museum of War Remnants to learn about a painful period in the recent history of Vietnam. Break for a lunch of local foods, including the traditional pho noodle soup. Delve into the local life as you head to Ben Thanh market to learn about the art of making embroidered crafts.  

Depart from Saigon to Vung Tau city at 8 AM in an air-conditioned tourist bus. Arrive at 10:30 AM and enjoy free time at Thuy Van beach, one of the nicest beaches in Vietnam with fine sands, white waves, and a shore that runs for almost 10 km. Stop for an authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit the Jesus Christ Statue by walking up 847 steps. Considered one of the tallest statues of Christ in Asia, its outstretched arms span a little over 18.4 meters. The adventurous are welcome to climb to the top of inside Christ' arms and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of Vung Tau city. Next head to Thang Tam Temple (Whale Temple). The temple displays the bones which came to symbolize the protector deity of the coast. Now, each time a carcass of a whale washes ashore, the bones are ceremonially hauled to the mausoleum. Discover Vung Tau's nicest colonial-era mansion, Bach Dinh which was built as a retreat for the French Governor of Indochina at the beginning of the 20th-century. Continue on to Cape Nghinh Phong which boasts unobstructed views of Vung Tau City and the East Sea. At 5 PM drive back to Ho Chi Minh City and take a short break at Long Thanh Cow Milk Rest-stop for a souvenir.

Discover the coastal city of Vung Tau City on this relaxing tour. You will begin with a welcoming pick-up from your accommodation and travel approximately 2.5 hours along scenic routes to the beautiful beach. Gaze across the beach out to the inviting sea, with its picturesque fishing boats bobbing on the water. You will also see an incredible mountainous landscape stretching behind you, creating a serene environment for you to relax and truly appreciate nature. Enjoy your time on the beach with a range of fun activities and games. There after, you will enjoy a lunch at a beachside restaurant. After lunch, you have freetime on the beach. Wander up the mountainside to admire the statue of Jesus, the largest of its kind in Vietnam. You will experience the most wonderful panoramas of Vung Tau from the statue. Next, travel to the incredible 'White Palace' to visit the former Emperor’s palace. Around 3:00pm, you come back the car. Saigon arrival, around 5:00pm.

After an early pick-up from your hotel, drive directly to Xuyen Moc (Ba Ria-Vung Tau) province by air-conditioned private car. The 55-km section of Thống Nhất, Cẩm Mỹ, Long Khánh, and Xuân Lộc in Đồng Nai Province is the great green way that provides the most beautiful scenery of many fruit gardens, paddy fields, pepper farm and local villages. After 2.5 hours' driving, short visit at pepper farm you will arrive at Ms. Loan’s house in Bong Trang commune. Experience a taste of local live in this community. Explore her fruit farms in the area and learn about its farming. Chat with her and enjoy learning more about local life, exchanging cultures and perspectives, walking around her garden, learning how the local people take care of their farms, drinking Vietnamese traditional coffee or ice tea, enjoying local fruits (dragon fruit, jackfruit, etc. depending on the season) and freshen up after your drive.  Depart the local house for a short drive to visit one of local wet sea-food market and explore the nature beauty inside Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve. You can spend half an hour walking through the jungle if you want. Afterward, a tasty authentic Vietnamese lunch cooked by Mrs. Thuan is waiting for you. Enjoy a range of dishes from seafood to freshly-picked vegetables and yummy dessert.  After lunch, it's beach time. Depart Bong Trang commune, and drive to Ho Coc Beach. You can truly feel the peaceful and natural atmosphere by watching cashew farms and Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve on the way. When arriving at the beach, you will have free time to relax, enjoy the cool wind and fresh air from the ocean. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City for a drop off.

Start your day with a walk along the coast of Back Beach, feel the sand beneath your toes, breathe the fresh sea air, and even take a refreshing dip in the ocean. Next, travel to Mount Nho to the famous Christ the King statue, snap a selfie with the statue and marvel at the incredible sea views from this vantage point. Onto Vung Tau, home to the most Buddha statues in Vietnam, to see the Pagoda of Nirvana, one of the most well-known and impressive Buddha statues standing at 12 meters high. Then, wander through the picturesque park at Front Beach and enjoy the tranquility of the seaside and learn about the interesting sculptures dotted around. With your appetite worked up from the morning, enjoy a traditional lunch at a famous seaside seafood restaurant; you can’t get fresher seafood than this! Let your food settle and then travel to White Palace. Perched 50 meters up Big Mountain, White Palace is a beautiful colonial-era mansion once built for a French Governor. Gaze at the panoramic views from the palace and learn about it’s carefully preserved antiques from the colonial era. Climb the top of a nearby hill to reach a beautiful lighthouse built by the French that offers stunning 360 degree views of the ocean and surrounding city. Then make your way to Whale Temple, an ornate building where fisherman traditionally pray for their safety, before returning to port in time for your cruise.

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. With a guide accompanying you directly off the cruise ship pier you will make your way into the most populous metropolitan area in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City has everything from historic Pagodas to stunning skyscrapers making it one of the most intriguing destinations in all of Vietnam. Choose between three tours offered in Ho Chi Minh City for cruise ship passengers. Private Ho Chi Minh City Tour: Dive into the depths of Vietnamese history as you make your way to the Reunification Palace, which stands as the site where the Vietnam war ended. Make sure you bring your camera to capture the North Vietnamese tanks that crashed through the palaces gates back in 1975 and still serve as a reminder today. Once inside you will be able to explore the many rooms that appear to be untouched creating an atmosphere hard to find at other monuments. Make sure to take a look in the war command room which is littered with campaign maps and old communication equipment. Your panoramic city tour continues with photo stops at the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. The historic cathedral is located at a picturesque corner in downtown Ho Chi Minh city and will leave you standing in amazement at its unique French Colonial design. Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour: There isn't a better place to have an in-depth reflection on the Vietnam war than the Cu Chi Tunnels. Considered the most famous battlegrounds in the country, these tunnels represent the core of the guerrilla combat style used by the Viet Cong throughout the war. Serving as communication routes, food and weapon storage facilities, living quarters and hospitals, the Cu Chi Tunnels embody the lifeline of this region's Viet Cong. The tunnels still remain as a reminder of the traumatic past of this area. Private Mekong Delta Tour: The Mekong Delta lies immediately to the west of Ho Chi Minh City. It is also called the rice bowl of Vietnam as it pumps out more than a third of the country's annual food crop from just ten percent of its total land mass. The Delta region displays a variety of physical landscape, from vast paddy files in the south to hills in the north and west. It's a water world where boats, houses, and markets float upon the numerous rivers, canals, and streams that crisscross the landscape like arteries.  

Meet your private English-speaking guide at your port and travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to your first stop, the impressive labyrinth of war tunnels, also known as the Cu Chi Tunnels. Experience how Viet Cong fighters used ingenious techniques to remain safe during the war. Visit a nearby household to get a taste for a local, more traditional, way of life. Meet the friendly homeowner and watch as she makes rice paper, and see how rubber is produced. Drive to Ho Chi Minh City for a tasty simple lunch such as famous Pho or Banh Mi to fuel up before seeing the city highlights. Continue to the War Remnants Museum which is a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and the impact it can have on an entire nation. Get access to unique footage of the war from a different perspective and discover the turbulence and destruction the Vietnamese suffered and subsequently overcame. Although some scenes are upsetting, this museum offers a fantastic insight into the perseverance and determination of the Vietnamese. Then, follow your English speaking guide as we explore stunning landmarks such as Notre-Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, Opera House, City Hall, and the former CIA Headquarter building. Marvel at the French colonial architecture which provides a powerful reminder of the turbulent history of this beautiful country. Your guide will return you to port in plenty of time for your departure.

Begin your tour with a traditional cyclo ride through the narrow, colorful streets of Ho Chi Minh. Experience the daily life of the locals as they haggle at the countless markets dotted throughout the city. Explore the Chinese-influenced Thien Hau Temple for an insight into the beliefs and customs of Vietnamese people. Next up, visit the War Remnants Museum which offers a hard-hitting and emotional insight into the civilian impact of the Vietnamese-American war. See historic photos taken by famed international war photographers such as Tim Page or Larry Burrows in the Requiem Gallery. Our next stop, visit one of Ho Chi Minh's most important landmarks, Independence Palace. See the secret rooms, a war bunker, and even the original tanks that were used to seize the palace at the end of the Vietnam War. Then go for a tasty simple local lunch of famous Pho or Banh Mi and of course enjoy, famous Vietnamese dripping coffee. After lunch, enjoy a walking tour of all of Ho Chi Minh´s most important sites including the Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office which are stunning architectural feats in the center of the city. Head to the historic CIA headquarters and learn about the story of the last U.S helicopter which flew out of Saigon in 1975, as well as the last U.S operation in Vietnam – Frequent Wind. Take a leisurely stroll along Dong Khoi street to visit the very beautiful Opera House and City Hall. The final, optional stop will allow you to soak up the incredible Ho Chi Minh skyline with signature cocktails or local beer. Level 23 Signature is a classy, cosmopolitan bar offering breathtaking views over the entire city. Sip your drink and take in incredible views before our guide drops you back to port in plenty of time for your departure.

Meet your guide and make your first stop at the incredible network of war bunkers known as the Cu Chi Tunnels. These networks are a reminder of the ingenious designs needed to survive in these tight-squeezing tunnels during war-torn times. Opt to crawl through the 100m tunnels to get a feel for what the soldiers had to endure, or simply walk around the scenic site, taking in the historical and cultural importance of this war remnant. Discover the kitchens hidden around the tunnels and sample the food the Viet Cong ate during the war. Nowadays the tunnels have been widened slightly for tourists, so it won’t be such a tight squeeze! This experience offers an inspiring insight into human perseverance and the challenges of war. The next stop gives you the opportunity to meet with a friendly local and to get a sense of the traditional way of life that is very much preserved here. Take a walk around her farm and even take part in a rice paper lesson. Then, make your way to a rubber tapping facility where you will learn how latex is extracted from a rubber tree. Sample a traditional lunch of Pho or Banh Mi. Then, visit the War Remnants Museum, which is a shocking exhibit of the horrors of war and shows the devastating effects of war on the civilian population. See historic photos taken by famed international war photographers such as Tim Page or Larry Burrows in the Requiem Gallery. Although sometimes upsetting, the display is essential for understanding the horrors of the Vietnam War, but also the endurance and perseverance of a nation. Return to your cruise ship in plenty of time for your departure.