Ho Chi Minh City Holidays
With its French grandeur, bustling markets and street food stalls competing to sell the best banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) in town, Ho Chi Minh fuses tradition and modernity in one frenetic and fascinating city. Relive the memories of old Saigon among the pristine collection of American planes and tanks at the War Remnants Museum, before diving into local culture at Ben Thanh Market to haggle with locals. Having stocked up on souvenirs, pay homage to the Jade Emperor’s Pagoda, an incense-scented temple full of statues and divinities. Then, cool down with a bia hoi (draft beer) or cocktail while enjoying panoramic views from the sky deck of Bitexco Tower. Before you leave this enchanting city be sure to send a postcard home from the classic French colonial Central Post Office.
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Here's a selection of popular itineraries to give you some ideas. But almost anything's possible so call us now and we'll create an amazing holiday just for you.
Phu Quoc and Ho Chi Minh City Multi Centre
Guide Price £2,089 pp
Phu Quoc is one of Vietnam's up and coming must-visit beach escapes. The island itself is located just off of the southern tip of the country, and just a one hour flight from Ho Chi Minh City. More than half...
Cultural holidays
Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An Multi Centre
Guide Price £1,519 pp
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam. With French colonial buildings, bustling markets, designer shops, incense-scented pagodas and stalls selling fragrant noodle soup, this city hosts traditional and modern elements. We recommend spending...
Luxury holidays
Ho Chi Minh City and Phan Thiet Multi Centre
Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam. With its French colonial buildings, bustling markets, designer shops, incense-scented pagodas and stalls selling fragrant noodle soup, this city buzzes with tradition and modernity. Drive from...
Couples Holidays
Classic Vietnam and Cambodia Tour
*Available for departures until 30th September 2019* With a wealth of UNESCO World Heritage sites, charming towns and undoubtedly friendly people, this comprehensive tour is a must for the first time visitor to Indochina. Sunrise at Angkor Wat or from...
Multi centre holidays
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For this destination three nights is the recommended length of stay, this will give you enough time to get around the cities attractions and become more familiar with the day to day life of this city. With so many landmarks and points of interest you will not be stuck for things to do.
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Ho Chi Minh Square
Especially pretty to visit at dusk, Ho Chi Minh Sqaure in the centre of District 1 is an area surrounded by French Colonial buildings, you will also find here a statue of the former President of the Communist Party of Vietnam Ho Chi Minh or "Unlce Ho" to the Vietnamese people. This pedestrianised area is part of Nguyen Hue Boulevard and the promenade takes you all the way down to the edge of the Saigon River, perfect for an evening wander.
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Visit the Saigon Saigon Bar
The Caravelle Hotel is where you will find the Saigon Saigon Bar, on the tenth floor in the heart of the city this roof top bar it is a great place to visit after a days sightseeing. With live music and a relaxed atmosphere this bar draws visitors from all over the world.
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Reunification Palace
Walk around this iconic government building, view the preserved rooms which is like a time capsule from 1975 when a Vietnamese War tank crashed through the front gates and declared the end of the Voetnam War.
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Mekong Delta
Known as the 'rice bowl of Vietnam', explore this lush region on a traditional wooden sampan boat and see the bustling nearby towns provide a stark contrast to the countryside's serene pace. Make sure you save some time to visit the famous floating markets and witness a lifestyle here afloat the iconic waters.
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Cu Chi Tunnels
Take a half day tour to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about this historic tunnel system which was vital during the French-Indochina and Vietnam wars.
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War Remnants Museum
Here you will learn about how the 30 year long Vietnam War effected normal innocent civilians, pictures show in detail what life was like for them just mid war just 50 years ago and there are also items on show left from the war including American guns and tanks.
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Gina
Destination Specialist
" Ho Chi Minh is a great city stop for a few nights there are landmarks to visit, recent history of the Vietnam War to learn about, lots of street food and just a few hours away by road is Phan Thiet the ideal beach location for some rest and relaxion afterwards."
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Harriet
Destination Specialist
" With a population of over 8 million Ho Chi Minh is a very large city with 24 districts, as a tourist the best area to be based in is district 1."
