Ho Chi Minh City Historical Trip by Scooter

Tour Code: SGN-04 Duration: Approx 4 Hours

Go on a historical tour to discover the story behind Ho Chi Minh City today and immerse yourself into the city’s everyday lifestyle!

Highlights:

• Learn about the Rich Histories About the Prosperous Ho Chi Minh City Today
• Visit to Famous Sites in the City such as the Beautiful Tomb of Marshal Le Van Duyet and the Magnificent Jade Emperor Pagoda
• Visit a 60 year old Coffee shop for a Glass of Coffee and Enjoy an Authentic yet Luscious Vietnamese Lunch

Tour Description:

Ho Chi Minh City is a colourful city with many interesting stories that are waiting for you to explore. The city breathes life and vitality into that settle here and visitors cannot help but be hauled along for the ride. It is an interesting city full of energy and discovery.

We will drive you to hidden places around the city where obscure stories are uncovered. You can also immerse yourself into Ho Chi Minh City’s everyday lifestyle throughout the tour. You will pay a visit to the Tomb of Marshal Le Van Duyet, who is a general during the Nguyen Dynasty who helped turn Ho Chi Minh City into a prosperous land today. The tomb is his burial place, alongside his wife. The temple is recognised from a distance by its large triple entrance gate. Other than that, the whole temple is also very majestic with its intricate crafted details on the walls and pillars. Next, you will visit the famous Jade Emperor Pagoda built by the very first Chinese community in Ho Chi Minh City more than 100 years ago. It is also known as Tortoise Pagoda and is one of the five most important shrines in Ho Chi Minh City. Its most popular sight is the Hall of Ten Hells which has 10 intricately carved wooden panel which illustrates the 10 layers of hell. You can also go to the roof of the pagoda and view the breathtaking sight of the pagoda’s exterior.

After that, we will bring you to an old apartment where the last US helicopter fled from Vietnam in 1975 signalling the end of the Vietnam War. It is a very historical building. Then, you will have a chance to enjoy a glass of coffee at a 60-year-old coffee shop in a very old way. Alas, enjoy a delightful lunch with Bánh Xèo - Vietnamese Pancake ( southern style), Bò Lá Lốt - grilled beef in Lot leaf, Nem Cuốn - Fresh spring roll with grilled pork to mark the end of the tour.

Cancellation Policy:

• Individuals < 7 people
• Free of charge for cancellation made 06 hours prior to the tour departure time.
• Cancellation made between 06 - 02 hours prior to the tour departure time will incur cancellation charge of 250,000VND/pax.
• Cancellation made between 02 - 01 hour prior to the tour departure time will incur 50% charge.
• Cancellation noticed less than 01 hour, on departure time or no show will incur 100% charge.

• Groups > 7 people
• Free of charge for cancellation made 24 hours prior to the tour departure time.
• Cancellation made between 24 - 03 hours prior to the tour departure time will incur cancellation charge of 250,000VND/pax.
• Cancellation made between 03 - 01 hour prior to the tour departure time will incur 50% charge.
• Cancellation noticed less than 01 hour, on departure time or no show will incur 100% charge.

Pick-Up Time:

• 8:00 am - 8:30 am

What's Included:

• Free Hotel Pickup and Drop-off in District 1,3 and 4
• Rain Poncho
• Qualified Helmet
• Scooter with English-speaking Guide and Driver
• Local Food and Drinks
• Mineral Water and Wet Tissues
• $5000 Accident Insurance/Case
• Mandatory Government Tax

What's Not Included:

• Any Items Not Mentioned
• Tips for Guide & Driver
• Pickup & Drop Off at Airport/Port/Bus Station (except for Nha Rong Port in District 4, bus stations in Pham Ngu Lao Street)
• Extra Charge $5/pax for Pickup & Drop Off at Hotel Located Outside District 1,3 and 4

Additional Information:

• The tour will be a private tour
• You do not need to pay for any meal or entrance fee that is mentioned in the tour itinerary unless stated in the exclusion section
• Vegetarian meal option is available for the tour
• The tour is not recommended for those who have back problems and pregnant women
• Passport details is required on the day of travel to register travel insurance
• Children must be accompanied by and adult
• Please check with Adventoro Concierge (Call / Whatsapp +6010 468 8011) for availability of sessions
• The supplier will recommend the time and meeting point. If the meeting point of your choice is outside of the normal pick-up points then you will be advised to meet at the nearest pick-up point or you will be given directions on how to arrive to the school independently
• Rain Policies:
• In case of rain, all tours are going as scheduled unless otherwise notified
• Rain ponchos are provided and other measures to mitigate the affect of weather on the tour. Therefore, if it’s rain, the tour goes as scheduled and the client decides to cancel it, he/she will be charged 250,000VND/pax for day tour and 350,000VND/pax for night tour or he/she can choose to alter the tour date and tour programs of equal or less value (apply for the next 7 days).
• We have all rights to cancel the tour in cases of weather that compromise the safety of the guests which include flooding and/or road closure.
• Transfer duration above are estimated and subject to traffic and weather condition, and not inclusive of any sightseeing tours
• Please adhere to strict pick-up time punctuality. Tour operators may forfeit tours for travellers if no-show during stipulated time
• Registered name of the traveller must be corresponding with photograph documentation (Example: Passport). Tour operators reserve the right to reject if registered traveller fails to provide photographed documentation of their own

Pick-Up Location(s)

Refer to the map below to see a list of pick up location(s) that are available for you to choose from. You can select your desired pick up location when you book the tour.

List of Location(s):

Pick up is also available for other location(s) under the vicinity of Ho Chi Minh City. For more information, please contact Adventoro's concierge service.