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Half-Day Explore Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh City

Get ready for a different way of journey with this Half-Day Explore Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh City tour! Definitely the right experience for guests who long to discover something off the typical tourist path, which lets them Sonstige and Rundgänge see Saigon’s hidden treasure from a fresh viewpoint. Picture yourself in a bright-colored vintage Jeep making your way to reveal ancient temple mysteries, street art treasures, and local market wonders revealing the true spirit of Ho Chi Minh City. Be it adventure, history, or culture, this journey certainly finds you in the loop with its rich heritage and animated life. Get ready to see Ho Chi Minh City like never before!

Unique Features of the Half-Day Explore Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh City

The Jeep Experience in Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh

All in readiness to regress in time the moment you step into the incredible world of one of our legendary vintage jeeps on a trip to Ho Chi Minh City. Vintage jeeps with tough flair and an awesome open-air atmosphere make for an exciting way to view the city. This makes the whole Jeep experience in Ho Chi Minh not just a mode of transportation but living with the melancholy of an era gone by as you roll down the modern streets of Saigon.

The Jeep

The Jeep

The views in the iconic Jeep will make you accelerate with adventure and freedom feelings, unlike any other mode of transport. Wind in your hair, open sky above you, vibrant cityscape all around- this is the way Ho Chi Minh Tours were meant to be experienced! These jeeps are old but well-maintained; you should not have any concerns about whether the ride will be comfortable and safe for you. You can then just relax while riding inside because you are surely in good hands, provided with seat belts and expert drivers at the wheel.

Expert Local Guides

Our experienced local guides provide the driving force behind what makes the Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh tour tick. These guys make every stop at a destination come alive with tales, turning informative experiences about the city into deeply personal experiences about what you’re not finding in any book while on your Ho Chi Minh Jeep tour.

Off-the-Beaten-Path Exploration in Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh

A tour off the beaten track to discover other treasures left untouched by mass tourism in Ho Chi Minh City. From hidden temples to bustling local markets bursting with color and energy, this is a view of genuinely deep insight into Saigon’s culture and history. Our Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh creates an unbeatably unforgettable viewpoint over the city and really is one of a kind.

Detailed Itinerary for the Half-Day Explore Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh City

Departure and Welcome (8:00 AM)

Our day of adventure begins! You will be picked up directly at your hotel in our sturdy, classic Jeep. Get ready for a close-up look at the hidden treasures of Ho Chi Minh City. Our warm guide will greet you with an introduction to what to expect from this exciting journey ahead. You’re in for a day full of discoveries as we explore the Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh.

Visit to Thien Hau Pagoda – District 5 (8:30 AM)

Thien Hau Pagoda in Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh

Thien Hau Pagoda

8:30 a.m. – First Stop: Thebk Thien Hau Pagod at 710 Nguyễn Trãi, District 5, is an old temple and one of the oldest in Saigon. It feels like you are about to go for a peaceful retreat just by trying to view its magnificent architecture, inside and out, and then feel the really spiritual atmosphere the very best start to this rich heritage city.

Explore Pho Nghe Thuat Hem 3A – District 1 (9:15 AM)

Pho Nghe Thuat Hem 3A in Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh

Pho Nghe Thuat Hem 3A

9:15 AM. Move on to Pho Nghe Thuat Hem 3A, District 1. Wander into one of the most vibrant alleys you’d ever stumble across, with crazy street art and creativity. But what it actually is—a discreet alley confused by paintings on every wall is an ideal spot for photography and art admirers to capture the contemporary culture of the city.

Coffee Break at Cafe Cong – District 3 (10:00 AM)

Cafe Cong

Cafe Cong

By 10:00 AM or 3:00 PM, we will take a leisurely break at Cafe Cong on Ly Tu Trong Street, District 1. This old venue with its interior decor of the 1980s is perfectly combined to enjoy a glass of thick Vietnamese coffee. It’s such a pretty cafe that adds a little bit of character to our Ho Chi Minh City Tour.

 Visit to Xom Chieu Market – District 4 (10:45 AM)

Xom Chieu Market in Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh

Xom Chieu Market

Stop by at 10:45 am or 3:45 pm at District 4’s local market, Xom Chieu Market. Go through the lively stalls and interact with locals. Learn from the real life of Saigon Youth displayed right here. The really hidden gem, giving eyes into the local culture.

Final Stop at Hoang Van Thu Park – District Tan Binh (11:30 AM)

By 11:30 AM or 4:30 PM, we will pass by Hoang Van Thu Park in Tan Binh District. This calm park is a place that will really help you relax and chew the cud of the day’s activities prior to heading back to your hotel, which brings us to the close of our truly memorable journey, discovering the Hidden Gems in Ho Chi Minh by Jeep.

 Essential Tips and Useful Information for Participants 

What to Bring for Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh

Alright, adventurers! To really get the most out of your Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh experience, shall we go over what to bring? First and foremost, comfy dressing. Ho Chi Minh City can really hit a sweat, so it is perfect light and breathing clothing in light colors. Do not forget to wear a hat and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun. One must wear comfortable shoes since you’ll be in and out of the Jeep, exploring some of the most interesting spots throughout the city.

Next on the list are basic essentials: you must carry sunscreen. Ho Chi Minh has sunny days all year round, and you most certainly would like skin protection. What you need is a good camera or smartphone to catch all that incredible street art, amazing architecture, and all these hidden treasures that await re-discovery. And well, hydration is really quite important—so never leave without a bottle of water. And lastly, a little backpack to keep everything in its place will be most convenient during the day.

Best Time to Visit

When exactly is the right time to go for your Jeep tour in Ho Chi Minh City? Good question! Ho Chi Minh City is in a tropical climate that is comprised mostly of dry and rainy seasons. Generally, the coolest months are from December to April, and this is the high time for a visit. The weather is turning warm and sunny, which is ideal for cruising his city in self-drive Jeeps.

But also the rainy season, from May to November, has its charm. Rain usually falls with refreshing breaks, leaving the air cool and the streets alive. Besides, this is the time of the year when the city’s greenery looks most luxuriant. Be it any season, our Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh Tour is supposed to be enjoyable and memorable at any period.

 Safety and Health Considerations in Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh

Your safety is our priority on the Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh tour. Ho Chi Minh City is very safe, though one should always be vigilant of one’s surroundings, which becomes crucial while one is immersed in traffic. Always follow what your guide says when getting on and off the Jeep.

Health-wise, drink enough water and smother yourself in sunblock. If you have any particular health concerns or conditions, please notify us in advance. It’s also a good idea to bring along any medications that might be required for your problem, just in case. We’re always ready for any situation, but we’re quite sure that with these basic precautions, your Ho Chi Minh Tour is going to be nothing short of fantastic!

Why Choose Impress Travel for the Half-Day Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh Tour

By picking Impress Travel for your off-the-beaten-path ‘Hidden Gems by Jeep’ in Ho Chi Minh adventure, you are picking a tour company rich in history with the delivery of exceptional experiences in Vietnam. As one of the finest tour operators in Ho Chi Minh, we are proud of our reputation, which is built on quality and customer satisfaction and managed by hundreds of positive testimonials and reviews. Our experience in organizing customized tours in Vietnam allows us to ensure that every journey is tailor-made tours in Vietnam according to your unique interests and needs so that all the moments of experience are unforgettable. At ImpressTravel, it is about placing safety and quality as the foundation of operation through strict protocols to ensure a safe and enjoyable tour. What we do at Impress Travel is: go the extra mile to ensure your Ho Chi Minh tour is nothing but Extraordinary.

For more information or to book your tour, contact us at:

  • Hanoi Head Office: 125 Hoang Ngan, Hanoi | Tel: (+84) 912 379 189 | Email: hanoi@impresstravel.com
  • Saigon Office: 155 Ben Van Don, Rivergate, 4 District, HCM | Tel: (+84) 961 675 566 | Email: saigon@impresstravel.com

Conclusion

In summary, the Hidden Gems by Jeep in Ho Chi Minh by Jeep tour brings about the ultimate experience of exploring the most fascinating and obscured sites, all from the convenience of a classic Jeep. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to discover what has made Ho Chi Minh Tours so special: its perfect balance of history, culture, and modern life. Book now with us at Impress Travel and take advantage of our deals. Want to know more? Visit our website, and keep scoping out our social channels for all the latest news from us, including promotions. Your next great adventure awaits! Don’t forget to regularly follow our Impress Travel for more interesting information about traveling Ho Chi Minh City to and to book Ho Chi Minh City Tours at the best prices.

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Tours Itinerary

Day 01

WELCOME TO VIETNAM & HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL

  • On arrival in Ho Chi Minh city, our guide & driver – Impress Travel Team will be there to meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
  • Enjoy free leisure time
  • Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh city

 What is included today: Transfer, tour guide, hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

Day 02

HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR AND CU CHI TUNNELS

Your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. We will visit the following places of interest:

  • The Reunification Palace: Here on April 30th, 1975 the Vietnam War officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.
  • War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the ‘Requiem’ exhibit is particularly touching, dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict. The courtyard outside contains the spoils of war, namely rusting jets, tanks and cannons captured from the American military machine.
  • Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Remarkably every stone used in its creation was shipped from France to Vietnam. Her two 40m towers, topped with iron spires dominate the city’s skyline. The Old Post Office is another example of French colonial architecture and is also the country’s largest post office.
  • Jade Emperor Pagoda: Building in 1909 in honor of the supreme Taoist god, this is one of the most spectacularly atmospheric temples in HCMC, stuffed with statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes. The pungent smoke of incense fills the air, obscuring the exquisite woodcarvings.
  • Cu Chi Tunnels: Watch a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, then spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels. Also, on display are various mantraps, the remains of an American tank and numerous bomb craters made by 500 pound bombs dropped by B52 bombers. For those interested there’s even the opportunity to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range

• Free time & overnight at hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City

Day Inclusions: Private A/C transfer, hotel accommodation

Day 03

HO CHI MINH – MEKONG – MY THO (B,L)

Pick-up time: 8:00-8:30/ End tour 18:00 19:00
Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel, and drive 1,5 hours to Mỹ Tho. We will stop along the way for refreshments and toilet.
• Upon arrival, we board a motor-boat and cruise along a vast network of canals and channels to enjoy wonderful views of the Mekong River, including four famous islands “Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix”.
• Stop at one of the floating fish houses, in nets and wire baskets under their house, the villagers cultivate freshwater fish and shrimp – a major export product of the region.
• Cross the River to the other side, you will stop at a traditional workshop to witness a step-by-step process on how to make coconut candy, honey farming… while trying some yourself and listening to traditional music.
• Enjoy what local people offer by hand rowing a sampan along the shady, breezy canal. We will transfer to local transportation called Xe Lôi to travel throughout the villages.
• Lunch will be served at a riverside restaurant with a Vietnamese 5-course set menu. Please request in advance if you have a food allergy, you are a vegetarian, or you observe Halal.
• Take a rest after lunch before boarding the motor-boat back to Mỹ Tho. We drive to Vĩnh Tràng pagoda, an ancient southern architectural gem built in the middle of the 19th century. There are many Buddha statues including some that are over a hundred years old.

We drive another 1,5 hours back to Hồ Chí Minh city and drop you at your hotel or somewhere in District 1 on request. End of services.
***Please note that timing and itinerary are subject to change without notice. However, we will do everything we reasonably can to make sure everything goes according to plan.
Inclusions: breakfast, A/C land transfer, lunch, local English-speaking tour guide, entrance fee, boat trip, hotel

Day 04

HO CHI MINH– FAREWELL ( B )

• Your free leisure time may be spent shopping in Ho Chi Minh City center at Supermarkets etc or at Ben Thanh market.
• You will be transferred to the Ho Chi Minh city airport via your scheduled flight back home or continue seeing other cities in Vietnam.
• We hope you enjoyed your trip and see you again!

Inclusion:  hotel breakfast, English speaking tour guide, private A/C transfer, hotel accommodation – check out before 12:00 mid-day

What’s included in this trip:

  • Accommodation based on Twin/Double sharing room, ( notice: a single room is surcharged following single supplement policy/ all room night including daily hotel breakfast.
  • All the meals as mentioned in the detailed itinerary
  • Entrance Fee to visit attractive places are mentioned as itinerary
  • Private Car/Van/Bus with air-conditioned and good experienced driver.
  • Boat trip in My Tho
  • Experienced English speaking tour guides as specified ( French-speaking guide/ Chinese speaking guide are available on request )
  • Complimentary drink water and Tissue on Van/Bus/Van as mentioned on itinerary
  • International Ticket Fare with insurance surcharge and Fuel surcharge
  • Arport tax.
  • Visa Fees & Travels insurance
  • Porter Charges & Camera Fees.
  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) do not mentioned as in this itinerary
  • Tipping for Tour guides, Bus driver, Crew
  • Other personal expenses such as beverages, telephone calls, laundry services, Minibar, etc….
  • Other services are not specifically mentioned in the tour Itinerary and the above Inclusion

3 STAR HOTELS & CRUISES IN VIETNAM  SELECTED

 

Destination

Room Type

HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE

Ho Chi Minh City 3-star Hotels

Signature Deluxe

 HA HIEN SIGNATURE HOTEL 

Refer:http://hahienhotel.vn

 

4 STAR HOTELS & CRUISE IN VIETNAM SELECTED

 

Destination

Room Type

HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE

Ho Chi Minh City 4-star Hotels

Palace Saigon Suite Room

SAIGON PALACE HOTEL

Refer: www.palacesaigon.com/en/

5 STAR HOTELS & CRUISE IN VIETNAM SELECTED

 

Destination

Hotel Category

HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE

Ho Chi Minh city

Superior Room Sofitel Hotel Saigon

SOFITEL HOTEL SAIGON

Refer: https://sofitel.accorhotels.com/

 

The hotels and cruise are subject to change to similar category in case of fully booked

Vietnam Travel Map: 15 Days

Ranana

You feel like organized tour, but you are in a privet tour. Impress Travel make the different.

We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.

Ebrahim

Tour of Vietnam

Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!

Solly Pochee

The tour was fantastic

I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
Sulaiman Pochee

Bernard Lim

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.

Derek.Schooling

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel

This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.

My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress

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