Private Speedboat Tour to Saigon’s Hidden Dragon Floating Temple
Description
Escape the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City and discover a hidden side of Saigon by luxury speedboat. Cruise along the Saigon River, transitioning from the modern skyline to quieter, more traditional riverside areas where local life unfolds at a slower pace. Enjoy a faster, cooler, and more scenic alternative to road travel, with unique views of the city from the water. Step ashore to visit Phu Chau Floating Temple, a spiritual site rich in local beliefs and traditions. With your guide’s insights, gain a deeper understanding of Vietnamese culture in a peaceful setting rarely visited by most travelers. This small-group experience offers a relaxing and authentic way to see a different side of Saigon — without the crowds.
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Itinerary
Explore the enchanting Phu Chau Floating Temple, nestled on a small island in the Saigon River. Known for its striking dragon motifs and vibrant architecture, this sacred site offers a glimpse into local spiritual life and centuries-old cultural traditions.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup is available for selected hotels in central District 1. If your accommodation is not listed, please proceed to the meeting point at Saigon Waterbus Station (Bach Dang Pier). Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure time. Our guide will be waiting at the main entrance area, T-shirt with "Saigon River Tour". Look for our team near the ticket counter area. If you have any difficulty finding the location, please contact us via WhatsApp or phone number provided in your booking confirmation.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Suitable for most travelers. This experience is well-paced and comfortable.
- This experience includes some light physical activity. Guests can skip certain activities if preferred.
- This experience is more active compared to standard bus tours.
Reviews(128)
We had a wonderful experience on our boat tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels with Chi as our guide. The boat ride was relaxing and a great way to see a different side of Vietnam before arriving at the tunnels. Chi was outstanding—friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the history of the Cu Chi Tunnels. He explained everything clearly and made the tour both educational and enjoyable. His attention to detail and willingness to answer questions made the experience even better. This tour was one of the highlights of our Vietnam holiday, and we highly recommend Chi to anyone visiting Ho Chi Minh City. Thank you for a fantastic day!
Dear Antony M, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your boat tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels was a highlight of your Vietnam holiday. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the speedboat journey, offering a relaxing and scenic way to see a different side of Vietnam before arriving at the tunnels. Chi will be thrilled to know that his friendliness, knowledge, and passion made the tour both educational and enjoyable. We are proud of our guides who bring history to life while ensuring every guest feels engaged and informed. Thank you again for choosing Saigon River Tour. We truly appreciate your support and recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Vietnam soon! Warm regards, Anthony Nguyen - CEO
Great tour! Very informative guide
Hi Rachel, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! 🌟 We’re delighted you enjoyed the Private Speedboat Tour to Saigon’s Hidden Dragon Floating Temple. Cruising along the Saigon River provides a scenic, relaxing, and unique way to explore, while our guides aim to make every visit informative and memorable. We’re thrilled you had a great experience and look forward to welcoming you back for another river adventure soon! Anthony Nguyễn - CEO
Such a fun way to escape the heat in the afternoon. Went on this guided boat ride with family and we all enjoyed it. The guide so nice and knowledgable
Hi Georgia Crain, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you and your family enjoyed escaping the afternoon heat on our Private Speedboat Tour. Cruising along the Saigon River not only keeps you cool but also lets you take in the beautiful riverside scenery—much more relaxing than traveling by car. Our small-group setup ensures everyone gets personal attention, and we’re thrilled to hear your guide made the tour enjoyable with their knowledge and friendliness. It’s exactly the experience we aim for: comfortable, fun, and memorable for families. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures along the river! Anthony Nguyễn - CEO
Wonderful experience with fantastic, informative guide
Dear Helen B, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience on the Private Speedboat Tour to Saigon’s Hidden Dragon Floating Temple. Our guides are always passionate about sharing their knowledge and making the journey both informative and enjoyable, so it’s great to know that this was the case for you. We hope the scenic boat ride and the exploration of this unique destination added something truly special to your trip. Thank you again for choosing Saigon River Tour — we can’t wait to welcome you on another adventure soon! Anthony Nguyễn - CEO
Booking was very easy. Communication with the tour operator was excellent. We enjoyed seeing the city from the river. The boat is comfortable. The guide was excellent. Floating Dragon Temple was very interesting.
Dear Charles Wolff, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed a smooth booking process, excellent service, and a comfortable journey along the Saigon River. It is a pleasure to know that the river views, the Floating Dragon Temple, and our guide’s professionalism made your experience truly memorable. We look forward to welcoming you again for another refined river journey. Warm regards, CEO Anthony Nguyen
This tour was so worthwhile! There were just two of us on a speedboat with a full time guide, Moon. She was so knowledgeable! We learned about past history and current day Vietnam. The floating temple was very unusual and interesting and the traditional village was great. It rained but no worries, their rain ponchos are the best. Great to see so much mow of the city than what we see staying downtown.
Dear Bill Moore, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that exploring the city from the river made your experience even more special. It’s great to know that having a private speedboat tour with Moon added so much value to your day. She will be truly happy to hear your kind words, her knowledge of Vietnam’s history and culture is something she loves sharing with guests. We’re also glad you enjoyed the floating temple and the traditional village, two of the most unique highlights along the river. Even the rain couldn’t stop the adventure—and we’re happy our ponchos kept you comfortable! Thank you again for choosing Saigon River Tour. We hope to welcome you back for more discoveries on the river soon! Anthony Nguyen | Managing Director Whatsapp +84 0902 446 346
Bien was a great guide, he gave us so u details about Vietnam and the sites. It was a great boat ride. The parks was beautiful and he was great at taking pictures of us on the tour.
Dear Erin Ficker, Thanks for choosing Dragon Floating Temple sightseeing VIP Tour by Luxury Speed Boat organised by Saigon River Tour! Hope you had a good time with us, especially in Bien and our operation team (crew team, Binh Quoi village supplier). Nice to see you in next trip! Best regards, Anthony Nguyen | Managing Director
It was very nice. We had the best tour guide ive ever seen. It was very friendly and kind. And the tour was one of the best i made. We also got some free fruits. Very good
Dear Marco Heller, Thanks for choosing Dragon Floating Temple sightseeing VIP Tour by Luxury Speed Boat organised by Saigon River Tour! Hope you had a good time with us, especially in Mr. Hai and our operation team (crew team, Binh Quoi village supplier). Nice to see you in next trip! Best regards, Anthony Nguyen | Managing Director
Very educational. Rewarding. Spiritual. Moon was very passionate and knowledgeable. I shifted my thinking about Spiritual beliefs.
Dear Tony Nelson, Thanks for choosing Dragon Floating Temple sightseeing by Luxury Speed Boat organised by Saigon River Tour! Hope you had a good time with us, especially in Moon and our operation team (crew team, Binh Quoi supplier). Nice to see you in next trip! Best regards, Anthony Nguyen | Managing Director WhatsApp: +84 (0) 902 446 346
Booking our trip was very easy and when they picked us up at our hotel, our guide (named Yo) was so nice and communicated with us very well. Sometimes it is hard to find a guide we can understand, but Yo's English was really good. At the end of our tour, we asked for a recommendation for lunch and he suggested a great restaurant that we loved. It was probably the best meal we had in Ho Chi Minh City. Very happy either with everything!
Dear Josh Uranga, Thanks for choosing Dragon Floating Temple sightseeing by Luxury Speed Boat organised by Saigon River Tour! Hope you had a good time with us, especially in Yo and our operation team (crew team, Sugar Town bakery and Binh Quoi village supplier). Nice to see you in next trip! Best regards, Anthony Nguyen | Managing Director WhatsApp: +84 (0) 902 446 346
