Saigon Jeep Tour : HIGHLIGHTS & HIDDEN GEMS By Vietnam Army Jeep
Description
Explore the top 4 must-see attractions of Saigon, including the iconic Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, The Central Post Office and the War Remnants Museum. Journey off the beaten path into hidden gems of the city to experience the real Saigon where locals live, work, trade, and dine.
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Itinerary
Start at the iconic Central Post Office - Admire the French colonial architecture of this historic landmark. We got about 5 to 10 minutes for stopping to take photos. On the first part of our Saigon Jeep Tours, we'll drive around and pass by the highlights of Saigon's Central Business District, District 1, and District 3. We'll tick off 3 top famous attractions of the city, including the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Vietnam War Museum. This will give you an idea of where these places are, so you can come back and explore them further at your leisure.
Drive to the nearby Notre Dame Cathedral and take in the beautiful neo-Romanesque facade. We got about 5 to 10 minutes for stopping to take photos. On the first part of our Saigon Jeep Tours, we'll drive around and pass by the highlights of Saigon's Central Business District, District 1, and District 3. We'll tick off 3 top famous attractions of the city, including the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Vietnam War Museum. This will give you an idea of where these places are, so you can come back and explore them further at your leisure.
Continue to the War Remnants Museum to learn about Vietnam's tumultuous history and the American War. Spend time exploring the thought-provoking exhibits. We got about 5 to 10 minutes for stopping to take photos.
Next, visit the Independence Palace, the former residence of the President of South Vietnam. Wander through the grand halls and gardens. We got about 5 to 10 minutes for stopping to take photos.
Head to the bustling Ben Thanh Market, a hub of local commerce. Explore the stalls selling handicrafts, textiles, street food and more. We got about 5 to 10 minutes for stopping to take photos.
Depart the main tourist sites and venture into the backstreets and residential neighborhoods. Drive through narrow alleys to get a glimpse of everyday local life. The second part of the tour takes you to the lesser-known districts of Saigon, including Districts 3, 5, 6, 10, and 11. We'll expose you to the real Saigon and give you a day-in-the-life experience of the city. We'll take you through parts of the city that other travel companies don't usually venture into, including maze-like backstreets, tiny alleyways, local homes, schools, random markets, and black marketplaces. You'll get to experience where and how locals live, work, dine, study, pray and play. On this Saigon Jeep Tour, we don't just show you the good side but also the bad and weird sides of the destination. For us, the popular tourist sites are just the tip of the iceberg, and the real experiences are hidden in the parts unknown.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up around 7:50 - 8:05 am. Please get ready for the trip during this time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Weather is not a concern for our Jeep Tours. We conduct tours no matter the rain or sunshine. In case it rains, we do provide rain ponchos and soft roof.
Reviews(132)
We did a private 2.5 hour tour for 9 family members of various ages, we were spread across 2 Russian jeeps. Cold water and beer was included which was welcomed in the heat. Mia was our guide who was so friendly and knowledgeable, not only explaining the various sites but also freely answering any and all questions for us about life in HCMC and Vietnam. We did a 5pm tour which was the best of both worlds as we got to see areas by daylight and then the neon lights as it got dark. As well as some of the more well known sites we visited a temple and the flower market which were off the beaten tourist track and Mia did a great job telling us all about them. Highly recommended as a fun activity!
Fun way to see the city. Mia was lovely and very informative guide. Our Driver Chau was a lovely man and got us around safely.
We had an awesome time driving around Saigon in an army jeep. Our guide Mia was full on important information and stories about the city. Hung our driver did an excellent job of navigating the very busy streets. This is a great way to see the important sites and also places you wouldn’t normally see as a tourist. Mia showed us through the chessboard and we got to see the life of an average person living and working in Saigon. I would highly recommend this tour. Thanks Mia and Hung for a great morning!!
Great quick trip if you don't want a full or half day, jeep ride was fun and guide shared lots of information.
I can’t recommend the Jeep Tour in Ho Chi Minh City enough! A huge shoutout to Ms. Mia and our driver, Mr. Khai, for making this such a memorable experience. Mia was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and brought the city’s history and culture to life with her engaging stories. Mr. Khai navigated the bustling streets like a pro, making us feel safe and excited the whole time. The open-air Jeep is the perfect way to see the city – from hidden alleys to iconic landmarks. If you want to see the real Saigon with a fantastic team, ask for Mia and Mr. Khai! 10/10.
Great couple of hours spent see stuff you would miss if you went unaccompanied, well worth the money
Great experience! Tour guide / driver were both super friendly and knowledgeable! Gave us some great recommendations for food and places to see. Definitely worth it!!
We had a fabulous experience! Our lovely guide, Mia was so lovely giving us a wonderful tour through the city. Thank you! Highly recommended!
Wonderful experience. One of the best tour we ever been on. Mia and Bi were fantastic hosts and tour guide. We were took to places which would have never discovered Let alone gone by ourselves. We were very happy either our experience and the length of the trip was perfect for us. The jeep was comfortable and the cold drinks to ensure everything was accommodated for a very comfortable experience. Highly recommended. The fees was more than reasonable.
Had a wonderful time exploring the city with Mia and the driver… Well worth it to see some of the famous landmarks and some hidden gems around HCMC which we wouldn’t have got to see otherwise! Mia was lovely and helped explain the culture and answer any questions we had. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting HCMC 😊
