- People’s Committee Building - Good morning Saigon! Wake up early to capture the city as it comes to life. Depart with a local guide for a fun, authentic morning tour in Ho Chi Minh City, a local way to get opportunity to absorb the sights, smells and sounds of the city. The first stop is Tao Dan Park, a great place for people watching. Observe locals practicing their morning exercises such as aerobics, badminton, gyms… Especially, you will learn Tai Chi from Master or group’s conductor and join with local people to practice Tai Chi base on background music used for Martial Arts. Then, visit one of most famous pagoda where devotees gather to perform daily prayers. Learn about these morning rituals and the role they play in local society.
Then grab a seat at the end of the park near the usual ‘birds’ club’ to see local people gather here with their birds to relax, talk, enjoy a morning coffee and teach their birds singing with a cup of traditional sweet iced coffee.
Continue to a local wet market where shoppers haggle over the fresh produce on offer. Wander through the stalls where vendors are selling everything from live seafood to dried meats, fresh seasonal vegetables and home ware goods. Take a break for breakfast. Alongside the locals, sample of bowl of Vietnam’s national dish - pho noodle soup.
After this fabulous start to the morning, return to the hotel for a chance to freshen up before exploring more of Ho Chi Minh City.
- Bottled water
- All entrance fees included
- Skilled motorbike drivers
- Enjoy local tea and coffee
- English-speaking tour guide
- Savor traditional Pho noodle soup
- Gratuities
- Tippings
- Start your day in Saigon accompanied by a local guide, exploring the city via the authentic mode of transportation
- motorbike.
- Witness the morning routines of residents engaging in various exercises such as aerobics, badminton, and workouts at local gyms.
- Participate in a Tai Chi session led by an expert or instructor, accompanied by background music typically used in Martial Arts, and join in with the locals.
- Pay a visit to the renowned Jade Emperor Pagoda, a place of worship where believers congregate for their daily devotions.
- Explore the unique ‘bird club’ where community members meet for leisurely chats and relaxation.
- Savor a traditional Vietnamese coffee.
- Stroll through a bustling local wet market, where buyers bargain for the freshest produce available.
- Pause for a breakfast of the classic Vietnamese dish
- pho noodle soup.
- Dress code is smart casual
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
