Embark on a thrilling motorbike adventure through the streets of Saigon, exploring hidden gems and indulging in delicious street food. From coffee shops to flower markets, Chinese heritage to floating markets, this tour offers a unique and immersive experience of Ho Chi Minh City.
Embark on a thrilling motorbike adventure through the streets of Saigon, exploring hidden gems and indulging in delicious street food. From coffee shops to flower markets, Chinese heritage to floating markets, this tour offers a unique and immersive experience of Ho Chi Minh City.
At 1:00 PM, the English-speaking driver team will pick up guests from their hotel or designated location.
The tour begins with a drive to District 3, where there will be a stop at the corner to learn about the intriguing story of Thich Quang Duc, who self-immolated in 1963 to protest the persecution of Buddhists by the South Vietnamese government….
At 1:00 PM, the English-speaking driver team will pick up guests from their hotel or designated location.
The tour begins with a drive to District 3, where there will be a stop at the corner to learn about the intriguing story of Thich Quang Duc, who self-immolated in 1963 to protest the persecution of Buddhists by the South Vietnamese government.
Following this, the journey continues to one of Saigon’s most renowned street food areas, before navigating through alleys to reach the city’s largest flower market, which supplies a vast variety of flowers, primarily sourced from Sadec city in the Mekong Delta.
A stop at a local coffee shop on the corner offers the chance to savor Vietnamese coffee while observing the bustling street life. The tour proceeds to Thien Hau Temple (the Lady of the Sea), constructed by Chinese settlers in 1760 with materials imported from China. This temple is highly regarded by the residents of Chinatown (also known as District 5). The drive will pass by the ornamental fish street and Medicine Street, crossing the bridge that connects Districts 5 and 8, showcasing the contrasting views of riverside stilt houses and towering buildings.
The adventure continues on the back of a bike to explore the area once known as the poorest in Saigon, now referred to as the second Singapore. The tour then heads to a local riverside restaurant to enjoy a Vietnamese dinner in a refreshing atmosphere.
After dinner, guests will relish fresh coconut at the floating market and engage in conversations with locals who live on boats year-round. This market is a docking point for numerous boats from the Mekong Delta selling their products.
On the return to the hotel, the licensed driver will guide guests through dining alleys on a unique island encircled by the Saigon River, a settlement for immigrants from various regions of Vietnam.
The tour concludes with the English-speaking drivers bidding farewell and presenting a small souvenir gift.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Thich Quang Duc statue - commemorating his protest against the harsh policies of the South Vietnam Government
- Nguyen Thien Thuat area - historic apartments in District 3
- The Largest Flower Market – District 10
- The Cambodian, Chinese traditional medicine, and Lantern market
- Visit a coffee shop to learn about and enjoy Vietnamese coffee or tea with jam
- Chinatown – District 5
- The Ghost apartment
- Thien Hau Temple - nearly 300 years old
- Binh Tay Market – the largest wholesale market
- The Floating Market: Try coconut and observe local life on the boats.
Points of Interest
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Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
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Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings
- Accident insurance included
- High-quality open-faced helmets
- Professionally guided tours
- All-inclusive food and drinks
- Motorbikes and fuel provided
- Rain ponchos available
- Complimentary hotel pick-up/drop-off for specific districts
- Accident insurance included
- High-quality open-faced helmets
- Professionally guided tours
- All-inclusive food and drinks
- Motorbikes and fuel provided
- Rain ponchos available
- Complimentary hotel pick-up/drop-off for specific districts
- Tips and Personal expenses
- Tips and Personal expenses
At 1:00 PM, the guide will pick up guests from their hotel.
The first stop includes enjoying coffee at a local café and visiting the bunker that housed weapons used in the 1968 attack on the Independence Palace.
Following this, guests will be driven to Nguyen Thien Thuat Street, one of the oldest apartment complexes in Ho Chi Minh City. The tour…
At 1:00 PM, the guide will pick up guests from their hotel.
The first stop includes enjoying coffee at a local café and visiting the bunker that housed weapons used in the 1968 attack on the Independence Palace.
Following this, guests will be driven to Nguyen Thien Thuat Street, one of the oldest apartment complexes in Ho Chi Minh City. The tour continues to the largest flower market in Saigon, known for its wide variety of flowers sourced from across Vietnam, and recognized as a prominent wholesale market in Ho Chi Minh City.
Afterward, the guide will take guests to a local restaurant to savor Vietnamese pancakes with wild vegetables. En route, the tour will proceed to District 5 to explore Chinese heritage and visit the “Thien Hau” Temple, the oldest temple in Chinatown.
The journey then leads to a floating market where guests can enjoy fresh coconut juice. The final stop is District 4, the smallest district in Saigon, famously known as the mafia area, where guests can relish spring roll vermicelli.
- Children under 5 years old must be followed their parent during the tour..
- Passengers weighing over 130kg, please contact with operator before booking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
