Excursion Ho chi minh city happy hour tour at Ho Chi Minh
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Indulge your senses with the exquisite flowers, food, and nightlife of Ho Chi Minh City during this immersive, half-day, evening excursion.
Hiep Phuoc, Ho Chi Minh City
Your tour begins in the late-afternoon with a scenic, approximately one-hour drive to Ho Chi Minh City. Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a beautiful destination to discover. From morning-to-night, this bustling city never sleeps, and the best time to explore it is when the evening lights come on. Each street corner has its own unique feature, offering visitors a multitude of smiles and surprises at every turn. With hundreds of different types of foods from diverse cultures throughout southeast Asia, it's no surprise that this city remains one of the most popular food destinations among tourists, content creators, bloggers, and foodies.
Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Guided Tour, Flower Displays, Street Food Area, Local Specialities
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, your first stop is at the Ho Thi Ky Market, the biggest flower market in the city. During a guided tour, see wonderful displays and varieties of flowers, and learn when, and how often, the Saigonese purchase these flowers. From here, head to the street food area, where you might opt to choose and taste some local specialities. Since most of the foods are cooked and served quickly, you can carry them to snack on during the walking tour; tissues and water are provided by operation staff as needed.
District No. 4, Vinh Khanh, Street Party, Dinner & Drinks, Street Singers & Musicians
Next, re-board your coach and proceed to District No. 4. This is one of the busiest nightlife areas in the city and a popular weekend destination for drinking and dining, including different types of seafood, barbecue, vegetable dishes, and more. Upon arrival, your local guides and staff escort you to a street food party they have specially-created in your honor at Vinh Khanh, a local street vendor. Enjoy dinner and drinks, make new friends, share stories with fellow guests, see street singers and magicians, and learn about the local specialities served in this wonderfully-festive atmosphere.Your excursion concludes with an approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.
Points of interests
Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Hiep Phuoc, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Street Food Area, Local Specialities, District No. 4, Vinh Khanh, Street Party, Dinner & Drinks
Note
Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 765 yards (about 700 metres), at times over uneven surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and two-three steps at each of the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for guests with food allergies, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, insect repellent, raingear, bottled water, and local currency or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.