SOUTH VIETNAM SHORE EXCURSIONS
We arrange shore excursions from the Phu My Port for many international cruises.
We arrange shore excursions from a Port in Ho Chi Minh city (Nha Rong port, Lotus port, Hiep Phuoc port etc.) for many international cruises.
1/ Saigon Highlights tour from Phu My Port
Code: STS – CRUISE SO – 01
Itinerary:
Pick up from the Phu My port to transfer to HCMC
Visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda
Visit the Notre Dam Cathedral and the old post office
Visit the War Museum
Enjoy a fantastic trishaw ride through the hustle and bustle of the city.
Visit China town, Thien Hau temple (the temple of the Sea Goddess).
Enjoy Lunch at Pho 2000 restaurant where Bill Clinton came in 2000 to taste local specialties of spring rolls and Pho noodle soup (excluded)
Shopping at the Ben Thanh market
Photo stops of the Reunification Hall (outside) and at the City Hall, Opera House and the Rex hotel
Transfer back to Phu My port
Tour inclusions:
Private modern vehicles with air-condition, English speaking guide, entrance fees for tourist sites, cyclo/trishaw ride, 2 bottles of water and wet tissues per person, permit for picking up inside the port.
Tour exclusions:
Food, Drinks, Travel insurance, Tips, Any costs not included above
2/ Unusual Saigon tour from Phu My Port
Code: STS – CRUISE SO – 02
Itinerary:
Pick-up from the Phu My port to transfer to Saigon
Visit the interesting Quan Am pagoda
Visit the Cao Dai temple which is a colorful combination of 5 religions: Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Catholicism, and Muslim
Take a fascinating trishaw ride through the hustle and bustle of China town
Shopping at An Dong market in China town
Enjoy lunch at the Ngon restaurant to taste delicious Vietnamese specialties (excluded)
Visit the city center walk on Dong Khoi street, Nguyen Hue Boulevard, photos of the Opera House, the City hall, the Rex hotel
Transfer back to the ship
Drop-off at the Phu My port
Tour inclusions:
Private modern vehicle with air-condition, trishaw ride, English speaking guide, entrance fees for tourist sites, 2 bottles of water and wet tissues per person, permit for picking up inside the port.
Tour exclusions:
Drinks and food, Tips, Costs not included above
3/ Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Phu My Port
Code: STS – CRUISE SO – 03
Itinerary:
Pick-up from the Phu My port
Transfer to the Cu Chi tunnels whe-re human knowledge has been enriched by experiencing a web-like tunnel system of more than 200km in length which provide shelters for Vietnamese guerrillas during the Vietnam War against American troops.
After 3 hours drive, you will arrive at the tunnels area. Visit the tunnels for 2 hours.
Lunch at local restaurant ( Excluded )
Transfer back to the port
Drop-off at the Phu My port
Tour inclusions:
Private modern vehicle with air-condition, English speaking guide, entrance fees for tourist sites, 2 bottles of water and wet tissues per person, permit for picking up inside the port.
Tour exclusions:
Drinks and food, Tips, Costs not included above
4/ Cu Chi Tunnels – Saigon tour from Phu My Port
Code: STS – CRUISE SO – 04
Itinerary:
Pick-up from the Phu My port
Transfer to the Cu Chi tunnels whe-re human knowledge has been enriched by experiencing a web-like tunnel system of more than 200km in length which provide shelters for Vietnamese guerrillas during the Vietnam War against American troops.
After 3 hours drive, you will arrive at the tunnels area. Visit the tunnels for 2 hours.
Lunch at local restaurant ( Excluded )
Transfer to Saigon. Visit the Jade Emperor pagoda, the Notre Dam Cathedral, the old post office, the Opera House, the City hall, the Rex hotel.
Enjoy some shopping at the Ben Thanh market.
Transfer back to the port
Drop-off at the Phu My port
Tour inclusions:
Private modern vehicle with air-condition, English speaking guide, entrance fees for tourist sites, 2 bottles of water and wet tissues per person, permit for picking up inside the port.
Tour exclusions:
Drinks and food, Tips, Costs not included above
5/ Vung Tau tour from Phu My Port
Code: STS – CRUISE SO – 05
Itinerary:
Pick up from the Phu My port
Transfer to visit Ba Ria market to see how the local people live.
Transfer to Vung Tau city.
The group will visit the statue of Jesus Christ (taking photos from the street), the Nirvana Pagoda, then relax at Thuy Van beach and enjoy some seafood on the beach (not included).
Continue city tour: The group will visit the White Palace, the Temple of the First Ancestors of the Thang I, II, III villages, the temple of the Five Element Goddesses and the handicraft center of Vung Tau for shopping.
Transfer back to the port
Drop-off at the Phu My port
Tour inclusions:
Private modern vehicle with air-condition, English speaking guide, entrance fees for tourist sites, 2 bottles of water and wet tissues per person, permit for picking up inside the port.
Tour exclusions:
Drinks and food, Tips, Costs not included above
6/ Saigon Highlights and Hands-on Cooking tour from Phu My Port
Code: STS – CRUISE SO – 06
Itinerary:
Pick up from the Phu My port. Transfer to HCMC.
Meet the chef at the Ben Thanh market and walk around in the market to learn about the ingredients.
Walk to Cyclo Resto Restaurant to join a hands-on cooking class with others (included).
Enjoy lunch with what you have cooked (included).
Transfer to visit the War Museum
Transfer to visit the Notre Dam and the old post office
Transfer to the city center, taking nice photos of the City hall, Opera House, the rooftop garden at the Rex hotel
Transfer back to Phu My port
Drop-off at the pier
End of tours.
Tour inclusions:
Private modern transport with air-condition, English speaking guide, entrance fees for tourist sites, cooking class and lunch, refreshment of water and wet tissues and permit to pick up inside the port
Tour exclusions:
Drinks, travel insurance, Tips, Costs not included above
7/ Saigon Street Food tour from Phu My Port
Code: STS – CRUISE SO – 07
Itinerary:
Pick up from the Phu My port. Transfer to HCMC.
Visit the Ben Thanh market to learn about ingredients of Vietnamese cuisines with so many vegetables and spices.
The first delicious taste of the day at the market: typical "bun thit nuong" (a noodle dish served with grilled meat balls) and a local Saigon beer or juice or any drink.
Transfer to taste delicious Huynh Hoa "banh mi" (typical Vietnamese sandwich) and sugar cane juice.
Transfer to Banh Xeo Dinh Cong Trang which is a very popular pan cake of Southern Vietnam style. Taste "banh xeo" and "bo la lot" (grilled beef wrapped in a leave) and another kind of beer or other drink.
Then walk to Tan Dinh market nearby to taste many sweet desserts.
When being at this area, do not miss a chance to take a photo of the impressive pink Tan Dinh Church.
Are you full yet?
Finally enjoy a typical Vietnamese dripping coffee while watching life passing by.
If time permitting, take a photo stop at the city center with views of the City hall, Opera House, the roof top garden of the Rex hotel before going back to the ship.
Tour inclusions:
Private transport with AC car, English speaking guide, all foods and drinks.
Tour exclusions:
Travel insurance, Tips, Costs not included above
8/ My Tho – Mekong Delta tour from Phú Mỹ Port
Code: STS – CRUISE SO – 08
Itinerary:
Arrival at Phu My port
Meet our guide at the pier and transfer to My Tho city in the Mekong Delta.
This drive takes about 3 hours. Make a restroom stop on the way.
Arrival in My Tho located on the Upper branch of the Mekong river. Enjoy a nice boat tour on the Mighty River to Vam Xep canal.
Visit an orchard to taste local tropical fruits and listen to traditional music.
Enjoy a fun horse cart ride through the villages.
Visit a family workshop of making coconut candies and taste a delicious drink of green tea, lime and honey.
Enjoy a lovely rowing boat ride through small canals.
Enjoy a nice lunch with local specialty of elephant-ear-fish, big blue-legged shrimps, etc (excluded)
Transfer back to the ship
Drop-off at the pierTour inclusions:
Private modern transport with air-condition, boats in My Tho, English speaking guide, entrance fees for tourist sites, refreshment of water and wet tissues, permit for picking up inside the port.
Tour exclusions:
Drinks and food, Travel insurance, Tips, Costs not included above
9/ Ben Tre – Mekong Delta tour from Phú Mỹ Port
Code: STS – CRUISE SO – 09
Itinerary:
Arrival at Phu My port
Meet our guide at the pier and transfer to the Mekong Delta.
This drive takes about 3 hours. Make a restroom stop at Trung Luong.
Transfer to Ben Tre
Get on the boat at Hung Vuong pier. Cruise into shady water coconut palm canal.
Take a sampan rowing to Ba Danh house
Enjoy a nice lunch with local specialties (included).
Walk around in the garden to take a fun tuk tuk ride to visit a family making sleep rug mats and enjoy fruits in farmer house.
Walk back to the boat. Continue by boat along An Hoa and Ben Tre river then turn on water palm scissors canals in to Nhơn Thạnh countryside
Stop at coconut candy mill by the way.
Stop to visit a brick factory
Arrival at Hung Vuong Pier and transfer back to the port
Drop-off at the pier
Tour inclusions:
Private modern transport with air-condition, boats in Ben Tre, English speaking guide, lunch, entrance fees for tourist sites, refreshment of water and wet tissues, permit for picking up inside the port.
Tour exclusions:
Drinks, Travel insurance, Tips, Costs not included above
10/ Cu Chi Tunnels – Saigon tour from Saigon Port
Code: STS – CRUISE SO – 10
Itinerary:
Arrival at a port in the Ho Chi Minh City in the morning
Meet our guide at the pier to go to visit the Cu Chi tunnels
Visit the tunnels to learn how the Vietnamese guerillas fought and survived the Vietnam war.
Transfer back to HCMC
Visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda, the Hundred Years Red Cathedral (Notre Dame Cathedral), the Old Post Office.
Visit the city center whe-re the Rex hotel, city Hall, the Opera House are located and take some pictures
Shopping at the Ben Thanh market
Enjoy the unique water puppet show
Transfer back to the ship
Drop-off at the port in HCMC
Tour inclusions:
Private modern vehicle with air-condition, English speaking guide, entrance fees for tourist sites, water puppet show, 2 bottles of water and wet tissues per person, permit for picking up inside the port.
Tour exclusions:
Drinks and food, Tips, Costs not included above
11/ My Tho – Mekong Delta tour from Saigon Port
Code: STS – CRUISE SO – 11
Itinerary:
07:00 Pick up the guests at a port in HCMC to transfer to My Tho city in the Mekong Delta.
08:30 Arrival in My Tho located on the Upper branch of the Mekong river. Enjoy a nice boat tour on the Mighty River. Visit an orch@rd to taste local tropical fruits and listen to traditional music.
Enjoy a lovely rowing boat ride through small canals.
Get back on the big boat and cruise to visit Hong Van garden through Tan Thach canal. Visit a family workshop of making coconut candies and taste a delicious drink of green tea, lime and honey.
12:30 Transfer back to HCM.
14:00 Drop-off at the pier
Tour inclusions:
Private modern vehicle with air-condition, boats in My Tho, English speaking guide, entrance fees for tourist sites, 2 bottles of water and wet tissues per person, permit for picking up inside the port.
Tour exclusions:
Drinks and food, Tips, Costs not included above
12/ 2-Days Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi tunnels - My Tho Mekong Delta tour from Phu My Port
Code: STS – CRUISE SO – 12
Itinerary:
Day 1: PHU MY PORT - SAIGON TOUR – CU CHI TUNNELS TOUR - OVERNIGHT IN SAIGON
Arrival at Phu My port
Meet our guide at the pier and transfer to Saigon
Visit the Notre Dam Cathedral and the old post office
Enjoy a fantastic trishaw ride through the hustle and bustle of the city.
Visit the War Museum
Shopping at the Ben Thanh market
Enjoy Lunch at Pho 2000 restaurant to taste local specialties of spring rolls and Pho noodle soup (not included)
Transfer to the Cu Chi tunnels whe-re human knowledge has been enriched by experiencing a web-like tunnel system of more than 200km in length which provide shelters for Vietnamese guerrillas during the Vietnam War against American troops.
Visit the tunnels for 2 hours to learn how Vietnamese built this amazing tunnel system and survived the Vietnam war.
Transfer back to HCMC
Check in a hotel and rest - Enjoy Saigon by night on your own
Day 2: MY THO MEKONG DELTA TOUR - PHU MY PORT
Pick-up at the hotel. Transfer to My Tho city in the Mekong Delta.
Arrival in My Tho located on the Upper branch of the Mekong river. Enjoy a nice boat tour on the Mighty River. Visit an orch@rd to taste local tropical fruits and listen to traditional music.
Enjoy a lovely rowing boat ride through small canals.
Get back on the big boat and cruise to visit Hong Van garden through Tan Thach canal. Visit a family workshop of making coconut candies and taste a delicious drink of green tea, lime and honey.
Transfer back to the ship
Drop-off at the pier
Tour inclusions:
Private modern transport with air-condition, cyclo ride, boats in My Tho, English speaking guide, entrance fees for tourist sites, refreshment of water and wet tissues, permit for picking up inside the port.
Tour exclusions:
Accommodation in HCMC, Drinks and food, Travel insurance, Tips, Costs not included above
13/ 2-Days - Ben Tre Mekong Delta tour - Ho CHi Minh City tour from Phu My Port
Code: STS – CRUISE SO – 13
Itinerary:
Day 1: PHU MY PORT - BEN TRE MEKONG DELTA TOUR - OVERNIGHT IN SAIGON
Arrival at Phu My port
Meet our guide at the pier and transfer to the Mekong Delta.
This drive takes about 3 hours. Make a restroom stop at Trung Luong.
Transfer to Ben Tre
Get on the boat at Hung Vuong pier. Cruise into shady water coconut palm canal.
Take a sampan rowing to Ba Danh house
Enjoy a nice lunch with local specialties (included).
Walk around in the garden to take a fun tuk tuk ride to visit a family making sleep rug mats and enjoy fruits in farmer house.
Walk back to the boat. Continue by boat along An Hoa and Ben Tre river then turn on water palm scissors canals in to Nhơn Thạnh countryside
Stop at coconut candy mill by the way.
Stop to visit a brick factory
Arrival at Hung Vuong Pier and transfer to HCMC
Check in a hotel and rest - Enjoy Saigon by night on your own
Day 2: HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR - PHU MY PORT
Meet your guide at the hotel and go for city tour.
Visit the China town, Thien Hau temple.
Enjoy a fantastic trishaw ride through the hustle and bustle of the city.
Visit the Notre Dam Cathedral and the old post office
Visit the War Museum
Stop at the city center, taking nice photos of the City hall, Opera House, the Rex hotel
Shopping at the Ben Thanh market
Transfer back to the port
Drop-off at the pier
Tour inclusions:
Private modern transport with air-condition, cyclo ride, boats in Ben Tre, English speaking guide, entrance fees for tourist sites, refreshment of water and wet tissues, permit for picking up inside the port.
Tour exclusions:
Accommodation in HCMC, Drinks and food, Travel insurance, Tips, Costs not included above
14/ PHU QUOC ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
Code: STS – CRU PQ 1
Itinerary:
08:00 Arrival at Duong Dong port, take a tender to the pier.
After arrival at the tender pier, clear the custom, walk out of the gate, meet your guide outside the entrance.
09:00 Pick up outside of the tender pier. Start the tour of the island.
Visit a pearl farm, a workshop of making rose myrtle wine, a black pepper farm, a bee farm, a fishing harbor, Ho Quoc pagoda, Phu Quoc prison, workshop of making fish sauce.
Stop for lunch at the beautiful Sao beach (included lunch) and swim there.
16:30 Drop-off at the entrance of the tender pier
End of tours.
Tour inclusions:
Private modern transport with air-condition, English speaking guide, entrance fees for tourist sites, lunch, tastes of the products, refreshment of water in the car
Tour exclusions:
Drinks, travel insurance, Tips, Costs not included above
15/ PHU QUOC ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS AND SNORKELING TOUR
Code: STS – CRU PQ 2
Itinerary:
08:00 Arrival at Duong Dong port, take a tender to the pier.
After arrival at the tender pier, clear the custom, walk out of the gate, meet your guide outside the entrance.
09:00 Pick up outside of the tender pier. Start the tour of the island.
Visit a pearl farm, a workshop of making rose myrtle wine, a black pepper farm, Phu Quoc prison.
Transfer to the harbor to get on a boat.
Have lunch on boat (included)
Enjoy swimming, snorkeling and admiring the beautiful coral reefs at an island.
16:30 Drop-off at the entrance of the tender pier
End of tours.
Tour inclusions:
Private modern transport with air-condition, English speaking guide, entrance fees for tourist sites, boat, lunch on boat, tastes of the products, snorkeling equipment (mask, life vest, snorkel, swim fins), refreshment of water in the car
Tour exclusions:
Drinks, travel insurance, Tips, Costs not included above