Teleworking in Saigon

The Thanh Da peninsula with the river bus:

In the afternoon, you will discover Ho Chi Minh City from another perspective by boarding city's river bus This public transport will take you for a cruise along the city center. You will pass some of the most important buildings in Ho Chi Minh City including the Landmark 81 skyscraper .

When you arrive at Thanh Da station , you will continue on foot and begin to discover this peninsula. You will pass old apartments and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the area. During your walk you will stop in Thanh Da market and enjoy a drink in a riverside cafe.

Duration: 1h30min

Saigon day tour:

The morning will be devoted to visiting the city's historic sites: the old post office (built during the French Indochina era), Notre-Dame Cathedral (exterior) and Dong Khoi Street , a wide avenue lined with luxury shops and hotels.

Then, you will discover the Chinese district of Cholon Binh Tay market and the Thien Hau pagoda are located . Depending on your interests and desires, you can visit the War Remnants Museum , or the FITO Museum . The first contains American weapons and vehicles used during the Vietnam War, photos showing the consequences of this war on the population, and details the chemical weapons which were used (be careful, some images in the museum are quite harsh). It constitutes, in a way, the duty of remembrance of the Vietnamese. The FITO museum is dedicated to traditional Vietnamese medicine. It is the largest private museum in the country.

At the end of your visit, you will have free time to stroll or explore the city.

Note: The Cathedral is closed for renovation until 2023 - Exterior view only.

Organic Vegetable Village – Cu Chi:

Your day will begin with a 1-hour drive to an organic vegetable village , where you will be introduced to southern cuisine. cooking class will be held has a large garden with a large variety of vegetables and mushrooms. During the first hour, you will discover the garden with your chef, who will explain the different types of vegetables and give you some basic information on how to grow them and choose them for the cooking class.

Then your cooking class and the preparation of three dishes will begin. Your chef (English speaking) will be happy to share his knowledge with you and his passion for good products.

After your morning and the tasting, you will continue your day with the discovery of Cu Chi, where you will visit the impressive network of tunnels dug by hand by the Viet Minh during French Indochina, and expanded during the Vietnam War. 200 kilometers long and 3 to 4 meters deep, it was very well equipped, even including meeting rooms and medical-sanitary stations. Today it is one of the largest historic sites from the Vietnam War.

Meals included: Lunch

Distance: 75 kilometers – 2 hours one way

Note: visit not recommended for claustrophobic people.

Saigon by night on a Vespa:

In the early evening, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Air 360 Sky Bar to enjoy a cocktail and admire a panoramic view of Ho Chi Minh City at night before venturing into the city. A driver will then take you to many sites outside the usual circuits.

You'll start in District 1 , travel through crowded streets to see the city center's main landmarks at night , and you can ask your driver to stop at any time to get a closer look at a site. You will then head towards District 3 . You will have the opportunity to taste seafood dishes while sipping cold drinks.

The tour will continue to a Vietnamese cafe where you can listen to live Vietnamese music. You will eventually head to a lively bar to have a drink and listen to contemporary music and maybe even dance! You will be taken back to your hotel at the end of this exhilarating night trip.

Meals included: local food (seafood, banhxeo)

Duration of the visit: 4 hours, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Visit the Mekong Delta in 1 day:

In the morning you will leave Ho Chi Minh City to explore Ben Tre on the Mekong Delta . When you arrive in Ben Tre, you will board a boat and start sailing on one of the arms of the Mekong. You'll stop briefly at a factory that makes coconut candy before walking to a brick factory and discovering another factory where coconuts are opened by hand .

You will take the boat again which will take you on a smaller canal lined with coconut trees before visiting the coconut grove of a local house where you can taste tropical fruits . You will then take another boat driven by a local rower. Once on land, you will take a bicycle to explore the surrounding countryside , then stop for lunch at a lovely local restaurant to taste specialties from the Mekong region.

In the afternoon, you will walk along a small path to reach a dock where you will find the boat that will take you back to Ben Tre. At the end of the tour, you will return to Ho Chi Minh City by car.

Meals included: lunch

Distance and duration of the bike ride: 6 kilometers - 30 minutes

Terrain: good road, easy to drive

Transport: 100 kilometers - 2h30min - Transfer by car

Visit the Mekong Delta in 2 days 1 night - Ben Tre and Can Tho: 

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Ben Tre - Can Tho

In the morning you will leave Ho Chi Minh City to explore Ben Tre on the Mekong Delta . When you arrive in Ben Tre, you will board a boat and start sailing on one of the arms of the Mekong. You'll stop briefly at a factory that makes coconut candy before walking to a brick factory and discovering another factory where coconuts are opened by hand .

You will take the boat again which will take you on a smaller canal lined with coconut trees before visiting the coconut grove of a local house where you can taste tropical fruits . You will then take another boat driven by a local rower. Once on land, you will take a bicycle to explore the surrounding countryside , then stop for lunch at a lovely local restaurant to taste specialties from the Mekong region. In the afternoon, you will walk along a small path to reach a dock where you will find the boat that will take you back to Ben Tre. At the end of the tour, direct transfer to Can Tho. Free dinner. Night at the Iris Hotel (Superior Premium room).

Meals included: lunch

Distance and duration of the bike ride: 6 kilometers - 30 minutes

Terrain: good road, easy to drive

Transport Saigon - Ben Tre: 100 kilometers - 2h30min - Transfer by car

Transport Ben Tre-Can Tho: 95 km - 2h

Day 2: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh

Breakfast then you will leave early for a day of discoveries and wonder along the Mekong. At the Cai Rang Floating Market , where the atmosphere is very lively, you will see vendors selling all kinds of fruits and fish straight from the delta. On each market boat, you will see a long stick with a fruit or vegetable attached to it to indicate to buyers what type of goods are sold on board. So you will be able to see pineapples, oranges, salads and vegetables such as turnips.

After visiting the floating market, you will go to Vam Xang Garden where you will take a bike to explore the countryside. You will pass local houses and then board a ferry across the river . Throughout the tour you will have plenty of opportunities to take beautiful photos of the untouched nature of the landscapes surrounding the Mekong Delta.

When you return to the garden, you can enjoy a cup of tea and delicious fruits that will give you energy.

Duration: 4h30min, 7h30 – 12h