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Ho Chi Minh
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See a different side of Ho Chi Minh City from the Saigon River. This half-day trip pairs a visit to the Dragon Floating Temple with a stop at Binh Quoi Village for coconut juice and fresh fruit.
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The trip starts with a hotel pickup and a transfer to Tan Cang Pier. From the pier, take the speedboat to the Dragon Floating Temple, where your guide introduces its history and its mix of Vietnamese and Chinese architectural influences.
The boat continues past the Thanh Da area to Binh Quoi Village. If you are planning another day in the city, compare our Ho Chi Minh City tours, or see our Vietnam private tours for a longer itinerary.
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Yes. The itinerary lists departures from Tan Cang Pier at 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. We can confirm the hotel pickup window for your chosen time.
The programme includes hotel pickup, a minivan transfer to Tan Cang Pier and drop-off at your place of stay after the river trip. Send your hotel address so we can confirm pickup.
The itinerary includes coconut juice and fresh fruit at Binh Quoi Village. The inclusions also list drinking water.
The programme combines boat travel with visits on land at the temple and Binh Quoi Village. Share any mobility needs before booking so we can check boarding and access with the local team.
Share your date, pickup address, group size and preferred departure for a quote. Chat with us on WhatsApp · Email our travel team
Highlights
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Ho Chi Minh | Drive to Tan Cang Pier, Take speedboat to Dragon floating Temple, Visit Binh Quoi Village |
8:15 – 8:45 AM / 2:15 – 2:45 PM: Pick up at your hotel by a 16-seat minivan, then transfer to Tan Cang Pier.
9:00 AM / 3:00 PM: Depart to the Dragon Floating Temple via a luxury speedboat. Enjoy a wonderful and panoramic view of the riverside while onboard.
10:00 AM / 4:00 PM: Visit Binh Quoi Village, a miniature replica of the Mekong Delta. From Saigon Newport, we will cruise upstream to Saigon Bridge, go around Thanh Da Island, and arrive at Binh Quoi Village. Enjoy fresh fruits and coconut juice.
10:45 AM / 4:45 PM: Arrive back in Saigon and be dropped off at your place of stay.
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Pickup windows. The itinerary lists 8:15–8:45 am for the morning trip and 2:15–2:45 pm for the afternoon trip. Send your hotel address and any onward plans so we can confirm timings.
Boat and temple visits. Wear shoes with good grip for boarding, and bring sun protection and clothing suitable for visiting a place of worship. Keep small items together in a bag you can carry on and off the boat.
Travelling with children or mobility needs. Tell us the ages of children in your group and any boarding or walking needs when you enquire.
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