Stay another day in Ho Chi Minh City to scratch beneath the surface of the dynamic city and explore beyond the usual tourist path. An extra day enables more personalised and niche tour experiences, as well as creating a more relaxed pace to a travel schedule.
Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is home to one of Vietnam’s busiest airports and a common arrival point for international travellers. The city is a delight for the senses, from the contrast of modern skyscrapers and street-side stalls, to the colours, smells and sounds that fill the streets.
With a day or two in the city, travellers usually visit local markets, heritage buildings such as the Post Office and City Hall and historic sites like Reunification Palace. Food tours, art galleries and museums are also frequent highlights on an introduction to Ho Chi Minh City.
Staying another day or two in the city allows for time to relax but also to explore hidden corners, niche sites or head to the surrounding towns to experience a different aspect of Vietnamese culture.
From art to adventure, architecture to insider encounters, EXO’s Ho Chi Minh City experiences delve into the sides of the city not often seen by travellers. Read on to discover how an extra day in Saigon can enhance a Vietnam holiday.
Read on to discover how staying an extra day in Ho Chi Minh City can enhance a Vietnam holiday.
This insightful walking tour reveals the vibrancy of Vietnam’s commercial capital.
- Take guided walking tour through back alleys and local corners of the city
- Explore markets and neighbourhoods for a taste of local culture
- Meet with local monks, learning about their beliefs and lives
An in-depth look at the ‘real’ Mekong Delta, traveling two hours from the city into a charming rural delta.
- Escape to the quaint and friendly ‘land of coconuts’, Ben Tre
- Engage with local residents and community, learning about life in the Delta
- Travel country roads and get a taste of the agriculture life
An authentic night out, featuring street food and vibrant neighbourhoods for a true taste of local life.
- Sample Ho Chi Minh City’s favourite foods.
- Explore a vibrant local neighborhood
- Learn more about the everyday life of local’s, living and breathing this city
An in-depth look at Vietnam’s war history, focused on the secret networks of local revolutionaries
- Travel by vintage US Army jeep
- Visit iconic sites, such as Reunification Palace
- Explore a former ‘revolutionary’ hideout, once the secret base operations of the Viet Cong
More to discover
These are just a few examples of the incredible experiences EXO Vietnam offers. With more than thirty years in operations in Vietnam, our team knows every facet of this dynamic city and has their finger on the pulse of new openings and offerings.
We recommend guests stay at least three nights in Ho Chi Minh City to truly appreciate its multi-faceted charm. Exploring the city with EXO’s guides ensures travellers go beyond just sightseeing and forge a deeper connection with Ho Chi Minh’s culture, daily rhythms and people.
Check out our stay another day Hanoi blog for ideas and inspiration on extending a stay in Vietnam’s capital.
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