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Experience the contrast between the bustling modern city and the poor lives of people in the slum areas and how they make a living. Learn about the Vietnamese society after the war and educate yourself to understand more about all sides of Saigon.

Highlights

• Go from the most luxurious area in Saigon to the slums
• Visit different slum areas including the ones in the center, the old mafia area, the ones along the river, outside the center and the floating market
• Learn more about how people work and live in slum areas
• Experience and connect with the local people living in the slums and hear how the government supports the areas

Description

Begin your 4-hour tour with a pick-up from your hotel at 8:00 AM. On this tour, you will discover Ho Chi Minh City, also informally known by its former name of Saigon. Saigon is seen as the center of frenetic commercial activities, a fast-growing environment and a land of contrasts - between rich and poor, country and city, past and present.  Receive a full view of the city in just a few hours while sitting on the back of a motorbike like the locals. Experience the difference between the touristic hub of Saigon and the slums inside the city center as well as outside. Visit the slums in the old mafia area and the slums along the river through districts 5 to 7. Witness the slums in process of dismantling and re-construction.  Learn more about the local guide's views and thoughts and hear about the life in the slums. You will also visit the charity food stall, where they sell a meal with rice for only 2,000 VND. This tour shows you the contrast of the city and tells you about Vietnam's society after the war, the bustling city and how people make a living in the slum areas, giving you a different perspective on Saigon and a better understanding of the city.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off (within District 1, 3 and 4, outside these areas is extra) Local guides Motorbikes, helmets and ponchos Photos One local drink - coconut, coffee or a local drink Accident insurance

Important Information

• SURCHARGE: For the private tour option, a surcharge of 5 USD for each pax All NORMAL TOURS can be upgraded for Female Aodai Rider with 10 USD extra/pax we can offer a car for the tour Option 1: 7-seat car: surcharge of 50 USD Option 2: 16-seat van: surcharge of 70 USD The price of the car can be flexibly changed on holidays, special days, festivals, etc. No commission for this option because this is just support from us The car/van option should be booked before 24 hours PICK UP INFORMATION: Please note we offer only free pick-up for all the hotels in Districts 1, 3, and 4, or at the meeting point (Saigon Opera House). If tourists stay out of those destinations, we will surcharge 5 USD pax by the operator on the service using day On the public holiday in Vietnam we will surcharge 100% for 2-hour tour and 50% for other tours, payable onsite: Lunar New Year (27th of January 2025 - 9th of February 2025) April 7 April 30 - May 1 Sep 1 - Sep 2 Dec 31 - Jan 1

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund