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[tenz1204]

You can book the tour there. No issues. Many tour agencies.

For halong bay,2d1n is sufficient. Spend more time at old quarters. They have quite trendy ladies clothes unique in each shop to look at.

 

[d3fc0n]

booked The Luxe Hotel thru agoda..4d3n 186sgd.. duno got chopped or not..

now to headache wad to do there... since i stay in district 1 can probably just hang around there?

shd i change to USD first then go hcmc airport use the USD to change VND?

 

[jonchong]

booked The Luxe Hotel thru agoda..4d3n 186sgd.. duno got chopped or not..

now to headache wad to do there... since i stay in district 1 can probably just hang around there?

shd i change to USD first then go hcmc airport use the USD to change VND?

i changed both usd and vnd in sg. you can go book day tours to Cu Chi Tunnel and Cao Dai temple (1 day). Book from those agents at the backpackers area (De Tham/ Bui Vien), which is cheaper than city centre.

make sure you visit the Reunification Palace and War Remnants museum too. and eat at the famous Ngon Restaurant!

 

[beast78]

Hi guys,

Will be going to HCMC for 4D3N next month. Will be staying at District 1, planning to OTOT for 2 days and go for 2 day tours.

1. Just wondering if it is advisable to book day tours via Viator, or it would be better to do it with their local agencies.
Ho Chi Minh City Day Trips & Excursions | Viator

I remembered when I went to Hanoi 2 years ago, their local agencies did not offer much better rates than online ones. But the ones on Viator look quite expensive to me.

2. Other than the usual Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai temple tourist attractions, any must-go places or must-eat eateries in HCMC?

Thanks guys.

 

[d3fc0n]

can experts here list some must-eat places and must-shop places?

 

[sbl2560]

There are numerous tour agencies along Pham Ngu Lao. Just buy a ticket to go to tunnel or Mekong Delta. Its cheaper than buying from hotel desk. Anyway, some of these agencies just get commission and issue voucher for the bigger operator to pick you.

 

[sbl2560]

booked The Luxe Hotel thru agoda..4d3n 186sgd.. duno got chopped or not..

now to headache wad to do there... since i stay in district 1 can probably just hang around there?

shd i change to USD first then go hcmc airport use the USD to change VND?

SGD is accepted at HCMC airport. No need to change to USD and lose in exchange process.

 

[xcalible]

Thanks... btw which is a good hotel location? is ben thanh market region good?

what is the typical rate for a decent hotel in hcmc?

THanks

ben than market will be a good choice for first timers. many 2* to 4* hotels are around there. big chain hotels such as AnEm, Silverland, liberty hotels are avaliable. price range will be at least 35sgd to 70+.

if not u can always head down to bui vein/pham ngu lao area where is known as the backpackers area. many guesthouse and 1 to 2 stars hotels. food and cheap beer are easily avaliable. price range can be 15 usd till 30 usd for a room.

 

[xcalible]

booked The Luxe Hotel thru agoda..4d3n 186sgd.. duno got chopped or not..

now to headache wad to do there... since i stay in district 1 can probably just hang around there?

shd i change to USD first then go hcmc airport use the USD to change VND?

the Luxe is quite good. stayed there during their promotion period. saw the price increase steeply compared to my previous stay

d1 is the main hub, d7 for nice chillax area (approx 20 mins taxi time) . d5 for chinatown. good dimsum can be found there

no need for sgd - usd - dong. just bring dong and SGD. sufficient

 

[xcalible]

Hi guys,

Will be going to HCMC for 4D3N next month. Will be staying at District 1, planning to OTOT for 2 days and go for 2 day tours.

1. Just wondering if it is advisable to book day tours via Viator, or it would be better to do it with their local agencies.
Ho Chi Minh City Day Trips & Excursions | Viator

I remembered when I went to Hanoi 2 years ago, their local agencies did not offer much better rates than online ones. But the ones on Viator look quite expensive to me.

2. Other than the usual Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai temple tourist attractions, any must-go places or must-eat eateries in HCMC?

Thanks guys.

day tours just go to the numerous agencies avaliable at pham ngu lao area.
reputable ones will be sinhcafe located along de tham street. price range are alright

d5 for a taste of vietnamese chinese food! can head out to vung tau area , less traffic , cheap seafood , not so beautiful beach

eateries - ngon restaurant . ngon 38 . chill bar . Le Jardin (french and affordable) , La Villa French (romantic french dinner)

 

[xcalible]

can experts here list some must-eat places and must-shop places?

must shop
Cho Ben Than aka Ben Than Market
Saigon Square
Vincom 1 and Vincom 2


must eat
Ngon
Le Jardin
Sushi Bar
go to Bitexco Tower to chillax

there are many must eat but if i tell u , i dont think u will know how to go

 

[charvin83]

Thanks for the advice! For the extra day, should I go for 1 day tour - Tam Coc /Ninh Binh?

 

[charvin83]

Can I check what's the normal range for Halong Bay 2D1N tour?

I was quoted for following:-
1) USD210 per pax for The Paradise Cruise - Deluxe window cabin
2) USD190 per pax for Bhaya Cruises Deluxe cabin
3) USD139 per pax for V’Spirit Cruises Deluxe cabin
4) USD190 per pax - Aphrodite Cruise Luxury balcony cabin
5) USD169 per pax - Pelican cruise Deluxe window cabin

Are these the usual prices? Which is recommended?

Thanks again.

 

[luvwings]

from what i know if they offer cruise it can be around 200 depending on how many days you going.. If it is a junk it is around 100+.. So I would say your price is around there.

 

[kenapa siol]

Going to HCMC on 28/3/14 for a 4d3n with land tour (cuchi and mekong river)
Staying at Vien dong hotel. I will probably reach HCM around 9am. Day 1 is FnE as my land tour starts on Day 2. Day 1 quite nua, any nearby malls, food stalls, shopping center, massage center, and pubs for drinking to recommend? Bringing 100usd and 100sgd worth of vietnam dong can last me 4d3n?

 

[watertreader]

Going to HCMC on 28/3/14 for a 4d3n with land tour (cuchi and mekong river)
Staying at Vien dong hotel. I will probably reach HCM around 9am. Day 1 is FnE as my land tour starts on Day 2. Day 1 quite nua, any nearby malls, food stalls, shopping center, massage center, and pubs for drinking to recommend? Bringing 100usd and 100sgd worth of vietnam dong can last me 4d3n?

possible. spend a total of 200sgd...including cuchi and Mekong river travel agency fee...

if u need to get gift or interested in getting bags, shirt, maybe you should get more

 

[kenapa siol]

Ho Chi Minh City Nightlife - 38 Ho Chi Minh City Hot Spots - TripAdvisor

Places for nightlife that tripadvisor recommend, any place that we should avoid??

 

[usermanual]

Thanks for the advice! For the extra day, should I go for 1 day tour - Tam Coc /Ninh Binh?

Tam Coc is beautiful.
worth going.

 

[gruu00]

Hey guys, i will be in Hanoi, Sapa, Hoi An. To buy north face stuff, which is the best city? If they are all the same I probably will buy them in Hoi An since that's the last stop on my itinerary. Thanks!

 

[squeeish]

Anyone managed to buy/rent a motorbike in Vietnam and do some touring?