Ho Chi Minh City Hop on Hop off Bus – All you need to know: In major cities in many countries, hop on hop off buses are very popular thanks to many advantages such as cheap price, free Wifi, map, audio guide, panorama view from open double-decker buses, safety, flexibility, and many others. The first hop on hop off bus appeared in Hanoi Capital City on May 30, 2018. Later, this type of bus has become more and more popular with tourists visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang City, Ha Long City. This is one of the greatest, most comfortable, and most economic ways to travel the city center, stop at tourist attractions and spend your time there on your own. Let me share with you must-know and less-know things about Ho Chi Minh City Hop on Hop off Bus which offers 65 seats, free Wifi, city map and guide book, audio in multi languages,…
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Ho Chi Minh City Hop on Hop off Bus – All you need to know
Option 1 – One hour trip around Ho Chi Minh City on Hop on Hop off Bus
Duration & Price
- Duration: 1 hour
- Price: $7 USD
Highlights
- One loop around Saigon on an open-top double-decker bus
- 20 must-see tourist attractions
- Time and money saving
Inclusions
- Driver
- Free Wifi
- Ho Chi Minh City map
- Bottle of water
- Conical hat
- Rain coat
- English loud speaker
- Bus insurance
Exclusions
- Entrance fee to the attractions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Airport pick up
- Tips
Notes
- The open-top double-decker bus only goes around Ho Chi Minh City with no stop. The tour starts and ends at the same location. You can get off the bus at one of the stops but you can not get on again.
- You should be at the pick up location 15 minutes about the departure time to show your ticket to the staff and secure your seat. The booking confirmation sent to your email should be printed or taken screenshot and used to get on the bus.
- Children should be accompanied with at least one adult.
Day tour
- Departure times: 08:00 – 15:30
- Frequency: every 30 minutes
- Pick up and drop off location: Central Post Office
- Bus stops: Central Post Office – Notre Dame Cathedral – Saigon Zoo – History Museum – War Remnants Museum – Saigon Backpacker Area – Ben Thanh Market – Bitexco Financial Tower (Saigon Skydeck) – Bach Dang Wharf – Nguyen Hue Street (City Hall) – Independence Palace – Central Post Office
- Hotline: +84938314386
Night tour
- Departure times: 16:00 – 23:00
- Frequency: every 30 minutes
- Pick up and drop off location: 92 – 96 Nguyen Hue Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Bus stops: Nguyen Hue Street – City Hall – Central Post Office – Notre Dame Cathedral – Saigon Zoo – Independence Palace – Bitexco Financial Tower (Saigon Skydeck) – Bach Dang Wharf – Nguyen Hue Street
- Hotline: +84938314386
Option 2 – Ho Chi Minh City on Hop on Hop off Bus – Full Day Sightseeing Trip (24 hours available)
Duration & Price
- Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
- Price: $22 USD
Highlights
- Budget choice
- Safety and convenience
- Top tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
Inclusions
- Ho Chi Minh City map, guidebook with schedules, recommendations, coupons
- Bottle of water
- Conical hat
- Rain coat
- English loud speaker
- Bus insurance
- Free Wifi
- Headsets, 8 languages GPS audio guides (only available for day tour)
Exclusions
- Entrance fee to the attractions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Airport pick up
- Tips
Day tour
- Departure time: 08:00
- End time: 15:30
- The first pick up and the last drop off location: Central Post Office, 2 Cong Xa Paris, Ward Ben Nghe, District 1
- Bus route: Central Post Office – Le Duan Street – Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street – Han Thuyen Street – Cong Xa Paris Street – Le Duan Street – Dinh Tien Hoang Street – Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street – Phung Khac Khoan Street – Tran Cao Van Street – Vo Van Tan Street – Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street – Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street – Ton That Tung Street – Pham Ngu Lao Street – Yersin Street – Tran Hung Dao Street – Ham Nghi Street – Ton That Dam Street – Vo Van Kiet Street – Ton Duc Thang Street – Nguyen Hue Street – Pasteur Street – Han Thuyen Street – Cong Xa Paris Street
- Bus stops (pick up and drop off):
1st stop: Notre Dame Cathedral
2nd stop: Independance Palace
3rd stop: Saigon Zoo – History Museum
4th stop: War Museum
5th stop: Pham Ngu Lao St
6th stop: Ham Nghi Street near Ben Thanh market
7th stop: Ham Nghi Street near Bitexco tower
8th stop: Bach Dang Pier
9th stop: Majestic Hotel
10th stop: 92 – 96 Nguyen Hue Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (near Opera house and City Hall)
11th stop: Saigon Central Post Office
- Hotline: +84938314386
Night tour
- Departure times: 16:00
- End time: 23:00
- Pick up and drop off location: 92 – 96 Nguyen Hue Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Bus route: Nguyen Hue Street – Le Thanh Ton Street – Pasteur Street – Han Thuyen Street – Cong Xa Paris Street – Le Duan Street – Ton Duc Thang Street – Dinh Tien Hoang Street – Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street – Phung Khac Khoan Street – Tran Cao Van Street – Vo Van Tan Street – Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street – Ham Nghi Street – Ton That Dam Street – Vo Van Kiet Street – Ton Duc Thang Street
- Bus stops (do not stop for picking up and dropping off):
1st stop: 92 – 96 Nguyen Hue Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (near Opera house and City Hall)
2nd stop: Saigon Central Post Office
3rd stop: Thu Thiem 2 Bridge
4th stop: War Museum
5th stop: Independence Palace
6th stop: Ham Nghi Street near Bitexco tower
7th stop: Bach Dang Pier
8th stop: Majestic Hotel
- Hotline: +84938314386
Ho Chi Minh City Hop on Hop off Bus
Why should you choose to see Ho Chi Minh City by Hop on Hop off Bus?
Safety
As you can read on the Internet, guidebooks, travel magazines, watch on TV, the traffic in Ho Chi Minh City is crazy because of lack of public buses and metro systems, a large number of motorcycles, and small streets. Snatch theft and pickpockets are still available although the city is rather safe to travel. A modern double-decker bus is one of the perfect ways to get around the city in a safe way.
All passengers are tourists while you can not separate bad guys or potential thieves from good people in public buses. Tourists in hop on hop off buses which serves mainly for tourism purpose can find their things forgotten more easily than passengers in public buses and taxis. Getting around the city by motorbike or walking is fun but it is more dangerous because your belongings can be snatched on the way.
In addition, there are 2 seasons in Saigon: the dry season and the wet season. Passengers on buses will not get wet if it rain because they can sit on the first floor. Similarly, they can hide from the sun when it is hot from 10:00 to 15:30. You will not get sick from the rain or the sun on your trip around Ho Chi Minh City’s center by hop on hop off bus. When the weather is good, passengers can go on the second floor to enjoy the breeze and the beautiful city.
Avoiding taxi and motorbike taxi scams
If you know how to book taxis and motorbike taxis, they are not bad choices to get around Ho Chi Minh City. Sometimes, tourists encounter scams and frauds which make their trip stressful and terrible. Moreover, you waste your time booking and waiting for taxis at the stops. Ho Chi Minh City Hop on Hop off Bus can help to save your time because you book once but stop at many tourist attractions.
Flexibility
On group tours around the city by bus or car, tourists must follow tour guides and other people in the groups. For example, you can not stay longer at a beautiful tourist attraction to take more photos or skip a place which is not interesting to you. Although there are a few tens of tourists in a hop on hop off bus, you can freely get on and get off the bus at the stops, then spend your time exploring tourist attractions as long as you want.
Cheap price
As mentioned above, one hour trip by hop on hop off bus around Ho Chi Minh City costs only $7 USD, full day Ho Chi Minh City hop on hop off bus tour costs only $22 USD.
High quality
The quality of buses and cars in Ho Chi Minh City are not equal but it is guaranteed that hop on hop off buses are brand new, modern, and air-conditioned. Furthermore, drivers are well-dressed, well-trained, polite, and professional. They are experienced on driving tourists around the city so passengers find comfortable and safe in the buses.
A wide range of free services
As hop on hop off buses in other countries, buses in Ho Chi Minh City provide lots of free services:
- Raincoats: Passengers can use them at the stops when it rains.
- Free Wifi: Passengers do not need to purchase a 3G or 4G Sim card to access to the Internet when being on the buses.
- Conical hats: This is a unique free service because conical hat is the traditional hat of Vietnam and it is a good headwear to protect from the sun heat and take nice photos.
- Guide books: Free guide book with city map, visiting places, vouchers,…
- GPS audio in many languages.
Top of tourist attractions
The bus routes and bus stops are designed by professional and experienced staff. Especially, the buses stop at must-see tourist attractions:
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- Independence Palace
- Saigon Zoo – History Museum
- War Museum
- Pham Ngu Lao Street in Saigon Backpacker Area
- Ben Thanh Market
- Bitexco Tower
- Bach Dang Pier
- Majestic Hotel
- Nguyen Hue Street
- Thu Thiem 2 Bridge
Ease of booking
It is easy and quick to book a tour by Ho Chi Minh City Hop on Hop off Bus. Just contact Tracy Do & Bill Bui at +84938314386 (Whatsapp/iMessage/Viber/SMS) for detailed information and the best price for your group.
Panorama views of the city
There are many places to view Ho Chi Minh City from above: Saigon Skydeck, Landmark 81 SkyView, rooftop of Independence Palace,… In addition, tourists can not see the city clearly and in a fun way in taxis, private cars, or public buses. The view from the second floor of an open double-decker bus is great and amazing. So you will have a memorable trip in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City Hop on Hop off Bus
One hour or Full day Ho Chi Minh City Hop on Hop off Bus Tour?
It depends on your plan, schedules, preferences, expectations to book a one hour or a full day tour by hop on hop off bus in Saigon. Here are some information which can help you to choose the right tour:
One hour Ho Chi Minh City Hop on Hop off Bus Tour
Plusses:
- Tourists can save their time by choosing one hour round trip from Saigon Central Post Office to many main tourist attractions in the city center.
- Bus starts every 30 minutes so it is very convenient.
- A non-stress and relaxing tour.
- The price is reasonable, it cost only $7 USD.
- Tourists have an overview of the city center.
Minuses:
- Passengers can not get off the buses at stop points, then get back on the buses at other bus stops.
- Passengers can not visit all tourist attractions at or around the bus stops.
- The duration is too short.
- You can not explore the city center like most tourists.
Full day Ho Chi Minh City Hop on Hop off Bus Tour
Plusses:
- Passengers are free to get on and get off the buses at any bus stops.
- It is a great chance to visit tourist attractions near the bus stops.
- Tourists enjoy the city at their own pace.
Minuses:
- Travelers who have limited time in Saigon can not join this tour. For example, a businessman has only a weekend to travel the city. He can book a one hour hop on hop off bus trip in the morning, then have breakfast after that. In the afternoon, he can join a Cu Chi Tunnels Tour. A Saigon food tour or Saigon dinner on cruise is a good choice to enjoy the nightlife in the city.
- Travelers have visited some of the top tourist attractions and do not need to spend a whole day on hop on hop off bus tour.
- Travelers would like to see the hidden city in other districts and back alleys by motorbike.
- Some travelers would like to see the city from three-wheel cyclos.
Day tour or Night Ho Chi Minh City Hop on Hop off Bus Tour?
On day tours, tourists can take nice photos and see everything clearly. Some tourist attractions such as Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum, Saigon Zoo, Historic Museum, and Independence Palace are only open in the day time. So you will miss visiting these must-visit places on a night tour. During the day, it is rather hot from 10:00 to 15:30 and some tourists say that they can not sit on the second floor of the bus. On night tours, tourists can spend the whole time on the bus because it is cool. Day tours focus on tourist attractions while night tours focus on the nightlife of Saigon and the evening cool breeze.
What to wear on your Ho Chi Minh City Hop on Hop off Bus Trip?
Day tour
- Headwear (cap/hat), sunglasses
- Comfortable clothes, thin clothes, no high heels
- Anti UV coat
- Walking shoes or sandals
- Small bag, anti-theft bag (recommended)
- No big jewelry pieces
Night tour
- Thin coat (if you are afraid of cold at night)
- Comfortable clothes, thin clothes
What to carry on your trip by Hop on hop off bus in Saigon?
- Small bag, anti-theft bag (recommended)
- Snacks (dried fruits, chips, nuts, cakes)
- Extra bottles of water
- Sun screen, anti UV accessories (day tour)
- Thin coat
- No passport and important document
How much money should I bring on the tour?
It is not recommended to carry a large amounts of cash if you do not go anywhere after the bus tour. You should bring enough money to buy entrance tickets at tourist attractions, a ticket costs about 40,000 VND. A meal around bus stops cost from 30,000 VND, the average price of a Pho noodle soup is 60,000 VND, a Banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) costs from 20,000 VND. At more expensive restaurants, prices are from 100,000 VND. You can eat at Ben Thanh Market which offers tens of succulent Vietnamese traditional dishes at affordable prices or at Saigon Centre Shopping Center where there are many high-end and budget Vietnamese and international restaurants.
Ho Chi Minh City Hop on Hop off Bus
