Shore Excursions from Hiep Phuoc Port

Hiep Phuoc Port is one of the cruise ports in South Vietnam, conveniently located in Ho Chi Minh City – the biggest city in Vietnam, a great place to start Shore Excursions in South Vietnam. Let me share with you all the things you need to know before booking Shore Excursions from Hiep Phuoc Port.

Location of Hiep Phuoc Port

Hiep Phuoc Port is located in Nha Be Suburban District, Ho Chi Minh City. It is easy to reach Districts 1, 5, 6, 10, and 11 where there are the must-visit tourist attractions in Saigon. For example, the cruise port is about 20 km from Ben Thanh Market.

Top travel destinations around Hiep Phuoc Port

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Ho Chi Minh City

War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Central Post Office, Independence Palace, Ben Thanh Market, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Thien Hau Pagoda, Binh Tay Market,…

Bui Vien Street – Backpacker Area with lots of amazing bars, restaurants, coffee shops, spas…

Hidden places such as local markets, Ho Thi Ky wholesale flower market, old apartment buidings, pagodas and temples in alleys, special streets where locals sell traditional Chinese herbs, decoration items,… Please note that these places can visited by motorbike or walking.

Cu Chi Tunnels – the complex multilayer underground tunnels that is about 250 km long – the base of Vietcong soldiers in the war against the French, the army of the Republic of South Vietnam, and the U.S.

Mekong Delta (My Tho, Ben Tre)

Vinh Trang Pagoda, coconut candy workshops, bee farms, fruit gardens, peaceful villages, rice fields, floating fishing houses, islands (Phoenix, Dragon, Turtle, Unicorn), farms, floating markets,…

Top activities: riding bicycles, cruising on immense rivers and narrow canals, plugging fruits, crossing Monkey Bridges made of bamboo or wood, and visiting workshops.

Although there are 12 provinces in the Mekong Delta, we can only reach My Tho and Ben Tre on one-day trips. If you have 2 days 1 night, you can choose to visit Can Tho where to have fun and learn more about the unique culture and local life at Cai Rang Floating Market.

All the destinations are good for children, senior tourists, solo travelers, couples, families, and students. The difficulty levels are easy and moderate. If you book private tours, they will arrange the itineraries to be suitable to your group.

Tips on choosing Shore Excursions from Hiep Phuoc Port

• Book a private car rental with a driver if you are confident about traveling without a tour guide and other arrangements from a travel agency. It can help to maximize your budget.
• Taxis may be around the gates of the seaports and they may offer you high prices. It is better to book a private transfer from Hiep Phuoc Port to Ho Chi Minh City’s center, Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta,… in advance with a trusted travel agency.
• If you would like to enjoy your excursions at the best and do not know much about travel destinations around the cruise ports, it is recommended to book guided tours.
• Kids love to see new things and take fun and enjoyable trips, Mekong Delta is a good choice thanks to the beautiful landscapes, a complex system of rivers and canals, orchards with lush fruits, rice fields, villages, paths and roads lined with local houses and trees, bee farms… If you would like to teach them the history of Vietnam and wars, the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace and Cu Chi Tunnels are good places to visit. Because Saigon is packed with culture, Vietnamese, Chinese and French architectures, history, and cuisine, you can teach them so much on a Saigon sightseeing tour.
• For the elderly, I would like to recommend 3 destinations: Mekong Delta, the center of Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels. Although Mekong Delta is a little further than other destinations, senior tourists can still enjoy the journey from Hiep Phuoc Port to My Tho Province or Ben Tre Province, sit on private cars, boats, sampans, walk around the villages and orchards. All are safe and enjoyable. You may think that Cu Chi Tunnels – the underground city is not suitable for the elderly. However, lots of senior tourists feel comfortable visiting the 250-km-long tunnels because they just walk under the shade of green trees, see lots of strange things and listen to heroic stories.
• You should walk for about 10 minutes from your cruise ship to the gate at Hiep Phuoc Port if you would like to save an extra fee of about $25 USD.
• Why should you book Shore Excursions from Hiep Phuoc Port in advance and choose a good tour company? Badly organized tours may ruin your vacation. They may not tell you about the hidden fees that increase the prices, and you may ask to pay more after the tours. Please read the inclusions and exclusions carefully. Check with them about the cancellation policies, what happens in case of bad weather conditions, and extra hours.
• Hidden places and street food stalls can be reached by motorbike. Tours by car are convenient and popular, and are great choices for visiting the main tourist attractions in the center of the city. Motorbike tours are perfect choices for exploring the second cities in back alleys and far districts.

Please contact Tracy Do & Bill Bui at +84938314386 (Whatsapp/iMessage/Viber/SMS) for more information about the visiting places, itineraries, and the best price for your group.

What to wear and bring on your Shore Excursions from Hiep Phuoc Port?

• Comfortable clothes, no sexy clothes at sacred places (pagodas and temples), shoes or sandals, no high heels or very long dresses.
• Hat/cap, thin coat, sunscreen, sunglasses.
• Small backpack or bag.
• Snacks.
• Mosquito repellent.
• Tissues.

*Note: bottles of water, and tissues are usually included in the tour prices in Vietnam.