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Saigon River Express

H17 K300 Cong Hoa Street, Ward 12 | Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City 7000, Vietnam
+84 (0) 128 592 0018
4.5 of 5 stars 306 Reviews
Type: Ferries/ Boats
Owner description: Saigon River Express offers premium water taxi and ferry service throughout Saigon. The primary boarding location is the central pier in district one... more » Owner description: Saigon River Express offers premium water taxi and ferry service throughout Saigon. The primary boarding location is the central pier in district one across from the Renaissance Hotel. It only take 10 to 15 minutes to travel to Saigon's premier boutique hotel and spa resort: Thao Dien Village -- or to the ever popular riverside restaurant: The Deck. The Cu Chi tunnel is only a one hour boat ride from the central pier and then thirty minutes by land. This is the fastest and most pleasurable way to get to the best destinations in Saigon. « less
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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Overall this is an excellent tour. I was met in the lobby by the tour guide to took me to the bus. We picked up a few other passengers and went straight to the boat. The boat staff included the guide, captain, mechanic, and waiter. The trip up the Saigon River is very nice and a great way to see... More

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Perth
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Really professional tour. Great guides, fantastic lunch at orphanage. Very recommended

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

An excellent experience. The boat trip is great way to travel to the tunnels - combination of the river sights and the comfort of the boat. It was a very good experience, going around the river, the lunch in an old maintained ancestral house, paddling in the small part of the river, see the local ways of life. The staff... More

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Bergen, Norway
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

My friend and I booked a Cu chi tunel tour with Saigon River Express. We learned so much more about this tunel than just from a guide bookand. The guide was responsive, friendly and knowledgable. This tour was just a great experience and a great way to the outskirt of Saigon.

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

It is alright but not extraordinary especially if you look @ the price you paid and what you actually got. It is about $180 for a couple (Taxes and Service is 15% and you paid service on taxes as well). The guide was good and the food was up to standard but will not recommend to friends because I'm sure... More

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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Enjoyed boat ride very much, breakfast was nice. Would be nice to have hot coffee though. At the end wanted to buy something but felt a bit rushed. Would of like to know the schedule so could of timed purchases.

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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This tour company/group is well organised. Picke dup at hotel by guide himself and boarded at river pier in District 1. The speedboat itself was a great trip up the river. Very relaxing. Drinks and snacks were served. The guide did his job by explaining places and things to see. We went to Cu Chi tunnels and a very good... More

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Bathurst, Australia
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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If you want to see the Cu Chi tunnels in style, comfort and in the company of only 10-12 other guests - then go with Saigon River Express. We would highly recommend to take the early morning option which leaves at 8am as this gets you to the tunnels after 1.5 hours of cruising up the Saigon River and (more... More

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Manila, Philippines
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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I booked a trip to the Cu Chi tunnels with them via email and received a response immediately. The tour operators were very organized - they know that time is gold and they move like clockwork. I was picked up on time by their host and was dropped off to my hotel with no issues. Great food on the speed... More

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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The boat trip is great way to travel to the tunnels - combination of the river sights and the comfort of the boat. The guides are very friendly, and I would highly recommend the whole experience.

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