Saigon River Sightseeing by Saigon WaterGo (Exclusive on Traveloka)

About Saigon River Sightseeing by Saigon WaterGo (Exclusive on Traveloka)

Do you want to explore the beauty of Saigon from a different point of view? You might have to take a tour of Saigon River Sightseeing by Saigon WaterGo. The double-decker river bus (Saigon WaterGo), after its few days of launch, allows the tourists the opportunity to travel along the Saigon River. Operating 6-9 trips/day, the river bus will depart from Bach Dang Wharf (District 1), and bring you passing several majestic landmarks of the city, such as Nha Rong Wharf (the Ho Chi Minh Museum), Bitexco Building (the tallest building in Vietnam), Landmark 81 (a super tall skyscraper), Ba Son Bridge, and other magnificent sites along the riverbanks. Whether you travel during the sunrise or sunset times, Saigon River Sightseeing by Saigon WaterGo will always be an extraordinary experience of both city and river sightseeing other attractions will provide. During the sunset in the evenings, you’ll find the sparkling water of the river with splashes of pink, while at night, the stars align and the city is bright with neon lights. Make sure to get seats on the upper open deck or next to the balcony in the cabin to obtain a better vision of the surroundings. Also, don’t forget to order Katinat’s signature beverages to accompany you during the journey. Here’s to an enchanting river excursion with Saigon WaterGo!

Saigon River Sightseeing by Saigon WaterGo Ticket Price 2024

Saigon River Sightseeing by Saigon WaterGo’s tickets fluctuate based on the seats you choose and the tour time. Below is the list:

• Cabin Seat: starting from RM 34.21
• River Seat (Evening Time): starting from RM 45.68
• River Seat (Sunset Hours): starting from RM 45.68
• Sky Seat (Evening Time): starting from RM 64.79
• Sky Seat (Sunset Hours): starting from RM 64.79

The difference between the cabin, river, and sky seat is that the cabin seat’s on the 1st floor inside the boat’s cabin, yet the river seat remains on the 1st floor, but next to the balcony to offer a better viewing experience. If you want to get an ultimate view, choose the sky seat on the upper open deck. The tickets include 1 seat for 1 passenger and insurance, so you have to prepare budgets for drinks onboard.

Saigon River Sightseeing by Saigon WaterGo Opening Hours

The Saigon River Sightseeing is available from 4 pm to 10 pm: the sunset tours operate at 5 pm, 6 pm, and 7 pm; and 8 pm, 9 pm, and 10 pm for the evening tours, with a 45-50 minute trip. However, the last admission is served only until 9.45 pm.

Attractions and Activities in Saigon River Sightseeing by Saigon WaterGo

If you wonder what activities you can do during the cruise tour, here are some recommendations:

Enjoy the Sunset and Sparkling Evening Panorama of the City

When you take a trip in the evenings, you’ll discern the allure of the city panorama as the lights turn on, brightening up some buildings; as well as the sun about starting to set. During this heavenly moment, take snaps of the surroundings or take selfies with those sceneries as a background.

Catch a Glimpse of Several Iconic Landmarks

You’ll pass Nha Rong Wharf (Ho Chi Minh Museum), Bitexco Building (Vietnam’s tallest building), Landmark 81 (a super tall skyscraper), and Ba Son Bridge during the river tour. At nights, you’ll get the best view of those magnificent structures due to the lights, so it’s advisable to take the tour in sunset times or evenings, have seats on the upper open deck, and seize the moment!

Enjoy Onboard Signature Beverages

While you’re immersing yourself into the magnetism of those vistas, buy yourself a glass of refreshing drink from Katinat’s bar. You’ll get the perfect combo–beauty and contentment at once, making it the most pleasurable and romantic day trip ever. This is exactly the finest way to celebrate and appreciate your whole life!

Tips for Saigon River Sightseeing by Saigon WaterGo

Exploring the charm of Ho Chi Minh city from unique perspectives is one of the wonderful experiences people may have. Here are some tips for Saigon River Sightseeing tour with WaterGo:

• Dress appropriately–depending on the time of the day, wear weather-appropriate clothes; and bring layers in case the temperatures increase during the evening tour.
• Bring cameras–of course you won’t miss the views of the cityscape and landmarks along the riverbanks, so capture as many pictures and moments as possible with your cameras/smartphones.
• Check safety measures–familiarize yourself with emergency procedures and safety measures delivered by the guides before boarding.
• Respect local customs–be mindful of the local customs and etiquettes, especially when you visit the city’s culturally significant sites.
• Leave no trace–help preserve Saigon River’s environment by being responsible for your own trash during the tour.

Location and How to Get to Saigon Water Bus Station

If you want to take this tour, head to Bach Dang-Saigon Water Bus Station, 10B Ton Duc Thang, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh. In order to get there from Saigon city center, several transport methods are available, such as:

• Taxis–taxis in Vietnam are known for their good and cheap service; you can only spend around RM 11.4 to roam around the city. However, be careful of some taxi scams, so make sure you take taxis from reliable companies and don’t forget to use the taximeter before departing.
• E-Hailing Services–e-hailing services are also popular in Vietnam, be it motorcycles/cars. You only have to order them via applications on your smartphones.
• Rental Motorbikes–Saigon is a city whose regions are quite accessible by motorbikes. Renting a motorbike costs around RM 22.8 per day.
• Rickshaw–if you take a short journey, rickshaw is a recommended transport. It costs only RM 2.85 for a ten-minute cycle rickshaw ride.

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