Explore the city's bustling central waterway

Word to the wise: Saigon River Express allows their boats to be privately charted for group tours of up to ten - perfect if you're travelling en masse.

A hotbed of activity, the Saigon River plays such a huge role in Vietnamese life that to skip a visit would be like missing a chunk of the city itself. Literally going with the flow, Saigon River Express encourages visitors to see the city from a different point of view, offering a variety of tours geared around the city's waterways.

The 'city and canals' private charter tour shows the contrasting styles of life in Saigon, starting from the busy port and taking you to the hidden canals of the city where locals live simple, traditional lives by the water. If you feel like venturing further afield, Saigon River Express also offer group tours to the Cu Chi tunnels and the Mekong Delta via speedboat which, while pricey, substantially cut your travel time, allowing you to squeeze more into your visit.