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any 3 day tours in saigon?

3 days down the ho chi mihn trail

I don't know about any tours in Sai Gon which explore the HCM trail and I'd be a little wary of anyone offering one. The HCM trail was not one trail. It was a series of routes ranging from foot paths to macadam roads. Once the NVA approached the South Vietnamese border, they would usually cross over into Laos and then down to Cambodia in order to make it politically difficult for the US to circumvent their supply lines. So basically, the HCM trail rarely existed in S. Vietnam. It wasn't like a fixed road or trail, something like that would have been exceedingly easy to destroy.
If you're interested in war history, there are plenty of places in and around Sai Gon to see, as you may notice when you land at Tan Son Nhut airport. (that was the main US airbase). Also, the former American Embassy is now a war museum, and a couple of blocks away, the former presidential palace is open to the public, the Rex Hotel was the Headquarters of MACV and the Cu Chi Tunnels can be explored via a day tour leaving from many tour vendors in Sai Gon.
Enjoy your trip.

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Another Vietnam story? This one humorous?

A vet I knew fairly well told me this one. He was an infantry army major and did three tours!!

He was in the front passenger seat of his jeep and his driver went inside for something for a while. He had a box of beers in the back seat on the driver's side and once in a while he looked back to make sure it was still there. (They were downtown somewhere, I guess Saigon??)

Well after a while the driver came back out and later when he went to grab the box it was empty! A hole had been cut out on the side and someone had stealthily taken em out one by one.

My Dad told me about a fellow Marine he knew. This guy was on guard duty at a fence line at night. At sunrise they found out that he was gone. They thought that he'd "went over the hill". A few days later he came stumbling back into camp with his rifle over his shoulder, and carrying his left arm in his right hand. He'd been pulled out of his hole by a tiger, and dragged into the jungle. He was in shock and couldn't fire his weapon, until the tiger tore the arm off. Then he was able to fire his rifle and scare off the tiger, who left the arm laying there.
OK, so that was more horrific than funny.
How about this. One of Dad's assignments was to drive a USO jeep for Ethyl Merman for a month. Apparently she was very "friendly" to the troops.

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Luxury Travel To Launch A Personalized Half Day City Tour Saigon

 

Luxury Travel To Launch A Personalized Half Day City Tour Saigon

 

This personalised private tour is one of the best ways to explore and to discover what Saigon has to offer to visitors. Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest and busiest city in Vietnam with a population of 7 million people.

 

Much of the daily life takes place on the streets, which are lined with shops, stalls and vendors with their wares spread out on the footpath. Don't miss the bustling Ben Thanh Market - a fantastic place for bargains of every kind! There are several interesting sights in Saigon .

 

The War Remnants Museum has a wealth of images from the wars, the most moving being a gallery entitled 'Requiem' which is dedicated to Vietnamese and foreign journalists and photographers who perished during the French and American conflicts.

 

The Reunification Palace was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until April 30, 1975 when the North Vietnamese tanks came crashing through the front gates, bringing the U.S.-Vietnam War to a dramatic end.

 

Close to the Palace some of the best examples of French colonial architecture are represented in the forms of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Notre Dame Cathedral was built between 1877 and 1883, and the stones used to create it were exported in its entirety from France. Next to the cathedral stands the Central Post Office, finished in 1891.

 

It is another fine example of French architecture and is Vietnam's largest post office. For all of its French colonial history, Ho Chi Minh City is by far Vietnam's most modern city. It has numerous shopping malls, cinemas, discotheques and a bewildering number of bars.

 

“This is an all-inclusive door to door package that will allow you to enjoy Saigon history, transfers in private vehicle. You'll be provided with private, professional guide who will ensure that you get the most out of Saigon by sharing their local knowledge of art, culture or meet with artists”. said Hung Nguyen, sales and marketing manager of

Luxury Travel Company

 

To book this package, visit www.luxurytravelvietnam.com

http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_tours/Daytrips/trip_halfday_saigon.htm

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Help! What is the best way to experience Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnan in 9 Days?

3 male friends will be flying into Bangkok on Friday, Nov 12th arriving late afternoon. We will be staying in the region until Sunday Nov 21. We WANT to go to visit all the 3 countries and want to hear from people who've done this before. Please refrain from opinions or suggestions on the list of countries. I want to hear about logistics of transportation, accommodations, MUST see places. One thing I'm struggling right now is the direction of the tour - Thai > Cambodia > Viet or the opposite. (we can fly to HCM City/Saigon as we arrive and work r way to Bangkok)

Train vs bus vs flying.

Somewhat of budget. We don't need really expensive hotels, but we also don't want to share a bathroom with others (including insects!!)

Is someone can please provide or direct me to the right track I appreciate it. I want to have an itinerary no later than this weekend...

Thank you all!!

I have been to these 3 countries. Bus is the best way for you. From Bankok to Phnom Penh takes 10hrs from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh takes 6hrs. I think you should fly to Bankok. Visit there for 2 might and take a bus to Siem Reap. Stay a night in siem reap and continue your trip to phnom penh then from phnom penh to ho chi minh. 9 days is too short. You'll miss a lot of wonderful places you should see it these 3 countries.

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What to take to Vietnam?

Can someone please help me with ideas on what items i will need to take to vietnam, including clothing, toiletries ect.
I am going on a tour for 2 weeks, will have lots of time for shopping.
Travelling to the following places:
Saigon, Cu Chi Tunnels, Dalat,Hue,Nha Trang,Hoi An,Hanoi.
I go next week. Please help as i have never been oversea's before

Mid to late December is actually pretty cool (temperature-wise) and dry in the South and can be chilly but also dry (except for some fine misting) in the North. Temperature can drop to 60 degrees in the early morning in the South and in the 50's in the North. In Dalat, it's cool year round...so bring a sweater and a light jacket. The rest of the time, temperature in most parts of the country will be in the 70's and 80's , very pleasant so bring light-weight clothings.

Bring items you'll normally bring on a long trip within the country... do not freak out because it's an "overseas" trip. You can find practically anything there...even cheaper so don't be afraid if you happen to forget anything. Enjoy!

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Is the play Ms Saigon still showing anywhere, or touring?

Or is it completely ended? All of a sudden, my mom said she missed this play and wanted to see it. I am afraid it is not playing anymore, anywhere. Any info?
tagsmomm : I assume the play in Korea is in their language? Then I my mom won't understand.

Maybe the Atlanta run instead?

There's also a regional production at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta next year. My mom loves that show too ever since she saw the origional cast in West End.

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When is Miss Saigon coming back to the UK?

It's gone on world tour. Is it coming back to England and if so, when?!

If it's gone on a world tour, that usually means it doesn't come back. Many shows have been on "world tours", and that's the last you see of them, unfortunately.
Starlight Express went on a "world tour" and never returned to the UK, as did Sunset Boulevard.

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