Cheap Flights and Holidays to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) from Ireland

Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam and also the most cosmopolitan of them all. Flights and holidays are available all year round to Ho Chi Minh City from Ireland. The city of Saigon is an action-packed city full of activity and a whirlwind of movement.

The roads here are completely full of mopeds, sometimes carrying one passenger and sometimes carrying five! If you can endure the frenetic pace of life here in this electrifying city, check out our flights and all-inclusive holiday packages to Ho Chi Minh City from Ireland today. It really can be a most pleasurable experience of Asian culture.

There are so many must-see locations to check out in and around Saigon. A trip to The War Remnants Museum and History Museum is a must, as it will give you an excellent insight into Vietnam's past. Another national landmark, which is imperative to visit during your holiday to Ho Chi Minh City is The Reunification Palace. The Reunification Palace symbolises the conclusion of the Vietnam War. If you have a keen interest in the Vietnam War, a holiday to this Asian country is essential where you can visit the Cu Chi tunnels where the Viet Cong held out against the US military during the war. Check out our cheap flights and holidays to Ho Chi Minh from Ireland.

Shopping in Vietnam is a great opportunity for purchasing some great bargains and Saigon is no exception. You should travel to the Ben Thanh market or the night market to sample the largest variety of goods on offer and we offer flights and holidays to Ho Chi Minh City from Ireland year round. There is also a huge variety of great cuisine available in Saigon. The cheapest and some of the most fascinating are available from street vendors. But, no trip to Vietnam is complete without sampling ‘Pho'. 'Pho' is a scrumptious homemade broth with noddles and usually meat or fish.

However, many bars in the city close at twelve so you should find out which ones will be staying open late.

Saigon offers a dazzling and lively nightlife to all its visitors. During your holiday to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon, why don't you meander your way through timeless alleys, to ancient pagoda's, markets, wooden shops which sell silk, spices and baskets. Saigon is a city, which conjures up thousands of images. Ghosts of the past live on here in GI hotels, in Churches and Government Buildings, which once witnessed a city in turmoil. To enjoy these wonderful Vietnam experiences, check out our flights as well as our holidays to Ho Chi Minh City, which are very affordable.

There is a great range of accommodation in Saigon from budget rooms to expensive hotels. If you are arriving from the airport, you should be aware that some taxi drivers may try to stop you going to the hotel you wish to get to as they will receive commission from the hotel that they want you to go to.

The Saigon experience is about many things including; unbelievable tastes, fantastic landmarks, beautiful views and a rich and unparallel history and culture.

Saigon is a very impressive holiday destination and it is certainly worth staying a couple of days before heading on to the next destination.

If you’d like to visit other parts of Vietnam, we also offer cheap flights and Hanoi flights and holidays, or plan a Phnom Penh holiday during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

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To Do
Visit the haunting Cu Chi tunnels where the Viet Cong held out against the US military.
The History museum and War Remnants museum are a grim reminder of the horrors of the war that ravaged the country.
Try out Vietnamese delicacies form one of the many restaurants or street vendors.
Enjoy a cruise down the Mekong and visit some of the many islands in the delta.
Party hard at one of the many vibrant bars and clubs scattered around town.
Find real bargains at the Ben Thanh market.
Have a look at the Reunification Palace or take a trip inside to visit the preserved 1960’s memorabilia.
Try the excellent baguettes at one of the French Style bakeries
Watch the fast paced action of Saigon whilst relaxing in a café sampling Vietnamese coffee.