The best outdoor activities in City
SUPing
Surprised, surprised? Saigon has a lot of options for SUP adventurers.
It’s a wonderful combination of activity and tranquility that will both relax and excite you. If you want a peaceful place to enjoy under the blue sky and take in the scenic views such as Landmark 81, Saigon Bridge, or Anh Sao Bridge, by standing on paddleboarding that won’t be as crowded and. Saigon city’s lakes are the top spots. There is no leisurely place to be than paddleboarding on a windless day for SUP enthusiasts. The given places provide all of the equipment you need, so don’t worry about bringing yours. It’s a fun and safe activity for people of all ages and athletic abilities.
Location:
Saigon Paddle Station: 34, Str. 12, Tan Phong Ward, District 7.
Saigon Watersports & Boat Club: 67 Nguyen Luong Bang Str., Phu My Ward, District 7.
Saigon SUP Club: Địa chỉ: 480/89, Binh Quoi Str. Ward 28, Binh Thanh District.
Go SUP: 197/2, Nguyen Van Huong Str., Thao Dien Ward, District 2.
Paintball combat
Paintball is a sport that fosters teamwork, leadership, decision-making, and fun that gives you a high adrenaline rush without risk of serious injury, due to an error in judgment. It doesn’t require extensive training and has no barriers to gender, strength, or age.
You can book plenty of packages for a couple of hours in length and for different group sizes. All of their packages are pretty decent deals whether you’re looking for unique bucks party ideas, hens party, birthday party, work, or social events. Paintball is a messy and ultimate fun outdoor activity. Wear good shoes, loose layers of fabric, and full-cover protective gear. The game would be strenuous and hot, yet the excitement about defending is that you are the last line of defense.
Location:
The BCR: 191, Tam Da Str., Ward Truong Thanh, District 9.
Tri Long Paintball Club: 15, town 6, HT27 Str., Ward Hiep Thanh, District 12.
Cu Chi tunnel: Phu Hiep, Phu My Hung Township, Cu Chi Ward.
Rock Climbing
Remember that rock climbing and rappelling trip you went on as a school kid? Or if you’ve never tried rock climbing, but are generally into fitness, adventure, and trying new things, this is also for you. The sport has grown so much that it’s one of the new sports at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Climbers have a great intense upper body workout that is secured via a harness with a rope attached to it from an anchor point above to keep safe.
Like any sport, rock climbing also requires certain gear and equipment so highly recommend that you rent them the first few times. It can be pretty intimidating, don’t hesitate to ask most people around whom are very helpful to share their passion with beginners.
Climbing is a great way to share the challenge and the thrill of succeeding as conquering the climbs.
Location:
Push Climbing: 188/1, Nguyen Van Huong Str., Thao Dien Ward, District 2.
Saigon Climbing Center: 168/42, Nguyen Gia Tri Str., Ward 25, Binh Thanh District.
X-Rock Climbing Vietnam: B6/25, No. 1 Str., 6B Intresco Residential, Binh Chanh Ward.
Open Air City Tour
Except for Xich lo and scooters, Jeep and Double Deck buses are ideal roofless transportation to travel and weave through the traffic around the town.
Jeep Tour Saigon: 71, Co Giang Str., Cau Ong Lanh Ward, District 1.
A difference to other tours to discover downtown for private couples or small group tours that avoid the busy traffic.
The offer will last 4 hours for you to enjoy all the faces of the nightlife of Saigon, to the most unexpected places, and offer hotel pickup and drop-off service. Recommended: enjoy the nice and cool whilst driving along as it was hot and humid with a bottle in your hand. The driver was able to speak excellent English and explain the history of Vietnam and was very knowledgeable. The old military-style model Jeep will stop off at different iconic tourist attractions for you to visit and keep great photoshoots. The friendly and informative driver brings you an insight into looking at many of the sites and makes it an interesting & enjoyable trip.
Hop-on Hop-off: 92-96, Nguyen Hue Str., Ben Nghe Ward, District 1.
Hop-On, Hop-Off or HOHO buses are everywhere in major cities. Customers must redeem the tickets/vouchers at the pickup location. Hop on the bus from any of the designated stops, hop off at the attraction you want to visit, and simply hop back on the next bus when you want to continue the route. It is suitable for a quick overview of the city if you are time-limited as you get to see the main sites panoramically of the city. The tour opens more services at night such as Saigon Skydeck on floor 49 of Bitexco Financial Tower and dinner cruise on Saigon River. Please check for more information via: https://hopon-hopoff.vn/booking-guide.
Saigon Waterbus
Even though people have lived in Saigon for quite a long time, they haven’t tried waterbus here. You may feel stuffy and uncomfortable on the busy roads, and change to a quiet outdoor environment yet see the different local living-style on a boat. The tickets for 2-way-route for 3-hour-ride are extremely good value for money. Spend an amazing day to “hide away from work” to explore and get to the outskirts without having to sit in congested traffic. Although originally meant for local public commuters, as tourists this is a fantastically wonderful way to get on the water cheaply, and see the scenic and stunning sunset, the impressive skyline, and downtown towers. You may be overjoyed by the view and the low cost but remember best to book in advance and check the schedule via: https://saigonwaterbus.com.
Location:
Bach Dang Stop: 10B, Ton Duc Thang Str., Ben Nghe Ward, District 1.
Binh An Stop: Street No. 20, An Khanh Ward, Thu Duc City.
Thanh Da Stop: No. 1, Thanh Da, Ward 27, Binh Thanh District.
Linh Dong Stop: Street No. 36, Linh Dong Ward, Thu Duc City.
