HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM
Holiday Houseboys
Book a Holiday Houseboy, your local gay friendly tour guide, to show you the highlights and places off the beaten track. He will look after your safety and welfare at all times. It’s a fun way to discover a city.
Charles
Charles or “Tra” has a Masters degree in History. Furthermore putting his knowledge to good use, he has been a licensed tour guide since 2001. In addition he also has experience of lecturing on Tourism at a local University. Passionate about his work, Charles says,”I always work with all my heart, my head and highest responsibility”. Charles likes to explain to his guests the logical transition of what has happened in his city, with a smile. His hobbies are collecting wrist watches and doing motorbike tours on his Yamaha Cruiser. For an informative understanding of Ho Chi Minh, book Charles.
Charles is a non smoker, and speaks English, German and Vietnamese.
Total cost for the guide services of Charles for one day (8 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 45 by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 65 in cash to Charles after his services. Total 110 US dollars.
Alternatively the total cost for the guide services of Charles for half a day (4 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 25 by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 45 in cash to Charles after his services. Total 70 US dollars.
This does not include transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs. Please pay the guide’s expenses when he is with you.
Jamie
Jamie studied Hospitality Management and even as a student, started doing tour guiding. Born and bred in Ho Chi Minh, Jamie looks forward to tailoring an itinerary for your needs. Nothing is too much trouble. Whether it is a trip to the Highlands, a boat cruise or a gay pub crawl, Jamie can sort it out for you. Book Jamie for an entertaining stay in Ho Chi Minh.
Jamie is a non smoker, and speaks English and Vietnamese.
Total cost for the guide services of Jamie for one day (8 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 45 by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 65 in cash to Jamie after his services. Total a110 US dollars.
Alternatively the total cost for the guide services of Jamie for half a day (4 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 25 by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 45 in cash to Jamie after his services. Total 70 US dollars.
This does not include transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs. Please pay the guide’s expenses when he is with you.
How To Book A Holiday Houseboy
To book any of our Holiday Houseboys please go to the enquiry form.
Or send an email to info@holidayhouseboys.com.
Alternatively WhatsApp +34-676-78 63 51.
Remember a Holiday Houseboy is your gay friendly tour guide who looks after your safety and welfare at all times.
Please note these are guide services and not sexual services.
Our other destinations in Vietnam are Da Nang and Hanoi.
Gay Friendly Hotel
Saigon River Boutique Hotel – Recommended Gay Owned Central hotel
Highlights of Ho Chi Minh
notre dame cathedral, ho chi minh
Formerly Saigon, Ho Chi Minh is a vibrant city filled with motorbikes. Certainly not an easy city to drive in and renting a car is not recommended. Best to hire a driver.
Parks come alive in the morning as workers attend their morning fitness classes before going to work. Go to the Botanic Garden and Zoo at 7.30 am and you will see what I mean.
The place to be is definitely in District 1. It is the home of the major buildings such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Post Office and the Opera House. The War Remnants Museum is a must see and reflects the horror and futility of past wars. For a more in depth insight into this, you can always take the Chu Chi Tunnel Tours.
There are shows to be seen as well. The A O Show is well recommended and so are the Water Puppet Theatres.
Don’t think that Vietnam is behind the trends. With department stores such as the Parkson Mall, top brand name shops and a shopping centre called the Vincom Centre, your shopping addiction can be satisfied. But you don’t have to go far to go shopping.
The Ben Thanh market will tax your bargaining skills and is renowned for their persistent sellers. There are also many street vendors that will try to sell you their wares from motorbike helmets to cut out cards.
There are all types of restaurants available and at all prices. Go local for spicy beef noodle soup or fine dining at a French restaurant such as La Villa French Restaurant. Cruise dining is also possible on the Saigon River.
Hi Chi Minh is a vibrant city full of surprises catching up with the latest shopping trends and many interesting tourist attractions, but throttled by a huge traffic problem. You cross the road at your own risk. Dynamic, bustling, historic, beautiful and charming.
