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Explore more than just the Cu Chi Tunnels during this private tour to Black Virgin Peak, Cu Chi Tunnels, and Cao Dai Temple. Ride a cable car to the summit of Black Virgin Mountain to take in the views, delve into the historic underground tunnels, and visit the spiritual Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh. Enjoy hotel pickup and choose between a limousine or private car/van for transportation.

Learn about Australia’s role in the Vietnam War with this tour, designed with Australian veterans in mind (but open to all). You'll visit the former site of the Nui Dat Task Force Base and the Long Tan Cross Memorial, as well as the Long Phuoc Tunnels and the Robert Taylor Museum of Worldwide Arms. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Explore southern Vietnam’s vast wartime tunnel network on this half-day guided adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, you'll visit the Cu Chi Tunnels—a network used by the Viet Cong during combat in the Vietnam War—getting an up-close view of the Vietnam War’s legacy. You'll also visit a local handicraft factory for a look at modern Vietnamese life.

Rather than taking the road, travel by speedboat through the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City on this time-saving tour. Watch the rhythms of daily life unfold along the riverbanks as you visit riverside markets and villages, artisan workshops, a Cao Dai Temple, a Buddhist pagoda, and a family homestead for an authentic cultural experience. Includes a light breakfast, lunch prepared by a private chef, and samples of local fruits and other treats.

Check out some of the most photogenic places in Ho Chi Minh City on this private guided city tour, with hotel pickup included. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Pink Church, Ming Dang Quang Pagoda, and the tallest building in HCMC. Enjoy a provided lunch, bottled water, coffee, and dessert to keep you fueled throughout the day.

Explore Vietnam's wartime history and countryside scenery on this tour from Ho Chi Minh. Following a hotel pickup, visit the Củ Chi tunnels with your guide—where Vietnamese people sought refuge from the onslaught of war. In Mỹ Tho, cruise along the Tien River—where traders jostle for space on the floating markets—and delve into the fruit orchards and coconut groves of the famous Mekong Delta.

Cu Chi Tunnels - the unique underground village with the complex network of over 250 km long, a must- see destination for every first time visitors in Vietnam! The tunnel system wasn’t only created for hiding and fighting the enemy, but it was also a safe hidden city for long term living with smoke-free kitchens, storage, handicraft and tailor stores, weapon factories, healthcare rooms, meeting rooms and command centers which connect together with thousand tiny-warming houses where local people could live, get married and raise their kids. Mekong Delta, a green and peaceful landscape with the expanses of rice fields contains duck and buffalo alongside the road, nipa palm canals, coconut and orchard gardens.

Combine two top attractions in south Vietnam on this full-day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. Spend the morning exploring the network of underground tunnels at the Cu Chi Tunnels. In the afternoon, explore the Mekong Delta by motor boat and row boat and visit local villages, a coconut factory factory, and a handicraft village.

See more of Saigon in less time—and travel like a local too—when you book this private half-day tour by motorbike. Your chauffeur/guide will whizz you through the city's essential districts, mixing up big ticket attractions like Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral with less-visited gems such as flower markets. You'll see a side of Ho Chi Minh City other travelers rarely see, including the impoverished riverside districts where many locals live.

Try a variety of Vietnamese foods, including some you might not try on your own, during this street food walking tour in Ho Chi Minh City. Your guide shows you the best spots for local foods like banh xeo, bun bo hue, and more. Make sure to come hungry because you’ll be trying all sorts of food and drink.

You will join the journey to explore the southern cultural history with Cu Chi Tunnels. In the top 10 most spectacular underground works in the world, this is definitely a place you cannot miss. Unlike the historical museum tours, here you can explore for yourself every corner of the tunnel "steel land". After the experience in the ground, you will learn about the famous rice paper and rice wine village of Cu Chi. Then at the end of the trip, make sure you will gain for yourself a considerable amount of knowledge.

Just crossing the street is nerve-wracking in Ho Chi Minh City, but with this private half-day tour, you’ll get to explore worry-free. With pickup from your hotel, your English-speaking guide will take you through the wonders of this era-mixing metropolis, from the Reunification Palace to Notre Dame Cathedral to Ben Thanh Market and beyond. With personalized attention from your guide, you’ll get the most out of your time in Saigon.

Uncover Ho Chi Minh City’s rich history through its buildings and streets on this afternoon tour. Instead of getting lost in the crowd on a large group tour, explore the city’s wartime monuments and colonial landmarks with your own private guide. Ask all the questions you have as you visit destinations like the Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum and the Jade Emperor Pagoda.

Don’t let limited time in southern Vietnam stop you from enjoying the Mekong Delta. See the best of the riverside region on an express tour designed with time-pressed travelers in mind. This half-day tour takes you Ben Tre and My Thos for a coconut candy workshop and includes a ride along the canals of the Mekong Delta in a traditional wooden rowboat. Plus, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don’t have to worry about finding a meeting point.

Skip the hustle of a group tour and the hassle of negotiating with boatmen on this door-to-door private day trip to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s agricultural heartland. Tour floating houses in My Tho, ride a boat to Con Phung Island, then enjoy an authentic local lunch. Cruise natural creeks, quiet villages, and sleepy canals; try coconut candy, honey tea, and tropical fruit; and listen to traditional music.

Experience the laid back atmosphere and daily rhythms of life along the Mekong River Delta during this full-day trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Learn about the traditional activities of Mekong Delta residents like brick-making, coconut processing and mat-weaving in the city of Ben Tre. You’ll also enjoy a ride on a motorized rickshaw called a ‘xe-loi,’ savor a lunch of local food at a riverside restaurant, take a short bicycle ride and explore the area’s picturesque canals by ‘sampan’ boat. This Mekong Delta excursion covers a guide, all activities, lunch and round-trip hotel transport.

Get around Ho Chi Minh City like a local on this tour of districts 1, 3, 4, 5, and 10 by motorbike. Explore a variety of sights and attractions located off the beaten track, including a colorful flower market, historic areas, and Chinatown. Plus, try local-approved street food like sugarcane juice and steamed rice rolls along the way.

You’ve heard about the famous Mekong Delta—now it’s time to experience it for yourself. Picked up right from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel, you’ll head to Mỹ Tho (the biggest town on the river delta), witness the 170-year-old Vinh Trang Pagoda, row a traditional sampan boat, enjoy fresh fruit and tea, and slow down with the quiet rhythms of daily life down here on the delta.

Hop on a motorbike—like the locals—for a deep dive into Saigon’s culture. Following your guide, see how the city changes across its districts, from the well-to-do District 3 to the downtown vibes of District 10, from flower markets and small alleyways, the famous city post office, and more. You even stop for coffee and try a local snack, peeking in the secret weapons cellar used during the Vietnam War.

Skip yet another meal dining out in Saigon and experience a cooking class led by a local, right in a local’s home. You’ll meet Ms. Hoa, who will walk you through her home and prepare you to cook five delicious Vietnamese dishes. Once you’re finished in the kitchen, you’ll dine on your very own thịt kho tiêu, rau muống xào tỏi, and more, just like family.

Sink deep into Vietnamese history on this 3-for-1 tour. First up: water puppet theatre, a traditional art form dating back centuries, complete with a professional orchestra. After the show, you’ll hop on a xich lo (cyclo) to tour the city like travelers of yore. Landmarks checked off, you’ll finish with dinner on a riverboat, floating along the Saigon River, catching views between bites of fresh Vietnamese fare. Hotel pickup and drop-off add convenience to your evening.

Discover the highlights and hidden gems of Ho Chi Minh City on this private scooter tour. Experience the city like a local by riding a scooter around and follow your guide to sites such as Thich Quang Duc Monument, the Flower Market, Chinatown, Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, and hidden gems. Along the way, enjoy a cup of coffee at the oldest coffee shop, local drinks, bottled water, and entrance fees included.

Travelers short on time in southern Vietnam will especially enjoy the variety of sights and activities on this full day tour. Visit the must-see sights of Ho Chi Minh City, and learn all about the history and culture of Vietnam from your guide. On the same day, head into the countryside to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an impressive Vietnam War-era series of underground tunnels. See and do a lot in a fun, full day.

Don’t miss the Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels on your visit to Ho Chi Minh City. With this private tour, it’s an easy day trip: Picked up from your HCMC hotel by your English-speaking guide, you’ll head south for rice terraces, floating markets, a traditional boat ride, and more. You’ll also witness the Cu Chi tunnels used during the Vietnam War, getting a complex look at this serene-yet-storied region.