Top Ho Chi Minh City Day Trips - page 2

Travel stress-free from Ho Chi Minh airport to the Ho Chi Minh city center with this private transfer service. You won’t need to deal with taxis or haggling for the fare. Instead, easily meet your driver at the designated spot, then relax into your private air-conditioned vehicle all the way to your destination with just your personal group.

If you only have a day to explore the Mekong Delta, this to-the-point tour hits all the highlights, with transfers from select central hotels. Skip the stress of planning and negotiation and relax as you tour the important Vinh Trang Pagoda, explore My Tho city's scenic islets by boat, listen to a concert of traditional folk music, and enjoy lunch in an orchard. You'll also discover local crafts and workshops.

Let a guide unravel the history of Saigon’s turbulent past on this half-day tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Head to the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum to learn about the city's dramatic demise when it was the capital of the US-backed Republic of Vietnam. See colonial buildings like the Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office. Get a glimpse of vendors selling fruit and vegetables at Ben Thanh Market and visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda.

Skip the questionable taxi line at Tan Son Nhat and play it safe with professional, reliable, private transport service from the airport to your Ho Chi Minh City hotel. We'll track your flight and accommodate all delays and flight changes, and our friendly drivers will wait up to two hours post-arrival. Even if unexpected issues arise, just call our hotline—we'll send out another vehicle at no extra charge, day or night.

Venture into the stunning landscapes of Vietnam's southernmost region on this day trip to My Tho in the Mekong Delta. Tour the incredible delta, which is often referred to as the rice bowl of the nation, and learn about local cultures and traditions as you make your way to various villages and the Ben Tre islands. See how the locals live, sample regional products, and tuck into a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.

Discover the non-touristy side of the Mekong Delta on this full-day guided tour with a small group. Enjoy pickup from your Ho Chi Minh hotel and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Ben Tre. Travel by boat along the Mekong River, visit a brick factory and a coconut farm, ride a bike through the countryside, and enjoy lunch at a local home.

05:00am start HCMC for 3-hour drive to Mekong Delta. Leaving city behind, scenery changes to views of rice paddies, beautiful orchards by side of road, other scenes typical to southern Vietnam. 8:00am, Arrive at Can Tho city - capital of Southwest, start day with a visit to Cai Rang Floating Market. While crossing Mekong River, observe daily activities of local people on the banks, see traditional-style houses in which local people live as well as beautiful orchards, busy ships - building yards and bustling markets where they make their livelihood. We try to enjoy breakfast at the floating market, drink a speacial coffee/soft drink, pineapple on boat. 10:00am, Disembark before exploring Son Islet - an islet in the middle of Hau River which is separated not far away from the mainland with alluvial consolidating green orchids all year round and the honest, lovely and enthusiastic people. 12:00pm, Having lunch with many specialties on this Islet. 18:30, Arrive at HCMC

Travelers interested in 20th-century Vietnamese military history will enjoy this private tour of the Long Tan Battlefield from Ho Chi Minh City. Learn more about the history of this place, the site of an important battle in 1966. Long Tan is of particular interest to visitors from Australia and New Zealand, as soldiers from these countries fought here.

Escape Ho Chi Minh City for a refreshing day trip to Mui Ne. Walk along the cool Fairy Stream, explore the vast White Sand Dunes, and capture beautiful moments at the Red Sand Dunes overlooking the coast. Travel past fishing villages and scenic seaside roads for a glimpse of local life. Enjoy comfortable round trip transport from HCM with Limousine Luxury, Small Group, Large Group, and Private options, plus flexible schedules to suit every travel style, from couples and families to solo travelers.

Get the perfect introduction to Saigon on this half-day guided tour. Zip through the traffic on the back of a motorbike with our friendly tour guide and excellent drivers. WHY BOOK WITH US : ⭐ Your safety is our first priority! You will be driven by good and safe drivers with Scooter Accident Insurance (up to 5000$). ⭐ Option for FOOD AND SIGHTSEEING is also available. ⭐ We are Saigon Adventure - Top #1 on all OTAs. **The Highlights: - Saigon Cathedral - Central Post Office - Walking Street & Apartment Cafes - Opera House - City Hall - Pass by the War Museum and Reunification Palace **The Unseen: - Thich Quang Duc Monument: a touching story about the monk who set himself on fire during Vietnam War. - Local markets. - Nguyen Thien Thuat Oldest Apartment: learn about our rich history and see the real life of locals. - We’ll take you through China Town, stop at a colorful Flower Market & Cambodian Market with a cold drink and snack included. - Visit a breathtaking yet hidden pagoda

7:30-8:00Am Our tour guide will welcome you with a sign (your name) at Main Gate of cruise port (2 to 5 minutes by shuttle bus from the ship to the gate) and depart to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) around 1. 5 hours by private mini-van. Then we will do this tour by seeing with many special places in Saigon as follows: • Saigon Eco Village: This place is very famous with local people for picnic and fishing at weekend. I will introduce to you how they grow the rice, how they catch a fish but in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) (This is an unseen part of Saigon). We will enjoy a cup of coffee or local beer with Vietnamese style here. We will continue to Saigon city highlight with stop: • City Hall • Opera House • Central Post Office • Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral • The CIA building in Saigon: Saigon Helicopter Photo On the way back the ship we will stop for you enjoy Amazing View of this city from Saigon River + Our itinerary are flexible and changeable to make you have a great local experiences.

This small-group tour packs Vietnamese history, culture, and scenery into one adventurous day. After easy pickup from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, you’ll explore the Củ Chi tunnels—used for underground passage during the Vietnam War—and venture to My Tho, a gorgeous city on the historic Mekong River, for a traditional boat ride. Picture rice paddies, coconut farms, tropical gardens, floating markets, and more.

Dive into the tastes and flavors of Ho Chi Minh City’s back alleys and neighborhood markets on this lively walking food tour. Head out in the afternoon for lunch or immerse yourself in the bright lights of the city at night with a dinner tour around a series of city food stalls. Enjoy iconic Vietnamese dishes such as beef noodle soup and banh mi, plus a variety of local specialties and Saigon beer.

Prebook to secure your place on your preferred day and enjoy a River Saigon dinner-and-sightseeing cruise in Ho Chi Minh City. Then, when it's time, board a traditional or modern riverboat and admire the floodlit sights of Ho Chi Minh City—formerly called Saigon. Pass sights such as the Bitexco Tower, and with the illuminations as a backdrop, enjoy a Vietnamese buffet-style dinner and traditional local music. Hotel transfers included.

Soak up spectacular 360-degree views with this Bitexco Financial Tower Saigon Skyjack general admission ticket. Tavel to the 49th floor of this center-city skyscraper and gaze out over urban landscapes, the Saigon River and all of the city's top attractions.

Generations ago, Vietnamese puppeteers performed for their rural communities in waist-deep water, bringing to life legends and stories about their region. Water puppetry theaters like Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater continue that tradition into the modern day and are a fun, family-friendly way to experience a hallmark of traditional Vietnamese culture.

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.

If you’re obsessed with Vietnamese coffee and want to learn how to make it at home, this workshop in Ho Chi Minh teaches you how to create three different drinks. Discover what makes Vietnamese coffee distinct as you practice making two traditional coffee drinks and one more experimental option that involves yogurt.

This is the real street-food tour of Saigon. You’ll strap on your helmet and hit the streets by motorbike, just like the locals do, scouting the city for truly fresh flavor. Stopping in some of the city’s most diverse districts, you’ll sit down to banh mi, bun bo, banh xeo, Vietnamese barbecue, and more. Those words might not mean much now, but your tastebuds will absolutely remember them.

Visiting the Mekong Delta on an independent day trip from Ho Chi Minh may mean you spend more time planning than actually experiencing the region. This full-day private trip lets you get the best from your day: by combining cycling and kayaking with opportunities to encounter local life. Paddle a kayak, cycle around orchards and farms to see and meet locals, and cruise around the Cai Be floating market to learn about life on the delta.

See Ho Chi Minh City’s main highlights in just one day without having to worry about how to get around from the cruise port with help from this Ho Chi Minh City Private Shore Excursion Experience. A private guide leads your private group around the city to see the Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, and Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral after enjoying a delicious Vietnamese lunch. Plus, your guide provides commentary as you explore.

Make the most of limited time in southern Vietnam by combining two major experiences in one seamless day. This tour eliminates the hassle of planning separate trips, pairing the historic Cu Chi Tunnels with the Mekong Delta’s cultural highlights. Travel efficiently between sites while enjoying local food and hands-on activities, so you can experience more without the stress of coordinating logistics

Journey from Ho Chi Minh City into the heart of the Mekong Delta on this small-group tour led by an experienced local guide. Cruise along the mighty Mekong in a private long-tail boat, and experience this important river delta firsthand as you explore both jungle-shaded canals and wide waterways. See fishing villages, exotic fruit farms, and the rhythms of daily life. Enjoy a lunch of traditional Mekong Delta dishes and sample local specialties along the way.

Make the most of your time in Ho Chi Minh City—and seriously taste all the best Vietnamese fare—on this private evening food tour, which traverses various districts of the city on a scooter. With your guide effortlessly leading the way, you'll get to know the city through its sights, sounds, and smells, from the smoking grills of bun thit nuong to the blooms of an enormous flower market. This nighttime tour has all the ingredients for an adventure.