Day Trips from Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta - page 2

Escape the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and head south for a true look at Vietnamese culture. On this small-group tour, you’ll explore the Mekong River delta, a timeless expanse of slow-moving water, simple villages, and rolling rice fields. Visit a chocolate maker, travel via traditional boat, enjoy a hands-on cooking class with lunch, and more.

This is your opportunity to experience a taste of Southern Vietnamese culture with round-trip transportation from Ho Chi Minh City. Visit Cai Rang, one of the largest floating markets in the Mekong Delta, on a convenient day trip. Connect with the local culture on a row boat ride through the countryside and enjoy a homemade lunch in a cooking class held at a local’s home.

Get away from the crowds and cruises on this beyond-the-guidebook tour of the Mekong Delta. Leaving behind all the generic stops, you’ll spend a full day exploring this world-famous river—you’ll have tea in a local’s home, row a small sampan boat, bike to a nearby village, see rural local life, and more. Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup and round-trip transfers from your HCMC hotel.

Hey there! Don't forget about the amazing Cai Rang floating market! It's one of the world's top food spots and was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2016. You'll be blown away by this market's vibrant and lively atmosphere. Unique vendors showcase their goods from the top of long poles attached to local boats; it's truly a sight. This market offers a fascinating peek into the cultural aspects of the Southerners. Things to look forward to: - Visit the biggest floating market and try out some fresh fruits from the locals. - Enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the vast rice paddies and waterways. - Stopping by a food court boat for a refreshing drink and breakfast. - Taking a leisurely bike ride through the village. - Exploring the well-known tunnel network that survived the intense bombing during the Vietnam War.

Overview: Escape the bustling city for a perfect blend of history and nature on this full-day journey from Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, a remarkable underground network built during the Vietnam War, and experience the peaceful beauty of Tân Lập Floating Village, known as the “mini Mekong Delta” of Long An Province. This tour offers a balance of adventure, culture, and relaxation — ideal for those who want to see both sides of Southern Vietnam in just one day. ⸻ Tour Highlights: • Explore the popular section of Cu Chi Tunnels • Learn about Vietnam’s wartime history from a knowledgeable local guide • Walk through the mangrove forest trails and take a boat trip through the Tân Lập Floating Village • Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant • Small group (max 10 people) for a more personalized experience • Comfortable transfer by air-conditioned van

Experience two of southern Vietnam’s highlights on an easy day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Travelers short on time can see and do a lot in just a day. Learn about Vietnamese history at the Cu Chi Tunnels, and even try squeezing through them yourself. Check out the amazing ecosystem and witness local life in the Mekong Delta on a boat ride through the delta’s canals.

Explore Vietnam's picturesque Mekong Delta on a 9-hour trip with a convenient pick up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. The Mekong Delta, located in southern Vietnam, is a stunning maze of rivers, islets, small villages with rice paddies and fruit plantations. Highlights: • See the peaceful Buddhist Vinh Trang Pagoda on a full day excursion to Mekong Delta • Set your sights on some buddhas outside the Vinh Trang Pagoda • Discover how the locals live and learn about their sources of livelihood – family business • Row along the Mekong Delta and experience its beauty on this tour

7:30Am. Our guide pick up you at hotel we will drive to Cu Chi Tunnels. Upon arrival, we start the visit of the famous Cu Chi Tunnels which consist of an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters (Viet Cong) during both the French and American wars. Start the visit with the Ben Dinh sections of the tunnel. Have lunch at a halal local restaurant then we continue visiting the My Tho City, take a leisurely boat trip to Thoi Son Island. Enjoy a boat ride through Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre. Return to the water for a relaxing rowing boat ride along a small canal, cruising in the shade of the water coconut trees. Learn about bee-keeping in the delta and enjoy a cup of honey tea to the accompaniment of traditional Vietnamese folk music. Then travel the narrow rural road by horse and cart to visit the coconut candy mill to find out how this delicious confectionery is made and sample the finished product.

At 7:00AM-7:30AM Your local guide will welcome you with a sign (your name) at port gate (7 to 10 minute walk from the ship) and start your day by going to visit Mekong (My Tho City and Ben Tre Town), the capital city of Tien Giang province. - Discover coconut kingdom of Mekong Delta. We can avoid the tourist crowds with a visit to more authentic places as follows: the rice paddy fields, fruit gardens and some local traditional industries.

If you don't have a lot of time in Sai Gon, so why don't you go to Cu Chi tunnels and Mekong Delta together? This is the best itinerary to explore 2 famous places in the South of Vietnam. The Best Combination Tour depart from Saigon: Mekong River and Cu Chi Tunnels in 1 day only. Then come back to your hotel around 5:30 - 6:00 Pm.

See the lesser-traveled side of the Mekong Delta on this private tour. Leaving your hotel bright and early, you’ll head south for the delta’s famous floating markets to glide among the fruit-filled boats. Next, opt to stop at a local workshop, enjoy a local lunch at an orchard, visit the Cajuput Tree Forest, take a sampan boat ride on a jungled canal, and more.

Note: This tour must be depart at 7:00am from Cruise port (around 10-12 hours, including driving time) - 7:00AM Our local guide will welcome you with a sign (your name) at Phu My port gate (outside) then depart to My Tho City around 3 hours. - The boat will cruise along the Tien river (a branch of the Mekong) and stop off at various local work places to give you a picture of how the local economy works, a coconut processing workshop, where you can sample fresh coconut and see how every single part of this versatile nut is turned into food and taste some local products the we will walking on the local road with beautiful country sight and travel the narrow rural road by horse cart. - Then we take a boat ride through Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre. We will continue to stop at bee farm with another island to enjoy honey tea, local products, and enjoy the traditional music. - Enjoy local lunch. - We will ensure that you return on-time to board the cruise ship.

When it comes to Vietnam travel, the Mekong Delta, renowned for its natural beauty and cultural heritage, should be on top of your bucket list. You’ll visit traditional temple, come to serene village, and try some famous local dishes for lunch at a restaurant. Your tour includes all transport, activities, entrance fees, lunch, and snacks, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City. This option offers a private transfer & Personal Tour Guide for your journey, with flexible timing. This allows you to enjoy a comfortable and personalized travel experience, exploring at your own pace while gaining valuable insights from a local expert. - Full-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City. - Cruise the Mekong River on a motorized boat. - Hop into a traditional row boat to explore the peaceful canals. - Savor a authentic delta cuisine. - Free hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City

The Mekong Delta's largest floating market, Cai Rang is a must-visit for photographers and foodies alike, but getting there independently is incredibly time-consuming. Skip the stress and sleep in that little bit longer when you book this private tour that gets you there when the market is still busy. Afterwards, visit Cai Be for a cooking class, then soak up the atmosphere on a cycle ride and rowing boat ride.

Book this group tour for an early start, where you can explore the Mekong Delta and the Cai Rang Floating Market with a guide and some new friends. You’ll have hotel pickup and round-trip transfers from Ho Chi Minh City for ease, plus an included breakfast with coffee, coconuts, and more at the market. Before you depart, you’ll also be served lunch, so you won’t go away hungry.

Depart before sunrise to start this comprehensive full-day tour. Breakfast is on the Cai Rang floating market, the biggest in the Mekong Delta. Enjoy the opportunity to experience working factories producing rice noodles and local baked goods. Immerse yourself in rural life with an authentic village lunch and cake buffet while exploring a pomelo and star apple orchard. Visit a floating fish raft village and watch the snakehead fish dance.

- Pick-up at HCM at 3:00 a.m - Visit the Cai Rang floating market. You will enjoy breakfast in the Mekong. - You will also stop at a rice noodle factory/ traditional bakery mill+ small canals - Visit CACAO orchard on the way - Go to traditional market to buy materials for the cooking class - Learn cooking and have lunch at a local family (my parent's home in the countryside) - Take a nap with hammock and relax at our home in the countryside - Go around the countryside to experience countryside’s life (go to seasonal fruit garden, rice fields…) - Come back around 3 - 4pm. Please note that we don’t do the tour professionally like other tourism company, we do everything very naturally, we bring you to our home in the countryside, there my parents and my sister will prepare lunch for you and teach you how to make some traditional foods, then my sister will take you to rice fields and seasonal fruits orchard where you can pick by yourself and enjoy it….Everything is very naturally.

Discovery Mekong river by boat and kayaking one of the best way to experience the real Mekong river life. it’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy the cool breeze from the river, cruise between the lush tropical islands, kayak through natural canals, and bike on the quaint village roads. beside that you can rself into the truly unspoiled destination of the coconut town, where unique handicrafts are made entirely of coconut.

This tour bring you a good experience with your limited time staying in Ho Chi Minh City. Travel to Cu Chi as a VIP on one of our good quality vehicle arriving hours before the large tour groups. Your English-speaking guide will explain the life along the banks of the Saigon River. After the scenic one-hour boat trip our guide will take you through the historic Cu Chi Tunnels. A good lunch will be served on the way to Cu Chi and discovery of Mekong Delta.

Enjoy the scenic journey along the Express Trung Luong Highway and take a leisurely boat trip around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Visit the picturesque orchards and sample the freshly picked fruit at the invitation of friendly local farmers. Get on a rowing boat ride in the shadows of the water-coconut palms along the tiny canals of Ben Tre Province and experience the traditional rural lifestyle of the Mekong Delta inhabitants.

Trade city streets for shady canals on a full-day, small-group trip from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta, where you’ll explore a fascinating maze of waterways by river boat and rowboat. Join the colorful crowd at a floating market, sample local specialties, then enjoy a local-style lunch in an island orchard, meeting Mekong Delta locals along the way. To ensure personal service from the guide, group size is limited to 15 people.

Experience Ho Chi Minh City on a private, fully customizable sightseeing ride with your English-speaking Welcome Driver. Enjoy hotel pickup and door-to-door comfort while exploring the city’s top landmarks, hidden gems, and scenic spots at your own pace. Your driver shares local insights and stories, making the journey informative yet relaxed. Begin with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc), exploring the historic underground network and learning about its wartime significance. Continue to Vinh Trang Pagoda, a tranquil site with gardens and striking statues. Travel next to My Tho Boat Pier, the gateway to the Mekong River, for riverside scenery and local life. Conclude at Ben Tre Riverside, experiencing traditional coconut workshops and rural landscapes. Flexible and adaptable, this private ride allows you to skip stops, add new ones, or linger longer, ensuring a personalized, stress-free journey.

Discover the Mekong Delta on a private, fully customizable tour from Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking local driver. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off as you explore at your own pace, choosing how long to spend at each stop. Begin with a cultural visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda, then board a boat at My Tho Pier to experience riverside life. Continue to Ben Tre to see traditional coconut workshops and scenic river views, and finish at a local village or orchard to enjoy tropical fruits and rural landscapes. Your friendly driver shares insights and stories like a local friend and adapts the route to your interests. Flexible, comfortable, and stress-free, this private ride offers an authentic glimpse into Mekong Delta life.

Experience local life on the Mekong River on this leisurely full-day cruise from Ho Chi Minh City. Gliding along the scenic waterways, you'll hop off your boat to explore Cai Be, cycle around the countryside, and watch local artisans and craftsmen at work at markets and beyond. Far from just playing tourist, you'll also get to truly experience local life, taking part in a cooking demonstration at a local's home.