Top Southern Vietnam Culture - page 2

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.

Explore the top 4 must-see attractions of Saigon, including the iconic Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, The Central Post Office and the War Remnants Museum. Journey off the beaten path into hidden gems of the city to experience the real Saigon where locals live, work, trade, and dine.

Don’t rush between Vietnam’s best sights without truly experiencing them. This VIP small-group tour (max: 12 travelers) gives you the perfect full day at both the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. Enjoy private hotel pickup, unhurried boat rides through the Mekong, local honey and fruit tastings, and a relaxed riverside lunch. It’s a tour that’s immersive, not rushed.

Discover a side of Vietnam’s history that few first-time visitors know about on a day trip to the Long Tan battlefield from Ho Chi Minh City. Ideal for history buffs and Australian travelers, this tour takes you to the only Australian military base from the Vietnam War and gives you the chance to pay your respect to fallen soldiers at the Long Tan memorial.

As it reaches the South China Sea, the Mekong River splays into a wide delta. Cruise across the water, then cycle around a placid village, join a local family making rice wine, and go to a market. This tour gives you a sense of the how the local people live and eat in rural Vietnam. This tour is operated by speedboat so you spend more time exploring and less time motoring along.

Go beyond the well-trodden path and experience a lesser-known side of the Cu Chi Tunnels. On this small-group tour from Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll visit Ben Duoc Tunnels—considerably bigger than the Ben Dinh tunnels—and get a realistic look at what it was like to live and hide in this underground network during the war. Includes hotel pickup and the option to include the War Museum.

No visit to Ho Chi Minh City is complete without checking off My Tho and Ben Tre, a cultural city on the banks of the Mekong Delta. Ideal for visitors looking to escape the bustle of the Vietnamese capital, this excursion includes a ride on the Tien River and a tour of islands famed for products such as honey and rice wine. A Vietnamese lunch and hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

This private tour makes exploring Ho Chi Minh City a breeze—you'll travel with a guide who provides insight into local culture, history, and daily life that you won't get in the guidebook. Exploring the city in the comfort of an air-conditioned private vehicle, you'll visit key attractions such as the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and more, seeing it all in VIP style.

If you only have a limited time in Ho Chi Minh City, bag the city highlights and one of the top area attractions in just a day with this convenient tour. Soak up colonial elegance, wartime history, and traditional religion, then enjoy a Vietnamese lunch in a local restaurant. Explore the maze of tunnels and experience the flavor of the tea and tapioca that sustained fighters during the war years.

Explore the Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels, and Coconut Village on this group day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a boat trip along the Mekong, a guided tour of the underground tunnels where you can crawl through them, and a combined ride on motorboat, rowing boat, tuk tuk, or electric car through the coconut village. Lunch, water, coconut juice, and round-trip transport are included for a seamless experience.

Equal parts metropolis and ancient wonder, with a dash of French, Chinese, and American influence, there’s so much to explore in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest. On this half-day tour, you’ll cross off all the iconic spots, from the Notre Dame Cathedral to the Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, and beyond, catching a sense of the city’s culture along the way.

Start your day with hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City and a scenic drive to Tay Ninh Province. Visit Black Virgin Mountain (Ba Den), a renowned spiritual and natural site. Stroll through its lush surroundings or take an optional cable car to the summit for panoramic views (ticket not included; prepay with us to skip queues). Enjoy a local lunch, then head to the colorful Cao Dai Temple, where your guide will share insights into this unique religion blending multiple faiths. Additional note: Guests not joining the Cu Chi visit will be transferred to another vehicle for the return to Ho Chi Minh City. Continue to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about Vietnam’s wartime history before returning to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening. Please note: The itinerary is flexible and may be adjusted to suit weather conditions, traffic, or guest preferences.

Escape the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, and the crowds of group tours, on this small-group tour of the Mekong Delta. Cruise the Tien River on a motorboat, and ride a traditional sampan through palm-shaded canals. Visit local workshops to sample coconut candy and honey tea, listen to traditional folk music, and enjoy a local lunch. Hotel pickup from select central Ho Chi Minh City hotels is included for convenience.

Make the most of your time docked near Ho Chi Minh City with a private full-day shore excursion from Phu My Port. Get an overview of the city with insights from your guide, checking off major attractions such as the Central Post Office, Opera House, and more. You can customize the itinerary to suit your interests, too.

The Cu Chi Tunnels are one of Ho Chi Minh City’s star attractions, but the city’s toxic traffic means the journey can take two hours in each direction. Cut your journey time in half and enjoy a more scenic route as well when you book this small-group trip by speedboat, with round-trip transfers from your central Ho Chi Minh City hotel. Complete your experience with a delicious set lunch.

Experience two of the most popular activities in Ho Chi Minh on one convenient tour. Travel to Cu Chu tunnels, an elaborate network of underground passages used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Learn about the importance of the tunnels and the role they played in history. After lunch (included), take a river cruise on the Mekong Delta where you can admire the scenery and interact with locals.

Discover the rich history and culture of one of Vietnam's most renowned cities on this half-day tour. Traverse both bustling main roads and hidden alleys of Ho Chi Minh City with a knowledgeable local guide. Delve into the city's storied past, from its capture by the French around three centuries ago, to the evident European influences on its cuisine and traditions. Highlights of this tour encompass visits to the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Old Post Office, and the poignant War Remnants Museum, among other notable sites. - Explore the city's premier locations with your expert guide. - Experience the city through local eyes with insightful commentary from an expert. - Select either a morning or afternoon departure time to accommodate your itinerary.

Navigating the bustling streets of Saigon can be a challenge even for experienced locals. On this scenic tour, sit back and relax as your guide whisks in and and out traffic, allowing you to experience the bustling city’s vignettes in comfort and safety. Visit several public markets that sell everything from flowers to motorcycle parts.

Book this hassle-free, private tour to head out to the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh. There are a few options for flexibility. Choose a limo serving beer and snacks, or a private van- whichever sounds best to you. You also have the option to visit either Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc Tunnels. Learn about their purpose in the war and how they were used by Viet Cong soldiers.

Saigon is a vibrant metropolis and the biggest city in Vietnam with its history more than 300 years. It is a fast-paced city full of contrasts as street vendors selling fruit and vegetables can be seen next to glitzy western-style bars, boutiques, restaurants and luxurious shopping malls. Saigon teems with energy, activity and motion. Everywhere you look, you see the meeting of traditional and modern life. Half day city tour of Homies Tour will help you experience the real life in the city like a local when get to historical places, wander down to narrow streets, discover the hidden gems.

Venture underground to explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels on this half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, including hotel pick-up. Learn about life in Vietnam during the American war as you see bomb craters, an American army tank and booby traps, and have a go at firing an AK47 (optional). Then, tour the fascinating tunnel network, which spans more than 250km underground and included war bunkers, command centers and weapons stores. Don’t forget to take a photo of yourself peeking out of one of the camouflaged trap doors!

See the sites of Ho Chi Minh in just a half a day with this private, guided tour that takes you from place to place by car. You’ll visit several places, like the Ben Thanh market, Notre Dame Basilica, the Jade Emperor Pagoda, and more. Feel free to cater this trip to your group’s needs, since this is a private tour just for you.

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.

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.