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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.

Explore Saigon (or Ho Chi Minh City) like a local on this half-day guided adventure. After a convenient morning or afternoon hotel pickup, check out bustling market, a historic temple, and one of the oldest cafes in town for a delicious cup of traditional coffee. Then head to an authentic local restaurant and fill your belly with a complimentary noodle lunch.

Get a difference perspective on Ho Chi Minh City with this tour that takes you by speedboat Cu Chi, a vast tunnel network built by guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. Learn about the war from the Vietnamese perspective and see authentic war relics that remain on-site. Travel with a small group limited to 14 people for a more personalized experience.

Learn about the the role of the Cu Chi Tunnels, dug by Viet Cong fighters during the Vietnam War. This half-day private tour with a personal guide lets you explore the subterranean system in the morning or afternoon. Hear about the heroic struggles and ingenuity of the Cu Chi people who inhabited the legendary site. Includes private hotel transport from Ho Chi Minh City.

Discover Vietnam’s history with a visit to the Ben Duoc Cu Chi Tunnels and War Remnants Museum. Escape the crowds and explore the less-touristy tunnels, where you’ll learn about wartime survival tactics, crawl through underground passageways, and see hidden bunkers. Then, visit the War Remnants Museum, home to powerful exhibits on the Vietnam War. This small-group tour (max 10 people) offers a personalized and immersive experience for history lovers and curious travelers. Tour Highlights ✅ Explore Ben Duoc Tunnels – A less-crowded, authentic experience. ✅ Go Underground – Crawl through tunnels, bunkers, and trapdoors. ✅ Learn from History – Watch a wartime documentary and hear real stories. ✅ Try War-Time Snacks – Taste traditional tapioca and tea. ✅ Visit War Remnants Museum – See impactful war exhibits and artifacts. ✅ Small-Group Tour – Limited to 10 travelers for a more intimate experience.

Discover Ho Chi Minh City: Private Tour by U.S. Army Jeep with Local Guide. Explore Ho Chi Minh City in a unique way aboard a classic U.S. Army Jeep with a friendly local guide. This private tour goes beyond typical sightseeing, offering cultural insights, hidden stories, and authentic experiences that reveal the city’s history and everyday life. The flexible itinerary can be customized to your interests. Highlights may include the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Saigon Opera House, Central Post Office, Tan Dinh “Pink” Church, local markets, the Nguyễn Thiện Thuật apartment complex, and hidden weapon bunkers. Enjoy a water bus ride on the Saigon River or explore Chinatown for a closer look at local culture. Evening tours include a visit to Bùi Viện Walking Street, where you can experience the city’s lively nightlife and street food. Traveling by Jeep adds comfort and adventure, making this a fun and memorable way to discover Ho Chi Minh City.

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.

On this trip, we will introduce you to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the famous historical places in Vietnam, along with experiencing the life, people and culture of Mekong Delta

Join the colorful throngs of motorbikes zipping across Ho Chi Minh City on a private tour that explores the city’s traditional cuisine and night markets. Sample a series of dishes as you taste your way through the city, and see at some fascinating places along the way, including a surprising pagoda inside an apartment and the banks of the Saigon River. With a personal guide to Ho Chi Minh City’s food and flavors, try each food in context, alongside cups of beer, soft drinks, or homemade sticky rice wine.

Discover the popular attractions in southern Vietnam’s Tay Ninh province on this all-day private tour. First, you'll explore the historic Cu Chi tunnels, an underground network used by resistance fighters during the Vietnam War. Then, catch expansive views after the cable car ride up Black Virgin Mountain and learn the religious significance of the Cao Dai temple. Plus, visit the Cao Dai temple for a taste of all things sacred.

First-time visitors to Ho Chi Minh City who want to see and do a lot in a short time will love this easy day tour. You'll visit many of the city's must-see cultural, architectural, and historical highlights, such as the War Remnants Museum, the Ben Thanh Market, the Jade Emperor Pagoda, and more. Learn all about the city that used to be called Saigon from your local guide.

This popular half-day tour offers travelers the perfect overview of one of Vietnam's largest and most historic cities. Follow your personal guide through busy main streets and back alleys as you make your way to some of Ho Chi Minh City's top attractions. You'll learn about when the French captured Saigon and see European influence in both the food and culture. This tour includes stops at iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Post Office and War Remnants Museum, as well as other key sites.

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.

Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels are two of South Vietnam’s most visited sites, and this full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City checks off both in one day. Admire the magnificent Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh and learn more about its spiritual significance, then explore the tunnels, war bunkers, and trapdoors of the Cu Chi Tunnels, and hear how they were used by guerilla fighters during the Vietnam War.

* Our speedboat will cruise along Saigon River to the Cu Chi Tunnels, taking one hour. * You will discover the landscapes along the banks on the way there or back, as well as seeing the busy streets of Saigon. * On the way back, we will drop you off at War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market or your hotel in Dist.1. * Then we will spend time to explore the maze of tunnels with countless trap doors, storage facilities, factories, field hospitals, command centers, kitchens, and more. Besides, we will enjoy the most popular food during W days at Cu Chi tunnels – the cassava.

Swap the urban bustle of Ho Chi Minh City for the laid-back landscapes of the Mekong Delta on a day trip that makes exploring the vast network of canals and channels a breeze. You'll float past verdant fields, stop at a village to taste local specialties, listen to Vietnamese folk music, and savor a delicious Vietnamese meal—and then head back to city life.

Delve deeper into the history of the Cu Chi Tunnels on a small-group tour from Ho Chi Minh City, the ideal choice for first-time visitors. As you explore the subterranean network, built to protect Vietnamese residents from French air raids, you’ll receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 12 and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide. Plus, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

With activity costs on the rise, making vacations costly, book this private, student-led walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City that’s perfect for travelers on a budget. Visit all the hot spots of the city, like the different districts, and learn what makes them unique. Walk down the back streets and get local stories and anecdotes from your guide during a private experience catered to your own group.

History enthusiasts will love this visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City. Your mode of transportation will be a speed boat, so you’ll save time by not having to wait in road traffic. Enjoy the views and refreshing breezes from the boat. After visiting the maze of underground tunnels, you can choose to be dropped at the informative War Remnants Museum or the Ben Thanh Market, to continue to explore.

There's no easier way to visit the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels, one of Vietnam's historical highlights, than with round-trip hotel transport from Ho Chi Minh City. With your English-speaking guide, venture underground—if you wish—to learn how the Viet Cong built and utilized this intricate subterranean network, which played a vital part in their victory during the Vietnam War. When you're finished exploring, it's back to your hotel, and back to modern-day living.

Discover the secret world of the Cu Chi freedom fighters on a half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Skip the hassle of arranging your own tickets and transportation, and descend into the subterranean network of tunnels and gain insight into the remarkable history of the 124-mile (200-kilometer) labyrinth. Hear how the tunnels functioned as busy underground cities, and learn the pivotal part the structure played in the Vietnam War.

Tick off more of Ho Chi Minh City’s historical sights in less time on a sightseeing tour that’s designed with first-time visitors in mind. Rather than navigating HCMC’s manic streets alone, you’ll explore alongside a local guide and get the inside scoop on both well-known attractions and hidden gems. Plus, round-trip transportation from your hotel is included.

Located 37 miles (60km) from Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role during the American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for its network of tunnels, which extend over 135 miles (220km), and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. This trip is included: - Joining group tour English speaking tour guide. - Departing in the afternoon (13:00 PM)

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