Top Southern Vietnam Day Trips

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.

Experience Ho Chi Minh City’s major landmarks and attractions on an all-day tour. After a convenient pickup from Phu My Port, travel in a private air-conditioned minivan with a personal guide to the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, and the French colonial Notre Dame Cathedral and General Post Office. Enjoy a cafe sua da (coffee with condensed-milk) and lunch at a local restaurant included.

Visit two major attractions of southern Vietnam—one historical, one natural, both cultural—on this full-day VIP tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. Travel in style and comfort from Ho Chi Minh City in a sleek limo to make the journey as fabulous as the destination. Explore the tunnel system and learn about its role as a hospital, living quarters, storage, and more during wartime, and then cruise through the canals of the delta on a motorboat and rowboat to visit a village.

One of the best day trips out of Ho Chi Minh City is Mui Ne, a palm-lined beach town with distinctly Vietnamese vibes. Avoid the hassle of driving yourself with this private tour that includes white sand dunes with Jeep rides, lakes, a traditional fishing village, a “fairy stream,” and red sand dunes for one last treat: an exquisite sunset.

Avoid the crowds and enjoy a premium small-group experience! This VIP tour combines history, culture, and local charm with 5-star comfort. • Travel in style by Limousine or Private Car/Van ( Optional ) • Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels • Cruise the Mekong River by motorboat & sampan • Visit a coconut candy workshop & bee farm • Enjoy traditional Vietnamese folk music • Taste tropical fruits & relax with honey tea in a peaceful garden Perfect for travelers seeking authenticity with comfort!

Experience the best of the Mekong Delta on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, and explore the distinctive delta landscape by motorized river boat and row boat. You’ll visit a traditional temple, canal island, and local home along the way, then stop in a restaurant for a delta-style lunch. 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.

The rural villages, tiny islands, and lush rice paddies of the Mekong Delta lie just over an hour’s drive from Ho Chi Minh City. On this tour, set sail along the Mekong aboard a traditional sampan and experience local life on Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands. Along the way, sample delicious Vietnamese food, hear traditional folk music, visit a bee-keeping farm and coconut mill, and explore tropical fruit plantations.

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

Experience the attractions and landscapes of Ninh Binh your way, away from the crowds, on this private tour from Hanoi. Ninh Binh Tour from Hanoi with a Private Guide and Car • All entrance fees, boat ride, and bicycle included • Complimentary Vietnamese restaurant lunch arranged for you • Customize your experience to suit your needs with this private tour Please click the booking button. We have several other options for you to choose from, such as your preferred itinerary or time.

Make exploring the iconic side of southern Vietnam stress-free with this tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Picked up at your centrally located hotel, you’ll head toward the ancient Mekong Delta, where you’ll take a traditional boat ride along the gently flowing waters. You’ll also witness—and climb into—the Cu Chi Tunnels of the Vietnam War, sip honey tea on a bee farm, and more.

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.

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.

The Cu Chi Tunnels are an integral part of Vietnam’s history, and a must-see attraction. Experience the tunnels on a tour that includes round-trip transport and a cruise on the Mekong River. Choose a private or small-group tour, travel in air-conditioned comfort, visit the tunnels with a guide, and explore the Mekong Delta on a rowboat and motorboat to discover rural life.

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.

Departing by speed boat whenever the water is right, this tour aims to satisfy your desire to explore the natural, peaceful islands of the An Thoi archipelago on crowd-avoiding routes. White sands, crystal-clear waters, and spectacular coral reefs make for a relaxing yet thrilling half-day snorkel adventure, your guide taking you to Phu Quoc's best spots.

Experience all the highlights of Southern Phu Quoc on this jam-packed sightseeing day tour. From beautiful beaches to historic pagodas, cable cars, a water park, and a visit to a pearl farm and the Coconut Prison museum, this guided adventure includes hotel pickup and is perfect for first-time visitors looking to maximize their time on the island and visit all the attractions in one day.

With this early-morning tour of the Mekong Delta, you’ll get to experience what most travelers to Vietnam ache for: a chance to wander the Cai Rang floating market. That’s your first stop on this private tour from Ho Chi Minh City—afterward, you’ll go for a float along the canals, try your hand at making banh xeo (a Vietnamese pancake), opt for a bike ride through the countryside, and more.

Simplify your visit to one of Vietnam’s largest floating markets with a small-group guided tour from Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll be picked up in the middle of the night so you can reach the market in time for the sunrise. Admire the exotic produce on display at this wholesale market, enjoy breakfast on your boat, sail down small canals to authentic villages, and try making your own noodles.

Avoid the stress of coordinating multiple transport modes, scattered stops, and rural navigation while staying in busy Ho Chi Minh City. This small-group journey carries you into the Mekong Delta with cycling, kayaking, boat rides, and local workshops all smoothly connected in one route. Travel through villages, rivers, and farms without planning friction while focusing on hands-on cultural experiences and regional flavors.

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.

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.

Make your Vietnam departure worry-free with reliable, private transport from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. Pick-up times are offered throughout the day—simply confirm your flight and desired pickup time with your driver one day prior to departure, and relax knowing your travels will go smoothly from step one.