Top Southern Vietnam Day Trips

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.

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.

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!

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.

This full-day, three-island tour of the An Thoi archipelago offers a relaxing yet thrilling day out on the water. With your crew taking care of the journey, you'll swim and sunbathe in the warm sun on Mong Tay Island; Gam Ghi Island offers coral reefs, where you can snorkel alongside colorful tropical fish; May Rut Island brings more snorkeling fun, or just wander along the lovely beach before heading back to the city.

With this private tour of the Mekong Delta, you’ll get to explore this storied region away from the crowds. Picked up from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel, you’ll soon be off exploring My Tho, Ben Tre, and beyond. You’ll float along the Mekong River, visit a coconut-candy factory and bee farm, catch traditional live music, and more for a full-day VIP experience in Vietnam’s colorful south.

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.

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.

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.

Mekong Village, rice paddies, dragon fruit farm exploration about 40km of flat riding followed by a boat adventure on a Mekong tributary. This is one of our “Bike Lover” rides specifically designed for people who haven’t been on a bicycle in a while but seek a challenge; will be tailored specifically to group needs. This tour is operated with mimimum of 02 guests.

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.

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.

Stray from the beaten path and discover parts of Phu Quoc island that first-time visitors usually skip on a private tour by former US Army Jeep. Traveling in an all-terrain vehicle grants you access to parts of the island that are inaccessible by traditional tour vehicle, while a private guide ensures that you receive undivided attention.

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.

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.

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.

Skip long road transfers and reach the Cu Chi Tunnels faster by luxury speedboat, making the most of your time outside Ho Chi Minh City. This experience combines efficient travel with historical insight, helping you understand the tunnels’ role in Vietnam’s history while enjoying a comfortable, well-paced journey with meals and seamless logistics included.

Join this day trip in Phu Quoc, which takes you kayaking on the Cua Can River and to a bee farm (closed on Wednesdays and select holidays), explore-worthy forest trails, and a viewpoint overlooking Cambodia. This group tour keeps costs down while covering local highlights. Explore Starfish Beach before returning to your hotel with included hotel pickup for convenience.

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.

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.

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.

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.