Top Ho Chi Minh City Full-day Tours

Visit two major attractions of southern Vietnam—one historical, one natural, both cultural—on this full-day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. 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.

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, row boat, and horse cart. 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.

Journey from Ho Chi Minh City into the heart of the Mekong Delta on a small-group tour led by an experienced local guide, cruising along the mighty Mekong in a private long-tail boat. Experience this important river delta firsthand as you explore both jungle-shaded canals and wide waterways to see fishing villages, exotic fruit farms, and the rhythms of daily life. Enjoy a lunch of traditional Mekong Delta dishes and sample local specialties along the way.

Explore the Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh city to get to know more about the culture and people in the region

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.

Enjoy a full-day eco-adventure by luxury speedboat, traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Gio Biospere Reserve with an expert guide. Cruise through the canals of the Mekong Delta en route and visit a vibrant riverside market. In the UNESCO-listed Can Gio Biosphere Reserve, discover Giant Bat Lagoon by rowboat, trek through mangrove jungle, see a crocodile reserve, observe gibbons and monkeys, and enjoy bird watching. Lunch and light breakfast are included, and numbers are limited to 14 participants, ensuring an informative small-group experience.

Ride directly to My Tho by luxury speedboat from Ho Chi Minh City for a full-day introduction to the Mekong Delta. Savor honey tea and tropical fruit, listen to traditional southern Vietnamese music, and ride a rowboat through the canals and along the Saigon River to a coconut candy factory. Eat an island lunch of regional dishes and follow your guide by bicycle on village roads.

Explore the scenic beauty of rich culture of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, enjoy experiences that include admiring picturesque river views on a cruise to Tortoise Island exploring narrow canals by row boat, enjoying a delicious complimentary lunch, and participating in a coconut candy workshop.

Discover the vast network of canals and channels that comprise the Mekong Delta. Travel by minivan from Ho Chi Minh City to the market town of My Tho where you board a traditional sampan. Get a glimpse of the distinct agricultural life of the vibrant southern Delta region while you float past verdant fields. Stop at a village to taste local specialties, hear Vietnamese folk music, and savor a delicious meal.

Spend half a day some 37 miles (60 kilometers) outside of Ho Chi Minh City on this epic historical tour of the famous Cu Chi tunnels. Learn from your expert guide about the role these underground channels played in protecting people during the American War in Vietnam and gain a deeper understanding for the daily life that took place far below the surface of the earth as you wander the tunnels with your local guide.

Tour the sites of Ho Chi Minh City and travel back in time on a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels on this full-day tour that includes lunch. See the Notre Dame Cathedral from the outside and visit the famous Post Office that was built during colonial times. Then tour the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace. Finally, head outside of the city to the Cu Chi Tunnels, where you head far underground with a local guide and learn how thousands of people survived far below the earth's surface during the Vietnam War.

Most visitors choose to explore the Mekong Delta by boat, but the scenic canals and lush countryside is also an idyllic backdrop for a bike tour. On this full-day cycling tour from Ho Chi Minh City, pedal to rural villages, rice paddies, and temples; enjoy a typical Vietnamese lunch at a local home; and visit traditional produce markets, wet markets, and artisan workshops.

Venture into the stunning landscapes of Vietnam's southernmost region on this day trip to My Tho in the Mekong Delta. Tour the incredible delta, which is often referred to as the rice bowl of the nation, and learn about local cultures and traditions as you make your way to various villages and the Ben Tre islands. See how the locals live, sample regional products, and tuck into a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.

Discover the local culture along the Mekong Delta during this full-day excursion from Ho Chi Minh City. Take a boat cruise along the Mekong River to the Cai Be Floating Market, visit a craft village, see fruit orchards, and explore the delta by bike and kayak. You also take part in a cooking class to prepare your own Vietnamese lunch.

The Cu Chi Tunnels are an integral part of Vietnam’s history, making them a must-see attraction. Opt for a luxurious experience of the tunnels on a tour that includes round-trip transport by luxury limousine and a cruise on the Mekong River. In an intimate group limited to seven, travel in air-conditioned comfort, explore the tunnels with a guide, and explore the Mekong Delta on a rowboat and motorboat to discover rural life

Can Tho in the Mekong Delta is famous for its floating market and canals. On this convenient day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, you can visit the highlights without the hassle of booking your own buses. You don’t even need to stay overnight, as this tour starts early and packs in Cai Rang Floating Market and Ben Tre in a single day. There’s even the chance to cycle around rural villages.

Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels by luxury speedboat then discover the daily life of rural southern Vietnam on a full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the vast tunnel network built under the Cu Chi district by guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. Take a speedboat down the Saigon River to reach Cu Chi, observing life along the river en route. Numbers are limited to 14 to ensure a small-group experience, which includes a riverside Vietnamese lunch.

Cruising around the Mekong Delta is a popular choice for visitors to Ho Chi Minh City but you don’t have to set out on a multi-day tour. This full-day tour offers a glimpse of rural life as you cruise along the Mekong River from Ben Tre to My Tho; tuck into a delicious Vietnamese lunch; and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda.

The Cu Chi Tunnels on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh city are an interconnected series of underground passageways used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnamese War. With an expert guide and organized transportation, the tour of the tunnels is ideal for history buffs who want to learn more about Vietnam’s past without the difficulty of hiring a vehicle.

Witness life on the Mekong Delta during a boat tour at Ben Tre, famous for its coconut processing. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit local industries such as a brickwork atelier. Tour a typical village and take a short bike ride or hop on ‘xe loi’ (motorized rickshaw) to explore surrounding fruit fields. Enjoy a riverside lunch of local specialties and a sampan ride through narrow canals.

Travel by speedboat through the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City to explore the sights and historical importance of this vast network of waterways. Watch the rhythms of daily life unfold along the riverbanks as you visit riverside markets and villages, artisan workshops, a Cao Dai Temple, a Buddhist pagoda and a family homestead. Includes a light breakfast, lunch prepared by a private chef, and samples of local fruits and other treats. This small-group tour has a maximum of 14 people, which ensures a customized experience with your guide.

Skip the long drive with speedboat transport from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi to visit one of Vietnam’s top destinations. You’ll zip along the Saigon River to Cu Chi, then take a guided tour of the vast network of tunnels used by the north Vietnamese army during the Vietnam War (American War). Upon your return, opt for drop-off at the War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, or your hotel.

Visit the Mekong Delta on a full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, and spend the day exploring Delta canals by riverboat, motorized rickshaw, kayak, and traditional rowboat. Along the way, meet local artisans, sample regional cuisine, and learn about life on the Mekong Delta. This full-day Mekong Delta tour includes all activities, lunch in a local home, and round-trip transport from your centrally-located hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Crawling through the Cu Chi Tunnel into the past Paddling through the MEKONG DELTA CANAL today Cu Chi Tunnels has long been a sought-after mecca for both local and foreign visitors who are eager to learn about Vietnamese history in general and the Second Indochina War in particular. Coming here, you will be able to gain insights into not only the life of people during war time but also how a poorly equipped army responded to the enemy’s ordnance, bombers, and chemical weapons. Meanwhile, The Mekong Delta is truly a unique ecosystem with diverse communities, and you can’t find a place like this anywhere else in the world. Life in the Mekong Delta revolves around water. Everything is connected to water. These 2 places deserve more than just a day tour, but if all you have is a day without an agenda, then let’s try to make the most out of it with Hana Tourist: A good mixture of history and culture experience at the same time of the day.