Day Cruises in Ho Chi Minh City

Experience the peace and tranquility of life along the Mekong Delta during this day cruise from Ho Chi Minh City. Escape the hustle of urban streets and relax into the scenic countryside as you tour the watery landscape of southern Vietnam. You'll float past green rice fields, orchards and quiet villages, and have time to explore on your own during this all-inclusive tour that showcases the best of this epic waterway.

Enjoy a day of leisurely sightseeing on this full-day Mekong Delta sightseeing tour. Visit many of the top sites and activities at a chilled-out pace: a cruise on the Delta, a pagoda visit, a local musical performance, and a hand-rowed sampan ride through palm-fringed waterways. Visit towns that tourists  visit less frequently with your knowledgeable English-speaking guide. Plus, eat a delicious lunch in an orchard garden.

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. You'll also enjoy a lunch of traditional Mekong Delta dishes and sample local specialties along the way.

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.

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.

Spend a day on the scenic Mekong Delta, where you'll float along the river in a converted rice barge and a local boat before heading to land to travel by tuk tuk. You'll catch a glimpse at local life on this famous waterway and gain a deeper understanding of village existence from your expert guide. Make stops at a communal temple, farmer's home and a rural village as you journey along the Mekong's canals and creeks. You'll enjoy a three-course lunch of regional specialties on this day-long cruise from Ho Chi Minh City.

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.

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City on a morning or afternoon tour that travels round-trip by luxury speedboat. Go underground with your guide in Cu Chi to discover the vast tunnel network built by resourceful 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. Your tour includes breakfast and lunch, or dinner (depending on departure selection).

See Ho Chi Minh City from a different perspective during a boat cruise on the Saigon River. Glide past local greenways and urban areas while you admire the impressive city skyline. Board the boat in the morning and be served a light breakfast accompanied by tea, coffee and fresh juice. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.