Day Trips in Ho Chi Minh City

Discover the popular attractions in southern Vietnam's Tay Ninh province on this all-day private tour. First, catch expansive views after climbing up Black Virgin Mountain and learn the religious significance of the Cao Dai temple. Then, explore the historic Cu Chi tunnels, an underground network used by resistance fighters. Plus, visit the Ba Den pagoda via cable car.

Get a comfortable travel, close to nature and very nice day out to visit the legend of Cu Chi tunnel by over 1 hour speedboat ride along Saigon River. Exploring the Area of Steel in the war time with its 200km tunnel network which considered as the unbreakable underground village and learn how the local people live is in the harsh condition of the war time and how powerful they were.

Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day is a brand-new experience designed for those fond of exploring both Vietnamese culture and history in the same day. Plus, the trip is believed to be a great getaway from the bustling city to the tranquil water region for relaxation and understanding of how simple and peaceful the locals' life is. It is indeed a totally unforgettable experience to try.

Witness the daily activities of Cai Be Floating Market on a private day trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Board a boat at the famous floating market in the Mekong Delta, then meander into small villages and visit a fruit orchard. Cruise a network of canals to Vinh Long for a lunch of local specialties accompanied by folk music of southern Vietnam.

Visit the famous floating markets of Cai Be on this incredible day trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Navigate the waterways with a local guide and learn about village life as you interact with residents of the water. Learn to cook local dishes, barter with locals and bike along rural paths through quiet villages on this tour that is sure to make memories.

Ride a bike to the Cu Chi tunnels on a full-day day bicycle trip that includes private transport from Ho Chi Minh City, lunch at a local restaurant, and admission to the tunnels. Follow flat country lanes and pedal through rubber plantations, then spend the afternoon exploring the Cu Chi tunnels before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

Delve into the vibrant flora and fauna of Can Gio Biosphere Reserve, a chemically damaged expanse that now teems with life, on a full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Accompanied by an expert naturalist guide, travel the atmospheric mangroves of the UNESCO-listed site by motorized canoe and observe monkeys and nesting birds in their natural habitat. Gain fascinating insight into the complex ecosystem of the enclave and visit a bat lagoon and crocodile swamp.  Ascend to the summit of Tang Bong Tower to capture sweeping views of the surrounding and catch a glimpse of Rung Sac Guerilla Base on this captivating tour.

Explore the natural wonders of Can Gio National Park, a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve where ancient mangrove forests support an abundance of wildlife. See long-tailed macaques and a crocodile farm on Monkey Island, then hop on a speedboat for a wild ride around the scenic park, just southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. Your private day trip includes commentary by your own personal guide plus lunch and round-trip hotel transport.

This full-day private tour has it all: a flexible format, a professional guide, VIP transport and even lunch included. You will experience Vietnam's wartime history as well as modern day life in the agricultural region at the mouth of the Mekong River. - Explore the web of underground tunnels dug by Vietnamese resistance fighters at Cu Chi - Take a cruise along the upper Mekong River - Experience life in the Mekong delta and visit its fruit orchards and coconut groves - Take a rowing boat trip on the small waterways - Visit the native bee keeping farm and enjoy honey tea, seasonal fruit, fresh coconut candy and southern Vietnamese folk music - Have an optional gun shooting experience on the Cu Chi shooting range. Experience small or large calibre guns, hand guns, rifles or machine guns

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, you'll travel in air-conditioned comfort, explore the tunnels with a guide, and explore the Mekong Delta on a rowboat, which causes minimal disturbance to the local wildlife.

If you're short on time in Ho Chi Minh City, and are looking to pack in as many sights as possible, opt for a stress-free day trip to Cai Be floating markets, Sa Dec town, and the Mekong River. Let a guide take care of transportation and navigation as you sit back, relax, and discover historical and cultural info integral to understanding Vietnam. Plus, traveling by three different modes of transport - boat, bike, and coach - provide different sightseeing perspectives.

Get a comfortable travel, close to nature and very nice day out to visit the legend of Cu Chi tunnel by over 1 hour speedboat ride along Saigon River. Exploring the Area of Steel in the war time with its 200km tunnel network which considered as the unbreakable underground village and learn how the local people live is in the harsh condition of the war time and how powerful they were.

Venture 25 miles (40 kilometers) outside Ho Chi Minh City to Can Gio Biosphere Reserve, one of Vietnam's most important wildlife sanctuaries. Visit "Monkey Island," where more than 1,000 monkeys live, tour an alligator farm, and take a speedboat to a former guerrilla camp deep in the Vietnamese jungle. You will also visit local seafood and local markets and enjoy some free time and lunch (included) at a beach resort.

Observe wildlife including crocodiles, wild cats, otters, pythons, deer, fox and long-tailed macaques during this private daylong exploration of Can Gio, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. A personal guide accompanies you to Can Gio National Park, including Monkey Island. Visit the museum and forest park, with a canoe trip through the mangroves to Rung Sac for lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle are included from Ho Chi Minh City.

This guided 10-hour tour showcases the best of Saigon and the Cu Chi tunnels of Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the Cu Chi tunnels, where you'll have a chance to learn how locals lived below the surface and prepared for the Tet Offensive. After a Vietnamese pho lunch from one of the best restaurants in the country, explore the city and its French-influenced buildings such as the Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, and former Presidential Palace. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to learn more about the history and culture of Vietnam and how its past shaped its future.

Visit two major attractions of southern Vietnam - one historical, one natural, both cultural - on this 11-hour 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.

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'll board a traditional sampan for a 3-hour ride. 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.

Explore the Cu Chi tunnels and Mekong Delta on a private tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Board a long tail boat, then set off to explore the villages along the river. About half of Vietnam's food supply is produced in the delta, and you will visit a fish farm, a bee farm, and a coconut candy factory along the way. Have lunch at a local restaurant (included) as you reflect on the day's rich cultural offerings.

Combine two of Ho Chi Minh City's most popular day trip destinations on this tour. Explore the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels and learn how the network of underground tunnels, bunkers, and ammunition stores were used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. After lunch, cruise around the scenic Mekong Delta on a traditional rowboat and experience local life in the rural villages and islands.

If you've got limited time in Ho Chi Minh City then opt for a half-day tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels by speedboat, an express option that takes half the time of other tours. You'll spend less time traveling and more time learning about the history of the former subterranean city, created by the Viet Cong to protect residents from French air raids. Plus, you can choose from a morning or afternoon departure to suit your schedule.