Day Trips & Excursions in Ho Chi Minh City

The Great Holy Sight Temple, built in 1926, is considered one of the striking structures in South-East Asia. It is the center of Cao Dai'sm, a religion that blends Buddhism, Christianity and Confucianism. Explore this fascinating site and attend the colorful noon-day mass held by the Cao Dai followers. It is an experience not to be missed. After lunch, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Visit some of Ho Chi Minh City's most intriguing sites on a full-day tour to the Cao Dai Temple and the Cu Chi tunnels. A private guide helps you discover the Cao Dai sect during a ceremony within the temple; revitalize with a traditional Vietnamese lunch; and explore underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War. Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle from your Ho Chi Minh hotel is included.

If you only have time for one day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels is a must. This full-day tour combines a tour of the historic WWII site with a visit to the Cao Dai temple in Tay Ninh, plus a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Explore one of the most ferocious aspects in Vietnam history by taking a "back-to-the-past" trip to the infamous tunnels, which played an extremely important role in Vietnamese's triumphant resistance against the American's unyielding attacks.You will learn how Viet Cong soldiers lived and coped with the difficulties presented, and how the tunnels had been so-cleverly built and been able to withstand numerous raids and assaults, despite the American's ever-growing efforts to bring them down.We will then travel back to Saigon and wrap up the tour by enjoying the best Pho in town.

Gain a better understanding of how the Viet Cong soldiers lived and fought during the Vietnam War on this 6-hour small-group tour of the Cu Chi tunnels, including transport from Ho Chi Minh. First, watch a documentary about the war and how the tunnels were used during that time. Then, hit the tunnels, and travel underground to visit the bunkers, kitchen, and hospital. Afterward, choose if you'd like the option to fire weapons at the shooting range (own expense).

Life happens on the water in the Mekong Delta, where villages are linked to floating markets by small canals. Get a personal introduction to the Mekong Delta culture and landscape on a full-day, private tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be floating market that includes a boat tour of the market and canals, lunch in a garden restaurant, and round-trip transport from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel.

Get to know the history of Ho Chi Minh City, visit the most famous sites and make your own way to the Cu Chi tunnels located 70 km from the Ho Chi Minh City Center to the Northwest which known as a legendary for its network of tunnels, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

Visit the Cu Chi tunnels and Mekong Delta on a private full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Gain insight into daily life in the rural districts at the mouth of the Mekong River, and experience Vietnam's wartime history. Includes private guide and vehicle, lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover the secret world of the Cu Chi freedom fighters on an explorative half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Accompanied by a guide, descend into the subterranean network of tunnels and gain insight into the remarkable history of the 124-mile (200-kilometer) labyrinth. Hear how the tunnels functioned as busy underground cities, and learn the pivotal part the structure played in the Vietnam War. Enjoy the convenience and personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Immerse yourself in the culture of the Mekong Delta region on this all-day guided tour from Ho Chi Minh City. During the tour, shop for souvenirs at Can Duoc market, hop on a scooter and ride around the villages, and sail along the Mekong River aboard a sampan (traditional wooden boat). Plus, a seafood lunch at a restaurant at Tan Thanh beach is included.

Get the most from a spare day in Ho Chi Minh City by combining two local must-sees into one trip, without spending hours organizing your own transport. With this small-group tour, visit the Viet Cong's Cu Chi Tunnels to learn how they were used in the Vietnam War. Then, explore the Mekong Delta's farms, islands, and villages; with boat rides, orchard and coconut workshop visits, and more, before your return.

If you're interested in Vietnam's military history, a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels is a must during your time in Ho Chi Minh City. This small-group tour eliminates the hassle of advance planning by arranging all transfers and entrance fees, and providing local insight into the effect of the Vietnam War. Plus, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off mean you won't have to worry about finding a meeting point. 

Uncover the secrets of underground Vietnam on this half-day tour of the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City. Explore part of the 250km underground tunnel network used by Viet Cong soldiers during the American war, and learn how the tunnels served as war bunkers, weapon stores and military supply routes. You'll even get chance to crawl through some of the narrow tunnels and take the quintessential photo peeking out of one of the camouflaged trap doors!

Combine two major attractions in one day on this private day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple. Head underground to the subterranean labyrinth used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War and hear about the region's history from your informative personal guide. Then learn about traditional cultural practices on a visit to the Great Temple of the Cao Dai Holy See. Finally, savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Experience the timeless beauty of rural Vietnam on this private full-day tour of the Mekong Delta My Tho from Ho Chi Minh City, including hotel pick-up. Cruise along the waterways to the lively Mekong River; travel by sampan along the canals under the green canopy of water coconuts trees. Stop for a delicious home-cooked lunch at a local family home and help to catch your own fish, then set out on a scenic bike ride around the neighboring villages and farms.

Combine visits to the Cu Chi Tunnel system and the Mekong Delta on this full-day private tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy personalized attention from your dedicated guide and a flexible itinerary as you learn about the history of the Vietnam War and the agriculture of the Mekong River. Snacks, lunch, and round-trip transportation from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel included.

Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels are two of South Vietnam's most visited sites, and this full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City checks off both in one day. Admire the magnificent Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh and learn more about its spiritual significance, then explore the tunnels, war bunkers, and trapdoors of the Cu Chi Tunnels, and hear how they were used by guerilla fighters during the Vietnam War.

Discover a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and mangrove forest just 25 miles (40 km.) from Ho Chi Minh City, and spend the day exploring Vietnam's wildlife and natural beauty. This full-day, small-group tour of Can Gio from Saigon includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a boat trip along a Can Gio river, entrance fees, and lunch.

Experience the haunting wonder of wandering the Cu Chi Tunnels outside of Ho Chi Minh City on this small group tour that's perfect for history lovers. Learn about the tunnels once used by the Vietcong to organize the Tet Offensive. Navigate the network of tunnels that date back to 1948 with your local guide and learn about life below the surface was lived. See the trap doors, living areas, storage facilities and weapons factories that sustained locals who lived here during some of Vietnam's most-trying times.

The Cu Chi Tunnels are an elaborate network on underground pathways used by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. Explore this vast labyrinth of sleeping quarters, kitchens, social rooms, and even hospitals, and learn about their historical importance. After the tour, shoot an AK-47 or M-16 at the National Defence Sports Shooting Range.