Shore Excursions in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City is home to the biggest Chinatown in Vietnam, but it's easy for first-time visitors to get lost in its maze-like streets. Hop aboard a traditional cyclo for a 6-hour guided shore excursion, visit Lady Thien Hau temple, browse the stalls at Binh Tay Market, and tuck into a typical Vietnamese lunch.

When your cruise ship pulls into port in Phu My, let a personal guide organize a private tour of Ho Chi Minh City, located about 1.5 hours away. You'll visit Reunification Palace and other landmarks, with entry fees and a restaurant lunch included. This customizable shore excursion is ideal for private groups of 4-6 people.

For travelers with limited time in Vietnam, the UNESCO World Heritage area of Hoi An often takes precedence over Da Nang, a vibrant coastal city home to a wealth of cultural delights. See the best of both worlds on a private shore excursion that's ideal for travelers with limited time in central Vietnam: you'll tick off highlights such as the Marble Mountains, Linh Ung Pagoda, and Hoi An Ancient Town without the stress of advance planning. Port pickup and drop-off are included.

Maximize your time in port in Ho Chi Minh City and take in all the highlights on this full-day tour. Admire landmarks including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and the Reunification Palace, then learn more about the Vietnam War at the War Remnants Museum. After lunch, visit the magnificent Thien Hau Lady temple and browse the stalls at the famous Ben Thanh Market.

Welcome to Northeast Vietnam! Famed for its emerald waters and limestone islands, Halong Bay is out of this world! Join us on a 6 hour cruise of this stunning bay, venturing into Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island. Work up an appetite for your seafood lunch by kayaking on the crystal waters, taking a dip or simply admiring the incredible views!

Get the most from your time at Phu My port with this full-day Ho Chi Minh City shore excursion. Forget arranging your own trip or haggling with cabs, and be sure to cover the city's highlights by air-conditioned bus and with a guide for extra insight. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh market, and more; and enjoy a cyclo rickshaw ride - an activity you might miss if exploring alone.

A tour to the coastal city hailed by many as the ‘Beach Capital of Vietnam’-Nha Trang. Relax on stunning soft-white sand, cool off in calm turquoise waters, embark on an island-hopping boat tour; sample some of the best seafood in the country, and visit some cultural gems, including a giant Buddha statue.

Beneath the outskirts of of Ho Chi Minh City lies an extensive network of underground tunnels stretching more than 120 miles. Used by soldiers during the Vietnam War, the tunnels consist of an elaborate maze of levels, trap doors, storage facilities, kitchens, command centers, and more. After the tour, fire an AK-47 or an M-16 (at your own risk and expense) at a nearby range before heading back to port.

Explore the scenic landscapes of the Mekong Delta while in port in Ho Chi Minh City and benefit from the personal touch of a private tour. Visit the regional capital of My Tho, then set sail along the Mekong canals on a traditional longtail boat. Cruise around the islands of the delta, stopping to explore Ben Tre Village, visit a rice wine distillery and honey bee farm, and sample local specialties including tropical fruits and coconut candies.

When your cruise ship docks at Ho Chi Minh, visit one of Vietnam's historical highlights with ease on this private Cu Chi Tunnels tour. Instead of arranging independent transport, enjoy an easy and scenic Saigon River speedboat ride to the tunnels. Then, go underground to learn how they were used during the Vietnam-American War. Upgrade for a half-day Ho Chi Minh city tour to get the max from your day.

The Cu Chi Tunnels are one of the most popular day tours from Ho Chi Minh City but cruise visitors can save time by booking a direct transfer. On this full-day shore excursion from Phu My Port, explore the fascinating tunnels along the Ho Chi Minh Trail; visit the Cu Chi Museum; and learn more about their use by guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War.

Phu My Port, the gateway to the vibrant and bustling scene that is Ho Chi Minh City, is where your cruise will dock. Head out on a private tour to the peacefulness of My Tho - Ben Tre Provinces in the Mekong Delta. Enjoy the hand-rowing boat trip along the cannal under the shade of water-coconut trees.

This 5-hour tour exploring the bustling Da Nang gives you a great opportunity to visit many famous beaches such as China beach and Cua Dai beach, and admire the magnificent beauty of this city through a visit to Marble village.

Mui Ne is a cool little coastal town blessed with pretty beaches and the perfect climate for watersports, particularly kite-surfing. What’s more, it’s surrounded by some stunning works of nature, this two-day tour takes in the highlights of this destination, including the magical Ta Cu Mountain and wondrous Red Sand Dunes.

Explore Vietnam's wartime history on a private tour from Phu My port to the Chu Chi Tunnels, an underground network where the Viet Cong lived and fought during the war with the United States. You'll go below the surface to tour some of the Cu Chi Tunnels' secret passages and trap doors, then learn how the Viet Cong survived and strategized below ground. Enjoy the flexibility of a personal guide throughout this tour, which is tailored to your preferences and cruise schedule.

This is where postcards are made - white, sandy beaches next to glistening turquoise waters - the kind of image you look at when you dream of better days. The coastal resort city of Nha Trang is the beach capital of Vietnam and one of its most popular destinations. On this private, 5-hour tour of Nha Trang, visit the Institute of Oceanography and the famous Buddhist temple Long Son Pagoda. Enjoy beautiful views of the coastline from the Hon Chong Promontory plus lunch at a beachside restaurant. Private transportation is included.

The UNESCO-listed historic center of Hoi An is one of Vietnam's most visited attractions and a walking tour is the perfect way to soak up the atmosphere. This full-day shore excursion from Chan May Port includes round-trip port transfers; a visit to the Hoi An Museum and Diep Dong Nguyen; a photo stop by the Japanese Covered Bridge; and a tour of Hoi An's craft workshops.

Used by Viet Cong guerrillas as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters, the tunnel systems were greatly important to the Viet Cong in their resistance to American forces, and helped achieve ultimate military success

Explore the labyrinth of the Cu Chi tunnels tour from Phu My Port on an 8-hour. It is a great work with over 200 km of tunnels spreading like cobwebs into the earth. It brings deep chasms of hatred and strong and indomitable will of "land of steel that is a brilliant symbol of the heroism of the people of Vietnam. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities.

Your exploration of Ho Chi Minh starts here! Our  fully customisable, private tour aims to uncover the best this incredible city has to offer. From  colonial landmarks to local markets and rural houses on stilts, Ho Chi Minh is a bustling city in which you will never grow bored. Choose to follow our expert advice or craft your own adventure in this cultural hub.  Shore Excursions tend to sell out quickly. Please make sure to book as soon as possible.