Discover the Mekong Delta on this day trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a boat cruise along the Mekong River to the fruit market on the waterside, enjoy lunch in My Tho, and admire the sights of the fishing port and stilt houses along the way. ThisPRIVATE tour has a duration of approximately 8 hours.
Although the city is chaotic with endless slow-moving traffic, the hustle and bustle of the city do not affect the unique friendliness of the people. An easy greeting of hello in Vietnamese, "Xin Chao", is sufficient to taste the local hospitality. Forget about shopping and must-see attractions for a while. Let me show you the real Saigon.
- The tour is private and flexible so there are only you and your family on tour.
- Our tour mostly focuses on understanding locals' way of life, culture, history and cuisine so we will visit different aspects of the city (local wet market, CIA building, stilt house areas and the likes).
- There are no shopping and tourist traps during the tour.
- All guides are licensed, knowledgeable, professional and enthusiastic.
Our tour offers a unique opportunity to witness the war history of Vietnam by exploring the underground Cu Chi Tunnels and having a conversation with the Vietnamese War Veteran at the tunnels. You will also have the chance to engage with him and ask any questions you may have.
Additionally, you’ll have the chance to see the booby traps used during the war and explore the ex-US Army tank from the Vietnam War by touching it; to crawl inside the tunnels of Cu Chi and taste the locally grown Viet Cong food - tapioca. The highlight is crawling into the Tunnels to feel what it was like the VietCong soldiers in the war time.
Important Note:
The visit to either Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc will depend on the Veteran’s health and availability, and the location cannot be selected in advance. To ensure your convenience and the possibility of the tour, please contact us to check availability before making a booking.
This full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City takes you through Vietnam’s wartime history, focusing on the role of the Australian forces during the Vietnam War. Visit significant battle sites such as the Long Tan Cross Memorial, the Nui Dat Task Force Base, and the Long Phuoc Tunnels. The tour concludes with a relaxing visit to Vung Tau Beach, offering a perfect balance of history and leisure.
Highlights:
• Nui Dat Task Force Base: See the Australian military base remnants.
• Horseshoe Location: View this strategic site from a distance.
• Long Tan Cross Memorial: Pay respects at this historic battlefield.
• Long Phuoc Tunnels: Explore Viet Cong’s underground network.
• Vung Tau Beach: Relax and enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch.
• Robert Taylor Museum: Discover a vast collection of military artifacts.
Mekong Village, rice paddies, dragon fruit farm exploration about 40km of flat riding followed by a boat adventure on a Mekong tributary.
This is one of our “Bike Lover” rides specifically designed for people who haven’t been on a bicycle in a while but seek a challenge; will be tailored specifically to group needs.
This tour is operated with mimimum of 02 guests.
• Learn about the Vietnam War at the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum
• Admire the French colonial architecture of Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office.
• Visit to Jade Emperor Pagoda
• Explore the old quarter of Saigon by visiting Chợ-lớn (China Town).
• Local experience with riding a cyclo throughout alleys and local markets.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off included
• Small-group tour ensures personalized attention
Arrive Cu Chi tunnels to learn the in-dept history of the war from Vietnamese sights as first stop where you can review sightseeing villages, rubber plantations, rice paddies. You'll also experience what it was like living inside the tunnel system & walk through the jungle in the tunnel area where you'll have a chance to crawl inside the tunnels. This is a chance to shoot the AK47, M16, M30, M60, Garand M1, Carbine (at your own expenses). After visiting Cu Chi tunnels, you will be transfer to restaurant where you will have a lunch before visitng a handicap's handicraft factory as a part of history. Afer then, our driver & tour guide will drive you to Mekong Delta to discover traditional coconut candy workshop or honey bee farm & listen to traditional folk music as well as experience the incredibly lush beauty of the Mekong Delta by electric car. Take a cruise along the river & row in a sampan along the canals through shady, breezy canal under the green canopy of water coconuts trees.
First of all, you will enjoy vegan noodle “Bun Thai Chay” or “Spring Roll” (Cha Gio). We will drive you to Nguyen Thien Thuat areas. We will take a short walk to explore and understand more about the lifestyle of local people, history, ... We continue driving to the biggest flower market in Saigon. Then we will drive you to China Town in district 5. In addition, we also visit Thien Hau temple. We will enjoy tea with many kinds of Jam in the local coffee shop. (To “Vegan Night Tour”, We will arrive at Beverly Hill in District 7 instead). Next stop is visiting a floating market. You will enjoy coconut juice and go around for a walk to hear the tour guide talk about the people’s lives here on the river. Then is district 4. It leads to the diversity in the cultural region as well. The tour guide will stop at a Mushroom Hotpot restaurant for the guest to try “Mushroom Hotpot” (Lau nam). Finishing the tour and driving back to your hotel or specified place that you want.
Escape the big-city bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and set off on a relaxing adventure at the beautiful beaches of Vung Tau, located 2.5 hours away. Spend time soaking up the sun, enjoy some delicious fresh seafood..
Note: Dress Code
- Remember that short shorts, crop tops and tank tops are not considered appropriate in Vietnam. Loose, long clothing is both respectful and tends to keep you cooler in hot climates.
- Bring swimwear, towels
If you are a beer lover, you can’t miss this Saigon night beer craft tour. We can gather and drink in anywhere: a rooftop bar, the local beer restaurant, and even the big craft beer pub.
First stop, Our guides will bring you to a rooftop bar where you can enjoy a kind of beer while immersed in our picturesque sunset and use some snack. After that, we will drive you to Nguyen Thien Thuat Street. The cuisine is really fascinating and diverse. We continue on driving to the biggest flower market in Saigon. Next stop is always a local pub where you will eat a satisfying meal with sprouting egg, fried beef tendon and sample the Vietnamese craft beer. Last and final stop is The CRAFT Beer PUB. We’ll be tasting two kind of unique beers brewed with strange and freaky names as the guides shares their craft story. Finishing the tour, our friendly driver will say good night and put more happy smiles on you.
A perfect tour for those who are interested in the history and culture of Vietnam but have a tight schedule. Within only one day, you can explore Cuchi Tunnel Tours, the most famous historical site in Vietnam, and the Mekong Delta, the river wonderland that shows you the life of the southern Vietnamese people.
Passing green rice paddy fields with a nice view
Cruising on the Mekong River by open motorboat
Enjoy honey tea, honey wine, tropical fruits,
Listening to southern Vietnamese folk music
Chariot riding
Rubber plantation
network of tunnels
War documentary film
Take a rowboat into the small canal.
8:00Am Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel for a really smooth drive on Saigon - Trung Luong freeway and Rach Mieu bridge to Ben Tre. The boat will cruise along the Tien river (a branch of the Mekong) and stop off at various local work places to give you a picture of how the local economy works, a coconut processing workshop, where you can sample fresh coconut and see how every single part of this versatile nut is turned into food and taste some local products the we will walking on the local road with beautiful country sight and travel the narrow rural road by horse cart.
Then we take a boat ride through Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre. After that we will enjoy lunch will be served in local restaurant with a special local style and we will visit Pomelo Garden on the island.
After lunch, we will stop at bee farm with another island to enjoy honey tea, local products, and enjoy the traditional music.
Return to My Tho City in the afternoon with a visit at Vinh Trang Temple
Spend a day exploring Vietnamese cuisine by taste and smell. This cooking class is the best way to discover the natural products from growing, harvesting, selling, cooking finally eating the cooked dishes.
This Mekong Delta 3 days 2 nights will take you to the coconut kingdom (Ben Tre), the rice kingdom & also the largest city in Mekong Delta (Can Tho), biggest local floating market - Cai Rang market, fermented fish sauce kingdom (Chau Doc), Tra Su cajeput forest.
On the Mekong Delta 3 days 2 nights, we ensure that you will be amazed by lots of local activities such as visiting a honey bee farm, a coconut candy workshop, exploring an agricultural life and how locals trading goods on Cai Rang floating market , try the real taste of local cuisine etc …
Let VN Bike Tour bring you many unforgetable moments in this authentic area with an impressive hospitality from our locals only on the Mekong Delta 3 days 2 nights tour.
Eat your way through Ho Chi Minh City's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied!
Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Green Papaya Salad and Saigon Beer. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie.
Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Discover the rich history and culture of one of Vietnam's most renowned cities on this half-day tour. Traverse both bustling main roads and hidden alleys of Ho Chi Minh City with a knowledgeable local guide. Delve into the city's storied past, from its capture by the French around three centuries ago, to the evident European influences on its cuisine and traditions. Highlights of this tour encompass visits to the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Old Post Office, and the poignant War Remnants Museum, among other notable sites.
- Explore the city's premier locations with your expert guide.
- Experience the city through local eyes with insightful commentary from an expert.
- Select either a morning or afternoon departure time to accommodate your itinerary.
This full day tour from Ho Chi Minh City allows you to experience history and culture of Vietnam by enjoying a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai temple as well as savoring a delicious lunch at a local restaurant all in one day.
Street foods and motorbike are big parts of Saigon which most of the tourists miss on their trip to the city. In the evening when it’s cool, locals love to go out by motorbike, drive around, gather at street food stalls to eat, drink, cheer “Dzo 1,2,3” and talk to each other. Private Saigon Night Food Tour is a chance for tourists to immerse themselves into local life, explore different districts, street food areas/markets, taste lots of yummy specialty dishes, have fun like locals and learn more about Vietnamese rich cuisine as well as unique culture.
+ 1st stop: Fried scrambled egg rice cake, dumplings or Vietnamese Pancake & Khot cake
+ 2nd stop: Beef noodle soup OR Crab noodle soup.
+ 3rd stop: Vietnamese pizza at one of the busiest Saigon night food markets
+ 4th stop: Coconut ice cream OR Vietnamese beef stew dish with bread
+ 5th stop: Steamed clam with lemongrass, Grilled scallop with green onion oil, Grilled Shrimp with chili, Fertilized duck egg if you dare enough, Local beer
• Private tour: only you & your local host
• Flexible time to start
• 100% personalized experience to your wishes
• Receive last minute booking.
• Infant (0-4) is complimentary
• Learn about Vietnam fascinating history
The Family Tiny Garden homestay provides a comfortable and culturally immersive place for tourists to stay. The accommodations are designed to reflect the local architecture and lifestyle, offering guests a unique experience that connects them with the vibrant culture of the Mekong Delta. Visitors can enjoy traditional meals prepared with fresh ingredients sourced from the surrounding area, as well as participate in various activities that showcase the rich heritage of the region. The ability to organize traditional cooking classes, fishing experiences, rice planting, and fruit-picking sessions allows for immersive educational experiences that connect tourists with local, Join an hour of sharing and speaking English with disadvantaged children.
Once dearly called Diamond of the Far-east with the luxury level overriding that of Hongkong or Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City is now the most populated city in Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh city is Vietnam’s largest city. It is a fast-paced urban area full of diverse people including street vendor selling fresh fruit and vegetables, to ritzy western-style bars and boutiques.
This 1-day-tour unravels Saigon’s turbulent past and also provides a glimpse into the fascinating variety the city has to offer. We will visit the following places of interest:
* The Reunification Palace
* War Remants Museum
* Notre Dame Cathedral
* Central Post Office
* Jade Emperor Pagoda
Have lunch in restaurant. Then head to Cu Chi tunnels. Arriving tunnels, a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed will be given. We then spend time exploring the maze of tunnels including innumerable trap doors, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens.
Ho Chi Minh is a favorite photography destination for tourists. You will be introduced to the beautiful scenes of Ho Chi Minh such as: Ben Thanh market, Notre Dame Cathedral, accompanied by beautiful photos. My forte is photographing couples, proposals, families and weddings. With 10 years of experience as a photographer for tourists, natural and creative photography brings customers exciting experiences when taking the most natural photos possible with modern camera equipment, I believe it will satisfy you. Original photos will be sent to you within a few hours, and 30-40 edited photos will be sent the next day.
Get the perfect introduction to Saigon—without the risks of 2-wheeled self-driving—on this guided tour, which combine Street Food, City Highlights and Unseen Parts of Saigon together, which promises to give you a wonderful flavor of the city, culture, history and cuisine.
This tour is operated by SAIGON ADVENTURE ( Top#1 motorbike tour in HCMC ) with over 10,800 reviews
***Places for sightseeing: Only the Unseen places in Chinatown and the real local places in district 3, 5, 10.
***Tastings menu:
- Rice noodles salad with BBQ (Beef wrapped in Betel Leaf), veggies and special dipping sauce )
- Best culinary hidden gem: Chuoi Nuong- Grilled Banana with coconut milk
- Banh Xeo ( Savory Crispy Pancake with shrimp and pork ) served with a lot of herbs and salad
- Banh Mi Saigon
- Cold sugar cane juice with Kumquat
- Enjoy a cold Saigon Beer at a local favorite spot
- Crispy Banana cracker
Note: We offer free pick up and drop off in District 1,3,4.
