Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Vietnam on a full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and local culture, all in one unforgettable day.
- Explore the extensive underground network of the Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Know how to build and survive in the depth of 3-10m from the ground.
- Small group or private group helps you to avoid the crowd of famous tunnel
- Moving from place to place by modern van throughtout the long view of Southern Vietnamese countryside with green paddie field, orchard garden, fish bond and little bridge.
- Traditional set menu lunch in Tiny Garden Family farm with some of BBQ prawn or chicken, pan cake, crispy elephant ear fish in deep fried.
- Learn local customs and culture in the Mekong Delta, one of the 4 giant delta on over the world.
- Visit local workshops to view a variety of traditional crafts.
- Fresh your mind with mototbike cruise along the riverside bank and hand paddling sampan in green shady channel.
- Fresh fruit tasting, honey tea while enjoying southern Vietnamese folk music.
- Visit coconut candy workshop and taste the sweet candy that could not be missed.
Authentic Mekong Delta is ultimately designed for those who are in search of an authentic and unforgettable Mekong Delta experience. Ben Tre, also known as ‘Coconut kingdom’ a place not be missed because of it’s meandering waterways, flourishing farms and riverbanks dotted with coconut palms. It will surely show you the unseen areas as well as what life is beyond the hustle and bustle of city life in Viet Nam.
Join our cooking class for an authentic taste of Vietnamese cuisine. Use fresh, local ingredients and master traditional techniques with expert chefs. Dive into the culture, cook classic dishes, and savor every bite. Experience the essence of Vietnam in every delicious moment—book now and taste the adventure!
Our menu changes daily, offering plenty of options—even if you're vegetarian, halal, or vegan. Have allergies? No worries, we've got you covered!
Experience the world of the Cu Chi freedom fighters with a visit to their famous tunnel system. Different from other classic tours to Cu Chi Tunnels, the speedboat tour not only helps you to understand the war remnant but also offers chance to explore the daily life of Saigonese with a brand-new view.The scenery quickly changes from urban to suburban, to rural. This will be the capstone experience for your time in Vietnam, and you could not have asked for a more special experience.
A classic half day Saigon city tour begins by enjoying Vietnamese coffee then continue with all the famous sight seeing places such as: Reunification Palace, War remnants museum, Notre Dame Basilica, Central Post office, Jade Emperor pagoda and Ben Thanh market.
What makes this tour truly exceptional is its focus on providing an authentic, personalized, and sustainable experience that truly immerses you in the local culture and way of life in Mekong Delta, Ben Tre Province.
One of the things that sets Joy Journeys apart is the small group size, with a maximum of 10 people, ensuring a personalized and intimate experience. You'll have the opportunity to interact with the locals, witness their daily routines and traditions, and learn about their livelihoods in a respectful and engaging way.
The tour itinerary includes a boat ride, cycling through a charming village, seeing the locals at work, and enjoying a delicious lunch at a local home, giving you a unique insight into the daily life of the people living in the Mekong Delta.
But what truly sets Joy Journeys apart is their commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism, ensuring that your travel experience has a positive impact on the local community and the environment.
We will take you on a tour of the city that will touch on some of the historical antecedents to modern Saigon as well as delving into some of the more everyday traditional lifestyle of the Saigonese. Our guide will introduce to you how they grow the rice, how they catch a fish but in Saigon city (This is unseen part of Saigon).
Enjoy lunch at local restaurant with local specialty. After that we'll head to center and discover history and culture of Saigon with:
• Local Wet Market
• The Jade Emperor temple
• City Hall
• Opera House
• Central Post Office
• Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
• War Museum or Reunification Palace (Presidential Palace).
• The CIA building in Saigon: Saigon Helicopter Photo
+ Our tour itinerary is flexible and changeable to make you have local most experiences.
+ All private tours are approximately 9-10 hours or longer depending on your time. At the end of the private tour, we will ensure that you return on-time to board the cruise ship
Enjoy a private full-day tour in bustling Ho Chi Minh City, where your guide will take you to some of the best highlights that this shore excursion has to offer. Lunch and attraction entrance fees are included in this tour.
+ Visit most of Ho Chi Minh City's highlights
+ Visit Cu Chi Tunnels, explore its history
+ Explore French quarter of Ho Chi Minh City with old gorthic architecture
+ Starting time is flexible
+ 8 hours duration and more
Explore the food scene of Ho Chi Minh City from the back of a motorbike and sample typical Vietnamese foods on this 4-hour night tour. This private, guided tour will take you to experience the vibrant streets and night markets of the city on a trip that combines culture, adventure and local gastronomy. You will experience 9 mouth-watering dishes included the best Central and South Rice Pancake, Beef Stew, Banana Girdle-cakes or Vietnamese Pizza, Coconut Ice Cream, a Seafood Meal with 3 different dishes or BBQ meat if you are allergic to seafood, a nice dessert of flan cake with caramel, coffee and coconut milk. Especially, you will have chance to taste Homemade Forest Banana Sticky Rice Wine which is brewed in the clay pot by Street Food Man Vinny.
The tour starts at 5:30 PM with an English-speaking guide picking you up from your hotel or a designated spot. You'll sample local street food like grilled meat noodle salad or fish noodle soup with mustard greens. The area's diverse street food reflects different regional tastes.
Afterward, we'll explore the neighborhood, experiencing the residents' nightly routines and learning about its historical significance.
Next, we'll visit District 10's largest flower market for grilled oysters with black pepper sauce and special rice paper salad with local beer. You can also buy flowers from across Vietnam here.
Later, we'll enjoy bánh xèo, a savory crepe with fresh herbs and vegetables.
We'll then visit Nguyen Trai Street and cross Nguyen Van Cu Bridge for a panoramic view of Saigon at night.
Finally, we'll explore District 4, known for its diverse population and lifestyle, stopping for Saigon's best bánh mì and dessert before returning you to your accommodation.
Joy Journeys always care for our client's experience. All of our tours have a small group with maximum of 10 guests visiting Cu Chi Tunnels. Our group will spend most of the time at Ben Duoc Tunnels which is well-known as the less-crowded, less-busy, and more authentic experience time in Cu Chi.
Our tour offers a unique opportunity to witness the war history of Vietnam by exploring the underground Cu Chi Tunnels. 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.
Additionally, you'll be able to crawl inside the tunnels of Cu Chi and taste the locally grown Viet Cong food, tapioca, next to the tunnels. Finally, you'll witness the propaganda of Viet Cong soldiers in Tan Phu Trung Ward and experience the underground Hoang Cam kitchen.
The highlight of the tour is when you can experience crawling into the Tunnels to feel what it was like during the war.
A professional reliable transport service offering private transfers from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat airport in modern air conditioned transportation. On time every time that you can rely on.
+ Pickup time will be confirmed one day prior to your departure.
+ The message for the pickup time will be left at reception if you are not at the hotel.
+ Worry-free 24/7 local support, call the local operator anytime you need assistance.
+ Cancel free up to 24 hour prior to departure
+ No hidden fees
Hop on board and join us on a luxury cruise on the Saigon River in the city center of Ho Chi Minh City. During a relaxing 1-hour cruise through the central district of Saigon our guides will provide you with information on the major landmarks and serve you ice cold drinks. The cruise will give you fantastic views of the center and a short break from the hustle bustle of Saigon.
Check out the sophisticated tunnel system that the Viet Cong guerrillas built during the Vietnam War. The Cu Chi Tunnels were a base that extended all the way to the Cambodian border and contained living quarters, meeting spaces, kitchens, supplies, and equipment. Learn about the substandard conditions there, observe the homemade mines, and reflect on the significance of the tunnels in the history of Vietnam.
• The transportation for this small-group excursion is provided from Ho Chi Minh City Cu Chi Tunnels tour with a small group.
• Explore the subterranean network to learn more about Vietnam's history.
• Discover the tactics that the Viet Cong forces employed.
• Ho Chi Minh City's (districts 1 and 3, 4, Tan Binh district) hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Join Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour, you not only admire one of the most unique underground work in the world but also have the chance to experience life under the tunnels; in order that, you can understand the hardship as well as fighting spirit of Cu Chi locals in this Steel Land. Stepping through each room, looking at artifacts or statues was restored as visitors are watching a slow motion video about the life of Cu Chi people living in the tunnels during the wartime. With the smoke-free kitchen Hoang Cam, weapons manufacturing rooms, the boiled tapioca, and the national flag of Vietnam will make visitors feel very touching and impressive.
• Indulge in a fruit tasting experience while being serenaded by Vietnamese traditional folk music.
• Explore unique family establishments where locals craft coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn.
• Embark on a boat journey to the iconic Cai Rang floating market on the Hau River.
• Immerse yourself in the local village life by walking and cycling through its charming streets.
• Discover traditional Vietnamese architectural marvels at an ancient house and a Khmer temple.
• Venture into the enchanting Tra Su Forest, boasting a diverse mangrove ecosystem.
• Embrace the highlights of Chau Doc and embark on an unforgettable cultural and spiritual adventure.
Experience Saigon nightlife by Jeep, a night excursion with local experience guide on opened-air Jeep. This is an opportunity for you to discover the different places, the unusual faces of the city such as historical French colonial building, local night market, night life streets..etc and wrapping your night with a lot of fun at a rooftop bar of Saigon!
One of the most exciting highlights of the Joy Journeys Mekong Delta tour is the visit to Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest floating market in the region. Here, you'll have the chance to witness firsthand the bustling activity of vendors and shoppers as they exchange goods and haggle for the best prices. With a maximum group size of 10 people, you can be sure that you'll receive personalized attention from your guide and have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and interact with locals.
Joy Journeys also places a strong emphasis on supporting local communities and promoting sustainable tourism practices. By visiting local villages and participating in cultural activities like cooking classes, travelers have the opportunity to learn about and support the rich cultural heritage of the Mekong Delta. In addition, Joy Journeys partners with local guides and service providers to ensure that a fair share of the tour fees goes back into the local community.
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Mekong Delta & Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day - VIP Group Tour is an exclusive tour designed for a small group, offering an alternative to crowded and touristy bus tours. Our tour accommodates groups of 9 to 12 passengers and provides convenient hotel pickup and drop-off services in districts 1, 3, and 4.
During the tour, you'll have the opportunity to experience motorboats and rowing boat rides along the scenic Mekong River. You'll also get to explore the coconut candy factory workshop and a delightful fruit garden. Indulge in the flavors of tropical fruits while being serenaded by traditional live music. Additionally, we'll take you to a bee farm where you can learn about bees and savor the taste of honey tea.
A delicious lunch awaits you at a charming riverside restaurant, where you can relish the local cuisine while enjoying picturesque views.
Highlight:
● Enjoy a trip through Vietnam’s countryside
● Visit the only Australian military base in the Vietnam War at Nui Dat
● Learn about the Long Tan battlefield
● Pay tribute to the fallen soldiers from the battle of Long Tan at the Australian Memorial
Hold it tight! After hotel pickup by scooter, zoom off your first stop for an appetizer. Sit like a local at the food stall eating 1#banana sticky rice before doing a small cooking class where you will make your own 2#mini savory crispy pancakes, rolled up with 3#grilled beef wrapped in betel leaf.
Then, take a walk around the street food heaven in District 10 to taste 4#shredded pork crispy rice and 5#fried bao buns. At the next stop, immerse yourself in the biggest flower market of Saigon and try the best 6#Vietnamese pizza, 7#grilled crackers, and challenge yourself with 8#snails stuffed with pork.
Next, venture into the oldest apartment area to enjoy sugarcane juice and 9#Hue beef noodle soup before stopping for fantastic 10#Banh mi. Finally, head for 11#dessert with different flavored caramel flans and jellies before heading back to your hotel. Especially your guides(also your drivers) are local students who are excellent licensed drivers, well-trained and fluent in English
For those seeking a luxurious experience away from the bustling tourist crowds, consider the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta -Private Tour.
Highlights of the tour include:
- Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels' underground system.
- Experiencing motorboat and traditional rowing boat journeys on the Mekong River.
- Touring a coconut candy production facility and a beekeeping farm.
- Reveling in the sounds of Vietnamese traditional folk music.
- Visiting a fruit orchard to savor tropical fruits and relishing honey tea.
