Ho Chi Minh River Cruise
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Cu Chi Tunnels Speedboat Tour Ho Chi Minh City Small Group★ 4.95 (2,360) · 6h
Best priceHo Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta Tuk Tuk, Boat & Bike Tour★ 4.92 · from US$ 13.99
Top ratedMekong Delta: Boat Tour, Khot Cake Cooking & Vinh Trang Pagoda★ 4.97 · from US$ 15
Saigon: Private Speedboat to Phu Chau Floating Temple TourYou’ll leave Saigon’s busy streets behind by private speedboat, catching river breezes and glimpses of daily life along the banks before arriving at Phu Chau Floating Temple—a colorful island sanctuary rarely seen by most travelers. With your local guide’s stories and time to wander, plus fresh coconut juice on board, you’ll experience another side of Ho Chi Minh City that stays with you.
Saigon River Sunset Speedboat Tour with Coffee & Local LifeYou’ll see Saigon from a new angle—by water at sunset—passing city landmarks and hidden riverside villages. It’s relaxing, eye-opening, and just different enough to feel special.
Mekong Delta Day Trip: Private Boat, Fruit Farms & LunchYou’ll leave Ho Chi Minh City behind for a Mekong Delta day trip full of real moments: cruising by private boat past fish farms, tasting fruit straight from island gardens, learning how coconut candy is made (and sampled), then relaxing over lunch with local dishes before heading home with new stories to tell.
Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat, Sampan & Vinh Trang PagodaYou’ll float along Mekong Delta canals by boat and sampan, taste fresh coconut candy at a local workshop, share laughs with your guide over lunch by the river, and pause for quiet reflection at Vinh Trang Pagoda before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City—expect small surprises and real moments along the way.
Mekong Delta Day Tour: My Tho & Ben Tre with Boat, LunchYou’ll get to see real Mekong life up close—pagodas, canal rides, home-cooked food, and friendly locals who actually live here. If you want more than just photos, this day trip gives you stories to bring home.
Mekong Delta: Cái Bè Day Trip with Boat, Cycling & CookingYou’ll taste fresh coconut candy right beside the Mekong River, cruise by floating markets in Cái Bè with a local guide, and share lunch at a family home after learning to cook bánh xèo together. Cycle village paths or just relax under fruit trees—this day trip lets you feel the Delta’s rhythms for yourself.
Mekong Delta: Tuk Tuk, Sampan & Vinh Trang Pagoda Day TripYou’ll drift along quiet waterways by sampan, explore Vinh Trang Pagoda’s incense-scented halls, taste bánh khọt with locals, sip honey tea during live folk music, and cycle through coconut groves on this Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Expect laughter, warmth, and moments that linger long after you’re back in town.
Mekong Delta Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh: Boats & Honey FarmYou're picked up from your hotel at 7:30 AM and driven to My Tho, where you board a motorboat to see floating villages and four islands across the Tien River. You stop at a honey bee farm for tea, walk through a fruit garden, sit in a hand-rowing boat through quiet canals, visit a coconut candy workshop, eat lunch, and finish at Vinh Trang Pagoda before returning to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening. Everything — entry, transport, food and guide — is arranged in advance.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Mekong Delta's main attractions — islands, floating villages, temples, local crafts — without arranging boats, timing stops or navigating the delta yourself; the fixed itinerary and included transport handle all of that, which is what makes a full day of river travel possible from Ho Chi Minh City.
Mekong Delta: My Tho & Ben Tre Private Day Trip with LunchYou’ll float down winding canals in the Mekong Delta, snack on coconut candy in Ben Tre, listen to local folk music over tropical fruit, and share lunch under orchard trees. With hotel pickup included and a local guide leading every step, you’ll get glimpses of real riverside life that stick with you long after you’re back in Ho Chi Minh City.
Mekong Delta: Bike & Kayak Day Trip with No Tourist StopsYou’ll cycle peaceful village roads in the Mekong Delta with a local guide, paddle your own kayak through lush canals far from tourist crowds, share lunch at a family-run spot, and meet locals along the way. If you want real daily life instead of tourist shops or staged stops, this day trip is for you.
Mekong Delta Day Tour: My Tho, Ben Tre & Sampan RideYou’ll leave Ho Chi Minh City behind for a day of coconut-scented air, slow boat rides through palm canals, and shared laughter over Mekong specialties like elephant ear fish. With local guides leading you through workshops and riverside villages, you’ll get close to real Delta life — not just watch it float by.
Mekong Delta: Cai Be & Vinh Long Day Trip with Cooking ClassYou’ll ride boats through shaded canals near Cai Be, sample fresh chocolate at a family workshop, join locals for a hands-on cooking class (and lunch), then kayak or bike around peaceful villages—all with hotel pickup included. Expect laughter over language slips, sticky mango juice on your fingers, and moments of surprising calm along the Mekong Delta’s quieter routes.
Mekong Delta: Speedboat Day Trip, Village Lunch & Local TastingsYou’ll taste fresh coconut candy in a family workshop, cycle along village roads where kids wave from doorways, row shaded canals with your local guide nearby, and share a riverside lunch on Ben Tre island. Expect laughter over honey tea and music drifting across the water — this Mekong Delta day trip leaves more than one flavor behind.
Mekong Delta: Ben Tre Private Day Trip with Sampan & LunchYou’ll taste fresh coconut candy in Ben Tre’s Mekong Delta villages, cycle shaded paths past rice fields with your guide, share tea with locals, float by sampan through peaceful canals—and linger over a riverside lunch with specialties like elephant-ear fish. It’s not rushed or crowded; just slow hours that stick with you long after you’re back in Saigon.
Mekong Delta Day Trip: Sampan Ride, Coconut Candy & LunchYou’ll paddle through Mekong Delta’s shaded canals by sampan, sip honey tea at a local farm, try your hand at wrapping coconut candy, and share lunch along the riverbank. Expect laughter with your guide and moments of quiet wonder—this isn’t just sightseeing; it’s feeling part of daily life for an afternoon.
Mekong Delta 2-Day Tour: Floating Markets, Cooking & HomestayYou’ll glide by boat through Mekong Delta canals, sample warm coconut candy in Cai Be, cycle between green fields with a local guide, and wake early for Cai Rang floating market’s noisy sunrise bustle. Share stories over home-cooked dinner at your Can Tho homestay—this trip leaves you with more than photos.
Mekong Delta: 2-Day Floating Markets, Cooking & Bike TourYou’ll float through early-morning markets on the Mekong Delta, taste coconut candy still warm from the pan, pedal quiet village roads under palm trees, and share meals with local families. This two-day trip brings you into real river life — not just sights but sounds and flavors too — leaving you with memories that linger long after you’re back in Ho Chi Minh City.
Mekong Delta: Cai Rang Floating Market & Countryside Day TripYou’ll wake up early for breakfast in Can Tho before gliding through Cai Rang Floating Market’s colorful chaos with a local guide. Taste tropical fruit straight from the boats, watch rice noodles being made, then cycle quiet village roads lined with coconut palms. Lunch is served at a local spot—simple food but big flavors—and you’ll leave with more than just photos.
Mekong Delta: 2-Day Floating Market & Village Tour from Ho Chi MinhYou’ll drift through riverside villages by boat from Ho Chi Minh City, taste fresh coconut candy in Ben Tre, wake early for Cai Rang’s floating market colors, and find calm at Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery—all with a local guide handling logistics and meals so you can just soak it in.
Ho Chi Minh City: Cai Rang Floating Market & Mekong Day TripYou start before sunrise at Ninh Kieu Wharf and spend the morning navigating Cai Rang Floating Market by boat, tasting fresh pineapple from vendors and eating breakfast while the market trades around you. After that, you make noodles by hand at a family workshop, walk through a local village, and visit Muoi Cuong Cocoa Farm to see how chocolate gets made traditionally. Hotel pickup, guide, all meals, entrance fees, and return transport to Ho Chi Minh City by 3pm are included.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see the Mekong Delta's main attractions—the floating market, village life, and local food traditions—without arranging transport, guides, or timing yourself; the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all three in a single day.
Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels: Speedboat & War HistoryYou travel by speedboat along the Saigon River to Cu Chi Tunnels, crawl through the underground network with your guide, eat a traditional lunch, and choose your own return stop — War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, or your hotel. Hotel pickup and all entry fees are included, so you don't arrange transport or tickets yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Cu Chi Tunnels without arranging your own transport or tickets — the speedboat route also saves you from a long bus ride and gives you river views most day trips skip.
Cu Chi Tunnels: Speedboat Day Trip & Early Access from SaigonYou’ll cruise up the Saigon River by speedboat at sunrise, reaching Cu Chi Tunnels before the crowds for a more personal look at Vietnam’s wartime past. With a local guide sharing real stories, you’ll crawl inside tunnels (if you want), taste cassava and tea, and return to Saigon by mid-afternoon—leaving plenty of time for reflection or just watching river life drift by.
Mekong Delta: My Tho & Ben Tre Day Trip with Sampan RideYou’ll drift through shaded canals by sampan, taste fresh fruit in village gardens, watch coconut candy being made (and try stretching some yourself), and share lunch under orchard trees as local musicians play nearby. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this Mekong Delta day trip lets you feel river life up close—and might leave you wishing for just one more hour on those quiet waters.
Cai Rang Floating Market & Mekong Countryside Day Tour from HCMIf you want to see real Mekong life up close—from sunrise markets to homemade noodles and island bakeries—this tour packs it all in one day without feeling rushed. You’ll eat well, meet locals, and get your hands sticky making cakes (don’t worry—they’ll show you how). Perfect if you want more than just photos from your trip.
Cu Chi Tunnels Ho Chi Minh City: Speedboat & Underground TourYou start with hotel pickup, cruise the Saigon River by speedboat for an hour to reach Cu Chi Tunnels, then descend into the 250-kilometer tunnel system to crawl through bunkers, see trap mechanisms, and visit the smokeless kitchen. Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine is included at the site restaurant, and the speedboat returns you to Ho Chi Minh City by late afternoon. The fixed itinerary and small-group format mean no time wasted on transport decisions.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Cu Chi Tunnels without arranging their own transport or spending hours in traffic — the speedboat cuts the journey to one hour each way, and the fixed schedule with hotel pickup means the only thing you're managing is what you're learning.
Mekong Delta 2-Day Tour: Cycling, Kayaking & Cai Rang MarketYou’ll cycle village paths, kayak quiet waterways, eat breakfast at Cai Rang Floating Market, and stay overnight in Can Tho—all without tourist crowds or shopping traps.
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