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Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Cycling Tour & Rice Paper Workshop
Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Cycling Tour & Rice Paper Workshop★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (5)9hYou cycle 25 kilometers through rubber plantations and village trails, stop to watch rice paper being made by hand, crawl through the actual Cu Chi Tunnels with a guide explaining the history, and eat authentic Vietnamese lunch in the countryside before returning to the city. The support van means you can rest whenever you need it, and all bikes, helmets, snacks, and entrance fees are included.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see the Cu Chi Tunnels and experience rural Southern Vietnam in one morning without arranging your own transport, bikes, or timing—the early start and support van are what fit everything into a single day.Free cancellationKids −60%fromUS$ 110View ›
Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta Bike & Boat Private Tour
Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta Bike & Boat Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (4)8hYou travel by motorboat through the Tien River and islets, bike through quiet village paths, taste tropical fruits and honey tea at a farm, and row through coconut canals before eating lunch in a local garden. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with an English-speaking guide who sets the pace instead of the clock.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see the Mekong Delta without the standard tourist circuit—the private format and local guide mean you move at your own pace and eat where locals do, which is what makes the difference between a day trip and actually being there.Free cancellationKids −66%fromUS$ 130View ›
Vietnam Central Coast Bike Tour: 10-day coastal ride
Vietnam Central Coast Bike Tour: 10-day coastal ride★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (4)10dA 10-day bike tour along central Vietnam's coast starting from Ho Chi Minh City, where you cycle through sandy beaches, coastal villages and scenic climbs with a private guide in English and hotel pickup included. The route is customizable, so you can ask your guide to detour to specific places that interest you. Suitable for all fitness levels; minimum age is 12.Is it for me?Start from Ho Chi Minh City with pickup included, so you don't need a car or local knowledge to reach the coast—the private transportation and guide handle the logistics while you focus on the ride itself. The 10 days give you enough time to build into the cycling without rushing, and the customizable route means you can chase the stops that actually interest you instead of following someone else's schedule.Free cancellationfromUS$ 1,436View ›
Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An bicycle tour: Temples & villages
Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An bicycle tour: Temples & villages★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (4)7dThis 7-day bicycle tour runs from Ho Chi Minh City west to Hoi An on the central coast, covering roughly 40–75 km per day on back roads and quiet country lanes. You ride at your own pace with a live English-speaking guide, staying in small-town hotels and visiting My Son Sanctuary, Po Nagar Cham Towers, and villages where the route passes through local life instead of around it. Accommodations, meals, bicycles, helmets and an air-conditioned vehicle for transfers are included; children from age 10 are welcome.Is it for me?This tour suits riders who want structure and company without a rigid schedule—the guide sets the pace and the support vehicle means you can ride hard one day and take it easy the next. It's built for moderate fitness and a willingness to spend time in villages and small towns rather than major cities; if you prefer a faster, more independent ride or need to cover longer distances daily, a different tour may fit better.Free cancellationfromUS$ 1,200View ›
12-Day Vietnam Tour: Mekong Delta, Hoi An & Halong Bay
12-Day Vietnam Tour: Mekong Delta, Hoi An & Halong Bay★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)12dIf you want real variety—from floating markets at sunrise to mountain treks among rice terraces—this 12-day Vietnam tour covers it all without feeling rushed or touristy. You’ll eat street food elbow-to-elbow with locals, cruise among limestone islands in Halong Bay, explore ancient towns lit by lanterns, meet ethnic minority families in Sapa…and still have time for strong coffee breaks along the way!Free cancellationKids −17%fromUS$ 1,943View ›
Private Vung Tau Beach Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Private Vung Tau Beach Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (1)8hYou’ll explore Vung Tau’s best beaches, climb up to Asia’s tallest Christ statue for epic views, visit temples full of local history, and see colonial mansions—all in one relaxed day with good food and friendly guides.Free cancellationKids −31%fromUS$ 121View ›
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tour: History, Culture & Markets
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tour: History, Culture & Markets★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)7hYou’ll walk through Saigon’s history—from colonial cathedrals to buzzing markets—with a local guide who shares real stories. Try traditional food, sip strong coffee, and see how locals live every day.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 75View ›
Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels & War Remnants Museum from Port
Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels & War Remnants Museum from Port★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)8hYou're picked up at the port and driven to Cu Chi Tunnels, where you crawl through a 100-meter passage used during the Vietnam War or walk the grounds; stop at a rubber tapping facility and eat traditional lunch; then visit the War Remnants Museum to see historical photographs and artifacts. Your English-speaking guide handles timing so you return to the ship on schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you're docking at Ho Chi Minh City and want to understand the Vietnam War's human cost without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the guide handles the port schedule so you don't miss the ship.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 135View ›
Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Saigon – Explore Vietnam History
Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Saigon – Explore Vietnam History★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)6hYou’ll crawl through real hand-dug tunnels, snack like a wartime soldier, and see how locals live outside Saigon—all with an expert guide who brings history to life.Free cancellationKids −25%fromUS$ 25View ›
Ho Chi Minh Private City Tour with Rickshaw & Local Lunch
Ho Chi Minh Private City Tour with Rickshaw & Local Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)4h–5hYou’ll cover Ho Chi Minh City’s must-see spots in half a day—palaces, cathedrals, war history—all with local stories and a real taste of Saigon life (and noodles!). If you want an easy way to see it all without missing those small moments only locals know about, this tour does it right.Free cancellationKids −48%fromUS$ 88View ›
Ho Chi Minh City Airport Transfer: Private Car & AC Vehicle
Ho Chi Minh City Airport Transfer: Private Car & AC Vehicle★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)30m–45mA driver meets you at Tan Son Nhat's arrivals gate with a sign, handles your luggage, and drives you in an air-conditioned car to your Ho Chi Minh City hotel. You get water, a wet tissue, and a fixed price with no hidden costs — everything included except the decision of where to sit.Is it for me?Book this if you land tired and want to skip the taxi negotiation at the curb — a fixed price and a waiting driver mean you go straight to your hotel without decisions or surprises.Free cancellationfromUS$ 28View ›
Ho Chi Minh City: Chinatown Walking Food Tour & Local Markets
Ho Chi Minh City: Chinatown Walking Food Tour & Local Markets★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)3h–4hYou walk through Ho Chi Minh City's oldest neighborhoods with a local guide, stopping at a banana sticky rice stall that serves thousands daily, learning how to make Vietnamese steamed rice rolls, and tasting banh mi and traditional coffee at family-run spots. You pass the wet market, bird market, motorbike market, and the city's biggest flower market, then visit Thien Hau Temple to understand why Chinese immigrants settled here. Hotel pickup, water, and tea are included; the tour takes 3–4 hours depending on the pace and what you decide to eat.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat real food from the places locals actually go, understand how a neighborhood works, and have someone who lives there explain why things are the way they are — the guide handles the navigation and the introductions, so you just show up and taste.Free cancellationfromUS$ 25View ›
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