Things to do in Southern Vietnam
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Ho Chi Minh City: Private Motorbike Tour & Local SightsYou’ll ride through Ho Chi Minh City with a local guide on a private motorbike tour—exploring historic French buildings, hidden alleys full of daily life, colorful markets, and peaceful temples. Taste fresh Vietnamese fruit and sip local drinks along the way. Expect laughter, street sounds, and moments that stick with you long after you’ve left Saigon behind.
Ho Chi Minh City: Golden Dragon Water Puppet Show TicketsYou’ll slip into Ho Chi Minh City’s Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater for an hour of live music and playful puppets gliding over water. With easy ticket pickup and good view seats included, you’ll laugh along with locals as centuries-old Vietnamese legends come alive—sometimes literally splashing into the crowd. It’s a gentle escape from city noise that lingers longer than you’d think.
Ho Chi Minh City Walking Food Tour: 12+ TastingsThis guided walking food tour in Ho Chi Minh City takes you through Districts 3 and 10 to taste 12 Vietnamese street foods at authentic stalls, markets and hidden spots where locals eat. Your English-speaking guide leads you through night markets, flower markets, ancient apartment blocks and alleyways, explaining the story behind each dish. The tour runs four hours and includes all tastings, drinks and dinner; you choose between a private tour with dedicated transportation or a group departure.Is it for me?Pick the private option if you need your own pace through the neighborhoods; join the group departure if you'd rather have someone else handle logistics while you focus on the food and people around you.
Ho Chi Minh City: Private Car Tour of Landmarks & War MuseumYou’ll ride through Ho Chi Minh City by private car with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story—from French colonial buildings to incense-filled temples and the sobering War Remnants Museum. Expect laughter at Ben Thanh Market stalls, quiet moments in sacred halls, and hotel pickup that saves you from morning chaos.
Cu Chi Tunnels, Cao Dai Temple & Black Virgin Mountain Day TripYou’ll crawl through the real Cu Chi tunnels at Ben Duoc, witness a midday ceremony at Cao Dai Temple, and take a cable car up Black Virgin Mountain with your guide. Expect earthy smells underground, temple colors you won’t forget, lunch by a lotus pond—and moments that linger long after you’re back in Ho Chi Minh City.
Saigon: Evening Street Food Walking Tour with 20 TastingsYou’ll wander Saigon’s lively streets with a local guide, tasting nearly twenty street foods and drinks across three districts. Expect laughter over unfamiliar flavors, jasmine-scented markets after dark, and glimpses of daily life in hidden alleys. If you’re hungry for real Saigon — rain or shine — this evening food safari sticks with you long after it ends.
Phu Quoc Snorkeling: Coral Reef with Underwater Guide & Small GroupsYou get picked up from your hotel, taken by speedboat to lesser-known coral spots on Phu Quoc's northern side, and snorkel with an underwater guide who stays with you the entire time. Groups stay under ten people, gear is sanitized and adjustable, and you finish at a private beach with fruit and cold water before heading back. The schedule shifts based on daily water conditions, so you're always going out when visibility is best.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel Phu Quoc's coral reef without navigating crowds or arranging your own transport and gear — the small group size and underwater guide make the difference between seeing the reef and understanding what you're looking at.
Saigon: Vegetarian Food Tour by Motorbike & Floating MarketYou’ll ride pillion through Saigon’s neighborhoods by scooter with a local guide, sampling vegan noodle soup and spring rolls before wandering vibrant flower markets. Sip coconut juice at a floating market, share tea in Chinatown, then wind down over mushroom hotpot in District 4. Expect laughter, new flavors—and maybe a few surprises you’ll keep thinking about long after.
Cu Chi Tunnels, Black Virgin Mountain & Cao Dai Temple Day TripYou’ll ride a cable car up Black Virgin Mountain for wide-open views, step inside the vivid halls of Cao Dai Temple during prayer time, and crawl through real Cu Chi Tunnels with a local guide who shares stories you won’t forget. Includes hotel pickup, lunch with local flavors, and plenty of small moments that stick with you long after you’re back in Saigon.
Phu Quoc: Snorkeling & Fishing Day Tour with Boat LunchYou’ll start early with hotel pickup in Phu Quoc, then spend your day learning local fishing tricks, snorkeling over bright coral reefs, and sharing a fresh-cooked lunch right on the boat with your group and crew. There are moments of laughter (and maybe some failed fishing), time to swim or just watch island life float by—and you’ll end up feeling like you actually lived a piece of Phu Quoc for a day.
Phu Quoc: Coffee Workshop with Egg & Salt Coffee TastingYou’ll get hands-on with classic Vietnamese brewing styles in this Phu Quoc coffee workshop—from phin filter to creamy egg and coconut coffees—with all ingredients provided. Guided by a local instructor, you’ll taste your way through unique flavors and even create your own signature cup. Expect laughter, new skills, and maybe a little spilled milk along the way.
Ho Chi Minh City: Private Shore Excursion with Lunch & PickupYou’ll step into Saigon’s wild energy with a local guide—from colonial cathedrals to incense-filled temples and bustling markets. Expect real street food flavors, honest stories at the War Remnants Museum, and time to breathe in smoky air at Cholon before heading back to your ship with new memories humming under your skin.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: Day Trip from Ho Chi MinhYou’ll crawl through historic Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City, taste cassava like wartime soldiers did, then float along quiet canals in the Mekong Delta with a local lunch included. Expect moments of silence underground and laughter over honey tea—this day trip is full of contrasts you’ll remember long after.
Saigon: Motorbike Highlights Tour & Ao Dai Riders OptionYou’ll ride through Saigon’s busy streets on a motorbike with a local guide—exploring old apartments, vibrant flower markets, French colonial icons like Notre-Dame Cathedral, and reflecting at Thich Quang Duc Monument. Expect real city sounds, friendly faces, and moments that stick with you long after you’ve left your helmet behind.
Ho Chi Minh City: Private Saigon Tour with Local Markets & HistoryYou’ll meet your local guide right in Ho Chi Minh City and dive straight into Saigon’s everyday life—from incense-filled temples to bustling wet markets tucked away in District 3’s alleys. Taste fresh fruit offered by locals, hear family stories at the War Remnants Museum, and end up wandering Binh Tay Market’s wild maze of silk and spices. It feels real—messy, warm, unforgettable.
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.
Street Food Tour by Motorbike in Ho Chi Minh City: 10 TastingsA 4-hour street food tour by motorbike through Ho Chi Minh City where you taste 10 dishes at local stalls across 4 districts, including Chinatown, with a guide who eats what you eat. Pickup from your hotel in Districts 1, 3, 4 or the Opera House is included; the tour avoids tourist restaurants and serves Saigon beer and a dessert alongside the savory stops.Is it for me?Choose the shared tour if you want to meet other travelers and keep the cost down, or book the private option if you prefer your own driver and a smaller group. Either way, the 4-hour motorbike route and all 10 dishes stay the same—the difference is who you ride with.
Ho Chi Minh: Farm-to-Table Cooking Class with Organic GardenYou’ll pick your own herbs straight from an organic garden outside Ho Chi Minh City before learning how to cook Vietnamese classics outdoors with a local chef guiding you through every step. Taste fresh fruit on the farm, master healthy techniques hands-on, then sit down together for lunch made by your own hands—muddy shoes optional.
Can Gio Mangrove Forest: Private Day Trip & River Canoe TourYou’ll drift by canoe through Can Gio’s lush mangroves with a local guide, spot playful monkeys and thousands of birds overhead, climb Tang Bồng Tower for sweeping views, and share a riverside lunch—all less than two hours from Ho Chi Minh City. Expect moments of quiet wonder (and maybe a monkey encounter) along the way.
Vung Tau Day Trip: Beach, Christ Statue & Palace TourA full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City to the coastal town of Vung Tau, with hotel pickup and drop-off, English-speaking guide, Vietnamese lunch and all entrance fees included. You climb the 32-meter Christ the King Statue for panoramic sea views, explore the Whale Temple and its preserved skeletons, walk Thuy Van Beach along the shoreline, tour the French colonial White Palace, and visit Nghinh Phong Cape. The itinerary is fixed and transport is arranged, so the day holds together without you building it — though note that swimming at the beach is not included, and the White Palace closes Mondays (the tour substitutes Song Vinh Church on those days).Is it for me?Choose the VIP Group option (up to 10 people) if you want a smaller group and more flexibility with timing; the Large Group option (up to 25 people) works for families or friends traveling together and keeps the cost lower per person; the Small Group option (up to 20 people) sits in the middle. All three options follow the same itinerary and include the same guide and meals — the difference is how many other travelers share the vehicle and the pace of the stops.
