Things to do in Southern Vietnam
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Phu Quoc 4 Islands by Speedboat: Private Tour with LunchYou’ll ride a speedboat to four southern Phu Quoc islands with a local guide, snorkel over bright coral reefs, feed curious fish by hand, relax beneath coconut trees, and share lunch on an island beach. With hotel pickup included and plenty of time to swim or just watch the waves roll in, it’s one of those days you’ll remember long after the trip.
Private Saigon Bike Tour: Notre Dame, Pink Church & Night FoodSee Saigon’s real side by bike—zip through alleys, visit iconic churches, cross city bridges, and taste street food at night markets with a local guide. You’ll get stories, snacks, and city views most visitors miss.
Ho Chi Minh City Jeep Tour: War Remnants & ArchitectureThis half-day jeep tour of Ho Chi Minh City covers the city's war history and colonial architecture with a private vehicle, English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, entrance fees and lunch included. The tour runs 3 to 4 hours and visits the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Saigon Central Post Office, Saigon Opera House and a former VC secret base restaurant. You can book pickup from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel or arrange it at Phu My Port if you're arriving by ship.Is it for me?Choose the morning departure if you're based in Ho Chi Minh City; pick the port pickup option if you're arriving by ship at Phu My Port and need to fit the tour into a port day.
Phu Quoc An Thoi islands: Private snorkeling tourFloat above coral gardens off Phu Quoc’s An Thoi islands with a local guide, pausing for a smoky BBQ lunch on May Rut Island and laughter with your crew. You’ll drift past Fingernail Island’s white sands, taste fresh seafood, and catch glimpses of island life you might not expect — moments you’ll remember long after you’ve rinsed off the salt.
Ho Chi Minh City from Phu My Port: War Museum & Ben Thanh MarketYou're picked up at Phu My Port and driven into Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide who takes you through Independence Palace, the War Remnants Museum, French colonial landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, Cholon's temples and markets, and Ben Thanh Market. Lunch and Vietnamese coffee are included. The itinerary is built around cruise ship schedules, so you return to the port with time to spare before re-boarding.Is it for me?Choose this if you're docked at Phu My Port and want to see Ho Chi Minh City's war history, colonial architecture and markets without arranging transport or timing yourself—the guide handles the route and the return is built around your ship's schedule.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City Bicycle Tour: Hidden Alleys & Local MarketsA 4-hour guided bicycle tour of Ho Chi Minh City through Districts 4, 5 (Chinatown) and 10, where you pedal at a leisurely pace through residential alleys, traditional herb markets and a sprawling local market, with a professional lead guide navigating traffic and a local guide providing commentary in English. Bikes, helmets, water and Vietnamese coffee or tea are included. Children from age 1 are welcome.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you'll understand what you're seeing and why each neighborhood matters. This suits anyone with a free afternoon in Ho Chi Minh City who wants to move through the city under their own power and see the parts locals actually use, without the logistics of finding a bike, learning the traffic patterns or planning a route.
Mui Ne Surf Lesson & Sunset Beach ExperienceYou’ll meet your local surf guide in Mui Ne before heading out to Little Buddha beach for a relaxed lesson at sunset. Practice on land, then paddle out with guidance and laughter from Tuan and his crew. All equipment is included — just bring your sense of humor and get ready for that first wobbly ride you’ll remember long after you leave Vietnam.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City TourYou start at the Cu Chi Tunnels exploring Vietnam's wartime history, then eat lunch with a local cook. After a 2-hour drive, you board a motorboat and hand-rowed sampan through the Mekong Delta, stopping at a honey farm for tea tasting, a fruit stand, and a coconut candy workshop. Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City are included, along with all entrance fees and a Vietnamese meal.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see both the war history and the rural river life in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or a meal—the fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you show up at your hotel and everything else is handled.
Ta Cu Mountain half-day tour: Cable car & pagoda visitThis private half-day tour of Ta Cu Mountain and Phan Thiet departs from your hotel at 8 a.m. or afternoon, with your own English-speaking guide and air-conditioned car for the 40-minute drive south. The itinerary includes the cable car ascent, the Linh Son Truong Tho pagoda at 475 metres with its 49-metre reclining Buddha statue, stops at Phan Thiet Harbor, the Cham Tower, Whale Temple and a local dragon fruit farm. The tour runs five hours total, with entrance fees and cable car included; mineral water is provided throughout.Is it for me?Book the morning departure if you want to reach the mountain before midday heat and have the afternoon free; the afternoon option works better if you prefer a later start or want to see the pagoda as the light changes. Either way, having your own guide and driver means you move at your own pace through each stop instead of keeping to a group schedule.
Mekong Delta Ben Tre: Private Eco Tour with Local LunchYou’ll drift along Ben Tre’s waterways by boat and sampan, cycle through peaceful villages with your local guide, watch coconut craftspeople at work, and share a homemade lunch in someone’s family home. With hotel pickup included and plenty of time for real conversations (and maybe laughter over your Vietnamese pronunciation), it’s an experience you’ll remember long after you leave Vietnam.
Phu Quoc Islands: Cable Car, Speedboat & Lunch With GuideYou’ll ride Vietnam’s record-breaking Hon Thom cable car with a local guide, then hop by private speedboat between Phu Quoc’s quiet southern islands. Snorkel vibrant reefs at Gam Ghi and Bom islands, enjoy lunch on Mong Tay beach, and relax under swaying palms. With hotel pickup included and plenty of time for swimming or lounging, it’s a day you’ll remember long after you’ve rinsed off the salt.
Ho Chi Minh City: Vietnamese Cooking Class & Wet Market TourYou visit Ho Chi Minh City's wet market early to see ingredients before the crowds, taste fresh fruit at an organic farm, then spend the morning cooking four Vietnamese dishes entirely by hand in a kitchen. Lunch is what you made. Hotel pickup, guide, all ingredients, and printed recipes are included, so you leave with both a full stomach and something you can actually cook again.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Vietnamese food from the market stall to the plate without arranging transport, finding a kitchen, or sourcing ingredients yourself — the private pickup and all-inclusive format means you show up and cook.
Ho Chi Minh Airport Transfer: Private Car & Local DriverYou provide your flight details and hotel address 48 hours ahead. A driver meets you at arrivals with a welcome board, helps with luggage, and drives you directly to your accommodation in an air-conditioned car. The first 60 minutes of waiting are included; anything longer runs $9 per hour. You arrive at your hotel without arranging transport on the ground.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the airport taxi queue and arrive at your hotel without arranging ground transport on the spot—the driver waiting for you with your name means you go straight from the plane to the car.
Phu Quoc Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Flight TrackingYou land at Phu Quoc airport, the driver is already tracking your flight, and you walk out to find them waiting with your name. No queue at a taxi stand, no price surprise at the end of the ride. You get dropped at your hotel in one of three zones — center, south, or north — with a local who knows the roads and can answer questions about the island. The whole transfer is fixed-price and takes the logistics off your hands so you can start your trip the moment you arrive.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi stand and arrive with a confirmed ride already waiting — the flight tracking means you're never guessing whether the driver knows you've landed, and the fixed price removes the negotiation at the curb.
Saigon Vespa Tour with Female Riders: Hidden Alleys & LandmarksHop on a Vespa with local female riders and dive into Saigon’s real life—hidden alleys, lively markets, iconic landmarks, and authentic flavors. You’ll see, taste, and feel the city in ways you just can’t from a bus or taxi.
Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion: Private Tour & Local LunchYou’ll get an insider’s look at Ho Chi Minh City—from French colonial landmarks to buzzing markets and hidden temples—with stories only locals know. This tour packs history, food, culture, and real-life moments into one easy day.
Phu Quoc: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Speedboat TourYou board a speedboat at 9am and visit four islands in the An Thoi archipelago, snorkeling at two coral reef sites and eating lunch on the beach. The tour includes hotel pickup, snorkeling equipment, an English-speaking guide, drone photography at one island, and bottled water. You're back at your hotel by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the best snorkeling spots around Phu Quoc without arranging your own boat, timing multiple stops, or figuring out where to eat — the speedboat, the islands, and the lunch are all coordinated, and hotel pickup means you don't negotiate transport on either end.
Saigon Chinatown scooter tour: Markets, temples, local tastingA guided scooter tour through Saigon's largest Chinatown explores the markets, temples and daily rhythms of the Chinese-Vietnamese community. You ride past flower markets, walk through classic 1968 apartments, and taste local coffee and tea with a professional English-speaking guide; hotel pickup in districts 1 and 3, helmet and water are included. The itinerary can shift if a restaurant closes or a site needs maintenance.Is it for me?Choose the full-service tour if you want a guide to explain the temples, markets and beliefs as you move through Chinatown—the commentary is what turns a ride into an understanding of how the neighborhood works. The driver-only option cuts the price if you are comfortable exploring on your own and speaking basic English with the driver.
Ho Chi Minh City Airport Transfer: Private Vehicle & Flight TrackingA driver meets you at Tan Son Nhat arrivals with your name on a sign, having tracked your flight in real time. You travel alone in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your Ho Chi Minh City hotel in Districts 1, 3, or 4—a 30–40 minute ride depending on traffic. The service includes door-to-door pickup, complimentary waiting time if your flight is delayed, and professional navigation so you can rest after traveling. Specialized infant seats are available on request.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving alone, with a partner, or as a family and want to skip the taxi negotiation and shared-van wait—the fixed price and door-to-door pickup mean you move directly from the airport to your hotel without arranging transport on the spot.
