Things to do in Southern Vietnam
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Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne: Private Car Transfer & Airport PickupYou're picked up by a named driver holding a sign with your name on it, travel in a private air-conditioned car for 2.5 hours across 200km to Mui Ne, and arrive at your exact destination with your luggage handled the whole way. The driver waits free at the airport for up to two hours if needed, and you get the vehicle details and driver contact before you travel.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Tan Son Nhat Airport or leaving a Ho Chi Minh City hotel and want to reach Mui Ne without arranging a taxi, negotiating a price, or managing luggage yourself — the fixed cost and named driver remove the friction of getting between the two cities.
Phu Quoc: Private Speedboat Snorkel & Hidden Coral ReefsYou board a private speedboat at your hotel and head to one of two hidden coral reef zones in south Phu Quoc, chosen by the guide based on that day's water conditions. An underwater guide joins you in the water, a safety session covers the basics before you enter, and high-quality snorkeling gear plus floatation devices keep you secure. The trip lasts 4 to 5 hours with two snorkeling stops, fresh fruit and water on deck, and no crowded tourist spots in between.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel Phu Quoc's quieter reefs without the crowds or the hassle of arranging your own boat and guide—the private charter and daily route adjustments mean you're not locked into a fixed itinerary the way group tours are.
Ho Chi Minh City: Private guided tour with lunch & pickupYou’ll walk Ho Chi Minh City’s tangled streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Visit French colonial landmarks, explore the War Remnants Museum at your own pace, light incense at Thien Hau Temple in Chinatown, and share lunch with locals — all with hotel pickup included. It’s a day you’ll remember long after you’ve left Saigon behind.
Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels & War Museum Private TourYou visit the War Remnants Museum with a local guide who shares family history alongside the exhibits; drive to Cu Chi Tunnels and crawl through the underground passages, eating the same wartime cassava and tea that sustained residents; stop at an Agent Orange survivors' workshop to meet artisans and support their community directly. Hotel pickup, all entry fees, lunch, and a private guide are included; the whole day runs about eight hours with groups capped at five people.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to understand the Vietnam War through both the physical sites and the people who lived it, without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the small group size and local guide are what make the personal stories possible.
Mekong Delta Cai Be: Cooking Class & Boat Tour with GuideStep into daily life on a Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City—taste coconut candy in Cai Be, join a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class with locals, kayak through quiet canals, and share lunch you helped prepare. You’ll catch glimpses of real river life—and maybe find yourself thinking back on these simple moments long after you’ve left.
Ho Chi Minh City: Private Photography Tour & Street CultureYou walk through Ho Chi Minh City with a local photographer who shoots in both film and digital, stopping to capture portraits and street moments as you explore hidden corners and street culture. You receive all raw files plus 20 professionally retouched photos in high-resolution JPEG within three days. The tour lasts around 1.5 hours and includes bottled water; timing can be day or evening depending on light and your preference.Is it for me?Book this if you want professional photos of yourself or your group in Ho Chi Minh City without the stiffness of a studio session — the guide's local knowledge means you'll end up in real moments and real places, not just the spots everyone photographs the same way.
Phu Quoc: 4 Islands & 2 Reefs Snorkeling Tour, Max 12You get picked up from your Duong Dong hotel, snorkel two coral reefs across four islands with a marine guide, and spend an hour resting on a quiet beach with fresh fruit before returning. The group stays under twelve people, gear is included, and departure times adjust daily based on water conditions — which is why the tour works when others feel rushed or crowded.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel Phu Quoc's reefs without joining a crowded boat — the twelve-person limit and flexible timing based on actual water conditions are what make a small, calm morning or afternoon possible instead of a rushed, packed one.
Mekong Delta bike and boat tour: 40km cycling plus river cruiseThis Mekong Delta cycling tour combines 40km of flat riding through rice paddies and local villages with a 30-minute private boat cruise to a riverside restaurant. You cycle at your own pace with a support van trailing the group, stop at a local café before the ride, and finish with authentic Vietnamese lunch before returning to your hotel by evening. A guide speaks English throughout, and the tour runs with a minimum of two guests.Is it for me?The nine-hour commitment means you leave early and return by evening, so it fits a full day without eating into the rest of your itinerary. The flat terrain and support van make it work for cyclists returning to the bike after time away, but the 40km distance and real river landscape keep it from feeling like a beginner's ride.
Cu Chi Tunnels Ho Chi Minh: Half-Day Tour & ShootingYou're picked up from your hotel, driven to the Cu Chi Tunnels site, crawl through restored tunnel sections, learn about traps and underground life from an English-speaking guide, eat cassava and tea as soldiers did, and have the option to fire period weapons. The return drive gets you back by early afternoon, with entrance fees and transport included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the Cu Chi Tunnels as a physical space, not just a historical fact—the guide, the tunnel walk, and the transport mean you don't have to arrange your own way out there or figure out what you're looking at once you arrive.
Ho Chi Minh Airport to Hotel: Private Car Transfer, No StressYou’ll step off your flight in Ho Chi Minh City and find your driver already waiting with your name on a sign—no stress or confusion. Enjoy an easy ride straight to your hotel in District 1 or 3 with a local who knows the city’s rhythms. Just send your flight info ahead and let them handle the rest—one of those little comforts you’ll remember long after landing.
Ho Chi Minh City: War Museum & Notre-Dame Half-Day Private TourYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to the War Remnants Museum, where you spend time with your guide learning about Vietnam War history. Then you walk around Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Saigon Central Post Office in the colonial quarter, move through Ben Thanh Market to see local life, and return to your hotel — all in a private car with an English-speaking guide, entrance fees covered, and the schedule flexible enough to linger where you want.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Ho Chi Minh City for a short time and want to see the main sights without arranging your own transport or buying tickets at each stop — the private car and included fees remove the logistics, leaving you free to focus on what you're seeing.
Vespa Saigon By Night Street Food Tour: Local Eats & Live MusicA four-hour night tour of Saigon by vintage Vespa, starting with hotel pickup at 6pm and moving through the city's after-dark streets, markets and neighborhoods. You stop for Vietnamese pancakes and spring rolls at a local eatery, then seafood at a restaurant with local ambience, then dessert and live acoustic music at a cafe, and finish at a rooftop or live music bar. All food and drink are included, along with an English-speaking guide, bottled water and hotel drop-off.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in a Saigon hotel without a car or scooter of your own—the pickup at 6pm and drop-off at the end means you step out of your room and into the night without arranging transport or navigating the streets yourself. The Vespa is how you move, so you see the city from street level and stop wherever the food and music happen, rather than watching from a bus.
Vietnam Cooking Class: Master Techniques at Ben Thanh MarketAn advanced cooking class in Vietnam held at Mai Home near Ben Thanh Market, where you start with a market visit (morning sessions only) to source ingredients with the chef, then return to the kitchen to master techniques across appetizers, mains and desserts before dining on the dishes you've prepared. Sessions run three hours in the morning, afternoon or evening; the morning and afternoon options include the market visit, while evening does not. You'll receive a recipe book, certificate and souvenir gift at the end.Is it for me?Most cooking classes in Vietnam are tourist-focused and end with a meal prepared by someone else; this one puts you in control of every step and puts the food you cooked in front of you at the table, so you leave knowing exactly how to make it again.
Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta CruiseYou're picked up at your hotel, driven to Cu Chi Tunnels where you explore the underground network and learn about the Vietnam War, then head to the Mekong Delta for a rowboat cruise under coconut trees, a motorboat ride to a local family's home, and time walking the countryside. Lunch, tropical fruit, honey tea, and live music are included; you return to your hotel in the evening.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see both the war history and the rural countryside in one day without arranging separate transport, tickets, or meals—the fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you're not making decisions all day.
Mui Ne Food Tour: Street eats with sunset & seaside barYou’ll taste Mui Ne’s true street food with a local guide who knows every stall, watch sunset over fishing boats with coffee in hand, try dishes like bánh xèo and nem nướng you won’t find elsewhere, and end your evening at a hidden seaside bar—a night you’ll remember long after your trip.
Private Starfish Beach & Phu Quoc North Tour with Farm VisitYou’ll kayak through mangroves, taste fresh pepper at a local farm, and eat seafood right on Starfish Beach—all away from tourist crowds. It’s hands-on, relaxed, and gives you a real feel for how locals spend their days off in Phu Quoc.
Tan Son Nhat Airport to Ho Chi Minh Hotels: Private Transfer 24/7You get picked up at the airport or your hotel by a professional driver who knows the route to Ho Chi Minh City, eliminating the need to arrange transport yourself or negotiate fares at the curb. The service includes door-to-door delivery, flight tracking for arrivals, and a fixed price confirmed at booking—what saves time is knowing exactly when and how you'll get there.Is it for me?Book this if you want to arrive at your hotel without arranging a taxi, negotiating fares, or waiting for a shuttle—the fixed price and door-to-door pickup mean you trade the hassle for certainty.
Ho Chi Minh City: Motorbike Food Tour with 10 Street EatsYou’ll ride pillion through five lively districts of Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike, sampling ten street foods only locals usually find. With an English-speaking guide leading the way, expect laughter over tricky pronunciations, quick bites at hidden spots, and even a rain poncho if needed. It’s noisy, deliciously messy—and you might find yourself thinking about those flavors long after you’re home.
Ho Chi Minh City Private Motorbike Tour 3-4 HoursA private motorbike tour of Ho Chi Minh City with a local guide covers the downtown landmarks—Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office—then cuts into Cholon's narrow alleys to visit the 18th-century Bà Thiên Hậu Temple, Tam Son Pagoda, and the flower market, with street food and coffee included. The guide speaks English, pickup is included, and children are welcome from age 13.Is it for me?The motorbike covers more ground than walking would in the same time, so you reach Cholon's alleys and the flower market without spending the afternoon just getting there—the pace is steady, not rushed, and the stops are built around where locals actually eat and shop.
Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Boat TourYou're picked up early from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel and driven to Cu Chi Tunnels, where you explore the underground network used during the war. After lunch at a local restaurant, you head to the Mekong Delta for a boat cruise through narrow canals lined with coconut trees, stopping at fruit orchards, honey houses, and coconut candy workshops where you taste tropical fruits and local treats. An English-speaking guide is with you the whole time, and you're back at your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both the war history and the living landscape of southern Vietnam in one day without arranging separate transport, tickets, and timing—the fixed schedule is what makes both stops fit into a single afternoon.
