Things to do in Southern Vietnam
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Mekong Delta Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh: My Tho & Ben Tre IslandsYou’ll cruise quiet rivers, snack on tropical fruit in real gardens, listen to local folk music, and see how coconut candy’s made—all in one day from Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels Cycling Tour & LunchYou cycle through Cu Chi's rural villages and forest on a flat, guided route, then explore the famous wartime tunnels on foot. The day includes private car transport from Ho Chi Minh City, lunch, a cycling guide, all entry fees, and a support truck if your group is large enough. You're moving slowly enough to notice the landscape and the local life around you, which is what separates this from a quick drive-by visit.Is it for me?This tour suits people who want to see the Cu Chi Tunnels in context—not just the tunnels themselves, but the landscape and villages around them—and who prefer moving slowly through a place over being driven from stop to stop. The flat route and cultural pacing mean you don't need to be a strong cyclist or in peak fitness to enjoy it.
Kayaking Phu Quoc: Northern Discovery with Fishing VillagesThis eight-hour kayaking tour in northern Phu Quoc starts with hotel pickup in Duong Dong and takes you by car to Sông Cửa Cạn, where you paddle through mangrove waterways and tropical forest. The itinerary includes a bee farm visit, lunch, exploration of Phú Quốc National Forest, time at Rach Vem fishing village with its wooden bridges and starfish, and a stop at Ham Rong Cape before returning by car with a detour to a local silk factory. An English-speaking guide leads the full day; kayak, lunch and transport are included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to paddle and explore on your own rather than watch from a boat, and if a full day mixing water time with forest and village stops suits your pace better than a single-focus activity. Small groups keep the experience intimate without the logistics of organizing transport and stops yourself.
Phu Quoc: Speedboat Snorkeling & Hidden Reefs with Seafood BBQYou're picked up from your hotel and taken to An Thoi Port for a full-day speedboat snorkeling trip through Phu Quoc's archipelago. Two separate reef sites let you explore hidden coral and join a fish feeding activity; between dives the boat refills you with water and fresh fruit. Lunch is grilled seafood on a quiet island beach, and the return to port and your hotel is included, so the day ends where it started.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full snorkeling day without arranging your own boat, equipment, or island logistics — the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
Phu Quoc Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel PickupYou're picked up at Phu Quoc airport in a private, air-conditioned car and driven directly to your hotel; the driver waits free for an hour if your flight delays, and the fixed price means no negotiation at arrivals. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before, and 24/7 support handles any changes to your schedule.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi negotiation at arrivals — the fixed price and included wait time mean the transfer stops being a variable cost and starts being a solved problem.
Phu Quoc: 4 Islands Speedboat Tour & Snorkeling with LunchYou're picked up from your hotel at 8am and spend the day island-hopping by speedboat through the An Thoi Archipelago, snorkeling at Gam Ghi Island's coral reefs, swimming at May Rut Island, and eating lunch at a seaside restaurant. Optional water sports (jet skis, flyboarding) are available at Ocean World for extra cost. You're back at your hotel by mid-afternoon with no transport or timing to arrange yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see multiple islands and snorkel in one day without arranging your own boat, timing each stop, or figuring out lunch — the speedboat and fixed schedule handle all three, leaving you to swim and rest.
Private Saigon Half-Day Tour by Car: Ben Thanh Market & LandmarksYou’ll get an honest look at Saigon life—from bargaining at Ben Thanh Market to learning local stories inside historic landmarks—all with a friendly guide who knows their stuff.
Ho Chi Minh City Airport Transfer: Meet & Greet ServiceYou arrive at Ho Chi Minh City airport and your driver is waiting at the exit gate holding a placard with your name. The service includes door-to-door transport in a well-maintained vehicle matched to your group size, with 24/7 support if anything changes. No negotiating with touts, no hunting for the right car — just a confirmed pickup and a direct route to your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing in Ho Chi Minh City with luggage and want to skip the airport taxi queue and the back-and-forth of arranging a ride once you land — the fixed price and meet-and-greet take the guesswork out of getting to your hotel.
Phu Quoc: Sim Wine, Pepper Farm & Hon Mot Snorkeling with BBQYou get picked up from your hotel, ride through Phu Quoc's countryside to taste Sim wine and pepper at their source, buy fresh seafood at a local market, then cook and eat lunch together on Hon Mot beach while snorkeling the coral nearby. A bee farm visit rounds out the afternoon before the driver returns you to your hotel. All transportation, entry fees, three beers and the beachside meal are included in the price.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see how Phu Quoc actually works — farms, markets, local food — without arranging transport, entry fees or figuring out lunch yourself. The private motorbike and the beachside cooking are what make a full countryside loop and a real meal possible in a single afternoon.
Private Cu Chi Tunnels & Cao Dai Temple Tour from SaigonYou’ll step into Vietnam’s history on this private tour—watching midday prayers at the colorful Cao Dai Temple and crawling through secret wartime tunnels outside Saigon. Local food, real stories, and a friendly guide make it easy to connect with both past and present.
Cycle Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh: 3-Day Cross-Border AdventureYou’ll cycle quiet backroads through Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, sleep in local homes, float past bustling markets at dawn—and cross into Cambodia by riverboat. This trip skips tourist stops for real daily life and genuine encounters.
Private Transfer Ho Chi Minh Airport to Vung Tau HotelsIf you want a smooth start and finish to your trip between Ho Chi Minh City and Vung Tau, this private transfer is worth it—no lines, no hassle, just straight-up comfort with an English-speaking driver who actually shows up on time.
Phu Quoc: Snorkeling & Fishing Day Trip with LunchYou get picked up from your hotel, fish from a boat in the morning, snorkel at two islands in clear water, eat lunch on the water with fresh fruit, and return by late afternoon. Snorkeling gear, guide, transport and meals are all included, so you show up with sunscreen and a swimsuit.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel and fish in one morning without arranging a boat, finding an operator, or figuring out which islands are worth the trip — the fixed schedule and included guide take all of that off your hands.
Phu Quoc: Private Snorkeling & Symphony of the Sea Dinner ShowYou're picked up from your hotel at noon, spend the afternoon snorkeling three islands in Phu Quoc's shallow, clear waters with a private speedboat and guide, rinse off in a fresh shower, then get a private table at a gastropub with a direct view of the Symphony of the Sea water show at 7:45pm. Private transfer returns you to your hotel by 9:10pm.Is it for me?Pick this if you want snorkeling and a dinner show combined without arranging two separate bookings — the timing is locked around the 7:45pm performance, which is what makes a full afternoon on the water fit before you sit down to eat.
Phu Quoc Island Hopping & Snorkeling with LunchYou're picked up from your hotel, driven to An Thoi harbor, then taken by boat to Xuong Island for snorkeling on coral reefs and a local fishing demonstration. Lunch is served onboard before you move to May Rut Trong Island for swimming, beach time, and drinks at the bar. The boat returns you to your hotel by late afternoon, with all snorkeling gear, life jackets, and an English-speaking guide included.Is it for me?Book this if you want snorkeling and island time without arranging your own boat or figuring out which reefs are worth visiting — the fixed itinerary covers the main stops and the guide handles the logistics, leaving you to focus on the water and the beach.
Phu Quoc Airport Transfer: Fixed Price & Meet-and-GreetYou're met at the airport exit by a named driver, driven to Duong Dong centre in an air-conditioned vehicle matched to your group size, and given 24/7 contact support if plans change. The price is fixed before you book, so there's no negotiation when you're tired and just want to reach your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you land tired and want the route, vehicle, and price settled before you arrive — no negotiation at the curb, no uncertainty about which car is yours, just a driver waiting with your name and a working air conditioner.
Ho Chi Minh City Airport Transfer: Meet & Greet ServiceYou get a driver waiting with your name at arrivals, flight tracking so delays don't leave you stranded, and a fixed price that covers the whole vehicle. The driver meets you after luggage, drives you straight to your hotel, and 24/7 support is on standby if anything changes. Book one-way or round-trip depending on your needs.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Ho Chi Minh City with luggage and want someone waiting for you instead of arranging a ride on the spot—the fixed price and name-card system remove the guesswork of airport pickups in a new city.
Ho Chi Minh City Airport Transfer: Mercedes Luxury PickupYou get a private Mercedes with a professional chauffeur who tracks your flight and meets you by name at arrivals, eliminating the airport taxi scramble. The vehicle includes air conditioning, bottled water, cold towels, and Wi-Fi. Your driver navigates Ho Chi Minh City traffic efficiently, dropping you at your hotel or destination without detours or delays. Book this if you want the transfer handled so you can focus on arriving rested.Is it for me?Book this if you land tired and want the airport transfer to be the one thing that goes smoothly — the driver handles the car, the route, and the timing, so you don't have to.
Phu Quoc: 3 Islands Snorkeling Tour & LunchYou're picked up from your hotel, driven to An Thoi port, and taken by boat to three snorkeling islands—Hon Xuong, Gam Ghi, and May Rut—with a guide, all equipment, and lunch included. The day runs 8 to 9 hours, and you return to your hotel with nothing left to arrange.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel Phu Quoc's main islands without renting a boat yourself or coordinating transport and meals—the fixed itinerary and included logistics mean you show up and swim.
Ho Chi Minh City: War Remnants Museum & Cu Chi Tunnels Private TourYou visit the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City's historic center, then travel to Cu Chi Tunnels where you crawl through hand-dug underground passages and learn how the Viet Cong survived during the war. Lunch of beef noodles, a bottle drink, and an English-speaking guide are included, along with free hotel pickup and drop-off, so the whole day is organized for you.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Vietnam's war history without arranging your own transport, museum tickets, or timing between two major sites — the private format means the day moves at your pace, and the guide can answer questions as they come up.
