Things to do in Southern Vietnam
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Cu Chi Tunnels Ho Chi Minh City: Half-Day Guided Tour & PickupYou get picked up from your hotel, driven 60 kilometers west to Cu Chi, watch a war documentary, then crawl through or walk above the 220-kilometer tunnel network with a local guide who explains the history, weapons, and daily life of soldiers. The tour includes pandan tea before your return to the city, and takes about four to five hours total. No need to arrange transport, find the entrance, or navigate the site alone.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Cu Chi story in half a day without arranging your own transport, finding the site, or timing the documentary and tunnel sections yourself—the guide handles the pacing and the history, which is what makes four hours feel complete.
Saigon: Motorbike City Tour with Markets, Coffee & TemplesYou’ll ride pillion through Saigon’s wild streets with a local guide, weaving past French colonial landmarks and into bustling markets for snacks and coffee breaks. Expect laughter over language mishaps, stories at quiet memorials, and time to breathe incense in ancient temples—plus hotel pickup and little surprises along the way.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour from Ho Chi Minh City: Full-day with sampan rideYou start at your hotel and return there ten hours later. In between: the Cu Chi Tunnels with a crawl-through section and wartime history; a traditional boat cruise down the Mekong with live folk music; a sampan ride through coconut canals; a visit to a local family home; and a lunch of fresh regional specialties at a riverside restaurant. Hotel pickup and drop-off, private car, English-speaking guide, and water are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want the two main Mekong-area stops in a single day without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself — the fixed itinerary and included pickup handle all three, and the private car means no waiting for a group to assemble.
Mekong Delta: My Tho & Ben Tre Private Day Trip with LunchYou’ll float down winding canals in the Mekong Delta, snack on coconut candy in Ben Tre, listen to local folk music over tropical fruit, and share lunch under orchard trees. With hotel pickup included and a local guide leading every step, you’ll get glimpses of real riverside life that stick with you long after you’re back in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta Day Trip & Boat TourYou get picked up early, driven to a 19th-century pagoda, then spend the afternoon on boats moving between four river islands, walking through village gardens, listening to folk music, eating a full traditional lunch, and rowing through coconut-lined canals. The whole day is structured so you're never waiting or figuring out logistics — the guide handles timing, the boat schedule is built in, and you're back in the city by early evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Mekong Delta's main attractions — pagoda, islands, canals, village life — in a single day without arranging your own transport, boats, or lunch; the fixed schedule and included meals mean you show up at 8am and everything else is handled.
Ho Chi Minh City: Private Walking Tour with Student GuidesYou’ll join young local guides for a private walk through Ho Chi Minh City’s bustling streets—exploring historic landmarks, vibrant Chinatown corners, and hidden alleys only locals know. Taste street food together, share laughs over cultural quirks, and catch those small details you’d miss alone. Expect genuine stories—and maybe leave with new friends.
Ho Chi Minh City: Vietnamese Cooking Class & Market VisitYou pick three dishes from nine options, visit a local market with your instructor to buy ingredients, then cook them step-by-step with a chef's guidance. After cooking, you eat the meal you made with a complimentary drink and coffee. The class takes three to three and a half hours and runs at 9am or 2pm.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn to cook Vietnamese food properly and eat it the same day, without arranging ingredients or figuring out recipes on your own — the market visit and chef's step-by-step guidance are what make that possible in a single morning or afternoon.
Cu Chi Tunnels: Half-Day War History Tour & Tapioca SnackYou’ll walk through Vietnam’s war history at Cu Chi Tunnels, crawl inside real underground passages, sample local tapioca with pandan tea under shady trees, and hear firsthand stories from your guide. Expect some tight spaces, honest conversation, and moments that stay with you long after you leave.
Ho Chi Minh City: Bitexco Skydeck 360° View TicketYou take a high-speed elevator 178 meters up to the 49th-floor Saigon Skydeck inside Bitexco Financial Tower and spend an hour looking out at Ho Chi Minh City's full 360-degree skyline, the Saigon River, and the city's major landmarks. Bottled water is included, and the deck is wheelchair accessible. No food or drink allowed on the platform itself.Is it for me?Right for anyone with a couple of hours free in Ho Chi Minh City who wants to see the whole city at once without arranging transport or climbing stairs—the elevator and the 360-degree view do the work for you.
Ho Chi Minh City: Colonial Landmarks, Chinatown & River TourYou’ll walk palace corridors where history turned, sip strong coffee above buzzing streets, glide down the Saigon River past skyscrapers and temples, and weave through Cho Lon’s market maze with a local guide who knows every shortcut. Expect honest stories, real flavors at lunch, and moments that linger long after you’ve left Ho Chi Minh City behind.
Mekong Delta: Bike & Kayak Day Trip with No Tourist StopsYou’ll cycle peaceful village roads in the Mekong Delta with a local guide, paddle your own kayak through lush canals far from tourist crowds, share lunch at a family-run spot, and meet locals along the way. If you want real daily life instead of tourist shops or staged stops, this day trip is for you.
Saigon: Ben Thanh Market Tour & Vietnamese Cooking ClassYou’ll wander Saigon’s Ben Thanh Market with a local chef who knows every vendor, then get hands-on during a Vietnamese cooking class — rolling spring rolls, mixing spices, and sharing laughs over your own meal. With transport included and recipes to take home, this is more than just learning to cook; it’s tasting real Saigon life from the inside.
Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion: Private Guided TourA private guided tour of Ho Chi Minh City from Phu My Port includes pickup and dropoff at the cruise terminal, an English-speaking guide, Vietnamese lunch, and visits to the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Cholon (Chinatown), Thien Hau Temple and Ben Thanh Market. The itinerary is customizable, so you choose which stops matter most and how long to spend at each one. All entry fees and taxes are included.Is it for me?Eight to twelve hours is long enough to see the major sites—the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Ben Thanh Market—without rushing, but short enough to stay within a typical port day. If your ship's schedule is tight, your guide can focus on the highlights; if you have more time, you can linger at the temples or spend longer in Cholon.
Cu Chi Tunnels: Small Group Tour with Pickup & Local SnacksYou’ll crawl through real Cu Chi tunnels outside Ho Chi Minh City, taste local tapioca and hot tea with your group, and hear stories from a guide who knows every corner here. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off so you don’t have to worry about logistics — just bring your curiosity and maybe a change of shirt if you’re claustrophobic.
Phu Quoc: Small-Group Snorkeling Tour & Hidden Coral ReefsYou’ll float above living coral gardens in Phu Quoc with a small group and a professional underwater guide who keeps things relaxed but safe. Expect real-time route changes based on weather, two hidden reef spots (like Coral Mountain or Half-moon Reef), fresh fruit after snorkeling, and zero crowds—just you, your mask, and that hush beneath the waves.
Ho Chi Minh City: Morning Scooter Tour & Ao Dai RidersYou’ll hop on a scooter behind local riders (sometimes in Ao Dai) for a morning weaving through Ho Chi Minh City’s history: French-built cathedrals, secret war bunkers, incense-filled pagodas. Expect stories from your guide, hotel pickup included — plus that rush of joining Saigon’s daily buzz instead of just watching from afar.
Motorcycle Food Tour Ho Chi Minh: Female Rider TeamYou ride through Ho Chi Minh City on the back of a scooter with a female guide, stopping at four carefully chosen spots for lunch and dinner—bò kho in a stone bowl, tiger prawn rolls, crab noodle soup, and grilled beef in betel leaves. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with helmet, fuel, and a rain poncho if the weather turns. The pace is steady, the guide speaks English, and you eat where locals eat.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to eat where locals do without arranging transport or navigating the city alone. The scooter is how you move through Saigon's food scene—it's faster than walking and closer than a van, which is what makes hitting four quality spots in one outing possible.
ATV riding in Mui Ne: White Sand Dunes at sunriseThis five-hour tour in Mui Ne puts you on an ATV at the White Sand Dunes for sunrise, then moves through the Red Sand Dunes, a working Fishing Village and a walk along the fairy stream. Pickup from your hotel and a driver are included; you can ride the quad bike yourself at the white dunes for an additional charge, or stay in the jeep. The tour suits all fitness levels and ends with a return to your hotel.Is it for me?The ATV option at the white dunes is what separates this from a straight sightseeing ride — if you want to operate the quad bike yourself across the sand and around the lake at sunrise, add it at checkout. Without it, you stay in the jeep and still see all four stops, which works just as well if you prefer to ride as a passenger or want to keep the cost down.
Saigon Motorbike City Tour: Female Riders & Secret BunkerYou’ll ride through Ho Chi Minh City’s wild traffic with a local female guide, stop at landmarks like Notre-Dame Cathedral and Thien Hau Temple, slip underground into a secret wartime café bunker, and share lunch at a spot locals love. Expect honest stories and small surprises—this tour leaves you feeling connected long after your helmet comes off.
Mekong Delta Day Tour: My Tho, Ben Tre & Sampan RideYou’ll leave Ho Chi Minh City behind for a day of coconut-scented air, slow boat rides through palm canals, and shared laughter over Mekong specialties like elephant ear fish. With local guides leading you through workshops and riverside villages, you’ll get close to real Delta life — not just watch it float by.
