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Saigon’s best days out.
The 15 most popular 1-day tours, with prices, run times and the operator behind each one. The trips worth building a day around, and what each one actually gets you.
One-day small-group trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels and My Tho in the Mekong Delta, with boat cruises and lunch.
Most Popular“Trew is a superb guide! I thoroughly enjoyed crawling through the tunnel at Chu Chi. The lunch on the Mekong Delta was delicious, as was the coconut candy and the special honey tea to end our day. A great time!”
My Tho and Ben Tre small-group day trip with Mekong boat rides, coconut candy tastings, riverside lunch, and Vinh Trang pagoda.
“We had such a wonderful time on this tour. Our guide Kay was very knowledgeable about the area and customs of the people. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip!”
My Tho–Ben Tre Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with temple stop, sampan ride, village walk, set lunch, and more.
“This tour was a wonderful day - our guide nick named King Kong was just brilliant- lots to see and do during the day and a most memorable lunch - thank you so much for the day !”
Small-group Mekong day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with Cai Rang floating market, workshops, cycling, and a cooking demo.
“Lots of variety squeezed into a one day trip. We were always moving but never rushing and the food was incredible.”
Small-group Cu Chi Tunnels and My Tho Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with lunch, English guide, and boat ride.
“I especially like the second part of the tour which was much "quieter" then the first one. The ladies singing ware very nice ;)”
Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta in one long day: small-group transport, tunnel exploration, My Tho cruise, and a 5-course lunch from $82.
“The experience was very good, Anthony, our guide was very informative and helpful, 5 stars to our driver, the traffic was horrendous, the downside for us was the amount of driving in between the activities but tbh expected seeing the traffic. Read more”
Củ Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with lunch, boat rides, fruit tasting, and a tunnel crawl.
“Such a good tour. Interesting, fun , informative, amusing... with an incredible guide! 'Super Mario' won't disappoint. His knowledge and wit made the tour even better. I'd recommend it 100%. Thank you Bach (E and J from Ireland)”
Small-group Mekong Delta Ben Tre day trip from Ho Chi Minh City: boats, bikes, brick factory, coconut treats, and local lunch.
“Our guide Safa was very prepared. He loves his job and he has transmitted to us his passions telling us a lot of details about Mekong region”
Small-group Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with village cycling, cooking class, cruise, pagoda, and lunch for $29.
“Best trip ever, what a wonderful time we had. Dennis our guide was fabulous. We received excellent commentary alone the way, cooked some spring rolls, rode bikes through fields and went on a short Mekong adventure. 5 stars absolutely”
Sunrise at Cai Rang floating market, boat rides and tropical fruit, then Cai Be Ancient House, music, pancake cooking, and village cycling.
“Our guide Than (Tim) was excellent. He knows such a lot and kept us all entertained during the day. Very pleased with him, and would recommend him and the company, to anyone.”
Cu Chi Tunnels and Ben Duoc memorial in one day from Ho Chi Minh City, with pickup, lunch, and included tickets.
“a must do trip if you go to Ho Chi Minh. Our guide slim Jim (today??) was so informative and one of the better guides we have had. A little bit apprehensive about going into the tunnels but so glad I was convinced to do it. The trip we had included lunch in a lovely…”
Small-group Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with Vinh Trang Pagoda, Tien River cruise, sampan canals, and orchard lunch.
“a lovely relaxing day, it was very well organised and our tour guide Twin was amazing! she was very accommodating to everyone in the group, was very friendly/entertaining, and had great knowledge to give.”
Ben Tre Mekong Delta day tour: boat + sampan canals, mat weaving, xe loi ride, fruit orchards, riverside lunch. Pickup from HCMC.
“Really well organised, great transport and Guide was fantastic. The day went like clockwork and gave a terrific insight into life on the delta using various modes of transport.”
Private Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne sunset day trip with sleeper bus, English guide, fairy stream, dune jeep rides, and dinner snacks for $62.
“Very nice tour. Helpful and knowledgable guide. Sleeper bus is comfortable and easy directions to get to it”
VIP private Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City: My Tho boat ride, Ben Tre coconuts, Vinh Trang Temple, lunch, and an English guide.
“The visit to the Mekong Delta was nice. We visited several local communities and a Buddhist temple. However, it was a 4-hour round trip drive from Ho Chi Minh. This is a whole day tour and we exhausted at the end. Something to keep in mind if you have short time in the city.”
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