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From Ho Chi Minh City: Premium Mui Ne Beach, Sand Dunes Tour

1. From Ho Chi Minh City: Premium Mui Ne Beach, Sand Dunes Tour

7:00 am: Our tour guide will pick you up at the lobby hotel or meet up point ( Sst Travel Office: No. 57 Le Thi Hong Gam or 173 De Tham, District 1 ), then depart to Mui Ne - Phan Thiet. 10:30 am: Arriving in Mui Ne, we will visit the local fishing village, where you can see the thousands of the wooden boat from the local fishermen . Then, move to Suoi Tien (fairy stream) where the small stream running through the middle of the red sand dunes. It is like a mini version of Red Canyon 12:30: Next, we go to the restaurant for lunch. Afterward, You are then free to discover Mui Ne Beach by yourself and enjoy your free time, having the option sit under the coconut trees that line the beach and enjoy the pleasant sea breeze. 02:30 pm: Visiting Red sand dunes, slopes are less steep than the White sand dunes, great opportunity for taking photo as red colour of the sand is great contrast to background scenery. Here we will spend the rest of time for the sunset, after the the sunset at the red sand dunes 04:30 pm: Our driver will take you back to Ho Chi Minh City. 7:00 - 7:30 pm: End of the tour.

Can Gio: Discovery Vam Sat EcoPark - Can Gio Island Day Trip

2. Can Gio: Discovery Vam Sat EcoPark - Can Gio Island Day Trip

Start your day with a convenient pick-up from your District 1 located accommodation. After a short meet and greet with your driver you will start your adventure to Vam Sat Eco-Park with a brief and relaxing drive.  Upon arrival at the Sam Vat Eco-Park, you will commence your tour of the grounds with a trip to the Bat Sanctuary. Your trip to the Bat Sanctuary will take place by boat, you will enjoy a scenic cruise along rivers banked by mangrove forests. Along the river banks, you will see the many different ways the locals catch fish and crab.  After visiting the Bat Sanctuary you will take a trip to the Crocodile Swamp, here you will discover the process of brooding crocodile eggs. Get up and close with tiny baby crocodiles - you can also sit on the yacht as your guide angles the crocodiles, making them leap out of the water for food. Whilst at the swamp you will also have the ability to take a 26-meter ascent to Tang Bong Tower, here you will receive panoramic views of the entire mangrove forest - a great opportunity for some beautiful holiday snaps! Take a break from sightseeing and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant where you have many different dishes to choose from. After lunch, you will be transferred to visit the Vietnamese Birds' Nest Exhibition Center. After wandering through the exhibition center you will be transferred back to Ho Chi Minh City by a relaxing car ride. Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be delivered back to your accommodation to enjoy an evening of rest after a day of excitement. 

Trekking Mangrove Forest, Explore Monkey Island Day Tour

3. Trekking Mangrove Forest, Explore Monkey Island Day Tour

Pickup Time: 7h30 - 8h00 am 08:00: Depart to Can Gio 09:00: Arrive at Can Gio, Visit Monkey Island 10:30 : Trekking about 25 minutes to enter the Sac Forest Revolutionary Base, or choose to ride the canoe for 10 minutes to the base (The canoe expense is not included in the tour) 12:00 -12:30: Have lunch at a local restaurant – trying the speciality of Southern Vietnamese cuisine Afternoon - You will continue to visit Seafood Can Gio Market 16:30 -17:00: Back to Ho Chi Minh City End of the tour, drop off at hotel or meet up location

From Ho Chi Minh City: Can Gio Mangrove Guided Forest Tour

4. From Ho Chi Minh City: Can Gio Mangrove Guided Forest Tour

Start your day of adventure bright and early at 7:45 AM - your comfortable, air-conditioned van will take you on a 37-mile cruise outside of Ho Chi Minh city to your first stop, Monkey United.  Once you arrive at Monkey United, your tour guide will take you to the entrance of the preserve where your tour will start. Once inside you will have the opportunity to see and play with a multitude of Long-Tailed monkeys. Get up close and personal to these fun and delightful creatures.  Next, you will head to the Crocodile Farm. Here you will be able to get close to these prehistoric creatures. Marvel at their strength and size and even get a chance to see them eat. As you wander through the Mangrove Forest, you can keep your eye out for all sorts of other wildlife that live in the water and along the banks of the river. Follow your trip to the Crocodile Farm with a trip on a speedboat. Hop on board and go through a pleasant cruise along the river that makes its way through the jungle. Appreciate the untouched scenery of Can Gio National Park. Continue on your tour to a Vietnam War base, here, your expert guide will provide you with many fascinating historical insights. At midday, you will visit a popular lunch destination that is a favorite amongst the locals - Phuong Nam restaurant. Following lunch, feel free to spend some time relaxing or enjoying a swim by the pool before going to Can Gio Market. Here, you can practice your bargaining skills among the craft, food, and textile vendors.  Finally, wind down the day with a convenient ride to the Vietnamese Swiftlet Farming Village. There, you will have a great chance to taste Vietnamese bird's nest soup, one of the world's most expensive foods. Finish the day with a trip back to your accommodation in Ho Chi Minh.

Ho Chi Minh: Private Can Gio Mangrove Forest Day Tour

5. Ho Chi Minh: Private Can Gio Mangrove Forest Day Tour

Your tour begins at 8:00 AM, at which point you will be collected in a private car from your hotel. After a 40-minute drive, you will reach the Binh Khanh Ferry from where you will depart to Can Gio by boat. Once there, you will drive towards the Can Gio mangrove forest where you can admire the beauty of the green trees along the road. At 10:00 AM, you will have time to explore the mangrove forest, enjoying the fresh air and understanding the locals’ daily lives living along the river banks. You can also learn about the typical flora of mangrove forests and the other types of fauna at the local fishing hamlet. Furthermore, you will go through the forest on a canoe to visit the Reserve Bats Lagoon and the crab pond, before encountering and feeding a herd of deer which is friendly to man. Whilst here, you will also experience a crocodile farm where you can learn the process of hatching crocodiles and witness them in their natural environment. After that, you will venture toward the center of Vam Sat to observe the immensely panoramic views of the Vam Sat mangrove forest from the Tang Bong tower. Whilst there, you can also challenge yourself by crossing a suspension bridge. At 1:00 PM, you will have time for lunch at the Carrot Restaurant, before continuing with your tour in the afternoon. At 2:30 PM, you will go to Monkey Island to see over 1,000 monkeys that are living there. At 3:30 PM, you will return to the Binh Khanh ferry and drive directly to Saigon, where your tour ends at around 5:00 PM.

From Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta Tour with Cooking Class

6. From Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta Tour with Cooking Class

Get a feel for the local way of life on the Mekong Delta on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be. Enjoy a boat ride and a cooking class before lunch. After, either paddle a kayak or ride a bike to explore the area further. After pickup at your hotel, depart Ho Chi Minh and drive to Cai Be. Upon arrival, take some time to explore the town on foot and then board a motorized boat to cruise along the Mekong river to admire the serene scenery. Continue on a small sampan boat to paddle along the small canals and see the locals going about their day. The boat ride offers a unique perspective of the area, and you will see firsthand how locals live and work on the river. The boat takes you to the region’s fruit orchards where you can try some fresh fruits and enjoy the local music performed by the villagers. Next, arrive at a local restaurant and attend a cooking class to prepare some traditional dishes using fresh ingredients sourced from the region for lunch. After lunch, take a rest and relax before hitting the water by using kayaks for a leisurely paddle down the Mekong river. Take your time and soak up the peaceful surroundings. Alternatively, if you don't want to go kayaking, hop on a bike and explore the countryside on two wheels. The bike ride is a great way to get up close and personal with the area’s rural way of life. Once you have kayaked or biked, travel back to Ho Chi Minh City with your memories of this charming town in the Mekong Delta.

From Ho Chi Minh: Classic Mekong - My Tho, Ben Tre Full Trip

7. From Ho Chi Minh: Classic Mekong - My Tho, Ben Tre Full Trip

Brief Itinerary •Drive from Saigon through rice paddies and small villages to My Tho (70km ~ 1.5 hours) •Visit Vinh Trang pagoda –one of the most beautiful and famous landmarks in the region •Enjoy 3-hours boating & freely walking trip at Mekong Delta •Explore The Mekong River small canals by rowing sampan •Visit a beautiful island with many tropical orchards •Discover how to make coconut candy and try some •Take tuktuk car throughout the village. •Taste local fresh fruits as well as honeybee tea •Have lunch at a garden restaurant on river bank with countryside specialties. •Drive back to Saigon and drop at your hotel

Vam Sat Mangrove Forest Private Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

8. Vam Sat Mangrove Forest Private Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

After pick-up from your hotel go for a 2-hour car ride to Vam Sat, Can Gio. The UNESCO-designated Can Gio Biosphere Reserve, located south of Ho Chi Minh City, is teeming with wildlife and biodiversity in lush mangrove forests. Make several scenic stops on your way to the reserve. Then move into a landscape of mangroves. Your guide explains the features of Can Gio, one of Vietnam’s most important ecosystems, where more than 52 flora species and 200 fauna species live. Visit traditional fishing hamlets, then cruise the tranquil waters of Giant Bat Lagoon in a rowboat. Your guide leads a short trek through the mangroves to a private riverside location where you have a traditional Vietnamese lunch. After lunch, head to Vam Sat Eco Park. There, you might spot gibbons and monkeys, try crab fishing, and go bird watching for local and migratory bird species. See a crocodile reserve (and feed them via a fishing rod if you wish) to learn about the once-plentiful crocs that were hunted to near extinction. Alternatively, take another mangrove jungle walk with your guide.

Saigon by Night: Private City Tour by Jeep and Skybar Drink

9. Saigon by Night: Private City Tour by Jeep and Skybar Drink

Enjoy a 3-hour after-dinner tour of Saigon by jeep, starting with a pickup at your hotel. See magnificent French colonial monuments, including the Opera House, City Hall, Notre Dame, and Post Office. Take in the local night market, where you can stop to shop if you like. Visit streets that come alive after dark in a busy and exciting area of the city. Ride to the city’s suburbs and see another side of Saigon, with a chance to take in some fresh air. End the night at a rooftop bar, admiring views of the city while you enjoy a free drink. The timing of the tour is flexible. If you’d like to customize the tour be sure to let the local operator know in advance.

Saigon: Private Food Tour Discovery & City Tour by Jeep

10. Saigon: Private Food Tour Discovery & City Tour by Jeep

At 18:00, your tour guide and Jeep driver will pick you up from your hotel to start your Saigon tour by night. Arrive at a local restaurant to enjoy a Banh Xeo, a crispy, crepe-like specialty of South Vietnam. Continue your night city tour to admire the most magnificent French colonial monuments of the city such as the Opera House, City Hall, Notre Dame and the Post Office.  Then, you will be taken to explore the favorite places where the locals inhabitants like to go at night for a dinner with friends or relatives. In this place, you will be able to taste real cuisine like a local Vietnamese for a unique experience. After the dinner, it will be about time to enjoy the fresh air by night. Your Jeep tour will take you around Saigon to admire the panoramic views of the city. Last stop of the tour will be at a sky bar to enjoy a last drink of the day. This rooftop bar will be a perfect place for you to chill out with a nice breathtaking view of Saigon - a city of craziness, happiness and fun. At 22:30, head back to your hotel by Jeep to finish the tour.

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My partner and I booked a half day tour for Cu Chi Tunnels and were looking forward to it as it holds a significant place in the history of Vietnam. Our day started with an on-time pick up from Quan 1 and then with several other pick ups from around. Once everyone was onboard, our super friendly, highly informative and welcoming host Tu first briefed us about the itinerary and then gave an elaborated insight of Cu Chi Tunnels, the war, the aftermath of the war etc. While he explained us the whole scenario he ensured that it was narrated in a tasteful manner. Tu is an extremely warm person, eager to answer all your questions and didn't rush into the process of explaining anything or showing around the place. He ensured we all were safe at all times, were well behaved amongst each other and had a good time as a group. I would highly recommend everyone to book a tour with them and if you are lucky, you would have To as your host!

My tour guide, Ben, was fantastic and truly made the tour of the Cu Chi tunnels an unforgettable experience. He was a true professional, with impeccable English and an outstanding knowledge of the tunnels' history. Ben's passion and enthusiasm for his job were contagious, and his willingness to go above and beyond to answer all of our questions made the experience even more engaging. Overall, I cannot recommend Ben and the tour of the Cu Chi tunnels highly enough - it was a 5/5 experience in every way! The tour company is also very professional! We were informed by WhatsApp about our pickup-time and our guide was always reachable for questions. Thank you for the great tour, I can highly recommend it!

Chau, our tour guide was absolutely fantastic and very informative. quite a lot of the trip was spent traveling to the attractions but that was expected. If you wanted more time at each attraction then it may be worth booking the Cu Chi and Mekong delta on separate days but if you have little time in HCMC then it's worth doing.

Amazing experience with a professional guide girl with a perfect sense of humor. Unfortunately I cannot recall her name, we were on the tour on 12.3. I fully recommend this tour. The only small problem was the waiting time at the shooting range because it was a little loudly for those who did not want to shoot.

It was a great chance to learn about vietnam side during the war.