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From Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta & Vinh Trang Pagoda Tour

1. From Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta & Vinh Trang Pagoda Tour

Discover the verdant beauty of the Mekong Delta on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Travel in an air-conditioned minivan or bus and board a motorboat for a ride through islands on the Tien River. Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda and enjoy a local lunch in an orchard. Depart from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel and head to the Mekong Delta. Pass by green rice fields before arriving at the beautiful rural My Tho. Along the way, visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a famous Buddhist temple located in My Tho. Admire the unique architecture of this historic site, which features a blend of Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese influences.  Go by motorized boat on the Tien River to the Tortoise islet and the Dragon, Phoenix, and Unicorn Islet. The journey takes you through tranquil fruit orchards, verdant rice paddies, and rustic villages where you can observe the daily lives of locals. Walk into the village, where you can visit a local fruit garden and enjoy the tropical fruit while listening to Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by islanders. Next, head to the riverside for a sampan riding experience, gliding along the intricate waterways with coconut palms line both sides. This is a chance to witness the region's rural life up close. Visit the bee house and taste some honey tea. Lunch will be served right in the heart of the orchard garden. Take the boat cruise to Ben Tre province - the land of coconuts where you can tour a coconut farm and witness the process of making coconut candy, rice paper, and other coconut-based products.. As the sun sets, travel back to Ho Chi Minh City, with a newfound appreciation for the natural beauty and cultural significance of the Mekong Delta.

From Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour

2. From Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour

This full-day tour takes you from Ho Chi Minh city to two popular attractions: Cu Chi Tunnels, and the Mekong Delta.  Be picked up at your central hotels in Ho Chi Minh city and head to Cu Chi Tunnels. After 1.5 hours ride, we arrive at the tunnels where you will get a chance to learn about the fascinating history and significance of the tunnels during the Vietnam War. You will have the opportunity to crawl distances of the tunnels, try your hand at the shooting range, and witness the intricate network of underground tunnels and traps that played a significant role in the war. After exploring the tunnels, we'll head to a local restaurant for lunch to try some of the delicious local Vietnamese cuisine (vegan food available). After lunch, we'll head to My Tho to explore the Mekong Delta. You'll get a glimpse into the daily life of the locals as we take a boat ride down the Mekong River, where you can enjoy the picturesque scenery of the surrounding countryside. We will then take a sampan ride through the small waterways with coconut palms line both sides, where you can experience the rural lifestyle, stop by the bee house to enjoy some local fruits and honey tea, listen to a live local music performance performed by the villagers. We'll wrap up our day and head back to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon and be taken back to your hotel. This is a unique opportunity to experience some of the best Southern Vietnam has to offer, with a mix of history, culture, and natural beauty all in one day.

Ho Chi Minh: Full-Day Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour

3. Ho Chi Minh: Full-Day Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour

Be picked up from your Ho Chi Minh accommodation in the morning and board a comfortable mini van. Head to the Cu Chi tunnels and hear about the Vietnamese resistance to the US Forces. Depart for the Mekong Delta, stopping at a local restaurant on the way to enjoy a delectable lunch of Vietnamese cuisine. Following lunch, arrive in Mekong Delta, and board a row boat to travel along small canals under the coconut tree fronds.  Board a motor boat and cruise to coconut island. Disembark at a local family's residence to enjoy tropical fruits and taste honey tea and wine. See how local products are made and listen to a live local music performance performed by the villagers. Stroll along the country roads in the afternoon to see what local life is like. Relax in the peaceful atmosphere, before saying goodbye and returning to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City in the evening and be taken back to your accommodation.

Saigon: 11 Tastings Food and Sightseeing Tour By Motorbike

4. Saigon: 11 Tastings Food and Sightseeing Tour By Motorbike

Embark on a motorbike trip around 4 of Ho Chi Minh's colorful districts. Immerse yourself in Saigon's culture, history, blend into local daily life, and eat mouthwatering local dishes. You'll ride on a pillion behind the drivers to enjoy the unique atmosphere with your guide and other travelers and create unforgettable memories of Saigon. Please note that: ***Why Book With Us*** - Your safety is our first priority! We are Legal - Licensed company ( Saigon Adventure ). You will be driven by good and safe drivers. No insurance will cover you If you book with non-licensed tour company ( 90% of scooter tour are run illegally ) - All food and drinks are included ( No Hidden Cost ). - We are top-rated ( no.1 Food Tour on Trip Advisor with over 7,500 excellent review. Start the evening by enjoying the famous Bun Bo Xua in district 1. The next place you will visit is the Thich Quang Duc Monument in district 3 and learn a touching story the monk who set himself on fire to protest the persecution of Buddhists. After that, we will take you through China Town ( district 5,10 ), stop at a colorful Flower Market & Cambodian Market with a cold drink and snack included. This is the most popular hangout place for locals. We stop at the market and try Crispy Banana cracker, Grilled Oyster with black pepper sauce, Vietnamese Pizza. And challenge yourself with Surprise Dish ! Then, we walk to the best culinary hidden gem: Chuoi Nuong- Grilled Banana with coconut milk: a bit sweet and salty of of tropical fruits and coconut milk sauce Next stop is Nguyen Thien Thuat Oldest And Huge Apartment Complex. We climb up the the apartment and see how local people live 3-4 generations in a small apartment and understand more about our life and culture. Here you have a chance to try our famous Banh Mi, Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce, Cold sugar cane juice with Kumquat and many more. Then, we hop on the scooter and have a wonderful ride through alleyways and see cloth shops on fashion street, food vendors and walking park. Last but not least, discover the best place for dessert at a local favorite spot in district 4. Sit at a small table and chat with your tour guide. Get to know more about the local life and the ingredients of Vietnamese cuisine Our Tastings menu: 1. Unique Beef Noodle Soup Hue Style - Not Pho that you can find everywhere 2. Grilled Oyster with black pepper sauce 3. Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce 4. Enjoy a cold Saigon Beer at a local favorite spot 5. Cold sugar cane juice with Kumquat fruit 6. Banh Mi - This food is listed as the number one street food in Vietnam. 7. Banh trang Nuong - The best local favourite dish 8. Crispy Banana cracker 9. Jasmine tea 10. Go to the best culinary hidden gem: Chuoi Nuong- Grilled Banana with coconut milk 11. Dessert with Bánh Flan: Flan cake at a popular place for locals. Please note: we only offer pick up in district 1,3,4 if you choose pickup up option

Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket

5. Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket

Enjoy a performance of fascinating Vietnamese art during a traditional 45-minute water puppet show. The stories told with water puppets are closely associated with the spiritual life of Vietnamese people, especially in the countryside. The stage for the show is the surface of a water pool. Puppeteers demonstrate their clever skills by managing puppets with long bamboo rods and a string mechanism under the surface of the water. A traditional Vietnamese orchestra provides musical accompaniment. The puppets act out the stories told by the songs, which reflect the peaceful life of the Vietnamese countryside.

Ho Chi Minh City: Saigon River Dinner Cruise with Live Music

6. Ho Chi Minh City: Saigon River Dinner Cruise with Live Music

Admire the city lights on this Saigon River dinner cruise that includes a delicious dinner and a refreshing soft drink. Enjoy the convenience of hotel transfers in a comfortable van from districts 1, 3, and 4 in Ho Chi Minh City. Hop aboard an air-conditioned van and transfer to a charming riverboat. Experience the mesmerizing Saigon river at night, as you embark on a dinner cruise that provides an enchanting blend of visual beauty and culinary excellence. Watch as the city transforms into a radiant beacon amidst the night's embrace. Traverse the shimmering ripples of the Saigon River, savoring a delightful dinner in the company of your cherished companions. Listen to talented musicians play live music. Try an array of spectacular dishes from the buffet (or a set menu if the buffet is fully-booked). Sail against the backdrop of the city's stunning skyline, a scene that's nearly impossible to resist. Transfer back to your meeting point with ease at the end of your tour.

Ho Chi Minh: A O Show Bamboo Circus at Saigon Opera House

7. Ho Chi Minh: A O Show Bamboo Circus at Saigon Opera House

Vietnamese Bamboo Circus combines a new circus, unique live music, and creative use of bamboo to form an awe-inspiring performance art. This art genre displays the deeply rooted beauty of Vietnamese culture, which transcends language allowing thousands of audiences all over the world to enjoy it. Inspired by the charming beauty of Southern Vietnamese culture, À Ố Show represents a contrasting portrait of village and city, a transformation from peaceful life to bustling urbanization with a delicate touch of humor and live music from folk instruments. Since 2015, the show has been on several tours in Europe, and other countries such as Brazil, Oman, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Saudi Arabia. À Ố Show is the first show from Vietnam to perform at the Sydney Opera House in June 2019.

From HCM: Mekong Delta & Cai Rang Floating Market 2-Day Tour

8. From HCM: Mekong Delta & Cai Rang Floating Market 2-Day Tour

Get picked up at your accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City and head to My Tho by bus. Your onboard tour guide will tell you everything about the culture of the locals while you can sit back, relax and enjoy the landscapes and scenery of green rice fields. Stop at the Vinh Trang pagoda on the way. Continue to My Tho and take a boat trip along the Mekong River. During the cruise, see fish cages and floating houses. The boat will take you to a small canal, where you can escape the busy town. The cruise through the coconut trees-lined canal will take you to a coconut island in Ben Tre.  Disembark and explore the village on foot. Visit local families and learn how to make sweets at a candy shop. You can enjoy fruits, honey tea and wine while listening to traditional music. Discover varieties of fruits, flowers, trees, and native houses. Enjoy a traditional lunch. Next, travel by ferry and bus to Can Tho, the heart of the Mekong Delta. Stay overnight in the hotel. The next day, after breakfast, take a leisurely boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong river.  Proceed to visit the Cai Răng floating market, which is the liveliest in the whole region. Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals. Next, you will roam through the village, see fruit gardens and visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles-making shop.  Then, head back to the riverside for lunch before traveling back to Ho Chi Minh City, where you will arrive in the afternoon with unforgettable memories.

From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta VIP Tour

9. From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta VIP Tour

This special full-day tour takes you from Ho Chi Minh city to two major attractions: Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta 7:45AM. We will pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city by a VIP Car (with seats luxuriously designed in passenger cabin) and head to Cu Chi tunnels where you will explore and learn about the Vietnam War resistance the US Forces. You can crawl short distances through the tunnels. Learn about how different types of booby trap - the symbol of guerrilla warfare - were created and set up. 11:30AM. We depart for Mekong Delta. On the way, we stop by at a local restaurant to enjoy a lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine (Vegan food available) 13:30PM. Arrive Mekong Delta, take a small row boat to paddle along the small canals under fronds of coconut trees lining both sides. Get on the motor boat to cruise to the coconut island. We disembark at a local family to enjoy tropical fruits, taste honey tea, honey wine, see how the local products are made, and enjoy a live local music performance performed by the villagers. Strolling along the countryside roads to get to know the locals going about their day. Relax with the peaceful atmosphere, then say goodbye and depart for Ho Chi Minh City. Around 6:50PM. Arrive Ho Chi Minh city. We take you back to your hotel.

From Ho Chi Minh: Mekong Delta, My Tho & Ben Tre Day Trip

10. From Ho Chi Minh: Mekong Delta, My Tho & Ben Tre Day Trip

Depart at 8:00 AM from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel and head to the Mekong Delta by minivan or bus. Enjoy an unforgettable 2-hour drive to the Mekong Delta along the provincial roads down in the Southern region of Vietnam. Pass rice paddies, pineapple plantations, orchards, and small hamlets.  You'll arrive in My Tho at approximately 10:00 AM where you will ride on a local motorboat past Dragon Island, Phoenix Island, and Turtle Island. Stop at the famous Unicorn Island to visit a natural beekeeping farm, and taste honey wine, rice wine, and banana wine. Then take a walk through the village and row along the coconut canal to see daily local life in the Mekong Delta. Continue your motor boat trip to Ben Tre province to visit a handmade coconut candy workshop. Then transfer to a small motor boat and travel along the lush, green canals, stopping at local Vietnamese restaurant for some traditional food. Later on, enjoy various types of tropical fruits at the orchard garden and listen to traditional music. At the end of the tour, a local boat will take you back to My Tho. From there a bus will drive you back to Ho Chi Minh city, arriving at around 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM.

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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!

We had one of the most memorable nights during our time in Vietnam with Lisa and Robert on the tour. They did an awesome job in introducing us to the street food scene in Saigon but what we enjoyed the most was their amazing company and their willingness to share their stories with us. You will have one of the best nights in your life if you go on a tour with Lisa and Robert! Will highly recommend, not only for the introduction to Saigon’s food scene but also to get under the skin of the people and the culture of Vietnam.

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.