Top Southern Vietnam Shore Excursions

Experience the rich culture and flavors of Vietnam on a motorbike food tour through vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. Even experienced travelers and foodies can be overwhelmed by the city’s maze of crowded streets and variety of restaurants, but with this guided tour you can let someone else do the planning and rest assured you aren’t missing any of the top dining locations.

Experience the best of the Mekong Delta on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, and explore the distinctive delta landscape by motorized river boat, row boat, and horse cart. You’ll visit a traditional temple, canal island, and local home along the way, then stop in a restaurant for a delta-style lunch. Your tour includes all transport, activities, entrance fees, lunch, and snacks, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City.

The Cu Chi Tunnels are an integral part of Vietnam’s history, making them a must-see attraction. Opt for a luxurious experience of the tunnels on a tour that includes round-trip transport by luxury limousine and a cruise on the Mekong River. In an intimate group limited to seven, travel in air-conditioned comfort, explore the tunnels with a guide, and explore the Mekong Delta on a rowboat and motorboat to discover rural life

Discover the local culture along the Mekong Delta during this full-day excursion from Ho Chi Minh City. Take a boat cruise along the Mekong River to the Cai Be Floating Market, visit a craft village, see fruit orchards, and explore the delta by bike and kayak. You also take part in a cooking class to prepare your own Vietnamese lunch.

Escape the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City in favor of the tranquil Mekong Delta on a 2-day tour that provides a great introduction for first-time visitors. A guide takes care of planning activities, accommodation, and transfers so you don’t have to, and provides an insider’s perspective into the culture of southern Vietnam. You’ll explore Cai Raing Floating Market, the biggest in the region, and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City.

See a different side to Ho Chi Minh City during an evening food tour that promises to take you off the beaten path. You’ll travel like a local by scooter and stop at hard-to-find street food stalls that offer traditional dishes such as meatball bahn mi (baguette) and bahn trang nuong (Vietnamese pancake). Plus, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included so you won’t have to worry about finding a meeting point.

Sample the hidden side-street food stalls and mouthwatering cafes of Ho Chi Minh City during this private food tour by scooter. Start your trip with some sightseeing, checking out landmarks like the Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, and Independence Palace, among others. Navigate the lesser-known side streets of Ho Chi Minh City with your guide as you visit its top street stalls for food, drink, and socializing. This Ho Chi Minh City tour, easily customized to fit your food interests and itinerary requests, also includes a guide, all food and drink, motorbike and helmet, round-trip hotel transport and photos from the trip.

At night, Ho Chi Minh City comes to life. Experience the Vietnamese capital at it best during a evening food and culture tour, which provides a perfect introduction to first-time visitors. You’ll explore on the back of your guide’s scooter and stray from the tourist trail at street food stalls that offer classic Vietnamese dishes. Plus, convenient hotel pickup and drop-off ensure you won’t have to worry about finding a meeting point.

Let Pacific Boat company make your trip memorable. (pacificboat.net) *ITINERARY: 8:30 - Pick up from your hotel at around 8:30-9:00 am (*) 9:30 - Reach An Thoi harbour, board our speedboat to small islands 10:15 - Stop at the first site: Kim Quy Island (also known as Golden Turtle island), snorkeling in 45-60 minutes 11:00 - Drop by May Rut Ngoai Island. Exploring, swimming and relaxing on the most beautiful beach. 11:30 - Move to the second snorkeling site (Buom Island) You can see lots of beautiful coral reefs and many kinds of fish during snorkeling time. Joining our very interesting activity: Fish feeding 12:15 - Fishing in 30 - 45 minutes 13:00 - Enjoy lunch with fresh seafood BBQ lunch, fruits and beer/softdrink on Fingernail Island. Relax on the beach to refill your energy after that 15:30 - Back to your hotel at around 16:15 (*) Surcharge may be applied for hotels far away from Duong Dong town

If authenticity is the soul of travel for you, escape the crowds and delve deep into the heart of the Mekong Delta with a private guide. Tour a local market—and taste the fruit the farmers sell—explore the river by motorboat and sampan, and discover traditional crafts from coconut processing to weaving sleeping mats. Along the way, savor a 2-course lunch and soak up spectacular views.

Get beyond the central sites of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 on a half-day private motorbike tour of the city’s back alleys, hidden markets, and overlooked history. With a local guide steering the bike, wind through fascinating residential neighborhoods, stopping to learn stories about local people, visit a Cao Dai temple, browse market stalls, and sip Saigon-style coffee in a historic café. This half-day tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Districts 1, 3, 5, or 10.

This full-day tour of 3 islands in the An Thoi archipelago offers a relaxing and peaceful day out on the water. At Mong Tay island you can swim and then sunbathe in the warm sun. Gam Ghi island has coral reefs where you can snorkel alongside colorful tropical fish. More snorkeling or even scuba diving can be enjoyed at May Rut island, or just wander along the lovely beach.

Travel deep into the Mekong Delta on a full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, and explore rural villages, river islands, and lush, plant-fringed canals. You’ll travel by bus, river boat, and row boat, stopping along the way to taste local foods and listen to traditional South Vietnamese music. This Mekong Delta tour includes all activities, lunch, and round-trip transport from select hotels in Ho Chi Minh City.

Learn about life on the Mekong Delta on this day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy the chance to see locals going about daily activities such as farming and selling goods at a market, see villages and temples, try coconut juice or sugarcane juice, and take a boat ride on the Mekong River. Hotel pickup and drop-off and lunch are included.

With so many small islands to explore, travelers to An Thoi shouldn't settle for a typical boat tour with a set itinerary. Instead, book this flexible, private boating adventure where you can hop from island to island. On this tour, jump aboard your speed boat and visit four islands, stop for a snorkeling adventure, and enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace.

Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s largest city and the dizzying metropolis can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. This private scooter tour makes getting around easy and you’ll get to admire landmarks such as the Independence Palace and the Bitexco Tower; explore vibrant Chinatown; browse the Binh Tay, Ho Thi Ky, and Ben Thanh markets; and visit the riverside District 8.

Visit the largest floating market in the Mekong delta then bike to a local village on a full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Benefit from round-trip transportation and an early start to experience Cai Rang market in the morning when it is bustling. Afterward, ride a bike along the river, and stop at a village for a look at local life and lunch in a garden setting.

Visit the Cu Chi tunnels and Mekong Delta on a private full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Gain insight into daily life in the rural districts at the mouth of the Mekong River, and experience Vietnam’s wartime history. Includes private guide and vehicle, lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Experience Vietnamese culture and history during a private shore excursion to Ho Chi Minh City from Phu My or Lotus port. Travel in comfort to Vietnam’s most populous metropolitan area to see the Reunification Palace, visit the National History Museum, watch a water puppet show and savor an authentic Vietnamese lunch. In the afternoon, take a three-wheeled bicycle taxi known as a cyclo to see architectural landmarks from the French colonial era, including Saigon Opera House. Wrap up with some shopping at vibrant Ben Thanh market before returning to your ship.

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese customs and culture on a 5-hour tour to the Mekong Delta from Ben Pha Xom Chai. Comfortable round-trip transfer from your hotel allows you to relax and enjoy the scenery. Experience the Cai Rang Floating Market, where you're treated to a typical Vietnamese breakfast. Next visit a noodle factory or bakery to see how classic dishes are made. Finally, tour a colorful fruit garden.

Can Tho in the Mekong Delta is famous for its floating market and canals. On this convenient day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, you can visit the highlights without the hassle of booking your own buses. You don’t even need to stay overnight, as this tour starts early and packs in Cai Rang Floating Market and Ben Tre in a single day. There’s even the chance to cycle around rural villages.

Explore Saigon by the most popular form of transportation in Vietnam, a motorbike. Experience the hidden alleys and key landmarks of Ho Chi Minh City's city center. This is a chance to escape explore beyond the tourist areas and see the city through a local's eyes. Your tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off as well as a Vietnamese coffee.

Get around Saigon in style by cyclo, ‘80 Vespa, ‘70 Royal Enfield motorcycle or ‘67 Ford Mustang on this 5-hour private tour with a personal guide. Cruise past Ho Chi Minh City’s historic and French-colonial architecture including the Emperor Jade Pagoda, Reunification Palace and Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral. You'll visit the War Remnants Museum and enjoy a traditional restaurant lunch.

Experience Ho Chi Minh City’s major landmarks and attractions on an all-day tour. After a convenient pickup from Phu My Port, travel in a private air-conditioned minivan with a personal guide to the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace (formerly the Presidential Palace), and the French colonial Notre Dame Cathedral and General Post Office. Enjoy a cafe sua da (coffee with condensed-milk) and lunch at a local restaurant included.