HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon’s best days out.
The 15 most popular 3-day experiences in Ho Chi Minh City. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
3 days through Vietnam’s Mekong Delta: boats, orchards, floating markets, Khmer pagodas, Tra Su mangroves, plus optional Phnom Penh.
Most Popular“Great fun , lots of activities. Amazing tour guides Sunny.”
Three days on the Mekong Delta from Saigon to Cambodia’s Phnom Penh gateway, mixing markets, boats, temples, and real village life.
“Lots of pluses and minuses here. Start with the pluses, the accommodation was basic but ok and there was a couple of good mini trips here. The boat ride to Phnom Penh was OK as well. The negatives were our tour guide was awful, so rude to anyone that wasn't Vietnamese which was unusual as…”
3-day small-group Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City with Cai Rang floating market, boats, birds, local meals, and included hotel.
“A long (3-day) tour to the delta of the Mekong river. An exciting, colorful and insightful experience.”
3D2N Mekong Delta: Vinh Trang, Cai Rang floating market, Chau Doc fish farms, river islands, and a boat to Phnom Penh
“MIKEY my tour operator for the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta tour very good”
3-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City with My Tho, Vinh Trang Temple, Cai Rang market, Tra Su forest, and Sam Mountain.
“Great experience, good accommodation. Interesting and informative. Would recommend. Tour guide was attentive and competent.”
3-day luxury-style Mekong Delta trip from Ho Chi Minh City with early floating markets, Ben Tre sights, and Chau Doc river life.
“The tour is fun, our tour guide Ken (Heineken) was funny and such a good vibes. Enjoyed the food and the place. The service is good.”
3 days from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels, Mui Ne fishing village and Suoi Tien, plus My Tho and Unicorn Island by boat.
“Great tour! The guide was friendly and helpful. Very well organized tour and great experience overall”
Private 3-day Mekong Delta trip from Ho Chi Minh City with My Tho, Can Tho floating markets, Tra Su sanctuary, and Cham culture.
“As we journeyed towards Chau Doc on the third day, we were treated to breathtaking views of lush rice paddies and verdant landscapes. Upon arrival, we embarked on a fascinating excursion to the Sam Mountain, where we admired anciRead more”
3-day Mekong Delta tour from HCMC with Cai Rang market, Tra Su mangroves, Chau Doc markets and temples, plus boat rides and bike stops.
“Well-organized tour. Leo, our tour guide, was excellent, always available and knowledgeable. Tip: don't spend 3 days visiting Tra Su Forest and Chau Doc; just spend 2 days to see the Cai Rang floating market in the morning.”
3-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Chau Doc: pagodas, Tra Su mangroves, Cai Rang market, and noodle making.
“A little disappointed. Some activities were of little interest: the cruise on the boat in the evening (very noisy, crowded and inedible meal), the next day the visit to the café...”
3-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh with floating markets, mangrove canals, temples, and speedboat transfers.
“Day1: stop on 2 islands Stop 1 selling show for cremes and honey Stop 2 lunch 40 Minutes on boat Next stop selling show in a factory for bamboo products Day 2: floating market and mangrove park .After that tour finished at 14:30 Accomodation a hostel (not a hotel!)in the outback 6km away from Chau…”
Bike through Mekong backroads for fruit tastings, river life, and floating markets in Cai Be, Can Tho, and Cai Rang.
“A fantastic trip with our guide Loc and driver Nhan, both so passionate and knowledgeable about the areas we cycled through. Each section (morning or afternoon) was around 30km with plenty of stops for water, lady coffee, fruit and photRead more”
3 days in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta with My Tho, Ben Tre, Cái Răng floating market, and either Châu Đốc or Cà Mau.
“it was supposed to be a tour with an English speaking guide, but the group consisted of 23 Vietnamese and 2 Danes, so the guide of course spoke Vietnamese, and then we got a translation, which on the first day was only absolutely necessary. It got better the last 2 days when we got a…”
Cruise the Mekong from southern Vietnam into Cambodia with floating markets, sampan rides, and a smooth end in Phnom Penh.
“I did the Mekong Eyes tour four a total of 4 days and 3 nights - 2 nights were on the Mekong eyes riverboat and 1 night was in a hotel in Chau Doc, before taking a speedboat to Phnom Penh.”
3-day Mekong Delta exit to Phnom Penh with Cai Rang sunrise, Vinh Trang Pagoda, Tra Su forest boat rides, and a smooth fast-boat border day.
“What a wonderful day we have had touring various parts of the Mekong Delta. From learning about bamboo and silk, to coconut candy, riding sampan boats and experiencing traditional folk music. Not forgetting the bee farm and handling the honey frames, and tasting snake wine. However, the best part of the excursion was our wonderfully…”
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