HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon’s best days out.
The 15 best 3-day experiences in Ho Chi Minh City, with how long each one runs, what it costs and who you book it with.
3 days in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta with Cai Be orchards, Cai Rang market, Tra Su mangroves, and an optional speedboat to Phnom Penh.
Most Popular“More history background would have been profitable. It’s Nice to see rice making- alcohol … but a little history class giving us some insights would be great”
3 days from Ho Chi Minh City into the Mekong Delta, with floating markets, temples, nature, and an easy route toward Phnom Penh.
“The tour was very well organized and offers good opportunities to learn more about how the people live. We enjoyed it very much. Many thanks to our tourguide John!”
3 days in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta with Cai Rang floating market, local home time, birdwatching, fish farms, and 2-night hotel. Small group.
“A long (3-day) tour to the delta of the Mekong river. An exciting, colorful and insightful experience.”
3D2N Mekong route from Ho Chi Minh City through My Tho, Cai Rang and Chau Doc to Phnom Penh by boat with hotel and meals.
“Had a great experience on the tour with Lily guiding us every step of the way explaining in detail and making the tour very educational. Would definitely recommend again!”
3-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City: My Tho, Vinh Trang Temple, Cai Rang market, Tra Su forest and Chau Doc views. $467.
“Great experience, good accommodation. Interesting and informative. Would recommend. Tour guide was attentive and competent.”
3-day Mekong Delta luxury group tour from Ho Chi Minh City: Ben Tre, Cai Rang floating market, Chau Doc boat life, hotels, meals.
“We had a great 3 day / 2 night trip around the Mekong Delta - for us the final day, around Chau Doc was the best and felt like we managed to get away from the main tourist areas (which were quite crowded). Our tour guide Peter (SpidermRead more”
A 3-day Upper Mekong Delta sampan cruise from Ho Chi Minh City with floating markets, canal scenery, and included meals.
“Cowboys. They cancelled our trip at the last minute. We'd booked and paid in full for a 'non-refundable' trip 3 months in advance. We found out they were now offering 'our' trip at nearly twice the price. Draw your own conclusions.”
A fast, well-run 3-day South Vietnam tour: Cu Chi Tunnels, Mui Ne fishing village and fairy stream, then a Mekong cruise to Ky Lan.
“Great tour! The guide was friendly and helpful. Very well organized tour and great experience overall”
A 3-day private Mekong Delta route linking My Tho, Can Tho, and Chau Doc with floating markets, sampans, and Tra Su bird canals.
“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”
A 3-day Mekong Delta route from Ho Chi Minh City, with Cai Rang, Tra Su Forest rowing, Cai Be canals, and Chau Doc temples and markets.
“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.”
A 3-day Mekong Delta route from HCM City to Chau Doc, with Vinh Trang Pagoda, Sam Mountain, Tra Su mangroves, and Cai Rang.
“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 Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh: Ben Tre ferry, Tra Su birds, Chau Doc temple, floating markets, fish farms.
“Really fun tour. Our guide was really knowledgeable and was happy to make amendments to the agenda depending on our preferences”
3-day Mekong Delta cycling from Ho Chi Minh City with Cai Be and Cai Rang floating markets, ferries, and durian tastings.
“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”
Three days in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta with pagodas, boat rides, floating markets, farms, and optional Châu Đốc or Ca Mau options.
“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…”
3-day Mekong Delta exit to Phnom Penh with Cai Rang sunrise, Vinh Trang Pagoda, coconut canals, Tra Su forest, and fast boat crossing.
“Je veux d'abord spécifier que les 2 guides Ry et Lanc étaient vraiment sympathiques, aux petits soins et volontaires pour nous donner des détails sur la vie au Vietnam. Nous avons vu des coins touristiques du Mekong, été beaucoup sur l'eau dans différentes embarcations et l'organisation était vraiment fluide. Je tiens cependant à écrire 2…”
The districts, the war years, the markets and the food, all in one place.
