HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon’s best days out.
The 15 best cruises & boat tours in Ho Chi Minh City, with how long each one runs, what it costs and who you book it with.
Củ Chi Tunnels and My Tho Mekong Delta in one small-group day, with boat rides, coconut village snacks, and included fees.
Most Popular“It was great tour. Our tour guide was very informative, knowledgeable and was taken good care of us. Lunch was great. We have a lot of fun. Price was amazing. I would recommend this tour to everyone.”
Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with boat rides on the Tien River, Ben Tre coconut village, beekeeping tastings, Vinh Trang Pagoda.
“This was an awesome day trip! Very well planned with a large variety of activities which were all fun and engaging! Lunch was delicious and our guide Phong (handsome) was amazing and funny!! This was easily worth the money and would recommend!”
Mekong Delta islands by boat and tuk-tuk from Ho Chi Minh City, with Unicorn Island honey tastings, coconut candy, folk music, and lunch.
“Did not know you can get that much for that little money! Wow. And everything was perfectly organized (includimg pick up from hostel), the food was great, the tour stops interesting and i learned a lot more about the culture (coconut candy, honey tee, even a little local concert) and finally got to try some…”
Crawl Cu Chi Tunnels, then cruise the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City with a small group, BBQ lunch, and on-islet folk music.
“This tour was amazing! Our guide, Jack, was super friendly, making the entire experience unforgettable. Highly recommend!!!”
Small-group Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with boat rides, Ben Tre coconut crafts, lunch, bikes, and Vinh Trang Pagoda.
“Long and rather uncomfortable day for a very "tourist" experience. Good to see the Mekong and the busy waterways it is though wasn't able to learn much about it through language barrier and noise when info was delivered. Restroom facilitieRead more”
Mekong Delta express tour with hotel pickup: Vinh Trang pagoda, canals by motorboat and rowing boat, coconut candy, bánh khọt lunch.
“very good guide and well planned tour. the lunch had a good spread as well. the boat rides were enjoyable.”
A 1-hour Saigon River boutique cruise from Saigon Waterbus Station with English narration, skyline views, and drinks for purchase.
“The host Vivian was funny and presented the information in such a way, that even a simple bloke, like myself, could remember. Boat was very comfy too. Good time 😁”
Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City with night skyline views, Vietnamese music, and buffet or set menus plus central pickup in Districts 1, 3, and 4.
“It s just an amazing moment! A romantic time to remember!! Crew and team at the top of kindness. Food excellent! Just great.”
Ben Tre and the Mekong Delta by tuk tuk, rowing boat, and bike—small-group day trip with pickup, lunch, and canal islets.
“This was a great experience for my friend and I. It's not a glamorous tour, or one that compares to Halong Bay or Ayutthaya in Thailand, but it allows you to experience how people live in the area. We booked the tour a few weeks in adRead more”
Full-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City with boat and tuk-tuk rides, Vinh Trang Pagoda, bánh khọt cooking, folk music.
“Lucy was a great guide. She is very organized. You see and do a lot. The time on the boats and on the bicycles is enjoyable. Overall, a very nice time.”
Private Ho Chi Minh shore excursion with cruise pickup, War Remnants Museum, Chinatown and Ben Thanh Market, plus lunch.
“Our guide Nhu Y was superb her English was excellent. She give excellent information on daily life and history. They made the tour really flexible.”
Lively Saigon river cruise plus a short Nguyen Hue walking tour, with landmark views, a 45-minute boat ride, and easy pier help.
“Lovely sights at night along the river. Added bonus of the ice cream and the violinist! Highly recommended.”
Ben Tre Mekong Zig Zag mixes scooter zigzags, a quiet sailboat ride, and real Mekong meals in a small-group day that feels local.
“Absolutely amazing tour. We will keep this memory in mind. Thanks for making us feel comfortable and for giving us the chance to experience authentic Vietnamese life. Whenever possible we will Come back!”
Speedboat up the Saigon River to Cu Chi Tunnels, with lunch and an English guide. Then choose War Remnants Museum or Ben Thanh.
“Enjoyed the trip guide was very good Wish the speedboat was a bit more thrilling instead of just a straight forward boat ride never appreciated it was a speedboat xxx”
Mekong Zigzag full-day from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre with motorbike rides, a quiet sailboat, and a homestay lunch with local flavors.
“What an authentic experience! Away from the touristic crowds we had an amazing experience with Chi! Met her family, had a wonderful home cooked meal and drove a scooter into the jungle and into a local market, inside the market, quite Read more”
The districts, the war years, the markets and the food, all in one place.
