Vietnam · BOAT TRIPS IN HO CHI MINH CITY
Good boat trips in Ho Chi Minh City fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the $32.90 Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with boats, lunch, history, and practical tips.
“Lockie was great with the kids and very informative. He provided interesting history and entertained us with his singing.”
Review of a $16.85 Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with boats, village visits, lunch, coconut treats, and Vinh Trang Pagoda.
“We thought the guide tam gave us interesting background to religion and culture in Vietnam. He has a nice sense of humor and English was good”
Review of HCM’s $14 Mekong Delta tour, with boat rides, island villages, tastings, lunch, folk music, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Trung the tour guide was amazing and funny. Good day out and well worth the money.”
Review of a $39 Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta day tour with small groups, BBQ lunch, boat rides, guides, and practical tips.
“Minh (Milo) was our tour guide. He’s very knowledgeable about the Vietnam’s culture and has a good sense of humour.”
Review of the $48 Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, with boat rides, Ben Tre crafts, lunch, cycling, gardens, and Vinh Trang Pagoda.
“This tour with Yin was great! She shared so much of the local culture with us including about the local religion. She was happy to answer many questions.”
Review of the Mekong Delta 4 Islands tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with boat rides, bánh khọt cooking, lunch, pagoda, and practical tips.
“Experience and the guide Tim was great! We had very relaxing day doing many activities . The best was how they use coconuts for many dofferent purposes”
Review the Saigon River Dinner Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City, with buffet and set menus, city views, entertainment, transfers, and practical tips.
“The dinner cruise was an amazing experience. The views along the river were stunning, and the food was absolutely delicious. Our tour guide was super nice and communicated everything clearly, which made the whole evening feel effortless and enjoyable. A beautiful way to spend the night.”
Review of a $15.99 Mekong Delta day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with boats, biking, fruit tasting, lunch, and village life.
“It was very good experience with various place to visit. Very Vietnam tour compare to city tours. Lunch was not a satisfactory. Guide was very good.”
Explore the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City with pagodas, boat rides, village tuk-tuks, bánh khọt, folk music, and lunch.
“Very recommendable👍 The Guide was very nice and explained everything so well and clear. We had a very good time. Thanks again for this wonderful trip”
Review of a private Ho Chi Minh City shore excursion with port pickup, major sights, local lunch, flexible planning, and expert guides.
“Shang did such a good job of accommodating us today. He just made it happen so perfectly! We sure appreciated him and his patience with our group!”
See Saigon by foot and boat on a flexible evening tour with Nguyen Hue stories, skyline views, live music, and a 45-minute river cruise.
“Easy to Find, Nice views. I would reccomend river Seats for better pictures.”
Review of the Cu Chi Tunnels by luxury speedboat from Ho Chi Minh City, with lunch, guide, tunnel visit, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“All though the guide was in a good mood, it could not cover the fact that we ran with full speed through the guided tour of Cu Chi. It took us 1,5 hours by boat to get there and we spend less time seing the place. Someone from the group, haRead more”
Ride scooters, sail quiet Mekong canals, eat home-cooked Ben Tre food, and meet local families on this relaxed small-group day tour.
“Unlike so many big city tours, this was a true “as locals do” experience. The morning started with quiet visits to rural workshops where we watched rug making and coconut cutting—simple, beautiful routines of daily life. Lunch was serveRead more”
Review the Saigon River Dinner Cruise, with Vietnamese buffet, city lights, live music, transfers, scooter option, price, and practical tips.
“Good set menu at a private table. Good views of Saigon at night. Great tour guide that went the extra mile to ensure we got back to our hotel by taxi.”
Review of a private Cai Rang Floating Market and My Tho boat tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with breakfast, village visits, lunch, and river trips.
“I had a really great tour with our guide Jens! We have seen and tasted many things! Theo was also always happy to take pictures or answer questions.”
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