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Ho Chi Minh City tour, known to many as Saigon tour, offers a powerful glimpse into Vietnam’s past and present. Once known for its role in the Vietnam War, the city has since transformed into the cultural and economic heart of the country. Located at the edge of the Mekong River Delta, its riverfront access makes it a key departure point for some of our most popular Vietnam river cruises and an excellent place to visit Vietnam.
 
On your Ho Chi Minh trip, you'll explore a city where French and Chinese influences are reflected in stunning architecture. Your trip highlights include the Jade Emperor Pagoda, Reunification Palace, the XQ embroidery workshop, the Ben Thanh artisan market, and the impressive Central Post Office.
 
The city also provides access to the Cu Chi Tunnels—a vast man-made network used during the war for independence. Biking is a fun and active way to explore the region and soak in the local culture.

Visit Ho Chi Minh to experience its dynamic blend of history, heritage, and modern life. Contact us to start planning your unforgettable trip to Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh City.
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Hoai River in Hoi An Ancient Town

Hoi An & Ho Chi Minh

6 Days from $1,162
This short itinerary explores two of Vietnam's most intriguing cities, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh. Spend 6 days touring ancient sites, visiting local villages, experiencing local cultures, and learning about the countries history. Extend your stay in Vietnam by adding on this culture focused itinerary!
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Cycling along the bridge

Cycling the Mekong Delta

7 Days from $1,338
Cycle through the Mekong Delta on this 7-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Explore vibrant villages, floating markets, and authentic river life on a route that blends active cycling with local culture. Perfect for travelers seeking an extended Mekong River tour, this tour offers a deep dive into the region's scenery and traditions.
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The ancient wooden Thanh Toan Bridge

Vietnam Heritage

12 Days from $2,483
Travel from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City on a 12-day trip through Vietnam’s cities, heritage sites, countryside, and Ha Long Bay. Visit ancient capitals, cruise limestone karsts, cycle village trails, explore temples and tombs, and uncover vibrant markets, riverside life, and colonial landmarks across Vietnam.
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The colorful Tonle Sap village

Mekong Expedition - Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap (Extension)

8 Days from $10,890
From Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, luxurious Aqua Mekong takes you on this 8-day Mekong River cruise, visiting Buddhist temples, local villages & markets, and touring Chau Doc, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Tralach, Koh Oknha Tey, and Sa Dec.
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The floating village of Tonle Sap, Cambodia

Mekong Explorer - Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap (Extension)

5 Days from $6,590
Board the Aqua Mekong in My Tho for a 5-day Mekong River cruise of Cambodia & Vietnam, including stops in Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, and Long Son Pagoda atop Sam Mountain. Travel back in time as you cruise upriver through the thriving Mekong Delta past floating villages, colonial vestiges, and gilded pagodas.
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The Vinh Trang Temple in My Tho, Vietnam

From the Angkor Temples to the Mekong Delta

11 Days from $3,675
Experience an 11-day cruise on the RV Indochine from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City, navigating over 2,700 miles of the Mekong River. Explore cultural landmarks like Angkor and Phnom Penh, all while enjoying colonial-inspired comfort aboard your vessel.
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Angkor Wat

From the Temples of Angkor to the Mekong Delta

11 Days from $3,645
On this 11-day cruise of Cambodia & Vietnam aboard the RV Indochine II explore the fascinating Mekong river, its people, culture and history. Explore the waterways of Southeast Asia from the comfort of your floating hotel, making stops to visit Angkor, Tonle Sap, Kampong Tralach, Phnom Penh, My Tho, Ho-Chi- Minh City, and more.
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The Vinh Trang Temple in My Tho, Vietnam

From Siem Reap to the Mekong Delta

9 Days from $2,539
Set sail on a 9-day Mekong River cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam aboard RV Indochine. Explore Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Chau Doc, Sa Dec, Cai Be, My Tho, and Ho Chi Minh City. Visit temples, markets, pagodas, and local villages while experiencing authentic cultural traditions. Enjoy guided tours, regional flavors, and cultural performances.
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Kampong Chhnang

Charms of the Mekong

16 Days from $6,228
Embark on a 16-day cruise aboard the MS Amadara. Explore the Mekong, visit rural villages and ancient temples, and discover Angkor’s UNESCO sites in Siem Reap before concluding with an overnight stay at Ha Long Bay.
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Vietnam's bird sanctuary

Mekong Expedition - Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap

8 Days from $10,890
Board the Aqua Mekong for an unforgettable 8-day cruise up the Mekong River from Saigon, Vietnam, to Siem Reap, Cambodia, with stops in Phnom Penh and Tonle Sap Lake, among other highlights of the Indochina peninsula. Biking, hiking, cultural immersion, market visits, and cooking classes highlight the cruise.
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Ho Chi Minh City Travel Tips & Guide

Highlights of Ho Chi Minh City
The capital city of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City has left its dark history as a wartime hub behind in exchange for a new identity as a modern city in Asia. A tour of this city, formerly known as Saigon, will acquaint travelers with some of the major local attractions, including perhaps:
  • The impressive Jade Emperor Pagoda
  • Reunification Palace, built atop the former site of Norodom Palace.
  • The French style Notre Dame Cathedral.
  • The Historic Central Post Ofice
  • An embroidery workshop
  • The Ben Thanh handicraft market (perfect for souvenir shopping).
  • The haunting Cu Chi tunnels, which served as a secret tunnel for North Vietnamese troops to gain access into South Vietnam. 
This is also the starting point for many Mekong River Cruises. 
Variety of Vietnamese food offered by a vendor in Hoi An

Vietnamese Cuisine

Vietnamese cuisine varies from the north to south and everywhere in between based on foreign influences and regional crops. However, travelers will find the constant staple ingredients of rice, fish sauce, and a multitude of herbs & spices. Discover the different foods throughout this country and experience the local flavor of each region!
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Explore Ha Long Bay

When is the Best Time to Visit Vietnam?

As an overview, if you intend to tour all of Vietnam, the best times to go across all regions will be Spring (February to April) or Fall (August to October). Temperatures during these two windows are generally moderate throughout the country and rainfall is light, though you will still likely experience a dry and wet season in at least one of the regions you visit.
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