Top Ho Chi Minh City Trips & Tours in December 2025

from $1,161

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Hoi An & Ho Chi Minh

6 Day Itinerary

• Explore the ancient city of Hoi An
• Learn about traditional farming
• Tour the Cu Chi Tunnels
• Cruise the Mekong Delta

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Da Nang / Cu Chi Tunnels

Activity Level

Relaxed

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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from $1,475

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Cycling the Mekong Delta

Vietnam Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Explore Ho Chi Minh City
• See the floating market in Cai Be
• Visit the Khmer templ in Tra Vinh
• Explore Can Tho's charming villages
• See the rice paddies in Long Xuyen
• Discover Chau Doc' diverse culture

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Ho Chi Minh City / Ho Chi Minh City

Activities

Biking, Homestays

Activity Level

Moderate

Join an 8 day cycling tour in Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City and explore vibrant villages, floating markets, and river life. This is an Ideal day trip from Ho Chi Minh City or part of a full Mekong River tours, if you are looking for things to do in Vietnam, this Ho Chi Minh City bike tour combines adventure and stunning scenery.

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from $2,324

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Vietnam Heritage

12 Day Itinerary

• Explore the ancient sites of Hanoi
• Discover caves & beaches
• Visit Thanh Chuong Viet Palace
• Peruse Ben Thanh Market
• Discover My Son sanctuary ruins

Activity Level

Relaxed

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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from $3,981

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From the Angkor Temples to the Mekong Delta

Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh - 11 Day Itinerary aboard RV Indochine

• Visit the Banteay Srei temple
• Explore the terrace of Elephants
• Discover Kampong Chhnang
• Tour Phnom Penh's National Museum

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Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $11,340

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

Low water - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mekong

• Discover My An Hung
• Enjoy a traditional performance
• Learn to cook Mekong dishes
• Visit Cambodia's National Museum
• Past by Buddhist temples

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $2,910

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From Siem Reap to the Mekong Delta

Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City - 9 Day Itinerary aboard RV Indochine

• Visit Koh Chen village
• Explore Chau Doc’s pagodas
• Visit Cai Be workshops
• Discover Ho Chi Minh landmarks

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Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $10,150

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Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia and the Mekong

Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Harmony

• Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s streets
• Venture Cu Chi’s legendary tunnel
• Witness river life along Ben Tre
• Stroll Sa Dec’s colorful markets

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Ho Chi Minh City / Siem Reap

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 13-day cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia aboard the Emerald Harmony, starting in Ho Chi Minh City and exploring the Mekong Delta’s villages. Conclude your adventure in Siem Reap, visiting the remarkable Angkor Wat temple complex.

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from $11,350

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Wonders of Cambodia, Vietnam and the Mekong

Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Harmony

• Explore ancient Angkor Thom
• Discover temples at Ta Prohm
• Visit Kampong Tralach
• Tour Vietnam’s rural life

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Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 13-day cruise on the Emerald Harmony, starting in Siem Reap with guided tours of Angkor Wat and other iconic sites. Journey through the Mekong River, exploring Phnom Penh and the Mekong Delta, before concluding with two nights in Ho Chi Minh City, blending culture and heritage in Cambodia and Vietnam.

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from $6,840

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

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mekong

• Enjoy a visit to a local's home
• Walk through verdant plantations
• Meet & interact with Buddhist Monks
• Bike through Long Khanh

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Ho Chi Minh City / Phnom Penh

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $2,296

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From the Mekong Delta to Siem Reap

Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap - 9 Day Itinerary aboard RV Indochine II

• Join a tour of Ho Ci Minh City
• Observe Chau Doc´s vibrant market
• Experience a trip in a “tuk tuk”
• See Kampong Chhnang´s fish farms

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the culture and history of Vietnam & Cambodia on this 9-day cruise from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap aboard the RV Indochine II, departing from Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City towards Cambodia's Siem Reap, with stops in My Tho & Phnom Penh along the way.

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from $5,550

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From the Temples of Angkor to the Mekong Delta & Hanoi and Halong Bay

14 Day Itinerary aboard RV Indochine

• Discover 3 historical cities
• Cross through the Cho Gao canal
• Visit 4 major temples in Angkor
• Meet locals and learn their culture

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Siem Reap / Hanoi

Activity Level

Variable

This 14-day Mekong River cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam aboard the RV Indochine travels from Siem Reap in Cambodia to Hanoi, Vietnam observing imposing monuments, examples of finest architecture, and extraordinary landscapes, like those of famous Angkor Wat. Also visit Chau Doc, Ho Chi Minh City, Kampong Tralach, Koh Chen, My Tho, Sa Dec, & Tonle Sap Lake.

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from $2,703

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Vietnam Discovery

14 Day Itinerary

• Visit historic sites in Ho Chi Minh
• Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels
• Learn about Bahnar culture
• Trek through towering trees & vines
• Cruise Ha Long Bay

Activities

Cooking Classes, Hiking

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 14-day Vietnam tour takes you from Ho Chi Minh City’s vibrant streets to Hanoi’s historic charm. Traverse the Central Highlands, explore Hoi An and Hue, and cruise Ha Long Bay. Engage in cultural experiences, scenic landscapes, and historical sites, offering a comprehensive journey through Vietnam’s diverse regions.

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from $6,518

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Charms of the Mekong

16 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amadara

• Explore Ho Chi Minh vibrant city
• Visit Phnom Penh historic palaces
• Discover Cai Be markets
• Tour Siem Reap ancient temples

Starts / Ends

Ho Chi Minh City / Hanoi

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $2,124

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Mekong River - Upstream

Saigon to Phnom Penh - 4 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan

• Observed locals along the river
• See Cai Be’s rice & candy making
• Explore the Gieng Island
• Visit Phnom Penh cultural sites

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Ho Chi Minh City / Phnom Penh

Activity Level

Variable

On this 4-day journey from Saigon to Phnom Penh, cruise the lower Mekong River in majestic style aboard the Jahan. Discover the culture and history of the various towns along the mighty Mekong while exploring the river.

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from $1,956

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Mekong River - Upstream

Saigon to Phnom Penh - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Jayavarman

• Observed locals along the river
• See the floating market in Cai Be
• Explore the Gieng Island
• Visit Phnom Penh cultural sites

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Ho Chi Minh City / Phnom Penh

Activity Level

Variable

On this 4-day journey from Saigon to Phnom Penh, cruise the lower Mekong River in majestic style aboard the Jayavarman. Discover the culture and history of the various towns along the mighty Mekong while exploring the river.

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from $1,956

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Mekong River - Downstream

Phnom Penh to Saigon - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Jayavarman

• Observed locals along the river
• Aboard a luxury riverboat in Mekong
• Visit Phnom Penh cultural sites
• Visit the Gieng Island

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Phnom Penh / Ho Chi Minh City

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise downstream on the Mekong River in majestic style aboard the Jayavarman on this 4-day journey from Phnom Penh to Saigon. Learn about the culture and heritage with visits to rural villages, historic pagodas, and colorful markets

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from $3,725

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From the Angkor Temples to the Mekong Delta

Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City - 11 Day Itinerary aboard RV Indochine II

• Visit Angkor Wat temples
• Explore Phnom Penh landmarks
• Visit Cu Chi tunnels in Saigon
• Discover Koh Chen crafts

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Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City

Activities

Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Land & Sea Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day Mekong River cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia aboard RV Indochine II. Start in Siem Reap with Angkor temples, then sail across Tonle Sap Lake and explore Phnom Penh, Chau Doc, Sa Dec, Cai Be, and Ho Chi Minh City. Visit floating villages, historic landmarks, and cultural sites.

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from $11,850

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Wonders of Indochina and the Mekong

Ho Chi Minh City - Bangkok - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Harmony

• Explore Ho Chi Minh City
• Experience local life in Ben Tre
• Visit Sa Dec’s markets
• Tour My An Hung’s chili farms

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Ho Chi Minh City / Thailand

Activities

Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 16-day cruise through Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand, starting in vibrant Ho Chi Minh City and sailing the Mekong River. Discover Phnom Penh’s history, explore Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, and conclude your journey in Bangkok.

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