Top Ho Chi Minh City Eco Tours

What makes this tour truly exceptional is its focus on providing an authentic, personalized, and sustainable experience that truly immerses you in the local culture and way of life in Mekong Delta, Ben Tre Province. One of the things that sets Joy Journeys apart is the small group size, with a maximum of 10 people, ensuring a personalized and intimate experience. You'll have the opportunity to interact with the locals, witness their daily routines and traditions, and learn about their livelihoods in a respectful and engaging way. The tour itinerary includes a boat ride, cycling through a charming village, seeing the locals at work, and enjoying a delicious lunch at a local home, giving you a unique insight into the daily life of the people living in the Mekong Delta. But what truly sets Joy Journeys apart is their commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism, ensuring that your travel experience has a positive impact on the local community and the environment.

Visiting the Mekong Delta on an independent day trip from Ho Chi Minh may mean you spend more time planning than actually experiencing the region. This full-day private trip lets you get the best from your day: by combining cycling and kayaking with opportunities to encounter local life. Paddle a kayak, cycle around orchards and farms to see and meet locals, and cruise around the Cai Be floating market to learn about life on the delta.

Experience two of southern Vietnam’s highlights on an easy day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Travelers short on time can see and do a lot in just a day. Learn about Vietnamese history at the Cu Chi Tunnels, and even try squeezing through them yourself. Check out the amazing ecosystem and witness local life in the Mekong Delta on a boat ride through the delta’s canals.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and head south for a true look at Vietnamese culture. On this tour, you’ll explore the Mekong river delta, a timeless expanse of slow-moving water, simple villages, and rolling rice fields. You’ll visit a chocolate maker, travel via traditional boat, and more.

Jeep tour is BEST choice for FAMILY and COUPLE. You can talk, share and have fun together on your private U.S Army Jeep. Due to the heavy traffic in Saigon so travelling by Jeep is the safest way to discovery local areas of Saigon. On Jeep car you can stand up and enjoy the fresh air, capture the most memorable time in Saigon. Familiarize yourself with the history and culture of Ho Chi Minh City on a 4-hour tour. Enjoy seeing a selection of the main sights and learn about the past and present of the area. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour, each with its own unique route. This half-day tour is the perfect activity to capture a glimpse of the historic landmarks and sites of Ho Chi Minh City such as the Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Emperor of Jade Pagoda, Ben Thanh Market...

Cruise ship passengers with limited time on land will love this private full-day tour of Ho Chi Minh City, especially designed to maximize your day. Discover why this city was nicknamed the Pearl of the Far East as you tour the temples, palaces, colonial-era quarters, and markets. Learn more about Vietnamese history and this city’s place in it. Includes a delicious Vietnamese lunch to keep you energized.

See Ho Chi Minh City through the eyes of local students during a sightseeing tour with a difference. Rather than traveling by coach or car, you’ll avoid traffic as you explore on the back of a motorbike, which grants you access to places that larger vehicles can’t reach. Plus, you’ll benefit from the insider knowledge of your student guide and receive tailored recommendations to maximize your trip.

Gain a unique perspective of Ho Chi Minh City, where modern life meets traditional Vietnam. Tour the dynamic city with a professional guide who points out architectural features of French colonial–style buildings, such as Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and Saigon Post Office. Visit other famous attractions including Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, and the Jade Emperor Pagoda. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from districts 1 and 3.

Sample the hidden side-street food stalls and mouthwatering cafes of Ho Chi Minh City during this private food tour by scooter. Start your trip with some sightseeing, checking out landmarks like the Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, and Independence Palace, among others. Navigate the lesser-known side streets of Ho Chi Minh City with your guide as you visit its top street stalls for food, drink, and socializing. This Ho Chi Minh City tour, easily customized to fit your food interests and itinerary requests, also includes a guide, all food and drink, motorbike and helmet, round-trip hotel transport and photos from the trip.

Go beyond just the Cu Chi Tunnels on this door-to-door combo tour from Ho Chin Minh. Join a small group and head to the Black Virgin Mountain for a cable car ride to its peak. After soaking up the panoramic views, explore the expansive network of underground tunnels and learn about the Vietnam War. Finally, arrive at the Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh in good time to watch worshippers pray and learn about the sacred traditions.

Hear stories of the American-Vietnam war as you discover the maze-like Cu Chi Tunnels, a 136-mile (220 kilometers) network of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong soldiers. Step back in time as you peek into the old storage areas, poke your head through camouflaged trapdoors, and crawl through military supply tunnels.

Equal parts metropolis and ancient wonder, with a dash of French, Chinese, and American influence, there’s so much to explore in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest. On this half-day tour, you’ll cross off all the iconic spots, from the Notre Dame Cathedral to the Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, and beyond, catching a sense of the city’s culture along the way.

Please your palate with the culinary delights of Southern Vietnam on a culinary walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City. With an expert gastronomic guide, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of local markets and rustic restaurants to sample local specialties such as ‘bahn mi’ baguettes and popular rice dishes. Sip aromatic Saigonese coffee and refreshing beers as you explore the appetizing attractions of Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, where numbers are limited to just 12 fellow food lovers.

The street food choices of Ho Chi Minh City can be astounding—and overwhelming. A personal guide makes the decisions and communications easier on this evening walking tour. After a convenient hotel pickup by taxi, savor a menu of delicious dishes washed down with beer and homemade Vietnamese rice wine.

Skip the questionable taxi line at Tan Son Nhat and play it safe with professional, reliable, private transport service from the airport to your Ho Chi Minh City hotel. We'll track your flight and accommodate all delays and flight changes, and our friendly drivers will wait up to two hours post-arrival. Even if unexpected issues arise, just call our hotline—we'll send out another vehicle at no extra charge, day or night.

Travel by speedboat through the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City to explore the sights and historical importance of this vast network of waterways. Watch the rhythms of daily life unfold along the riverbanks as you visit riverside markets and villages, artisan workshops, a Cao Dai Temple, a Buddhist pagoda and a family homestead. Includes a light breakfast, lunch prepared by a private chef, and samples of local fruits and other treats. This small-group tour has a maximum of 14 people, which ensures a customized experience with your guide.

This day trip to the Mekong Delta is a welcome change of pace from the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City. Sail down the Mekong River and some of its tributaries and its canals. Visitors also enjoy a local experience by trying a number of local dishes during lunch and dressing up in traditional Vietnamese garments while sitting in a Mekong boat.

Discover the quiet pace of life in the Mekong Delta on a 2-day tour that includes a homestay with a local family. Head to My Tho from Ho Chi Minh City, then board your boat to see the Mekong Delta from the Tiền River. Visit villages along the waterways, learn about local traditions, and watch the sunset. Includes accommodations, three meals, transportation, and a guide who facilitates the experience.

Combine two popular Ho Chi Minh City activities into one day on this tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta. Learn about the wartime tunnels and explore them with a guide, then break for lunch before continuing to My Tho City. Board a boat for a relaxing ride down the Tien River, stopping for a short cycling trip around a local village.

Spend a day sailing along the Mekong Delta with this tour from Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll take a sightseeing boat along the Bến Tre River, stopping at a traditional brickmaking spot and at a coconut processing workshop. You'll then take a bike or motorcar through rice paddies, learning about local life as you go. After a stop for lunch, you'll take a rowboat to a larger boat, returning to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.

Our tour takes you to the stunning Vinh Trang Pagoda, a 100-year-old temple that will take your breath away. As you embark on a relaxing cruise on the Mekong River from My Tho to Ben Tre, you'll have the opportunity to experience the traditional rowing boat in the water coconut canal, which we designed for the QUITE CANAL to maximize your experience. The picturesque scenery is a feast for the eyes and will leave you spellbound. During the tour, you'll be privileged to indulge in local honey, fresh fruits, and coconut candy, giving you a taste of the local culture. You'll learn about bees' fascinating life, how they produce honey, and its importance to the region. After a 5-course Southern Vietnamese set menu lunch, where you can do the DIY cooking and making BANH XEO, aka the Vietnamese pancake. You'll end your tour with another boat in the beautiful canal through the Mekong life, taking in the stunning scenery. In total, we take 3 different boats.

One of the most exciting highlights of the Joy Journeys Mekong Delta tour is the visit to Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest floating market in the region. Here, you'll have the chance to witness firsthand the bustling activity of vendors and shoppers as they exchange goods and haggle for the best prices. With a maximum group size of 10 people, you can be sure that you'll receive personalized attention from your guide and have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and interact with locals. Joy Journeys also places a strong emphasis on supporting local communities and promoting sustainable tourism practices. By visiting local villages and participating in cultural activities like cooking classes, travelers have the opportunity to learn about and support the rich cultural heritage of the Mekong Delta. In addition, Joy Journeys partners with local guides and service providers to ensure that a fair share of the tour fees goes back into the local community. Join now!

Check out the Can Gio Biosphere and the surrounding mangroves on this private tour that also includes round-trip transfers from Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll have an included speedboat ride to the reserve, and a meal at a riverside restaurant, too. This is a private tour, so you won’t be sharing with a group.