Vietnam · MORNING
A shortlist rather than a catalogue: 15 morning tours, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of the $15 Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with pickup, guide advice, tunnel details, timing, costs, and practical tips.
“A great experience wirh Dragon, as per tripadvisor review. A chance to follow some of the turbulent history as well”
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide, tapioca, war relics, tunnel crawling, and hotel pickup.
“Phong is an excellent guide, knowledgeable and full of interesting facts. The entire trip was conducted smoothly, and he made it fun too! I would 10/10 recommend him for your visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels!”
Visit My Son Sanctuary at sunrise, learn about Champa culture, and enjoy local food on a small-group tour from Hoi An.
“Informative tour. Great place to visit. Brunch was good too. Great value for money.”
Review of the $40 Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with hotel pickup, small groups, history, tunnels, traps, and optional shooting.
“Everyone says the tunnels are a must see, but there is no timed entry and there are MANY big groups of people at the site. They stop on the middle of the walkway to tell their stories and it creates a big jam. They suggest 4 hours for this trip, but I was done in 2! The one saving grace was our tour guide. He is a vet of the Vietnam war and was very interesting to listen to in the drive over.”
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City on a five-hour small-group tour with transport, a guide, tapioca, and tea.
“Extremely educational. That said, be prepared to receive a political point of view from the Vietnamese perspective”
Explore Marble Mountains, Am Phu Cave, and Monkey Mountain from Da Nang or Hoi An with lunch, transfers, and an English-speaking guide.
“Michael the tour guide was brilliant. Fun, knowledgable and entertaining. The caves were great. Would recommend and hopefully you get Michael!”
Explore Mui Ne’s white and red sand dunes, fishing village, and Fairy Stream by shared jeep on a budget sunrise or sunset tour.
“great little tour of all the sights in the city! thank you driver 10 for taking such good care of us and driving us safely 😁🫶🏻”
Watch sunrise or sunset over Mui Ne’s white and red dunes, then visit Fairy Stream and a fishing village in a small Jeep group.
“It was a pleasant few hours but our driver provided no information/ history about the sights. He suggested putting on radio, so I think he didn't have to speak with us. When we arrived at the sand dunes it sounded compulsory to spend moRead more”
Review of the Cu Chi Tunnels speedboat tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with secret traps, tapioca, lunch, guides, costs, and booking tips.
“It was an amazing tour. Very interesting from historical point of view, well organized. Very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend this tour when visiting Ho Chi Minh.”
Explore Saigon by scooter, from Thich Quang Duc's monument and Chinatown temples to flower markets, street food, and a floating market.
“My guide Dom was the best! Unfazed the whole time and able to answer my questions. His obvious pride in Vietnam shon. Very safe driver! Thank you Dom.”
Review of Hoi An’s My Son Sanctuary tour, with an early start, Champa history, rice-paper making, local noodles, and a Thu Bon River boat ride.
“Yen was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history of the sanctuary! We booked last minute and trip logistics were super easy.”
Visit My Son Sanctuary before the crowds, hear Champa history from a local guide, then enjoy Quang noodles, mochi, fruit, and coffee.
“Lin was our amazing tour guide for this excursion. She was very knowledgeable about the site and explained very clearly and thoroughly the history of the site and its significance, both historically & culturally. It was great to get some context for where we were and what we were seeing. Without a guide the experience would be far less interesting and no where near as enjoyable. Lin was a very engaging and fun guide and helped us experience the site before the heat of the day took over and before the other tour groups arrived.”
Explore Saigon by motorbike, from a secret war bunker and flower market to Chinatown temples, street food, and a floating market.
“This was an amazing tour. My tour guide’s name was Long. He was very knowledgeable and super accommodating with customizing the tour to my preferences! Also his english and accent were both excellent, which made communicating great! Highly recommend!”
Explore Mui Ne’s White and Red Sand Dunes, Fairy Stream, and fishing village by private Jeep at sunrise or sunset for $17.
“The guide was very accommodating and friendly, would absolutely do it again! Thank you for the lovely trip!”
See Ho Chi Minh City by scooter with a local rider, from the War Remnants Museum and secret wartime bunker to French-era landmarks.
“The tour guide was 25 minutes late and couldn't find the hotel. How do you not know how to use Google maps to find one of the most iconic hotels in HCMC. The guide had bad hygiene and smelled. Think about how bad it is riding behind Read more”
Pick a bay, a mountain pass or a plastic stool.
