Day Trips from Ho Chi Minh City
Every worthwhile day trip you can take from Ho Chi Minh City, with honest notes on what's worth the travel time and what's a tourist trap. Durations are door-to-door from central Ho Chi Minh City.
Can Gio Mangrove Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City: The Honest 2026 Guide
An honest take on Can Gio — Saigon's UNESCO mangrove biosphere — what's worth it, Monkey Island, Vam Sat, ferry logistics, and costs in VND and USD.
Cu Chi Tunnels Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City (2026 Guide)
How to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels — Ben Duoc vs Ben Dinh, speedboat vs bus, and what to expect from one of Vietnam's most-visited war sites.
Mekong Delta Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City: The Honest 2026 Guide
The reality of a Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City — My Tho vs Ben Tre, what you'll see, prices in VND and USD, and why overnight is far better.
Tay Ninh Day Trip: Cao Dai Holy See and Ba Den Mountain
A Tay Ninh day trip from Ho Chi Minh City in 2026: the noon ceremony at the Cao Dai Holy See, the Ba Den Mountain cable car from about 450,000 VND, tours, cars and buses.
Vung Tau Day Trip from Saigon: Beaches, Seafood and Views
A Vung Tau day trip from Ho Chi Minh City in 2026: the 2-hour hydrofoil for 350,000 VND, buses and cars, the Christ statue, the lighthouse, Back Beach and banh khot.