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.

⏱ 10hfrom USD 30

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.

⏱ 5hfrom USD 20

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.

⏱ 11hfrom USD 20