Practical, honest advice for planning your days in and around Saigon: which day trip suits you, how long the drive really takes, what to wear and when to leave.
This Ho Chi Minh City travel guide is written by the Suntrail team, a licensed international tour operator based in central Saigon. We run day tours from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels, the Mekong Delta and Can Gio every week, so the articles below come from what we see on the road, not from a desk.
Start with the essential guides if this is your first visit. If you already know where you want to go, jump to the destination you are planning and read the guides for that route before you book.
These six guides answer the questions we hear most often from travelers planning their first days in Ho Chi Minh City: how many days to stay, which day trip to choose, and how to avoid a rushed or overpriced tour.
The tunnels are roughly 1.5 to 2 hours by road from the city center, depending on traffic. Learn the difference between Ben Dinh and Ben Duoc, how tight the tunnels feel, and what to wear before you join a Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City.
Sampan rides, coconut workshops, fruit orchards and river villages. These guides help you pick the right season, the right stops and the right clothes for a Mekong Delta day tour from Ho Chi Minh City.
Short on time? You can see both places in a single long day. Read how the two compare, then decide between the Cu Chi and Mekong full day tour from Ho Chi Minh City and the Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City full day tour.
A green, quiet escape south of the city, with mangrove canals, a wartime base and the famous monkeys. Read these before planning a Can Gio day trip from Ho Chi Minh City.
Tay Ninh is home to the Cao Dai Holy See and Ba Den Mountain. Suntrail is preparing a Tay Ninh day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, and this guide explains what to expect before it launches.
Traveling with children, older parents or just the two of you? A private car and your own guide change the pace of the day. Compare the options for private tours from Ho Chi Minh City.
Paint your own conical hat or tote bag at Suntrail Gallery, on its own or before and after a tour. Learn how our cultural workshops in Ho Chi Minh City work.
Tell us your travel date, group size and hotel area, and we will suggest the route that fits. You can compare all day tours from Ho Chi Minh City or check the day tour prices from Ho Chi Minh City for every group size.
Where to Buy and Paint a Vietnamese Conical Hat in Saigon If you’re wondering where to buy and paint a Vietnamese conical hat in Saigon, you’re probably after more than a quick souvenir. Hats are easy to find anywhere in Vietnam — the better memory comes from seeing the craft up close, picking something meaningful, … Read more
Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City Besides Museums and Food Tours If you are searching for things to do in Ho Chi Minh City besides museums and food tours, you are probably looking for a different kind of travel day. Museums are useful. Food tours are fun. But after one or two busy … Read more
Mekong Delta Day Tour with a Vietnamese Craft Workshop The Mekong Delta already gives travelers rivers, villages, gardens and a slower countryside rhythm — plenty for one day. But some groups want one more layer: a Mekong Delta day tour with a Vietnamese craft workshop adds a short, personal handmade moment before or after the … Read more
Cultural Workshop Before or After Cu Chi Tunnels Tour Cu Chi hits hard — tunnels, wartime history, stories of resilience layered close together. Pairing it with a short cultural workshop before or after gives the day somewhere lighter to land. The historical side stays the main event; the workshop is a add-on that helps the … Read more
Sun Art Gallery: A Cultural Stop for Workshops, Local Art and Handmade Gifts Sun Art Gallery is a small creative stop in Saigon for travelers who want to see Vietnamese culture in a more personal way. It is not a large museum, and it is not only a souvenir shop. It is a place where … Read more
School Art Workshop in Saigon A school art workshop in Saigon is a useful activity for student groups that want to learn about Vietnamese culture through a hands-on creative experience. Instead of only visiting museums, markets or landmarks, students can sit down, create something by hand and understand local culture in a more personal way. … Read more
Vietnamese Craft Workshop in Ho Chi Minh City for Tour Groups A Vietnamese craft workshop in Ho Chi Minh City for tour groups is a practical way to add a hands-on cultural activity to a travel program in Saigon. Instead of only visiting places, guests can sit down, create something by hand and understand Vietnamese … Read more
Paint Your Own Vietnamese Conical Hat in Saigon If you want a creative and meaningful activity in Ho Chi Minh City, you can paint your own Vietnamese conical hat in Saigon with Suntrail. This hands-on workshop gives travelers a quiet break from busy sightseeing while connecting them with Vietnamese culture, local craft and a personal … Read more
Conical Hat Workshop in Ho Chi Minh City A conical hat workshop in Ho Chi Minh City is a meaningful hands-on activity for travelers who want to experience Vietnamese culture in a simple, creative and personal way. Instead of only seeing a traditional object, guests can sit down, learn about it and decorate their own … Read more
The best day trip is often the one that matches your mood Many travelers in Ho Chi Minh City ask which day trip is best, but that question can be too broad to be useful. A better question is often much simpler. Do you want a scenic tour or a historical tour? Once you answer … Read more
