Top 15 Morning Tours in Vietnam

1.Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from HCM City – Morning or Afternoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15,833 reviews · from $15Our pick

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City on a morning or afternoon group tour. You’ll see trapdoors, kitchens, living areas, supply routes, and narrow tunnel sections, with guides such as Joe, Minh, Nelson, and Tuan praised for clear storytelling. District 1 pickup, entry, transport, and water are included.

“This Cu Chi Tunnels tour was incredibly eye-opening and challenged everything I learned in school and movies. Our guide, Tuan, a war veteran, was exceptional—patiently answering questions and filling in the gaps to paint a much more human, honest picture of what really happened.”

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2.Cu Chi Tunnels-Tapioca Small Group Tour Morning or Afternoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,485 reviews · from $14

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels for a guided look at bunkers, traps, command rooms, kitchens, and underground life. Guides such as Bao, Phong, Khanh, Tommy, and Luna are praised for clear storytelling. You can sample tapioca, watch a documentary, and crawl through a short tunnel if you fit.

“Excellent tour with a brilliant guide, Lao. We learnt so much about both sides of the war which we wouldn’t otherwise have found out. Highly recommend this tour.”

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3.My Son Sanctuary Early Morning w. Champa Food Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,750 reviews · 5 hours · from $20

Leave Hoi An at 5:30 am for My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide such as Lin, Han, or Bruce. Walk among Champa temples in cool, quiet morning light, then enjoy coffee and a local brunch with noodles, mochi cake, fruit, and vegan choices. Hotel pickup in Hoi An is included.

“Fun little tour, the early morning visit might sound a bit rough but it’s actually much better because you beat all the crown that start pouring as you leave the place. You get a free coffee when you arrive there and then lunch before you leave. It also gives you the rest of the day to do whatever you want as you get back by afternoon. Our guide Lin was also super friendly and knowledgable - I would recommend this trip 👍🏼”

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4.Small-Group Cu Chi Tunnel Half-day Tour: Morning or Afternoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,521 reviews · from $40

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Dinh for a half-day visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels. A small group of up to 12 explores bunkers, traps, bomb craters, tank remains, and underground rooms with an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup, transport, entry, water, tapioca, and tea are included. Guides such as James, Kevin, Dana, and Slim Jim are often praised for clear storytelling.

“Highly recommend this half day trip! It was great to experience the Cu Chi tunnels and have the option to shoot a gun! It felt like a real life experience!”

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5.Cu Chi Tunnels tour In The Morning by DGT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,321 reviews · from $31

Spend a morning at Ben Dinh, crawling through narrow tunnel sections, seeing command rooms, booby traps, bomb craters, and a smoke-free stove. The tour includes pickup in Districts 1 and 3, an English-speaking guide, drinks, tapioca, tea, and entrance fees. Guides such as Sonny, Tommy, Lyn, and Vu have led especially strong outings.

“Foo was a fantastic tour host. Really knowledgeable and patient affording us plenty of time to look around. Trip was perfect.”

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6.Morning Small group to Marble Mountains – Am Phu Cave – Monkey Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,097 reviews · from $26

This five-hour morning tour takes you from Hoi An or Son Tra District to Marble Mountains, Am Phu Cave, Non Nuoc Stone Village, and Monkey Mountain’s Lady Buddha statue. Expect an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, lunch, bottled water, and entrance fees. Guides such as Michael, Luan, Emma, Kevin, and Tien are praised for clear explanations and good humor.

“Great half day trip! Ty was a very knowledgeable and personable guide. Even though it was a rainy day, we still got some great photos of the temple and the caves, and we even saw quite a few monkeys. The lunch was delicious. Our van was very comfortable and safe. Wier definitely recommend.”

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7.Mui Ne Group tour: Sunrise or Sunset Sand Dunes By Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 827 reviews · 4 hours · from $7Best value

This four-hour PTK Travel jeep tour links Mui Ne’s White Sand Dunes, Red Sand Dunes, fishing village, and Fairy Stream. You ride with up to eight people, explore each stop independently, and can add an ATV ride or sandboard. Drivers such as Phong, Steven, Muoi, and Bao are often praised for friendly help and good photos.

“Plenty of time to take photos on the dunes and go and do the ATV experience. Perhaps a little longer at the Fisherman’s village would have been ideal as it was so beautiful”

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8.5-Hour Sunrise or Sunset Jeep Tour from Mui Ne Beach Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 725 reviews · from $15

Ride in an open-sided Jeep from Mui Ne with an English-speaking driver-guide, visiting the White and Red Sand Dunes, Fairy Stream, fishing village, and an ocean photo stop. Sunrise offers cooler temperatures, while sunset gives you warm light over the Red Dunes. Quad biking and sand sliding cost extra.

“Thank you Tom ! We enjoyed the Tour and the time a Lot! It was so great the dunes and the rides! We defenetely recommend to do this Tour!”

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9.Morning CuChi Tunnels-Tapioca-Secret Traps Luxury Speedboat 2Ways

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 688 reviews · from $77

Travel from central Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels by covered luxury speedboat, then tour wartime traps, exhibits, and a tunnel section with an English-speaking guide. Vietnamese lunch, tapioca, tea, water, and admission are included. Guides such as Kiem, Nhu, Tommy, Tingh, and Ann have earned praise for clear, friendly commentary.

“A very well organised tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and very happy to assist in any way.”

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10.Morning Saigon Unseen Adventure Scooter with Ao Dai Riders Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 646 reviews · from $25

Spend four hours riding through Ho Chi Minh City with a local motorbike guide. Visit Thich Quang Duc’s monument, an attack bunker, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Thien Hau Temple, an old church, and a floating market. Food, drinks, fuel, helmets, insurance, and hotel pickup are included.

“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.”

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11.My Son Sanctuary Morning Tour & Early Morning with Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 645 reviews · from $19

Start at 5:30am or 7:30am from Hoi An for a small-group visit to My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide. You’ll learn about Champa temples, watch a cultural performance, make rice paper at a local home, eat My Quang noodles, and return by boat on the Thu Bon River. Guides may include Tony, Vu, Yen, Amy, or Vo.

“We had a great time. Tour guide is very knowledgeable funny and answers questions. Got to see some music show, see rice paper being made and had some good food.”

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12.Early Morning My Son Sanctuary Trip w. Champa Food & Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 629 reviews · from $21

Leave Hoi An at 5:30 am for My Son Sanctuary, where an English-speaking guide such as Linh, Van, or Han explains the Champa temples before the heat and crowds arrive. Walk the ruins, use the temple buggies, then enjoy Quang noodles, local mochi, fruit, coffee, or tea. Pickup and drop-off are included, but the 150,000 VND entry fee is extra.

“It's a well thought out activity and Lin was a great guide . Just make sure not to do it when it's raining non stop. Sigh. It was low-key miserable out there for me. For sporadic rainy season make sure to wear waterproof everything esp shoes because ponchos don't help.”

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13.Morning Saigon Unseen+Street Food Tour with Ao Dai Riders Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 421 reviews · from $37

Start with hotel pickup at 8:00 AM and explore Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike with a local guide. Visit a secret weapons bunker, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Nguyen Thien Thuat apartments, Ba Thien Hau Temple, a floating market, and District 4. Food, drinks, fuel, helmet, insurance, and a rain poncho are included. Female Ao Dai riders can be requested six hours ahead.

“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!”

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14.Best Private Sand Dunes Jeep Tour at Sunrise/Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 412 reviews · 4h 30m · from $17

Take a private Jeep from Mui Ne to the White and Red Sand Dunes, Fairy Stream, and a local fishing village. Choose sunrise or sunset, walk barefoot through the stream, stop for photos, and add an ATV ride or sandboard on site. Drivers such as Bao, Nhan, and Mr Thanh are often praised for friendly service and helpful photography.

“Today was an incredible experience. Mr Thanh, our guide was amazing, he took brilliant photos for us and made our tour relaxed and fun! Would definitely recommend!”

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15.Saigon Morning City Historical Scooter Tour w Ao Dai Rider option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $25

Ride pillion through Ho Chi Minh City with a local driver on this four-hour historical scooter tour. Visit the War Remnants Museum, French colonial landmarks, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and a secret wartime weapons cellar. Guides such as Red, Tin, Jessie, Satenra, and Sahil have received praise, while a female Ao Dai rider can be requested at least six hours ahead.

“We had a great time and learned about Vietnam’s history from Tin and Jessie. They both made us feel safe on the motorbikes and was the best way to see the historical sights and getting through the busy roads. I highly recommend this tour!”

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