Top Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City (2026): Places to Visit & Trip Cost

November 4, 2026 · World Travel Guide

By TourKro Travel Desk · Thailand DMC & local tour operator · Updated 4 Nov 2026

These are the places in Ho Chi Minh City that Indian travellers enjoy most, how to fit them into your days and what a trip costs.

Ho Chi Minh City at a glance

Best months: December, January, February, March, April
Ideal length: 2 to 3 nights
4 nights on the ground: ₹14,000 to ₹55,000 per person
Return flights from India: about ₹18,000 to ₹35,000
Visa: needed for Indians; we help you apply

Ho Chi Minh City suits families, couples and groups: a mix of sightseeing, culture, shopping and food, with good roads and many hotel choices.

Top places to visit in Ho Chi Minh City

Cu Chi Tunnels
Mekong Delta boat trip
War Remnants Museum
Ben Thanh Market
Notre-Dame Cathedral and Post Office
Saigon river dinner cruise

Short, medium or long trip

3 nights: Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta boat trip, War Remnants Museum.
5 nights: add Ben Thanh Market, Notre-Dame Cathedral and Post Office, Saigon river dinner cruise.
Two places in one trip: Ho Chi Minh City combines well with Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc.

What it costs to see them

A 4-night trip with these places costs about ₹14,000 to ₹25,000 per person on the ground. Best months: December, January, February, March, April.

Before you go

Light clothes and one modest outfit for temples and religious places
Comfortable walking shoes
An umbrella in the rainy months
A power bank and a universal plug adapter

Experiences

Crawling through the Cu Chi Tunnels and a sampan ride in the Mekong Delta.

Evenings

Bui Vien walking street and a Saigon river dinner cruise.

Shopping

Hanoi's Old Quarter streets, Ben Thanh market in Ho Chi Minh City and the tailor shops of Hoi An are famous; coffee, silk, lacquerware and conical hats make good gifts.

With children

VinWonders and the Safari in Phu Quoc, Ba Na Hills' Fantasy Park, water puppet shows and boat trips.

Getting around

Short domestic flights link Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City; Ha Long Bay is about 2.5 hours by road from Hanoi.

Hinglish mein samjhiye

Ho Chi Minh City ka 4 raat ka trip ek aadmi ke liye lagbhag ₹14,000 se ₹25,000 mein ho jaata hai. Flight ka kharcha alag hai, lagbhag ₹18,000 se ₹35,000. December, January, February, March, April mein Ho Chi Minh City sabse sundar lagta hai. WhatsApp par apni dates bhejiye, hum poora plan aur price bhej denge.

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Questions people search about Ho Chi Minh City

Best time to visit hanoi and ho chi minh city: what you should know

December to April is dry; May to November has afternoon rain.

Ho chi minh city tour package: what you should know

4 nights cost about ₹14,000 (budget) to ₹25,000 (comfort) per person for hotels, sightseeing, meals and transfers. Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other cities reach Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang or Phu Quoc in about 4 to 6 hours.

Ho chi minh city itinerary: what you should know

2 to 3 nights is ideal. Must-sees: Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta boat trip, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, Notre-Dame Cathedral and Post Office.

Ho chi minh city travel tips: what you should know

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is Vietnam’s busiest city, with French-era buildings, markets, the Cu Chi tunnels and Mekong Delta trips. Carry some US dollars to exchange, use Grab for taxis, and book Ha Long Bay cruises early in the dry season.

Ho chi minh city itinerary with kids: what you should know

Plan 2 to 3 nights with a private car; indian restaurants are found in Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc; Vietnamese food has many vegetarian dishes (ask for “chay”).

Ho Chi Minh City जाने का सबसे अच्छा समय कौन सा है?

Ho Chi Minh City घूमने के लिए सबसे अच्छे महीने: December, January, February, March, April. इन महीनों में मौसम अच्छा रहता है, पर होटल महंगे होते हैं, इसलिए पहले बुक करें।

Costs are planning ranges for 2026, not fixed offers. TourKro confirms prices, visa rules and availability for your dates before you pay.