Amid the vibrant, ever-evolving pulse of Ho Chi Minh City, The Rice Hotel & Travel Group has emerged as a comprehensive travel and hospitality brand — a place where every guest not only finds the perfect place to rest but is also guided through truly meaningful journeys across Southern Vietnam. From a network of 7 centrally located hotel branches to intimate private tours accompanied by professional photographers, The Rice is redefining the standard of travel experiences in Vietnam.
The Rice Hotel & Travel Group - a reputable travel and accommodation brand in Ho Chi Minh City.
The Rice Hotel – 7 Branches in the Heart of Ho Chi Minh City
Prime Location – Effortless Connectivity
When choosing accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City, location is everything. The Rice Hotel understands this deeply. With 7 hotel branches concentrated in the city center, guests are always positioned at the most convenient point for getting around, exploring, and enjoying every urban amenity the city has to offer.
Whether you're visiting Ho Chi Minh City for business or leisure, every property in The Rice Hotel system provides an ideal base: close to metro lines, shopping malls, top attractions, and — most importantly — close to tour departure points, so you never waste precious time commuting on early mornings.
The Rice Hotel & Travel Group is ideally located in the city center, making it easy for guests to book rooms and tours.
100+ Rooms – A Room Type for Every Traveler
With a combined capacity of over 100 rooms across all branches, The Rice Hotel caters to a wide range of guests: business travelers who need a private workspace, couples celebrating their honeymoon, families looking for spacious comfort, and groups of friends seeking budget-friendly yet quality stays.
Room categories at The Rice Hotel are thoughtfully designed to meet every need:
- Standard & Superior Rooms – Perfect for solo travelers or couples, fully equipped with modern amenities at competitive rates.
- Deluxe & Junior Suite Rooms – An elevated experience with larger spaces, refined interiors, and impressive city views.
- Suite & Premium Rooms – The ideal solution for families with children or larger groups who want to stay close together.
All rooms feature high-speed WiFi, air conditioning, quality soundproofing, a minibar, a work desk, and professional housekeeping — baseline standards that The Rice Hotel upholds across every branch, without exception.
The Rice offers a variety of room types for guests
Consistent Service – Professional Operations at Scale
What truly sets The Rice Hotel apart is not just its physical infrastructure, but the systematic, standardized operations maintained across all 7 branches. No matter which location you check in to, you'll encounter the same service standard: courteous, efficient staff who know the city well and are always ready to assist with tour bookings right at the hotel lobby.
The seamless integration of hotel and travel agency within a single group creates a unique competitive advantage: guests don't need to search for tours elsewhere or piece together information from multiple sources — everything is handled in one place, under one roof, at The Rice.
The Rice Travel Group – A Travel Company Built on the "Private Experience" Standard
We Don't Chase Volume – We Chase Quality in Every Moment We Create for Our Guests
Many tour companies pride themselves on the number of passengers per trip. The Rice Travel Group takes the opposite approach — proud to offer a maximum of just 5 guests per tour. This isn't a capacity limitation; it's a deliberate choice.
When a group is just 2 to 5 people, everything changes: guides can give individualized attention, itineraries adapt more flexibly to real-time preferences, vehicles are more comfortable, and — most importantly — you actually live the journey instead of being swept along in the noise of a large crowd.
This is the private tour standard that The Rice Travel Group is committed to delivering for every single guest.
Experienced, Passionate Tour Guides
A great tour is nothing without a great guide. The Rice Travel Group's team of guides is carefully selected and professionally trained — not only knowledgeable about local history and culture, but also capable of connecting with guests on a personal level.
They don't recite facts from a handbook; they tell stories — stories about the families who hand-craft Ben Tre coconut candy, the heroic history buried beneath the Cu Chi Tunnels, the floating market vendors on Cai Rang who wake before dawn every single day. That's the difference that turns a sightseeing trip into a real memory.
The Rice Travel's guides are also fluent in English, making them fully equipped to serve international visitors — a major advantage in today's multilingual travel landscape.
The Rice team has experienced tour guides.
A Professional Photographer Joins Every Journey
Perhaps the most beloved and distinctive service offered by The Rice Travel Group: a professional photographer accompanies your group throughout the entire trip. No struggling with selfies, no asking strangers for help — you'll have a dedicated photographer who understands light, knows the decisive moment, and knows how to capture the most beautiful images of you against the landscapes, culture, and people of Southern Vietnam.
Professional photographers always capture memorable moments of tourists.
From sunrise over the Hau River to the smile of a Ben Tre farmer, from the dramatic interiors of the Cu Chi Tunnels to the vivid colors of the Cai Rang Floating Market — every moment is preserved in high-quality photographs, genuine souvenirs you carry home from your journey.
Signature Tours at The Rice Travel Group
Mekong Delta Day Tour – My Tho & Ben Tre (1 Day)
This is the ideal journey for anyone who wants to explore the Mekong Delta in a single day while still enjoying a rich, well-rounded experience. The tour departs from central Ho Chi Minh City and travels to two of the most iconic provinces of the western delta: My Tho (Tien Giang) and Ben Tre.
With The Rice Travel Group, you'll encounter a Mekong Delta that feels entirely different — where rivers flow gently, paddles dip softly through quiet canals, and the scent of coconut drifts on the afternoon breeze.
Tourists will have many memorable experiences when participating in the Mekong Delta - My Tho - Ben Tre tour.
Highlights of the 1-Day My Tho – Ben Tre Tour:
The journey begins on the water, gliding by boat through narrow canals flanked by dense water palms, distant roosters crowing, and morning sunlight filtering through layers of green. This is the only way to truly feel the rhythm of river life — slow, peaceful, simple yet full of vitality.
Next comes a tropical fruit garden, where you pick ripe fruits directly from the branches — mangoes, rambutans, longans, durians — each one a genuine specialty of this fertile alluvial land.
A stop at Ben Tre's traditional craft village — the kingdom of coconut — is not to be missed. From rich coconut candy and fragrant coconut wine to intricate handicrafts made entirely from coconut palm, every product is crafted by the skilled hands of local artisans.
Traditional coconut candy making village in Ben Tre
In between stops, guests ride a tuk-tuk or horse-drawn carriage through shaded village lanes, with wildflowers in the breeze — like stepping into a nostalgic film no one wants to fast-forward. Traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music (đờn ca tài tử) fills the garden air, blending with the scent of ripe fruit and river wind — a moment you'll carry with you long after the trip ends.
Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy authentic fruits from the Mekong Delta while listening to traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music.
The morning concludes with a authentic Mekong Delta lunch: crispy elephant-ear fish, refreshing lotus stem salad, sour snakehead fish soup, simmering hot pot, and stir-fried water spinach — a simple, satisfying feast in the true tradition of Southern hospitality.
Who is this tour for? This tour is perfect for first-time international visitors wanting a quick but immersive introduction to Southern Vietnam's river culture, families with young children, couples looking for a romantic and unique day out, and friend groups wanting to share unforgettable experiences together.
Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour – A Journey Into Vietnam's Living History
Just 70 km from central Ho Chi Minh City, this half-day tour transports you back to an era when human willpower proved stronger than bombs. The Rice Travel Group's Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour is compact and curated — deep enough to leave a lasting impression, yet short enough to leave your afternoon completely free to explore Saigon at your own pace.
Descending Into History – Where Legends Were Made
Beneath what appears to be ordinary red clay earth lies a tunnel network stretching over 200 km — an extraordinary feat of engineering, dug entirely by hand over years of resistance. This was once a living, breathing underground city: home, battlefield, meeting hall, and field hospital for thousands of Cu Chi soldiers and civilians.
When you crawl into the historic tunnel — narrow, dark, and cool — an indescribable feeling takes over: awe, disbelief, and a quiet shiver as you realize that people lived here, sometimes for years, and never once gave up. The tunnels have been widened for visitors, but remain narrow enough to give you a true sense of what life underground meant.
Above ground, the experience continues with vivid historical artifacts: ingenious booby traps, bomb craters still etched into the earth, and the remnants of destroyed tanks resting quietly in the jungle — each one a page of history that needs no caption, only your presence.
Around the tunnels, you'll find several tank wrecks – artifacts left behind by the war.
The Rice Travel Group's guides don't read from scripts — they tell it like they lived it — narrating the indomitable spirit of the Cu Chi people, the extraordinary stories hidden in every corner of the tunnels, and the small, clever details that shaped the outcome of one of the 20th century's most remarkable conflicts.
For those wanting an extra experience: try your hand at firing historic weapons at the on-site shooting range (additional fee) — holding a rifle in this space of living history is an experience unlike any other.
Experience shooting in Cu Chi.
Who is this tour for? The Cu Chi Tunnels are unmissable for international visitors seeking to understand the depth of Vietnamese history and culture, for students and researchers, and for anyone curious about one of the greatest resistance movements of the modern era. In truth, this journey is for everyone — because some things about this country can only be truly understood once you've stood beneath its earth.
Mekong Delta Tour – Cai Rang Floating Market & Can Tho (2 Days, 1 Night)
If the 1-day tour is an introduction, the Can Tho 2-day, 1-night tour is the complete experience — the fullest way to feel the true soul of the Mekong Delta. Can Tho, the largest city in the western delta, is where the beauty of rivers, cuisine, and Southern culture converge in perfect harmony.
Day 1 – From Saigon to the River Delta
The journey begins with hotel pickup from The Rice Hotel, then heads west — where life moves slower, air is cleaner, and people are more grounded. Along the way, the group stops at Mekong Restop to stretch and take in the first sweeping views of the river landscape — a preview of the adventure ahead.
The first major stop is Vinh Trang Pagoda — a century-old temple in My Tho, renowned for its unique architecture that blends traditional Asian aesthetics with Western design influences. More than a spiritual landmark, this is a cultural monument that carries the deep historical imprint of Tien Giang province.
The group then boards a boat to explore Thoi Son Island (Con Thoi Son), weaving through cool, palm-shaded canals before sitting down to a traditional Mekong lunch on the island — humble, flavorful, and unforgettable.
The canals, shaded by cool coconut trees, are a favorite among tourists.
In the afternoon, the group travels to Can Tho — check-in at a 2–3 star hotel in the city center. The rest of the afternoon is yours: explore local food alleyways, wander the riverfront, or simply rest before the evening.
As night falls, the group gathers at Ninh Kieu Wharf — Can Tho's most beautiful riverside promenade — for a specialty dinner under glittering lights reflected across the Hau River. It's the most peaceful and romantic moment of the entire trip.
Day 2 – Sunrise Over the Floating Market, the Heart of the Mekong
At 6:00 AM, the group enjoys breakfast at the hotel. Thirty minutes later, everyone heads to the dock, ready for the moment they've been waiting for.
Cai Rang Floating Market — a National Intangible Cultural Heritage site — comes alive in the early morning mist, with hundreds of boats loaded with fresh fruit and vegetables. The sound of oars on water, vendors calling out their wares, the fragrance of ripe produce drifting through river air — it's a living painting that no photograph or book can fully capture. Buy directly from river traders, sip a bowl of bún or hủ tiếu noodles right on the water — the most authentic Mekong breakfast you'll ever have.
Cai Rang Floating Market
Leaving the floating market, the group visits a fruit orchard — paddle your own canoe through green canals, pick fresh fruit straight from the branches, and listen to the smooth, melodic sounds of Southern Vietnamese folk music drifting across the water. For the most complete Mekong experience, try your hand at making traditional “bánh khọt” (Vietnamese mini pancakes) with local families — fun, delicious, and a memory money can't buy.
After a final specialty lunch, at 1:30 PM the group begins the return journey to Saigon, arriving back at The Rice Hotel between 4:30 and 5:00 PM. Your bags may feel lighter — but your heart will be fuller.
Why Choose The Rice Travel Group?
5 Reasons Travelers Trust The Rice Travel Group
- Private tours, maximum 5 guests – fully personalized experience: No crowds, no one left behind, no waiting for strangers. Every trip is yours — designed and guided at your group's own pace.
- Expert guides with deep local knowledge: The Rice Travel Group's guides don't just speak the language — they know the land, the history, the culture, and the stories that textbooks never tell.
- Dedicated trip photographer – stunning photos from every journey: In the age of social media, a beautiful collection of travel photos is priceless. The Rice Travel Group is one of the very few tour operators in Vietnam that includes a professional photographer in every tour package.
- Transparent, professionally managed operations: From booking and itinerary confirmation to post-tour support — every process at The Rice Travel Group is standardized, transparent, and clearly accountable. No hidden fees. No last-minute itinerary changes.
- Seamless hotel + tour combo: Staying at The Rice Hotel? Book your tour directly at reception or in the lobby — no need to search elsewhere. The unique integration of hotel and travel agency within one group creates a seamless, time-saving experience.
Tours at The Rice are private, with groups of 5 or fewer, ensuring a comfortable and relaxed experience without overcrowding.
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Book Your Stay & Tours – Contact The Rice Hotel & Travel Group
Whether you're a domestic or international traveler, whether you need a simple comfortable room or a private tour complete with a personal photographer — The Rice Hotel & Travel Group has the right solution for you.
The Rice Hotel & Travel Group isn't just a place to sleep when you're in Saigon, and it isn't just another tour company in a saturated market. This is a comprehensive travel partner — a trusted companion from the moment you book your room to the moment you return home, bags full of beautiful photos, rich stories, and memories of Southern Vietnam that will never fade.
With 7 hotel branches in central Ho Chi Minh City, 100+ rooms across diverse categories, private tours capped at 5 guests, experienced guides, and professional photographers on every journey — The Rice is setting a new benchmark for travel in Vietnam.
The Rice - proudly offers memorable experiences for all visitors.
Contact & Booking Information
Address: Bui Vien Walking Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tour Hotline: +84 962.333.621 (Zalo / WhatsApp available)
Email: daiviettherice@gmail.com
