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Hue Royal Tombs Tour: 3 Nguyen Dynasty Sites with Private Driver
Hue Royal Tombs Tour: 3 Nguyen Dynasty Sites with Private Driver★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (79)3h–5hA private tour of Hue's three most celebrated royal tombs—Minh Mang, Tu Duc, and Khai Dinh—with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, and a flexible start time. The driver provides historical context at each site, and the itinerary fits inside 4 hours. You choose the departure time and the pickup location within Hue.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Hue without a car or prefer not to drive—the driver handles navigation and parking at all three tombs, and you set the departure time to fit your day. The 4-hour window means you can visit all three major royal tombs and still have the rest of the afternoon free.Free cancellationfromUS$ 27View ›
Da Lat morning tour: Alpine Coaster, Crazy House, Clay Tunnel
Da Lat morning tour: Alpine Coaster, Crazy House, Clay Tunnel★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (79)4h–5hA half-day morning tour of Da Lat combining three distinct stops: the Crazy House (one of the world's ten most bizarre buildings), an outdoor clay sculpture exhibition tracing the city's history, and Datanla waterfall nestled in pine forest. The tour includes pickup, professional guide in English or Vietnamese, entrance fees to the main sites, bottled water, and dropoff at a central restaurant; the Alpine Coaster at the waterfall is optional and paid separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want three distinct sites—waterfall, tunnel, and architecture—guided together in one morning rather than piecing together separate visits; the guide connects their cultural significance so you understand how they fit Da Lat's story.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −17%fromUS$ 22View ›
Marble Mountains & Hoi An Night Tour: Lanterns & Dinner
Marble Mountains & Hoi An Night Tour: Lanterns & Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (78)7hAn evening tour from Da Nang combines Marble Mountains' limestone caves with a night visit to Hoi An Ancient Town, 30 kilometers south. You explore the caves, then walk the lantern-lit streets, cross the Japanese Bridge and eat dinner with local specialties like Cao Lau and Banh Vac. Hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide are included; the tour runs about seven hours and ends with a drop-off at your hotel.Is it for me?The tour moves at a walking pace through caves and riverside streets at night, so it suits anyone comfortable on foot for a few hours. The evening timing means you start in the afternoon and return by 9 p.m., which works well if you want to see Hoi An's lanterns after dark without an early start.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −16%fromUS$ 37View ›
Scented Candle Workshop Da Lat: Make & Decorate Your Own
Scented Candle Workshop Da Lat: Make & Decorate Your Own★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (78)1h 30mA scented candle-making workshop at Twin Beans Farm in Da Lat's suburbs where you explore a herb garden, blend essential oils, craft a candle and decorate it yourself over 90 minutes. The workshop includes all tools, wax, oils and decoration items; a guide leads the session in English or Vietnamese, and you can add roundtrip transfer from your hotel if you need it.Is it for me?Book this workshop if you want a hands-on afternoon that ends with something you made—the herb garden and oil blending give you the raw material, and the making and decorating are entirely yours. Add the transfer option if you're navigating Da Lat without a rental or driver.Free cancellationfromUS$ 13.79View ›
Ba Na Hills: Private Day Tour with Cable Car & Buffet Lunch
Ba Na Hills: Private Day Tour with Cable Car & Buffet Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (78)8hYou’ll ride the famous Ba Na Hills cable car through drifting clouds, walk across the Golden Bridge held by giant hands, wander colorful flower gardens with locals showing off their favorite blooms, and enjoy a buffet lunch high above sea level before exploring lively French Village streets—all with pickup included and your guide snapping photos along the way.Free cancellationfromUS$ 150View ›
Hoi An: Farming & Fishing Tour with Basket Boat & Lunch
Hoi An: Farming & Fishing Tour with Basket Boat & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (78)4h 10m–5hYou’ll cycle through Hoi An’s villages with a local guide, try your hand at farming in Tra Que Vegetable Village, ride a water buffalo in open fields, cruise coconut waterways in a bamboo basket boat, and share a real home-cooked lunch with locals. Expect muddy hands and genuine smiles—the kind you remember long after you’ve left.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 43View ›
Dalat motorbike tour: Pongour Waterfall & K'Ho villages
Dalat motorbike tour: Pongour Waterfall & K'Ho villages★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (77)7h–8hA 7-hour motorbike tour of Dalat and the surrounding Central Highlands, led by an experienced English-speaking guide who rides alongside you on scenic backroads. You visit Pongour Waterfall, K'Ho ethnic villages, coffee and pepper plantations, and workshops where locals make silk and rice wine by hand. Hotel pickup, protective gear (helmet, elbows, knees, rain coat) and all sightseeing tickets are included.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and stories without a language barrier. This suits anyone who wants to understand the landscape and culture as you move through it, rather than riding in silence or with a guide who speaks only Vietnamese.Free cancellationfromUS$ 50View ›
Ba Na Hills: Golden Bridge Private Tour & Cable Car Ride
Ba Na Hills: Golden Bridge Private Tour & Cable Car Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (75)7hYou’ll glide above Da Nang on the world-record cable car before stepping onto Ba Na Hills’ famous Golden Hands Bridge with your local guide. Taste mountain air, wander cobbled French village streets, and soak in views you’ll remember long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 80View ›
Da Nang to Hoi An Private Transfer: Flexible Pickup & Drop-off
Da Nang to Hoi An Private Transfer: Flexible Pickup & Drop-off★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (75)45mYou’ll be met right at Da Nang Airport or your hotel by a friendly local driver who helps with bags and gets you settled in an air-conditioned car. Watch Vietnam’s countryside slide by on the drive to Hoi An Ancient Town (or back again), ask questions or just rest — it’s your call. Arrive relaxed and ready to wander those lantern-lit streets.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 11.62View ›
Snorkeling in Nha Trang: Island Hopping with Floating Party
Snorkeling in Nha Trang: Island Hopping with Floating Party★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (75)6h 30mAn island-hopping snorkeling tour in Nha Trang Bay that departs from town or your hotel, takes you to coral reefs for underwater exploration, includes a floating bar stop with wine and fruit, lunch at a seaside restaurant, and free time on Tranh Beach. The tour runs about 6.5 hours with an English-speaking guide, van pickup, and all entrance fees included.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and the safety briefing without translation—book this one if you want to understand what you are seeing underwater and feel at ease in a group.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 30View ›
Basket Boat in Hoi An: Crab Fishing & Nipa Forest
Basket Boat in Hoi An: Crab Fishing & Nipa Forest★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (75)2hA basket boat activity in Hoi An where you paddle through the Cam Thanh Water Coconut Forest and Bay Mau Nipa forest, fish for crabs alongside local fishermen, and watch traditional spinning boat demonstrations. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a guide in English, life jacket, umbrella, fresh fruit and bottled water are included; the experience runs about two hours.Is it for me?Two hours on the water leaves room for other activities in Hoi An the same day—the ancient town, the market, a cooking class—without eating up your afternoon. If you're picking up from Danang instead, budget the extra travel time and add $17 per person to the price.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −47%fromUS$ 17.33View ›
Hue Street Food Tour: Taste 8 Dishes with a Local Guide
Hue Street Food Tour: Taste 8 Dishes with a Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (74)3hA 3-hour street food tour in Hue where you taste eight dishes—tapioca cakes, beef noodle soup, grilled pork skewers, tiny mussels rice and sweet soup—with an English-speaking guide who explains the culinary history and daily life behind each one. You choose between walking the streets or traveling by scooter with a driver; bottled water is included.Is it for me?Choose the walking option if you want to move at your own pace and stop longer at stalls that interest you; the scooter option covers more ground and works better if you want to rest between tastings. Either way, the guide handles finding the stops and explaining what you're eating, so you show up hungry and leave knowing how Hue actually eats.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 40View ›
Dinner Cruise on Perfume River Hue: Dragon Boat with Folk Music
Dinner Cruise on Perfume River Hue: Dragon Boat with Folk Music★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (72)2hA dinner cruise on the Perfume River in Hue combines an 8-course meal of local specialties with live folk music and a lantern-releasing ceremony aboard a family-run dragon boat. You wear traditional Hue attire for photos, dine at a private table while the boat moves past the city's ancient monuments, and participate in the evening ritual of sending wishes down the river. The experience runs about two hours and includes one drink, all fees, and photos shared afterward.Is it for me?Book this if you want an evening that combines a full meal with cultural ritual rather than a quick sightseeing stop—the private table, the music, and the lantern ceremony give the night a shape that feels complete. It works well for couples marking an occasion or small groups who want to move together without joining a large tour.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 38View ›
Da Lat Canyoning & Zipline: 1500m forest adventure
Da Lat Canyoning & Zipline: 1500m forest adventure★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (71)6hA six-hour canyoning and zipline adventure in Da Lat combines two activities in one day: descend waterfalls and rock walls using specialized equipment, then zip 1500m across the forest canopy on Asia's longest forest zipline system. Professional guides, transport from your hotel, lunch and all safety gear are included. Children from age 7 can join; moderate fitness is required.Is it for me?Choose this if you want both activities in one session rather than separate days, and prefer a smaller group where guides can watch each person through the canyon sections.Free cancellationfromUS$ 142View ›
Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass: Private car with scenic stops
Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass: Private car with scenic stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (71)5h–6hA private car transfer from Hue to Hoi An (or reverse) that stops at five scenic points along the coastal route: Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, Marble Mountains, and optional add-ons depending on your choice at checkout. The driver speaks basic English, picks you up from your hotel, and the journey takes five to six hours total. You set the pace at each stop — linger over coffee at the lagoon, walk the beach, climb to the old French bunkers, or photograph the stone dragons at Marble Mountains.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving in Hue and need to reach Hoi An anyway — the scenic stops turn a transfer into a day of its own, and the private car means you're not locked into someone else's schedule or sitting with strangers. It works well for couples, families and anyone who wants to photograph the coast without renting a car or navigating the roads themselves.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 44View ›
Da Lat Trekking Tour: Hidden Waterfall & Sturgeon Farm with Dogs
Da Lat Trekking Tour: Hidden Waterfall & Sturgeon Farm with Dogs★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (70)3hThis three-hour trekking tour from Twin Beans Farm takes you into Da Lat forest with a pack of seven dogs as guides, stopping at one of the region's largest sturgeon farms and a waterfall closed to the public. The tour includes an English or Vietnamese-speaking guide, purified water, fruits and snacks at the waterfall, and sturgeon farm entry; round-trip hotel transfer is available as an add-on option. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you're a dog lover with a free afternoon in Da Lat and want to reach a waterfall most visitors can't access—the pack of seven dogs makes the trek feel less like a standard hike and more like exploring with a group of companions. The three-hour length fits between breakfast and lunch, or you can stay after to book the coffee roasting workshop or candle-making class on-site.Free cancellationBest valuefromUS$ 9.85View ›
Early Morning Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour from Hoi An
Early Morning Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour from Hoi An★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (70)5h–6hAn early morning private tour from Hoi An to Ba Na Hills includes hotel pickup, a 20-minute cable car ride, and access to the Golden Bridge, Wine Tunnel, Flower Garden, Linh Ung Pagoda, French Village, and Fantasy Park. The tour departs before dawn to catch the landmark without crowds, and you return to your hotel after five to six hours. Cable car tickets (1,000,000 VND per adult) are separate; children under 1.4 meters ride free.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to photograph the Golden Bridge in daylight without crowds—the early start is what makes that possible. The private format means the guide moves at your pace, and the five-hour window gives you time at each stop without feeling rushed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −57%fromUS$ 59View ›
Da Lat day trip from Nha Trang: Datanla Falls & Zen monastery
Da Lat day trip from Nha Trang: Datanla Falls & Zen monastery★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (70)10hA full-day guided tour from Nha Trang to Da Lat, 140 km inland and 1,500 meters up into the Central Highlands, with stops at Datanla Waterfall, Truc Lam Zen Monastery overlooking Tuyen Lam Lake, the 1938 Da Lat railway station, Linh Phuoc Pagoda and Xuan Huong Lake. An English-speaking guide and driver handle the route; entrance fees, transport and bottled water are included. The tour wraps by 3 pm, leaving time to explore Da Lat further or head back to the coast.Is it for me?Book this if you're comfortable with a full day of winding mountain roads and coach travel to reach Da Lat's 1,500m altitude; English-speaking guide throughout.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 79View ›
Cooking Class Hoi An: Learn banh xeo from a local chef
Cooking Class Hoi An: Learn banh xeo from a local chef★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (69)3hYou’ll step into a real Hoi An kitchen to cook side by side with a local chef—mixing batter for banh xeo, rolling fresh spring rolls, tasting as you go. You’ll share laughs over papaya salad and finish by enjoying your own homemade Vietnamese meal together. Expect hands-on learning, small surprises, and flavors that linger long after you leave.Instant confirmationKids −20%fromUS$ 22View ›
Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride & Ancient Town Tour with Local Lunch
Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride & Ancient Town Tour with Local Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (67)3h–4hYou’ll wander Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets with a local guide, try your hand at paddling a traditional basket boat through Cam Thanh’s coconut forest, share laughs with villagers over lunch, and feel part of daily life here — not just passing through.Free cancellationKids −33%fromUS$ 55View ›
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