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Da Nang tour: Lady Buddha, Marble Mountains & Hoi An highlights
Da Nang tour: Lady Buddha, Marble Mountains & Hoi An highlights★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (485)9hA full-day guided tour of Da Nang covers four distinct stops: the 67-meter Lady Buddha statue atop Son Tra peninsula, the Marble Mountains with their Buddhist caves and stone carving village, a hands-on basket boat ride in Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle, and Hoi An Ancient Town with its Chinese and Japanese heritage architecture. The tour includes entrance fees, both lunch and dinner, an air-conditioned vehicle, and an English-speaking guide; hotel pickup is included. The Marble Mountains involve climbing 146 steps to the first viewpoint and 136 more to reach the cave system, though an elevator covers the first section at your own cost.Is it for me?Book this if you want four distinct stops—pagoda, mountains, coconut jungle, and ancient town—in one day with a guide handling logistics; the Marble Mountains section involves real climbing, so you need moderate fitness for the full itinerary.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 72View ›
Hue: Private Car Tour to Citadel, Tombs & Thien Mu Pagoda
Hue: Private Car Tour to Citadel, Tombs & Thien Mu Pagoda★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (483)5h–6hYou’ll ride in comfort as your local driver brings Hue’s imperial past alive at Minh Mang Tomb, Khai Dinh’s ornate mausoleum, and tranquil Thien Mu Pagoda. Pause for real bun bo Hue and quiet lakeside gardens before exploring the vast Citadel walls — it’s history you can feel under your fingertips.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 32View ›
DMZ Tour from Hue: War history with Vinh Moc Tunnels
DMZ Tour from Hue: War history with Vinh Moc Tunnels★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (477)10h–11hA full-day guided DMZ tour from Hue visits four war museums and relics across the Demilitarized Zone, including the Vinh Moc Tunnels complex that sheltered civilians during the intense bombing campaign. The guide is fluent in Vietnam War history and accompanies the group from hotel pickup in Hue; the tour stays under 12 people. Lunch, entrance fees, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle are included; the tour runs about 10 to 11 hours.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're spending a day in Hue and want to understand the Vietnam War through the places where it happened—a small group of up to 12 people with a guide who knows the history means you hear context at each stop instead of walking through sites alone.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −24%fromUS$ 49View ›
Da Nang cooking class: 5 traditional dishes with market trip
Da Nang cooking class: 5 traditional dishes with market trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (475)4hA four-hour cooking class in Da Nang where you visit a local market, learn the stories behind five traditional Central Vietnamese dishes, cook them in the kitchen, and eat what you've made. The menu includes Bun Bo Hue beef noodle soup, Banh Xeo sizzling pancake, Tam Huu fresh rolls, young jackfruit salad, and Da Nang avocado ice-cream, with vegetarian versions available. A live English or Korean-speaking instructor adjusts recipes to meet dietary requirements, and you receive a cookbook and certificate at the end.Is it for me?Book this class on a morning or afternoon when you have four hours free and want to move beyond restaurant meals into how Central Vietnamese cooking actually works. The market visit and the instructor's adjustments for dietary needs make it possible to cook real food, not a simplified version, and to eat well without planning another meal that day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 39View ›
Mekong Delta 2-Day Tour: Cycling, Kayaking & Cooking Class
Mekong Delta 2-Day Tour: Cycling, Kayaking & Cooking Class★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (473)2dA two-day small-group tour from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta with hotel pickup, cycling through villages, a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class, Mekong River cruise, kayaking, and overnight stay at a family homestay. The itinerary pairs morning activities—optional sunrise cycling, local market visits, kayaking through peaceful canals—with afternoon river exploration: boat rides, a sampan through small canals, visits to a bee farm and coconut candy factory, and fishing or farm work. All meals, transport, bicycles, kayaks and entrance fees are included.Is it for me?Choose this two-day trip if you want to cycle, cook, and kayak back-to-back without switching hotels—you'll stay in a family homestay and move as a tight group of max 12, so activities flow without dead time between locations.Free cancellationKids −34%fromUS$ 76View ›
Hoi An Street Food Tour with Billy: Traditional Dishes
Hoi An Street Food Tour with Billy: Traditional Dishes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (457)3hHoi An street food tour with Billy is an evening walking tour through the town's food scene, led by a guide born in Hoi An Ancient Town with over five years of experience leading travelers through Central Vietnam. The tour runs 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, includes dinner at multiple stops, and covers traditional dishes alongside stories about Vietnamese cuisine and local culture. Pickup from your meeting point is arranged in advance.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to eat the dishes locals actually cook and eat, guided by someone who grew up eating them — the evening timing and the walking pace mean you taste more stops without rushing through any one of them.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −48%fromUS$ 35View ›
Red Shanked Douc Langurs in Son Tra: Endangered Monkey Watching
Red Shanked Douc Langurs in Son Tra: Endangered Monkey Watching★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (454)3hThis is a guided three-hour trek through Son Tra's mountain trails to find Red Shanked Douc Langurs, endangered primates found almost nowhere else on earth. A local guide who knows the animals' behavior and preferred spots leads the search across scenic terrain and secret forest spaces, with binoculars provided and a real chance to encounter them—something that takes professional wildlife crews weeks to achieve. Children from age 4 are welcome; the trek involves walking on uneven ground at a pace set by animal sightings, not a fixed schedule.Is it for me?The trek moves at the pace the monkeys set, not a fixed itinerary, which is what makes finding them possible—so expect periods of slow walking and patient waiting rather than steady forward progress. If you're comfortable with three hours of uneven forest terrain and the unpredictability of wildlife watching, this is how you see what takes professional crews weeks to locate.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 57View ›
Snorkeling in Nha Trang: Floating Bar Party & Coral Reefs
Snorkeling in Nha Trang: Floating Bar Party & Coral Reefs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (441)6h 30mSnorkeling in Nha Trang combines reef exploration at Dong Tam Island with an afternoon floating bar party featuring unlimited cocktails, live music and a waterslide. The day includes hotel pickup, a welcome breakfast at YOLO Lounge, professional guides in the water, lunch on the island and the return boat ride. You can add optional water sports like parasailing or scuba diving on-site, or stick with the included snorkeling, SUP and kayaking.Is it for me?Book this if you want snorkeling and a party in the same day — the floating bar and live band turn the afternoon into something beyond a reef dive, while the guides and included equipment mean you don't need prior experience or your own gear. The join-in option keeps the group shared and social; if you prefer the mud bath experiences included in the other option, that choice is available at checkout.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −35%fromUS$ 33View ›
Hoi An: Bay Mau Cooking Class & Basket Boat Tour Pickup
Hoi An: Bay Mau Cooking Class & Basket Boat Tour Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (424)4h 40mYou’ll wander Hoi An’s bustling market with a local guide picking fresh ingredients before gliding through Bay Mau coconut forest by basket boat. Get your hands messy learning traditional cooking at a family home — pounding rice, making crepes, rolling salad rolls — then share a meal together. Expect laughter and real flavors you’ll remember long after leaving.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 35View ›
Nha Trang: Ba Ho Waterfall & Cave Swim Half-Day Tour
Nha Trang: Ba Ho Waterfall & Cave Swim Half-Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (420)5hYou hike to three pools surrounded by forest, swim in cold water, explore a cave your guide knows about, and jump off rocks if you want to. Hotel pickup, lunch, and all entry fees are included, so you show up and the logistics are already handled. The tour ends by early afternoon, leaving your day open.Is it for me?This tour is built for anyone who wants to swim and explore a waterfall without arranging transport, entry fees, or figuring out the hiking route alone — the fixed schedule and local guide are what make a full morning possible in one trip.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −19%fromUS$ 35View ›
Da Lat Kayak & SUP Tour on Tuyen Lam Lake at Sunrise
Da Lat Kayak & SUP Tour on Tuyen Lam Lake at Sunrise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (416)3hKayak or paddleboard on Tuyen Lam Lake in Da Lat with a live English-speaking guide, choosing between sunrise (5am–8am), morning (8am–11am), or sunset (2:30pm–5:30pm) departures. The guide trains you in paddling skills, then you explore the lake's peninsula, stopping at scenic spots like Happy Hill, Lavender Farm and natural pine forest, with a break for hand-made coffee and cake on an islet. Equipment, entrance fees and parking are included; children from age 3 can join.Is it for me?Choose the time slot that fits your schedule—sunrise for mist and quiet, morning for forest air, or sunset for the light show—since you're paddling the whole time and the lake's mood changes with the hour. If you want to sit back and be shown around, this isn't the right fit; if you want to be on the paddle the whole time and steer your own route, this one works.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 18.86View ›
Hoi An: Cooking Class, Market Tour & Basket Boat Ride
Hoi An: Cooking Class, Market Tour & Basket Boat Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (409)4hYou’ll walk through Hoi An’s lively market picking out ingredients with a local guide before gliding through Bay Mau coconut forest in a basket boat. After a relaxing herbal foot soak, you’ll cook classic Vietnamese dishes from scratch—yes, even making your own rice paper—and share lunch together. Expect warmth, laughter, and new flavors you’ll remember long after you leave.Free cancellationKids −17%fromUS$ 41View ›
Hoi An Basket Boat Ride: Water Coconut Forest with Local Guide
Hoi An Basket Boat Ride: Water Coconut Forest with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (396)2hA basket boat ride through Hoi An's Cẩm Thanh water coconut forest pairs paddling a traditional bamboo boat with a local guide who teaches fishing customs and folklore. The tour runs two hours from hotel pickup in Hội An old town or beach areas, includes entrance, tea, cakes, life jacket and raincoat, and requires a minimum of two travelers per booking.Is it for me?Book this for a morning or afternoon when you want to step outside the old town without spending the whole day traveling—the two-hour window and included pickup mean you're paddling within an hour of leaving your hotel, and the local guide's presence removes the need to arrange anything yourself or wonder how the boat actually works.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 12View ›
Da Nang: Marble Mountains, Monkey Mountain & Lady Buddha Tour
Da Nang: Marble Mountains, Monkey Mountain & Lady Buddha Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (391)4h–5hYou’ll explore Da Nang’s Marble Mountains with a local guide, wander through mysterious Am Phu Cave, watch artisans carving marble statues by hand, then stand beneath the Lady Buddha on Monkey Mountain for sweeping city views before sharing lunch together—leaving you with more than just photos.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%fromUS$ 30View ›
Hoi An: Secret Cocktail Walk & Hidden Bars with Tastings
Hoi An: Secret Cocktail Walk & Hidden Bars with Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (383)3hYou’ll slip into hidden corners of Hoi An old town with a local host leading the way—tasting four unique cocktails crafted just for your group, hearing stories about French, Japanese and Chinese influences on Vietnam, sharing laughs over small snacks and learning what makes this city’s flavors so layered. It’s part history walk, part secret party—never quite what you expect.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 61View ›
Canyoning in Pelling: Abseiling, Ziplining & Waterfall Swimming
Canyoning in Pelling: Abseiling, Ziplining & Waterfall Swimming★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (383)5hCanyoning in Pelling combines abseiling, ziplining and waterfall swimming in a single five-hour activity. You rappel down an 18-meter dry wall to warm up, then descend a 25-meter waterfall, slide down five meters of water, swim in the pool below, and finish with a 100-meter zip-line through the forest. A professional English-speaking guide handles all instruction and safety; hotel pickup, wetsuit, harness, helmet and lunch are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to combine rappelling, swimming, and zip-lining in a single morning—all three activities happen back-to-back with one guide teaching each skill on-site, so there's no downtime between transitions.Free cancellationfromUS$ 105View ›
Hai Van Pass & Son Tra Peninsula Motorbike Tour from Hoi An
Hai Van Pass & Son Tra Peninsula Motorbike Tour from Hoi An★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (379)8hA full-day motorbike tour from Hoi An through the Hai Van Pass and Son Tra Peninsula with an English-speaking Easy Rider guide or self-riding option. You ride the 21-kilometer Hai Van Pass (500 meters elevation), stop at Linh Ung Pagoda overlooking Da Nang Bay, explore Son Tra Peninsula's coastal viewpoints, swim at Suoi Mo Waterfall, and lunch at Lang Co Beach. Hotel pickup, helmets, rain ponchos, and all entrance fees are included; luggage transfers come with one-way routes.Is it for me?Choose the Easy Rider option if you want to focus on the road and the views without managing the bike yourself, or pick self-riding if you have motorbike experience and want to control the pace through the curves. The one-way route works best if you're moving between cities; the loop suits travelers based in Da Nang or Hoi An for a single day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 58View ›
Hoi An Countryside Bike Tour: Family Homes & Rice Wine Tasting
Hoi An Countryside Bike Tour: Family Homes & Rice Wine Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (368)5hYou’ll cycle quiet roads outside Hoi An with a local guide, stopping for fresh bánh bèo rice cakes at a family kitchen and learning about village chapels and traditions along the way. Watch boat builders work by hand, try weaving mats yourself, and taste homemade rice wine before returning to town — you might find yourself thinking about those moments long after.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 30View ›
Da Nang: Jolie Cooking Class with Lunch & Local Stories
Da Nang: Jolie Cooking Class with Lunch & Local Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (368)2h 30mYou’ll cook classic Vietnamese dishes in Da Nang with Jolie and her friends — expect laughter, real local stories, hands-on lessons, and a homemade lunch you’ll remember. Vegetarian options are welcome. After eating together you can try your hand at piano or guitar before heading back by Grab.Free cancellationKids −44%fromUS$ 36View ›
Hue Imperial City Walking Tour & Forbidden Purple City
Hue Imperial City Walking Tour & Forbidden Purple City★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (368)2h 30mYou’ll step through Hue’s Imperial City gates with a local guide, wander royal halls like Thai Hoa Palace, explore quiet corners of the Forbidden Purple City, and pause in restored gardens where kings once strolled. Expect small moments—laughter over old rituals or sunlight flickering on lacquered columns—that stay with you long after leaving.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 26View ›
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