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Hoi An to Hue: Hai Van Pass Motorbike & Marble Mountains
Hoi An to Hue: Hai Van Pass Motorbike & Marble Mountains★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (202)4h–7hYou ride a motorbike 160km over the Hai Van Pass, trek through Marble Mountains caves, swim in Elephant Springs, and eat lunch by the water. The driver handles navigation and safety gear is provided. The route takes 7-8 hours and includes fuel; you depart at 9am from Hoi An or Da Nang and arrive in Hue by evening.Is it for me?This tour is built for travelers who want to cover the Hoi An–Hue route without a bus and want to stop where they choose — the motorbike speed and the driver's knowledge of the road are what make four major stops fit into one afternoon.Free cancellationMost bookedfromUS$ 56View ›
Da Nang & Hoi An Day Tour from Chan May or Tien Sa Port
Da Nang & Hoi An Day Tour from Chan May or Tien Sa Port★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (199)7h–8hYou’ll step straight from your ship into Da Nang’s lively heart, climb Marble Mountains’ cool caves with a local guide, taste homegrown herbs over lunch in Tra Que Village, and wander Hoi An’s lantern-lit alleys. It’s a day full of small surprises and moments you’ll remember long after you’re back onboard.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −46%fromUS$ 119View ›
Hue: Citadel, Dragon Boat & Royal Tombs Private Day Tour
Hue: Citadel, Dragon Boat & Royal Tombs Private Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (197)8hYou’ll walk through Hue’s Imperial Citadel with a local guide sharing stories you won’t find online, float down the Perfume River by dragon boat to Thien Mu Pagoda, explore royal tombs full of color and quiet secrets, and enjoy lunch at a small local restaurant—all with pickup included.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickKids −46%fromUS$ 95View ›
Hoi An Cooking Class & Market Tour with Vietnamese Dishes
Hoi An Cooking Class & Market Tour with Vietnamese Dishes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (196)3h 30mYou’ll wander Hoi An’s lively market with a local guide, tasting tropical fruits and learning how to pick the freshest ingredients for classic Vietnamese dishes. Back in the kitchen, you’ll cook hands-on—rolling spring rolls, sizzling banh xeo—and share laughs (and maybe karaoke) before sitting down together to enjoy your meal. It’s warm, personal, sometimes messy—in all the best ways.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −19%fromUS$ 50View ›
Hue to Vinh Moc Tunnels: Private War History Tour & Pickup
Hue to Vinh Moc Tunnels: Private War History Tour & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (193)6h–7hYou’ll travel from Hue with a local guide who brings Vietnam’s war history to life — exploring Doc Mieu Base, crossing Hien Luong Bridge at the old border line, crawling through Vinh Moc Tunnels, then unwinding by Cua Tung Beach before heading back. Expect real stories, flexible stops (and lunch whenever you want), plus hotel pickup so you can just focus on what you’re feeling along the way.Free cancellationfromUS$ 80View ›
Hue to Hoi An: Private Car with Hai Van Pass & Marble Mountains
Hue to Hoi An: Private Car with Hai Van Pass & Marble Mountains★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (193)7h–8hYou get picked up at your Hue hotel and driven south through Lang Co, over Hai Van Pass, and up to Ba Na Hills' Golden Bridge before heading to Marble Mountains—all in one private car with a driver who handles the route, tolls, and parking. The timing is fixed around a 3 p.m. departure from Ba Na to reach the mountains in daylight, and you arrive in Hoi An with entry fees and logistics already managed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to move between Hue and Hoi An without arranging transport, timing stops, or navigating the passes yourself—the fixed 3 p.m. departure from Ba Na Hills is what makes it possible to see all four landmarks in one day and still arrive in Hoi An before dark.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 109View ›
Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour: Early Morning Private
Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour: Early Morning Private★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (193)6h–7hA private early-morning tour from Hoi An to Ba Na Hills with an English-speaking local guide, hotel pickup and drop-off included. You visit the Golden Bridge at 1,400 meters elevation, explore the Linh Ung Pagoda and French Village, and ride the cable car system that holds four world records. Cable car tickets are purchased separately on-site with your guide's assistance.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to reach the Golden Bridge early, before the afternoon crowds and cable cars fill up. The 7am start and private vehicle mean you're at the bridge by 9:10am, when the light is clearest and the walkway is least crowded — a difference that shows in every photo you take.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 59View ›
Hoi An: 1-Hour Spa Massage & Foot Reflexology with Tea
Hoi An: 1-Hour Spa Massage & Foot Reflexology with Tea★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (192)1hYou arrive at Blue Gift Spa in Hoi An's old town, receive a welcome drink, and spend an hour getting a full-body massage or foot reflexology from a professional therapist using natural products. Afterward, you have tea and fruit before leaving. The whole visit is one hour, the spa is wheelchair accessible, and you don't need to arrange transport — it's steps from the main streets.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling through Hoi An and want to reset your body without spending half a day at a spa — one hour in the old town, no transport to arrange, and you're back on the street refreshed.Free cancellationBest valuefromUS$ 13View ›
Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride & Crab Fishing in Coconut Forest
Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride & Crab Fishing in Coconut Forest★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (190)1hYou’ll glide through Hoi An’s lush coconut forest in a basket boat, try your hand at crab fishing with local guides, and hear stories from Cam Thanh’s past. There’s laughter, hands-on paddling lessons (with plenty of wobbling), and moments of real calm among the palms—plus hotel pickup and all entry fees included.Free cancellationKids −33%fromUS$ 13.11View ›
Nha Trang: Countryside Motorbike Tour & I-Resort Hot Springs
Nha Trang: Countryside Motorbike Tour & I-Resort Hot Springs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (189)4h–6hYou’ll ride pillion or self-drive through Nha Trang’s countryside with a local guide, visit family workshops for mat weaving and rice paper making, explore Tong Lam pagoda, soak in I-Resort Hot Mineral Springs, and enjoy lunch—all with plenty of genuine moments along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 40View ›
Dalat Countryside Private Tour and Waterfalls
Dalat Countryside Private Tour and Waterfalls★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (187)5h–8hA private countryside tour of Dalat with hotel pickup and an English-speaking local guide, visiting coffee farms, waterfalls, a silk factory, and K'Ho minority villages across 5 to 8 hours. The tour includes all entrance fees, bottled water, and private transportation by car or van; a minimum of 2 people books a vehicle, or a single traveler can arrange motorbike transport instead.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want your own guide and vehicle for the day—you'll move at your own pace between waterfalls and coffee stops without waiting for other travelers.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 75View ›
Ba Na Hills Day Trip from Da Nang: Golden Bridge & cable car
Ba Na Hills Day Trip from Da Nang: Golden Bridge & cable car★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (184)8hYou're picked up from your Da Nang hotel and driven to Ba Na Hills, where you ride the world's longest cable car to the summit. There you walk the Golden Bridge suspended by stone hands, explore a replica French Village and Fantasy Park, visit Linh Ung Pagoda, and eat a buffet lunch — all with a local guide explaining the sites. The cable car down and return to Da Nang happens around 3:30pm.Is it for me?A good fit if you want the main Ba Na Hills attractions in one day without arranging transport, cable car tickets and timing yourself — the fixed schedule is what fits the cable car ride, Golden Bridge, French Village, pagoda and lunch into a single outing from Da Nang. Plan for a full day out and some walking at elevation; that's what makes seeing everything possible.Free cancellationfromUS$ 44View ›
Hoi An: Countryside Bike Tour, Buffalo Ride & Basket Boat
Hoi An: Countryside Bike Tour, Buffalo Ride & Basket Boat★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (182)3hYou’ll pedal quiet lanes past Hoi An’s rice fields, ride a gentle buffalo with help from locals, spin in a basket boat on the river, and share lunch by the fields. Expect muddy shoes, laughter with your guide, and small surprises—a day that feels honest and real.Free cancellationfromUS$ 29View ›
Da Nang Airport to Hoi An or Da Nang: Private Car, Flight Tracking
Da Nang Airport to Hoi An or Da Nang: Private Car, Flight Tracking★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (178)1h–10hYou’ll step off your flight in Da Nang and find your driver waiting—no scrambling or language mix-ups. Enjoy a cool, private ride straight to your hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang with local tips along the way. Your journey is smooth, flexible, and feels personal from start to finish. It’s that rare travel moment where you can actually relax.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 18.01View ›
Nha Trang Islands: 3 Island Day Tour with Mud Bath & Seafood Lunch
Nha Trang Islands: 3 Island Day Tour with Mud Bath & Seafood Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (177)6h–8hYou’ll swim in clear waters off Hon Mieu island, share seafood dishes on a floating restaurant, and sink into warm mineral mud baths at Hon Tam — all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect laughter, new flavors, gentle sun, and moments you’ll want to pause before heading back to Nha Trang city.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-8%fromUS$ 51View ›
Hue: Half Day City Tour & Perfume River Dragon Boat
Hue: Half Day City Tour & Perfume River Dragon Boat★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (176)3h–6hYou’ll drift down Hue’s Perfume River on a dragon boat or explore by private car with a local guide—your choice. Wander ancient tombs shaded by frangipani trees, step inside the Citadel’s storied walls, and pause at Thien Mu Pagoda where monks still tend quiet gardens. It’s not about seeing everything; it’s about feeling Hue settle under your skin for an afternoon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −41%fromUS$ 29View ›
Da Lat: Longest Dry Slide & GOD Valley with Strawberry Farm
Da Lat: Longest Dry Slide & GOD Valley with Strawberry Farm★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (176)6hDa Lat full-day tour: Langbiang Land slides, GOD Valley statues, and strawberry picking. Includes guide, transport, entry fees, and insurance. 8-10 hours.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Da Lat's newest attractions without arranging transport or buying tickets separately—the fixed itinerary covers three very different sites in one morning and afternoon, which is what makes them all fit into a single day.Free cancellationKids −39%fromUS$ 30View ›
Hoi An to Hue: Private Car & Hai Van Pass Coastal Drive
Hoi An to Hue: Private Car & Hai Van Pass Coastal Drive★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (174)You get picked up from your Hoi An hotel and driven north through Central Vietnam's most dramatic landscape. Stop at the Marble Mountains to climb through caves and see Danang from above, then drive the famous Hai Van Pass at your own pace with time for photos. Lunch break in Lang Co Bay, a quiet coastal town, with the option to see Lap An Lagoon's oyster farms. Your English-speaking driver handles tolls and parking while you watch the mountains and coast unfold. You're dropped at your hotel in Hue by late afternoon — no bus schedule, no group timing, just the road and the stops you want to make.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see the best of the Hoi An-to-Hue route without renting a car yourself or being locked into a bus schedule — the private car means you stop where you want, for as long as you want, and get dropped at your actual hotel instead of a tour office.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 55View ›
Hoi An Cooking Class: Learn Vietnamese Dishes with a Chef
Hoi An Cooking Class: Learn Vietnamese Dishes with a Chef★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (174)4h 30mA Vietnamese cooking class in Hoi An where you learn to prepare four dishes from a local chef, starting with a morning or afternoon visit to Trà Quế vegetable village to see how the ingredients are grown. The class includes a herbal cocktail at a garden restaurant, hands-on instruction, and printed recipes to take home; pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle are included for the morning tour.Is it for me?Book the morning departure if you want hotel pickup included and prefer to start your day early; the afternoon tour at 2 p.m. works better if you're arranging your own transport or want to cook later in the day. Either way, you're in a small group with a chef who speaks English and teaches at a pace that lets you actually cook, not just watch.Free cancellationfromUS$ 29View ›
Da Nang: Golden Bridge & Ba Na Hills Private Tour
Da Nang: Golden Bridge & Ba Na Hills Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (170)8h–9hYou're driven from Da Nang to Ba Na Hills, ride Asia's longest cable car to 1,487 meters, walk the Golden Bridge between two giant stone hands, explore the French Village and Moon Kingdom, eat a buffet lunch, and have free access to Fantasy Park's 90 activities. Your guide secures all tickets and transport is included, so you only decide where to linger and when to move on.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Ba Na Hills highlights without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the private format and included guide mean you move at your own pace between the Golden Bridge, French Village, and Fantasy Park without the rigid schedule of a group tour.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 119View ›
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