Things to do in Vietnam
Cu Chi Tunnels Tour87 optionsCity Sightseeing Saigon19 optionsDay Trips from Ho Chi Minh10 optionsHo Chi Minh River Cruise56 optionsHa Long Bay Tours67 optionsBa Na Hills Tickets44 optionsDay Trips from Hanoi18 optionsSapa Tours36 optionsHalong Bay Overnight Cruise23 optionsBai Tu Long Bay Tours24 optionsNinh Binh Tours19 optionsHo Chi Minh Food Tour81 options
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Halong Bay Cruise: 2-Day Kayak, Cave & Island Tour with MealsYou’ll drift through Halong Bay’s limestone maze, kayak in peaceful corners where it’s just you and the cliffs, taste fresh seafood on deck, and try your luck at night squid fishing. With hotel pickup from Hanoi and a private cabin included, expect small surprises—like laughter over spring rolls or sunrise views you won’t forget.
Ho Chi Minh City: Morning Scooter Tour with Ao Dai RidersYou’ll ride pillion with Ao Dai-clad guides through Ho Chi Minh City’s backstreets—pausing for strong coffee, secret war bunkers, bustling flower markets, Chinatown temples, and local street food in District 4. Expect laughter over language slips and moments that linger long after you’re back at your hotel.
Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Incense Village, Tam Coc Boat & Hoa LuYou’ll meet incense makers in Quang Phu Cau village, drift through Tam Coc’s limestone caves by boat with a local rower, share lunch in Ninh Binh province, and wander ancient courtyards at Hoa Lu with your guide’s stories echoing around you. It’s more than sightseeing — expect small surprises and moments that linger after you’re home.
Da Nang Cooking Class with Market Trip: Make 5 DishesA four-hour cooking class in Da Nang where you shop a local market for ingredients, return to the kitchen, and make five Vietnamese specialties: banh xeo, bun bo Hue, hoian fresh rolls, young jackfruit salad and avocado ice cream. The class includes lunch, dinner and coffee or tea; vegetarian and vegan versions are available for most dishes, and children from age four are welcome.Is it for me?You do the cooking yourself with live instruction, so this suits anyone who wants to learn the technique and take the recipes home, not just taste the food. The market trip at the start is what makes the class different from a cooking demo—you understand the ingredients before you use them, which changes how you'll cook these dishes later.
My Son Sanctuary Day Trip from Hoi An with Boat & LunchYou’ll wander ancient temple ruins at My Son Sanctuary with a local guide who brings history alive, try your hand at making rice paper in a family home (and eat your creation), share lunch with locals over cold herbal tea, then float down the Thu Bon River back toward Hoi An—all in one day that feels both packed and peaceful.
Hoi An: Vietnamese Coffee Making Class & 5 Brew StylesYou'll learn the history of Vietnamese coffee culture, then brew five signature styles using a traditional Phin filter—black coffee, white coffee with condensed milk, salt coffee, egg coffee, and coconut coffee. The class includes all brewing tools, herbal tea, and a cookie tasting. You leave knowing how to make each one at home, with an English-speaking instructor guiding you through the technique and the story behind each brew.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Vietnamese coffee beyond just tasting it—the Phin technique and the five regional styles are what make it possible to recreate these at home, which is what stays with you after the class ends.
Mekong Delta 2-Day Tour: Floating Markets & BikingA 2-day guided tour of the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, boat trips through the Tien and Hau rivers, visits to Cai Rang Floating Market and Vinh Trang Pagoda, countryside biking and walks, home-cooked lunch on Con Son Islet, and overnight accommodation in Can Tho. The tour includes breakfast, lunch, bottled water, and tropical fruit tastings; you choose your hotel tier and whether to book a small group or private departure at checkout.Is it for me?Book the small group option to split costs with other travelers; choose private if you need flexible timing and don't want to coordinate with others. Early departures (4:00 or 5:30 AM) catch the floating market at peak trading activity, while 7:30 AM offers a slower pace with fewer boats.
Mekong Delta: Cai Rang Floating Market & Cocoa Farm Day TripYou’ll float through Cai Rang Floating Market at dawn with coffee in hand, try your luck making noodles with locals in a riverside village, cruise quiet jungle canals only boats can reach, and end up tasting handmade chocolate at a family cocoa farm. This day trip from Can Tho is full of small surprises — you’ll leave with sticky fingers and new stories.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Street Food Walking Tour & Egg CoffeeYou’ll wander Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide, sampling street foods you probably can’t pronounce but won’t forget. Taste grilled pork skewers, try traditional desserts on Hang Bac Street, and finish with creamy egg coffee overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake. Expect laughter, new flavors, and moments that stick with you long after.
Hanoi: City Highlights, Train Street & War History TourYou’ll start early in Hanoi with a local guide showing you city highlights like Hoan Kiem Lake, One-Pillar Pagoda, and bustling Train Street (yes—the train really comes). Walk through war history at Hoa Lo Prison Museum and share traditional tea with locals in a quiet spot most tourists miss. Expect laughter, honest stories, and moments that stick with you long after.
Sapa Trekking Tour: 3-Day Village Stay & Hanoi PickupYou’ll trek Sapa’s rice terraces with a local guide, share home-cooked meals in Ta Van village bungalows, cross bamboo forests to Giang Ta Chai, and relax with new friends each night. Expect muddy boots, laughter over dinner, and moments of real quiet you’ll remember long after you get back.
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua CaveYou get picked up from your Hanoi hotel and driven south to Ninh Binh, where you choose between itineraries that combine Hoa Lu's ancient temples, Tam Coc's river caves, Mua Cave's viewpoint, or Bai Dinh Pagoda — all with a boat cruise, Vietnamese lunch, and an English guide included. The drive is 2.5 hours each way, and the day runs long, but you see three or four major sites without arranging transport or tickets yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ninh Binh's main sites in one day without renting a car or figuring out transport and tickets yourself — the fixed itineraries and included pickup mean you just show up at your hotel and the day unfolds.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Food Walking Tour with Egg Coffee & PickupYou’ll taste Hanoi’s real street food—from smoky bun cha to creamy egg coffee—while winding through Old Quarter alleys with a local guide. Expect laughter at tiny tables, new friends over bowls of pho, and small surprises along the way. It’s more than just eating; it’s feeling the city beat around you.
Mekong Delta: Tuk Tuk, Sampan & Vinh Trang Pagoda Day TripYou’ll drift along quiet waterways by sampan, explore Vinh Trang Pagoda’s incense-scented halls, taste bánh khọt with locals, sip honey tea during live folk music, and cycle through coconut groves on this Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Expect laughter, warmth, and moments that linger long after you’re back in town.
Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi: Cycling, Boat & Cave ClimbA full-day guided tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh combining visits to Hoa Lu (Vietnam's 10th-century capital), a short countryside bike ride, a sampan boat exploration of Trang An's cave system and temples, and a climb up Mua Cave to panoramic views of Tam Coc Valley. An English-speaking guide leads the group; entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transport from Hanoi's Old Quarter are included. Choose from three vehicle sizes—shuttle bus, limousine, or premium car—depending on group preference and budget.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see multiple landmarks—ancient temples, a UNESCO cave system, and mountain views—without arranging transport or entrance fees yourself. The guide, the fixed itinerary, and the included meals mean the day holds together without you building it, and the choice of three vehicle sizes lets you decide between traveling with a large group or a smaller one.
Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet & Set Menu with PickupYou’ll glide past Saigon’s glowing skyline on a river dinner cruise with buffet or set menu options (just pick ahead). Enjoy live music, private tables, and pickup from your hotel in District 1 or 3. Watch city lights shimmer on the water as you share stories with your guide — it’s more than just dinner; it’s Saigon unfolding around you.
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat & Mua Cave ClimbYou get picked up at your Hanoi hotel and driven to Ninh Binh with a private English-speaking guide. The day includes entry to Hoa Lu ancient capital, a sampan boat ride through three grottos at Tam Coc, a countryside bike ride, and a climb up Mua Cave's 500 steps with a panoramic view. Vietnamese lunch is included, and you're dropped back at your hotel in the evening. Nothing extra to arrange, nothing to negotiate on the day.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want to see Ninh Binh's main sights without the pace and company of a group — the private guide and car mean you move at your own speed and eat where locals eat, which is what makes a two-hour drive feel like a real escape from Hanoi.
Ho Chi Minh City: Saigon River 1-Hour Cruise & LandmarksYou board a luxury boat in central Ho Chi Minh City for a guided 1-hour cruise down the Saigon River, passing the Bitexco Tower, colonial-era buildings, and the city's evolving skyline. The boat has a sliding roof, onboard restroom, and cold drinks available. An English-speaking guide narrates the landmarks and history as you float through districts 1 and 4, giving you breathing room from the street-level chaos and a clear view of how the city is layered—old French architecture, modern towers, and the water that still shapes it all.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ho Chi Minh City's landmarks and skyline without navigating the street traffic yourself—the hour on the water gives you the city's geography and history in one piece, and the guide handles the narration so you just watch.
Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Day Trip with Pickup & Local FoodYou’ll leave Ho Chi Minh early and head out past rice fields to Cu Chi Tunnels with a local guide who knows all the stories. Crawl through real tunnels, see hidden bunkers, try guerrilla-era cassava with hot tea, and take in the quiet countryside before heading back — it’s not just history, it feels personal.
Hue Citadel tour from Da Nang by authentic train via Hai Van PassA full-day guided tour from Da Nang to Hue Imperial City, traveling by authentic local train through the Hai Van mountain pass and stopping at Lang Co Beach. The tour includes entry to the Hue Citadel, Khai Dinh Tomb and Thien Mu Pagoda (depending on your option), lunch with Vietnamese local cuisine, an English-speaking guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang. You can book with or without entry tickets, and choose between a small or large group.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to reach Hue without driving yourself and prefer the coastal train journey over a highway route. Choose the small group option for a more intimate experience, or the large group option for a livelier atmosphere. Pick the option with entry tickets included if you want everything arranged, or without tickets if you prefer to decide on-site which sites to enter.
