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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Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh CityYou’ll crawl through real Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City, share stories with your guide, taste local lunch dishes (vegetarian options too), then drift along Mekong Delta canals by boat—sampling honey tea and fresh fruit while live folk music plays nearby. It’s one of those days that lingers long after you’re home.
Ho Chi Minh: Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike & StudentsYou’ll zip through Ho Chi Minh City’s tangled alleys by motorbike or car with local students, tasting everything from beef noodle soup to smoky grilled banana with coconut milk. Expect laughter over tiny stools, real stories from your guide, and an unfiltered look at Saigon street life—all food tastings and hotel pickup included.
Ha Long Bay Day Cruise from Hanoi: Jacuzzi on the sundeckYou're picked up from your Hanoi hotel or Opera House, transferred to Tuan Chau Harbor, and board a 5-star vessel for a 5-hour cruise that includes Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island's peak climb, and kayaking through Luon Cave's lagoon. Lunch is an international buffet served onboard, and the return includes a sunset party with wine and snacks before the evening drive back to Hanoi. The whole day takes about 12 hours, and everything—boat, guide, meals, transfers—is included.Is it for me?Book this if you want Ha Long Bay's main sights—the cave, the island, the kayaking—handled in a single day without arranging your own transport or timing, and the 5-star vessel with Jacuzzi and sunset party is what makes the day feel less like a checklist and more like an actual escape.
Overnight Cruise Kayak Lan Ha Bay Cat Ba: 2 Days 1 NightYou start from Cat Ba island instead of the crowded Ha Long docks, kayak through hidden caves and lagoons for nearly four hours across two days, swim at deserted beaches, and sleep on a small junk anchored in a pocket lagoon. Meals, snorkel gear, headlamp, and entrance fees are included. The route shifts based on tide and weather, so flexibility is built in.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to kayak and swim in Ha Long Bay without the crowds of the main tour route, and if you're comfortable sleeping on a boat. The two-day format means more time in the water and less time sitting — it's what lets you explore the hidden lagoons and caves properly instead of just passing them on a larger boat.
Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Small Group Mountain Pass TourThe Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Tour is a small-group guided journey from Hanoi through northern Vietnam's mountain terrain, covering the region's most celebrated passes—Tham Ma, Ma Pi Leng, and others—with stops at viewpoints, a boat trip on the Nho Que River, and nights in authentic homestays with ethnic families. You choose between easy-rider (motorbike with driver), self-driving, or private car transport. The tour includes all accommodations, meals, an English-speaking guide, and pickup from Hanoi or nearby hubs; extended pickups from airports, Sapa, Ninh Binh, or Ha Long Bay are available for an additional fee.Is it for me?Three days winds through Vietnam's most dramatic mountain passes—Tham Ma, Heaven's Gate, Ma Pi Leng—with a local guide, homestays, and a Nho Que River boat trip all mapped out for you.
Ha Long Bay: Cruise Day Trip with Kayak, Cave & LunchYou’ll float through Ha Long Bay’s limestone maze by boat, explore the vast Surprise Cave with a local guide, kayak calm lagoons where silence feels rare, then climb Titop Island for those wild panoramic views. Seafood lunch on deck brings everyone together before heading back to Hanoi—expect laughter, salty air, and memories that linger longer than you’d guess.
Cu Chi Tunnels: Half-Day Tour with Tapioca & Hotel PickupYou’ll step straight into Vietnam’s living history at Cu Chi Tunnels—crawl through narrow passageways, hear personal stories from your local guide, taste cassava just like wartime villagers did, and travel by comfortable minivan with hotel pickup included. Expect moments that stick with you long after you’re back in Ho Chi Minh City.
Cat Ba to Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay: Day Cruise, Kayak, SwimYou’ll slip away from Cat Ba for a full-day cruise through Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay—kayak hidden caves, meet local fishermen at Cai Beo village, swim at empty beaches like Ba Trai Dao, and share lunch on deck with new friends. With a local guide handling all logistics (including pickup), you get time to just look up and breathe it all in.
Hue to Hoi An motorbike transfer: Hai Van Pass & Marble MountainsA motorbike transfer from Hue to Hoi An with an English-speaking rider who drives while you ride as a passenger, stopping at Hai Van Pass (500 meters high, 20 km long), Marble Mountains, and Da Nang. The journey takes 7.5 hours and includes seafood lunch at a floating restaurant, bottled water, coffee or tea, and free luggage transport—no weight limit. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.Is it for me?You're a passenger, not a rider—the driver handles the motorbike and the route while you watch Hai Van Pass unfold from the seat behind him. Choose this if you want to cross the pass and see Marble Mountains without navigating the curves yourself or figuring out where to stop.
Hoi An Cooking Class: Market, Basket Boat & Crab FishingA morning or afternoon cooking class in Hoi An where you shop the local market with a chef, paddle a bamboo basket boat to fish for crab in the coconut village, then spend two hours in the kitchen making four dishes from scratch. The class includes pickup from your hotel, lunch, written recipes to take home, and an English-speaking guide; children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?You do the cooking yourself rather than watching a demonstration, which means the class suits anyone who wants to learn by making, not observing. The small group size and the market-to-table flow—shopping, fishing, then cooking what you caught—work well if you want the full picture of where the food comes from, not just the kitchen part.
Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge from Hoi An: Cable Car & Fantasy ParkYou get picked up from your hotel, ride Asia's longest cable car twice, walk the Golden Bridge, explore the French Village, take the Lava Train through Fantasy Park, and play or ride 90+ games and attractions — all with lunch and an English-speaking guide included. The cable car is the only way up, so it's not optional, and the mountain's weather changes fast, so pack layers. You're back by evening.Is it for me?Best for families and groups who want a full-day mountain experience without arranging transport or tickets separately — the cable car is mandatory to reach the top, which is what makes a single-day itinerary possible, and the mix of sightseeing, themed zones, and amusement rides keeps different ages engaged.
Ha Long Bay Cruise from Hanoi: Sung Sot Cave & KayakingYou board a cruise in Ha Long Bay after a three-hour pickup from Hanoi, kayak through caves and around limestone islets, swim at Titop Island or Cat Ba, attend a cooking class, and sleep in a private cabin overnight. The next morning brings tai chi, breakfast, a visit to Sung Sot Cave or Dark & Bright Cave, and a return bus to Hanoi by mid-afternoon—all transfers, meals, and entrance fees included.Is it for me?Right for travelers leaving Hanoi without a car who want caves, kayaking, and an overnight on the water without arranging transport or meals separately. Expect an early 8am pickup and a return by mid-afternoon the next day—that schedule is what fits both the cruise departure and the Hanoi drop-off into a single overnight trip.
Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour: 9 Dishes, Private GuideA private 4-hour street food walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City led by an English-speaking guide who picks you up at your hotel and takes you through non-tourist districts to taste nine dishes: rice pancakes, barbecue seafood, beef in betel leaves, banh mi, and dessert at the night flower market, with all food, drinks and transport included. Children from age 2 are welcome; the tour suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and the stories behind each dish without a translation app or guesswork — the tour works for anyone comfortable walking 4 hours through alleys and sitting to eat at local spots.
Kayaking Halong Bay from Hanoi: Titop Island & Surprising CaveA full-day cruise from Hanoi to Halong Bay includes kayaking around Luon Cave, exploring Surprising Cave on foot, swimming or hiking at Titop Island, and a sunset party on deck with fresh fruit and cake. The tour runs 12 hours with hotel pickup in Hanoi's Old Quarter, an English-speaking guide, lunch (set menu on the standard boat, buffet on the premium option), and all entrance fees. You choose between a standard or premium boat, and whether to add round-trip bus transfer from your hotel.Is it for me?Book the option with bus transfer if you're staying in central Hanoi and don't want to arrange separate transport to the island—the pickup and drop-off at your hotel removes the logistics of getting to the departure point. The premium boat suits swimmers and those who prefer a buffet lunch; the standard boat is the leaner choice if you're budget-conscious and happy with a set menu.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: Small Group Day Trip with LunchYou’ll crawl through Cu Chi Tunnels with a local guide sharing family stories, then float past coconut palms in the Mekong Delta by boat and tuk tuk. Taste tropical fruits straight from the garden and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch (vegan options too). Expect laughter, dirt on your shoes, and moments that linger long after you’re back in Ho Chi Minh City.Is it for me?See both the tunnel networks and floating villages without coordinating separate bookings—everything's arranged so you spend your time exploring, not organizing.
Cu Chi Tunnels Small-Group Tour from Ho Chi Minh CityA small-group tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City takes you through a 200km underground network built during the Vietnam War, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees and a light snack included. The van holds 12 travelers maximum and departs early to beat the large tour groups. Crawling through a widened tunnel section is optional; walking above ground is available instead.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to avoid the massive bus groups and get a guide who shares real wartime stories instead of a script. The small size and early departure mean you see the tunnels before the crowds arrive, and the van navigates traffic faster than a full-size coach.
Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay, Hanoi: 2-day cruiseA 2-day cruise through Lan Ha Bay, Halong Bay and around Tuan Chau island where you kayak through Light and Dark Caves, swim in the bay, and stay overnight in a private Ocean Suite Balcony aboard the five-star Mon Chéri yacht. The itinerary includes all meals, a local guide in English or Vietnamese, cooking demonstrations and squid fishing, with pickup available from Hanoi Old Quarter hotels.Is it for me?Book this if you want to share a yacht with other travelers rather than charter privately, and prefer a fixed itinerary with Hanoi pickup over planning your own route and logistics.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: Small Group Day TripYou’ll crawl through Cu Chi’s historic tunnels with a local guide, taste guerrilla-era cassava, cruise shaded canals in the Mekong Delta near My Tho, snack on tropical fruits, and hear southern folk music—all with hotel pickup and lunch included. It’s a day that lingers long after you return.
Street Food Motorbike Tour Ho Chi Minh City: 10 DishesA four-hour motorbike food tour in Ho Chi Minh City where you ride behind a trained guide and taste 10 dishes at neighborhood stalls, markets and family-run spots across Districts 3, 10 and Cholon. Free hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with helmet, poncho and accident insurance up to $5,000. The tour won the Viator Experience Award three years running and features dishes like papaya salad with black beef jerky (reviewed by Best Ever Food Review Show), slow-cooked Hue beef stew, sizzling crepes in Chinatown, and grilled banana with coconut milk from a 20-year vendor. Food options vary based on shop hours and availability.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary and the stories behind each stall without translation lag. This works for anyone who wants to understand what they're eating and why the city chose these particular spots and vendors.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: Small Group Day Trip with BoatsYou’ll crawl through historic Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City, cruise past islands on the Mekong Delta by both motorboat and rowboat, sip honey tea at a bee farm, sample fresh coconut candy and enjoy lunch with your small group—all with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Expect moments that linger long after you return.
