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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Saigon After Dark: Scooter Tour, Seafood & Live MusicThis night tour of Saigon pairs scooter rides through the city with stops at a local restaurant for Vietnamese pancakes and spring rolls, then a seafood restaurant with Saigon beer, and ends at a live music bar. You cross Thu Thiem Bridge for views of the lit-up skyline, visit the oldest apartment building in the city, and see the rhythm of Saigon's residential streets. A guide and driver are included, and the tour runs 3 to 4 hours with pickup arranged.Is it for me?The tour moves fast between stops on the back of a motorbike, so you're riding for much of the 3 to 4 hours—book this if you're comfortable on a scooter and want to cover ground quickly instead of walking through neighborhoods on foot. The two meals are substantial, and the evening ends late at a music bar, so it suits travelers who want a full night out rather than a quick taste of the city.
Ha Giang Loop 3 Days: Ma Pi Leng Pass & Lung Cu TowerYou ride the Ma Pi Leng Pass and visit Lung Cu Flag Tower on a 3-day loop through Ha Giang's remote valleys, staying in ethnic minority homestays and eating meals prepared by local families. The tour includes breakfast cooking lessons, boat trips on the Nho Que River, and stops at traditional villages, with small groups and all transport, meals, and accommodation included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to ride Vietnam's most dramatic mountain pass and stay in remote villages without arranging transport, meals, or accommodation yourself—the fixed itinerary and small group size are what make three days of riding and cultural immersion feel manageable rather than chaotic.
Kayaking Halong Bay: Luon Cave & Titov Island from HanoiA six-hour kayaking and swimming tour of Halong Bay departing from Hanoi or Halong City, with hotel pickup, a guided cruise through limestone passages, kayak access to Luon Cave's hidden lagoon, a climb to Titov Island's summit, and Vietnamese lunch aboard. The tour suits all fitness levels and includes an English-speaking guide, water bottle, and all activity gear.Is it for me?Pick Hanoi pickup for a full day starting from the city; pick Halong City pickup if you're already there and want to minimize travel time before boarding.
Halong Bay Cruise: 7-Hour Tour with Lunch & Local GuideYou’ll glide across Halong Bay’s emerald waters, explore ancient caves with a local guide, taste fresh seafood for lunch onboard, and relax on Titop Island’s beach. With stories from your guide and time to kayak or swim if you want, this 7-hour cruise leaves you with moments you’ll remember long after the boat docks.
Hoi An: Eco Cooking Class & Basket Boat with PickupYou’ll shop noisy local markets in Hoi An, paddle a round bamboo boat through Cam Thanh’s coconut groves with fishermen, then cook (and eat) classic Vietnamese dishes alongside chef Kien. Expect hands-on lessons—from making rice paper to mixing sauces—with hotel pickup and lunch included. You might end up laughing at your own pancake-flipping skills or just soaking in quiet village life.
Da Nang Food Tour by Motorbike: 4 Hours, 5 Craft BeersA 3–4 hour motorbike food tour in Da Nang takes you to 4–5 hidden food stops and a traditional brewery, where you taste 12–15 local specialties and 5–6 craft beers with an English-speaking Áo Dài rider who connects you to the cuisine and culture. You choose your menu option at checkout—3, 5, or 8 signature dishes—and the tour includes helmet, insurance, hotel pickup within 4–5 km, and entry to all stops.Is it for me?Book the 3-dish option if you want to sample the range without a heavy meal; choose 5 or 8 dishes if you're hungry and want to spend more time at each stop. The vegan and vegetarian menu is available as a separate option at checkout, so you can ride and eat on your own terms.
Hanoi Villages: Incense, Conical Hat & Lacquer Art Day TripYou’ll get your hands sticky rolling incense sticks with local artisans near Hanoi, paint your own conical hat as a keepsake in Chuông village, enjoy a homemade Vietnamese lunch at an artisan’s house or riverside spot, and try your hand at traditional lacquer painting before heading back—with colorful memories (and maybe some paint stains) that linger longer than you’d think.
Ho Chi Minh City: Egg Coffee Workshop & Tasting ExperienceYou’ll whip up your own Vietnamese egg coffee in Ho Chi Minh City with help from a local guide, learning each step from brewing phin coffee to beating eggs into creamy foam. Taste raw blossom honey and snack on cocoa cashews while hearing stories about Saigon’s café culture. Expect laughter, sticky fingers, and a new respect for slow mornings.
Bai Tu Long Bay 2-Day Cruise from Hanoi & Cave ExplorationYou get picked up from your Hanoi hotel, spend one night in a private cabin on the quieter side of Ha Long Bay, explore a limestone cave, kayak through karst, learn to cook a Vietnamese dish, and eat all your meals on board before returning to the city by afternoon. The small group size and included transport mean you're not arranging anything yourself once you book.Is it for me?Book this if you want the cave-and-kayak experience of Ha Long Bay but prefer a smaller boat and fewer crowds, and you'd rather not arrange your own transport from Hanoi—the pickup and all-inclusive meals mean you just show up and the trip unfolds.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: Full Day Tour with Sampan RideYou’ll crawl through Cu Chi’s historic tunnels with a local guide sharing real stories, then float by boat through the green veins of the Mekong Delta. Taste tropical fruit just picked, sip honey tea as folk music drifts by, and watch daily life unfold along muddy riverbanks. It’s a full day that lingers in your memory longer than you’d expect.
Hoi An Cooking Class: Market, Basket Boats & Local MealA five-hour cooking class in Hoi An that starts with a market tour and a bamboo basket boat ride through water coconut forests, then moves to a local chef's home where you learn to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes and eat what you've made. English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, ingredients and a recipe book are included; vegetarian options available.Is it for me?Choose the cooking class only if you want to focus on learning the dishes without the morning market and boat activities. Pick the full tour if you want the complete rural experience—the market, the boat ride and the cooking—all in one morning or afternoon.
Hoi An to Hue Motorbike Tour: Hai Van Pass & Marble MountainsYou ride as a passenger on the back of a motorbike with an experienced driver, stopping at Marble Mountains to explore temples and caves, crossing Hai Van Pass with photo breaks, eating lunch on Lang Co beach, swimming in Dream Spring if you choose, and passing through An Bằng Cemetery before arriving in Hue. Hotel pickup and drop-off, helmet, rain gear, fuel, and all entry fees are included; the whole journey takes 8–9 hours with the remaining time spent traveling between stops.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to cross from Hoi An to Hue in a single day without renting a motorbike or navigating the Hai Van Pass yourself — the driver handles the road, the guide handles the stops, and you handle the camera.
Sapa 1 Day Trek: Tả Van Village & Rice Fields with Local GuideYou trek from Sapa town down into Muong Hoa valley, passing rice fields and bamboo forest on the way to Tả Van village, where you stop for lunch and walk around the local area. The guide handles the route and explains the landscape and culture as you go. Hotel pickup, transport back, water and all entry fees are included, so you only need to show up ready to walk for about seven hours.Is it for me?Book this if you have one day in Sapa and want to see the valley, rice fields and a real village without arranging a guide, transport or lunch yourself — the fixed schedule and included meals mean you just show up and walk.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: Private Day Trip with LunchYou’ll crawl through Cu Chi’s historic tunnels with a local guide, taste guerrilla-era cassava and tea under shady trees, cruise by sampan through Mekong Delta canals beneath swaying palms, and pause at Vinh Tràng Pagoda’s peaceful gardens—all in one day that lingers long after you’re back in Ho Chi Minh City.
Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride & Cooking Class in Cam Thanh VillageYou’ll paddle a traditional basket boat through Cam Thanh’s coconut groves, try your hand at fishing with locals, wander a bustling market for ingredients, and cook alongside Mr Cu’s family in their home. It’s hands-on and personal — you’ll probably leave with new stories (and maybe wet feet).
Sapa: Dragon Jaw Mountain & Rice Valley Trek with Local GuideYou trek from Sapa town up to Dragon Jaw Mountain for views of the valley and Fansipan peak, then descend through H'Mong and Dao villages with a local guide who explains the culture and daily life. Lunch in Hang Da village is included, along with entry fees to the villages and a ride back to town at the end. The whole day takes 6–7 hours of walking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Sapa highlands and meet the H'Mong and Dao people without arranging a guide or transport yourself — the fixed schedule and included meals mean you show up and walk, nothing else to plan.
Bai Tu Long Bay: 6-Star Cruise from Hanoi & Fishing VillageYou board in Hanoi, spend your first afternoon kayaking or bamboo-boating through a fishing village, hike to a mountain cave on day two, and return to the city by late morning. The cruise includes all meals, drinks, activities, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide, so you're not arranging transport, tickets, or guides separately. Two nights aboard a 6-star ship designed in Indochine style, away from the mass-tourism routes of standard Ha Long Bay cruises.Is it for me?Right for travelers leaving Hanoi who want a two-night cruise away from the crowded Ha Long Bay routes, with meals, activities, and guides already arranged—the fixed itinerary and included transfers mean you're not coordinating transport, tickets, or dining separately.
Hue Imperial City Day Trip from Da Nang: Hai Van Pass & CitadelThis guided day trip from Da Nang takes you to Hue's Imperial City, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with stops at Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Beach, the Citadel complex, Thien Mu Pagoda and Khai Dinh Tomb. Your local English-speaking guide leads the route; hotel pickup and lunch of local Hue cuisine are included, and entry tickets are available as an add-on at checkout. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours, departing at 7:30am and returning by early evening.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you're arriving in Da Nang and want to see Hue's imperial history without renting a car or navigating the route yourself—the guide handles the driving and the stories, and you're back at your hotel by evening. If you want to walk inside the palaces, pagoda and tomb, add entry tickets at checkout; if you prefer to see the exteriors and hear the history from outside, the tour works either way.
Trang An boat tour Ninh Binh: 5 stops, 1 dayYou start at Hoa Lu's ancient temples, move through Bai Dinh Pagoda's massive bronze and stone sculptures, then boat through Trang An's UNESCO caves on quiet water. The day peaks with a 500-step climb to Mua Cave's summit for sunset views over limestone karsts and rice paddies. Lunch, all entry fees, and hotel pickup are included; plan for a full day out and moderate fitness for the final climb.Is it for me?A good fit if you want Ninh Binh's main landmarks in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself. The climb to Mua Cave is steep and the full day is long — that's what makes fitting all four sites and the sunset view possible in a single trip.
Ninh Binh: Trang An Boat, Mua Cave Hike & Rural Cycling TourYou’ll paddle through Trang An’s cave rivers, hike up Mua Cave for sweeping views of Ninh Binh’s landscape, share lunch at a local spot, then cycle winding village lanes past rice fields and pagodas. Real conversations with locals make this day trip from Hanoi feel personal — not just another tour.
