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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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.
Ban Gioc Waterfall tour from Hanoi: 2 days with cave and geoparkA two-day guided tour from Hanoi to Cao Bang explores the UNESCO-recognized geopark, visits Ngao Cave and Ban Gioc Waterfall on the Vietnam-China border, and includes transport by car and motorbike, an English-speaking guide, meals and a homestay overnight. The tour departs Hanoi early morning and returns late the second day by sleeper bus. Choose the Hanoi start-and-end option if you want hotel pickup and drop-off in the city; choose Cao Bang if you're already there and want to skip the long transfer.Is it for me?Pick the Hanoi start if you're based there and want hotel pickup; choose the Cao Bang start to skip the drive and begin exploring the geopark immediately. Day one's motorbike section accesses mountain villages and ethnic communities you won't reach by car alone.
Sapa: 2-Day Trek & Homestay with Ethnic Family MealsYou’ll trek through Sapa’s lush valleys with a local guide, share stories over homemade dinners at an ethnic minority homestay, try your hand at traditional cooking, and wake up surrounded by mountain silence. This journey isn’t polished—it’s real life in the hills, full of warmth and small surprises.
Hanoi: City Highlights, Train Street & Egg Coffee TourYou’ll wander Hanoi’s oldest streets with a local guide, feel history at the Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, cross Long Bien Bridge for Red River views, and sip creamy egg coffee beside Train Street’s rails—all with hotel pickup included. Expect small surprises and real glimpses into daily life that stick with you long after.
Cat Ba, Lan Ha Bay & Monkey Island: Full-Day Boat TourYou’ll float through Lan Ha Bay’s maze of limestone islands by boat with a local guide, kayak into quiet corners near Tai Keo Cave, bike into Viet Hai Village for a quirky fish foot massage, then end your day swimming off Monkey Island or sipping tea as sunset colors shift around you. It’s equal parts adventure and slow moments you’ll want to hold onto.
Hanoi: Train Street, Hoa Lo Prison & Pagoda Small Group TourYou’ll walk Hanoi’s tangled streets with a local guide, sip egg coffee on Train Street as the train rumbles past, step quietly through Hoa Lo Prison’s somber halls, and catch incense on the breeze at ancient pagodas. This half-day tour lets you feel both old and new Hanoi—sometimes all at once.
My Son Sanctuary Early Morning Tour from Hoi An: Beat the CrowdsAn early morning guided tour of My Son Sanctuary departing from Hoi An hotels at 5:30 am, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You explore the ruins from 7 am while crowds are still absent, then return by mid-morning with breakfast and Vietnamese coffee. The small group size keeps the experience intimate, and the early timing means you finish before the midday heat peaks.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Hoi An without a car and want to reach My Son without arranging transport yourself—the pickup from your hotel and the fixed schedule mean you don't have to navigate the drive or coordinate timing with other travelers. The early start is what makes the quiet morning possible; if you prefer a later departure or a longer time at the ruins, a different tour may suit you better.
Cat Ba & Lan Ha Bay: 3-Day Kayak, Trek & Boat Tour Quiet AreasYou’ll paddle under rock arches in Lan Ha Bay, cycle through rice paddies to Viet Hai village, sleep on a boat in silent lagoons, and share home-cooked meals with locals. The days are full of small surprises—like squid fishing at night or misty views from Navy Peak—and you’ll leave feeling like you’ve actually lived here for a bit.
Hue Imperial City: 3-Hour Walking Tour & Forbidden Purple CityYou’ll step through Hue’s ancient gates with a local guide who knows every story and secret corner. Touch centuries-old bronze urns, wander palace halls where emperors ruled, and breathe in incense drifting from hidden temples. In just three hours you’ll feel both lost and found inside Vietnam’s most storied city.
Hoi An: Rural Cycling, Basket Boat & Organic Farm CookingYou’ll cycle quiet paths through Hoi An’s rice fields, sample fruit at a bustling market, row a basket boat under coconut palms, and cook your own lunch with local farmers at Tra Que organic farm. Expect muddy hands, plenty of laughs with your guide, and an honest slice of rural life that lingers long after you’ve left.
Saigon Night Jeep Food Tour: Seafood, Street Eats & Rooftop BarYou’ll ride through Saigon by night in an open jeep with hotel pickup, tasting fresh seafood on bustling District 4 streets, trying crispy Banh Xeo tucked away in alleys, stopping for coconut ice cream, and ending with a drink above the city lights. Expect laughter with locals, unexpected flavors—and maybe one or two moments you’ll want to hold onto long after you’re home.
Saigon Jeep Tour: Highlights and hidden gemsA guided Saigon Jeep tour covering the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market, then routing through residential neighborhoods and narrow alleys in Districts 3, 5, 6, 10 and 11 to show how locals actually live. The tour runs 2 to 2.5 hours in a Vietnam Army Legend Jeep with an English-speaking guide, pickup included, plus entrance fees, water and local beverages.Is it for me?Book this shared jeep if you want both major landmarks and local neighborhoods covered in one guided route; choose a private option if you'd rather set your own pace and stops.
Kayaking Halong Bay from Hanoi: Cave, lunch, boatA full-day boat tour from Hanoi to Halong Bay combines six hours on the water with kayaking, cave exploration, and swimming at two named islands. The luxury option includes hotel pickup in Hanoi's Old Quarter, a buffet lunch onboard, and a professional English-speaking guide; the port-based option lets you start directly at Halong city and adds lunch only on certain departures. Kayaking in Luon Cave costs extra and is on your own; entry to Halong Bay itself requires cash payment at the dock.Is it for me?Book the 8:30 AM departure from Hanoi if you want hotel pickup and a full day on the water; choose the 11:30 AM departure from Halong city if you're already there or prefer a shorter boat tour with lunch included.
Hoi An: Evening food tour by bike with local dinnerPedal through Hoi An’s backstreets as dusk falls, taste home-cooked noodles in Tra Que village, share sizzling banh xeo and BBQ with locals on Cam Nam island, and end your evening with tea by the river. With hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and plenty of real moments along the way — it’s an experience you’ll remember long after leaving Vietnam.
Hue Half-Day Motorbike Tour: Countryside & Crafts ExperienceA four-hour motorbike tour of Hue's countryside and cultural landmarks, riding with a professional driver to six stops including Thien Mu Pagoda, Thanh Toan Bridge, a rice museum, and an incense-making village where you craft a conical hat and learn traditional techniques. The tour includes all entrance fees, a guide in English, hotel pickup, helmets, water and insurance.Is it for me?You ride as a passenger, so the motorbike and route are handled for you—this suits travelers who want to see the countryside without navigating themselves. The hands-on stops (making the hat, ploughing rice, sipping tea with a family) mean you're not just observing; you're learning by doing, which is what sets this tour apart from a standard sightseeing ride.
Hue Day Tour: Citadel, Tombs & Dragon Boat with LunchYou’ll wander ancient halls in Hue Citadel, hear love stories at Thien Mu Pagoda, taste market snacks with locals at Dong Ba Market, and glide along the Perfume River by dragon boat—all with a guide who brings Hue’s history alive. Expect laughter over lunch and quiet moments among royal tombs—a day that lingers after you leave.
Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An & Mua Cave from HanoiYou're picked up from your Hanoi hotel at dawn and driven 100km south to Ninh Binh, where you visit Vietnam's largest pagoda, boat through a UNESCO limestone cave complex, and climb 500 steps to a mountain overlook. Lunch, water, and all transport are handled; you return to your hotel by early evening.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Hanoi without a car who want to see three major Ninh Binh sites in one day without arranging transport, guides, or meals separately. Expect a full day out — the drive is two hours each way, and the Mua Cave climb is steep — which is what makes fitting all three landmarks into a single departure possible.
Hanoi Airport to City Center: Private Transfer & Meet-GreetYou get picked up at arrivals or collected from your hotel by a private driver in an air-conditioned car, with your flight details or departure time confirmed 24 hours before travel. The price is fixed, there are no hidden fees, and a support team is available around the clock if plans change. No negotiation, no shared rides, no surprises — just a driver who knows where you're going.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving in Hanoi with luggage and want to skip the taxi negotiation at arrivals, or if you're leaving early and need reliable pickup from your hotel — the fixed price and confirmed timing remove the uncertainty that usually comes with airport transport in a new country.
Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Kayaking, Floating Villages & Cooking ClassYou’ll glide through Lan Ha Bay by kayak past floating villages, try your hand at making spring rolls during an onboard cooking class, swim off remote islands, and wake up to sunrise Tai Chi on deck. With hotel pickup from Hanoi included and plenty of time to just drift or chat with locals, this cruise leaves you with more than just photos.
Hanoi: Jeep City Tour with Food, Train Street & Local GuideYou’ll ride through Hanoi in an open-air Jeep with a local guide, weaving through backstreets most visitors never see. Sip egg coffee on Train Street as trains pass by inches away, visit historic sites like the B-52 Museum, and end with authentic Hanoi dishes at a neighborhood spot. This tour lets you feel Hanoi’s energy up close—sometimes messy but always alive.
