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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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.
Ho Chi Minh City Jeep Tour: War History & Street FoodA private or group tour of Ho Chi Minh City by American Army Jeep, with a professional English-speaking guide, visits Independence Palace, the War Remnants Museum, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Saigon Central Post Office, and multiple historic streets over four hours. Entrance fees and cold water are included; the tour operates daily and is suitable for all fitness levels, though not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. A Lunar New Year surcharge applies February 16–20.Is it for me?Book the private option if you want the Jeep and guide to yourself and prefer a flexible schedule; choose the group tour to split costs and meet other travelers; pick the Soul of Saigon if the Secret Weapon Cellar's hidden-bunker history is your main draw; select the Street Food Safari After Dark to trade daytime temples for night markets and street food instead.
Hanoi Food & Train Street Tour: 6-8 Dishes & Local GuideYou walk 3–4 kilometers through Hanoi's Old Quarter tasting six to eight street dishes at family-run stalls, learning which ones are worth finding on your own and which ones tourists usually miss. After eating, you visit Train Street to watch trains pass inches from homes and cafes, then sit with coffee or a drink while your guide makes sure you're safe and the light fades. Hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide are included; the tour runs either morning or evening, and you're back by mid-afternoon or late evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat what locals actually eat without spending hours figuring out which alleys to walk down or whether a stall is worth the wait — the guide's job is knowing which places are worth your time and which ones you'd walk past forever.
Sapa Trek from Hanoi: 2-Day Mountain Trek & Hill Tribe Village StayYou board a sleeper bus in Hanoi at 10pm, wake in Sapa at dawn, and spend two days trekking through rice terraces and bamboo forest to Black Hmong and Dzay villages. You sleep one night in a bungalow with a local family, cook dinner with them if you want, and trek another 3 kilometers the next morning before heading back to Hanoi by 9pm. Everything—bus, bungalow, meals, water—is included; you just show up at your hotel Monday through Thursday night ready to leave.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to trek Sapa's hill tribe villages without arranging separate transport, accommodation, and meals—the two-night package handles all of it. Expect an early start on day one (8:30am trek after breakfast) and a full day of walking; that's what fits both the long trek and the village stay into 48 hours.
Halong Bay: Day Cruise, Caves, Kayak & Seafood LunchYou’ll glide across Ha Long Bay’s emerald waters by cruise, kayak beneath ancient cliffs near Ba Hang village, wander through Thien Cung Cave’s surreal chambers, and savor a seafood lunch onboard. Expect laughter with your guide and moments of quiet awe—this day trip leaves you feeling both small and lucky.
Ha Long Bay Day Cruise: Buffet, Kayak & Cave from HanoiYou’ll travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay with hotel pickup included, cruise past limestone islands on a modern boat with buffet lunch, kayak through Luon Cave’s calm waters, explore Surprise Cave’s cool chambers, and end your day sipping wine as sunset colors shift over the bay. Expect laughter with your guide and small surprises along the way.
Halong Bay: 2-Day Luxury Cruise, Caves & Cooking ClassYou’ll float through Halong Bay’s calm waters on a two-day cruise, exploring Surprise Cave and Titop Island with a local guide. Swim or hike as you like, try your hand at Vietnamese cooking (with plenty of laughs), kayak near limestone cliffs, and wake up to sunrise Tai Chi on deck. It’s less about checking sights off a list — more about feeling what makes this place linger in your memory.
Da Nang Airport Transfer: Private Car to HotelYou get a private car and driver waiting at arrivals with your name on a sign, eliminating the taxi negotiation and the uncertainty of getting to your Da Nang hotel. The transfer covers the airport or train station to any address in the city center within 7 kilometers, with a transparent surcharge only if you're staying farther out. WhatsApp support means you can adjust timing or flight details right up until you land, and the driver handles the route—you just get in and arrive.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi stand and arrive at your Da Nang hotel without negotiating a fare—the driver is already waiting with your name, the price is fixed before you land, and you can adjust the time via WhatsApp if your flight changes.
Ninh Binh: Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave Hike & Hoa Lu Day TripYou’ll drift through Tam Coc’s caves by boat, pedal along quiet rice fields, taste local dishes at lunch, and climb up Mua Cave for one of those views you’ll remember on rainy days back home. This Ninh Binh day trip includes hotel pickup from Hanoi and a friendly local guide who keeps things real.
Ha Giang Loop from Hanoi: 4-Day Karst Plateau & TrekkingYou ride a motorbike with a local guide through four days of Ha Giang's limestone plateaus, villages, and valleys, sleeping one night in a homestay and three in hotels. The van handles the long drive from Hanoi and back, your guide handles navigation and stories, and you handle the camera. Pickup from your Hanoi hotel at 6:30am on day one; return by evening on day four.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see the Ha Giang Loop without arranging transport, guides, or accommodation yourself—the fixed itinerary and motorbike guide handle the logistics, which is what makes four days of remote mountain villages and passes possible in one trip.
Hanoi: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc Boat Tour with Buffet LunchYou get picked up at your Hanoi hotel and driven to Hoa Lu's ancient temples, then boat through Tam Coc's three limestone caves on the Ngo Dong River with a local boatman. Lunch is included, as is an English-speaking guide and all transport. The boat ride alone takes 2.5 hours and covers the landscape most day trips skip. Plan for a full day out and back by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Hanoi's countryside and history in one day without arranging your own transport, guide, or meals—the fixed schedule and hotel pickup mean you're ready to go at 7:10 and back by 7:30 that evening.
Ha Giang Loop: 4-Day Motorbike Adventure & HomestaysYou’ll ride twisting mountain roads on a Japanese motorbike with a local guide, eat homemade meals in ethnic minority homes, and cross legendary passes like Ma Pi Leng. Expect laughter over shared dinners and quiet mornings among rice fields—plus all logistics covered so you can actually enjoy each moment.
Hanoi Countryside Jeep Tour: Red River Villages & Co Loa TemplesYou’ll ride an open-air jeep from Hanoi into the Red River Delta, passing villages and rice paddies before exploring ancient Co Loa and its king’s temple. Taste sticky rice at a bustling market, meet local families on their farms, and share lunch in their home—all with pickup included. It’s honest countryside life with moments that linger long after you return.
Cu Chi Tunnels: Half-Day Underground Tour with PickupYou’ll crawl through real Cu Chi Tunnels with a local guide who brings history to life, see hidden entrances in the jungle near Ho Chi Minh City, and hear personal stories from wartime days. Pickup is included for an easy start—expect close quarters, earthy smells, and moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Ho Chi Minh City Historical City Tour by Scooter: 8 Districts in 4 HoursYou’ll ride pillion through Ho Chi Minh City’s tangled streets with a local guide, visiting French colonial icons, secret war bunkers, flower markets and incense-filled temples. Taste strong Vietnamese coffee in an old café and get swept up in stories you’d never find alone—plus hotel pickup and everything included.Is it for me?Eight districts, colonial landmarks to working neighborhoods, all reachable in one morning on a scooter—no transport logistics to figure out yourself.
Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary: Bike Tour, Rural Paths & LunchYou’ll cycle quiet lanes out of Hoi An before most tourists are awake, pass through real villages with a local guide, snack on fresh fruit and coffee mid-ride, then explore My Son Sanctuary’s mossy ruins before lunch and a comfy van ride home. Expect honest moments—muddy shoes, laughter with strangers—and memories that linger longer than any photo.
Da Nang & Hoi An: Private Car Golden Bridge, My Son & Marble MountainsYou’ll ride in comfort between Da Nang and Hoi An, climbing Marble Mountains’ cool caves before wandering under Lady Buddha’s gaze and crossing Ba Na Hills’ Golden Bridge. At My Son Sanctuary, feel ancient history beneath your feet before ending among lanterns in Hoi An. Expect small moments that linger long after you leave.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Vegan Street Food Tour & Local GuideYou’ll join a local guide in Hanoi’s Old Quarter for three hours of vegan street food — from crispy bánh cuốn to jackfruit salad — winding through markets and lakeside paths most visitors miss. Taste, laugh, and end with strong Vietnamese coffee plus tips for more plant-based eats around town.
Vegan Street Food Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh CityA three-hour vegan walking tour through Ho Chi Minh City led by a local guide, moving through Ban Co Market, a historic apartment block, and neighborhood alleys to taste 7–8 authentic vegan dishes at family-run spots. The itinerary shifts with what's fresh and open that day; you'll walk around 7,000 steps and receive the guide's personal recipes afterward. Minimum age 18; public transport is available near the meeting point.Is it for me?The tour starts at a fixed meeting point with public transport nearby, so you don't need a car or a hotel in a specific neighborhood to join. If you're staying anywhere in Ho Chi Minh City and want to eat the way locals do—not the famous dishes, just the everyday comfort food—this route works whether you arrived yesterday or live here.
