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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Mekong Delta Tour: Sampan & Local Workshops ExperienceA full-day small-group tour of the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City with a maximum of 12 travelers, featuring a motorboat cruise on the Tien River, a traditional sampan paddle through narrow canals, visits to local workshops and fruit orchards, and a set-menu lunch with the region's signature Elephant Ear Fish. Hotel pickup is included from centrally located District 1 hotels, and an English-speaking guide leads the group throughout the day.Is it for me?Paddle narrow canals by hand-rowed sampan and visit working local workshops where you'll see coconut candy and honey tea made—experiences only possible in small groups moving at a human pace.
Hanoi: Vietnamese Coffee Workshop with 6 Brews & Local LiquorYou’ll dive straight into Hanoi’s vibrant coffee culture — smelling fresh beans, brewing six different styles (egg coffee is wild), sampling homemade fruit liquors, and laughing with local experts in a sunlit villa. Expect hands-on fun and flavors you probably won’t forget anytime soon.
Ho Chi Minh City: Night Food Tour by Motorbike & Local EatsYou’ll ride pillion through Saigon’s wild streets with a local guide, tasting everything from crispy “Vietnamese pizza” to rich crab noodle soup. Expect laughter over clumsy chopsticks, fresh flavors at every stop, and the city’s energy buzzing around you all night long. Come hungry—and maybe bring an extra napkin or two.
Ninh Binh: Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Day Trip with BuffetYou’ll drift through ancient temples in Hoa Lu, cycle or stroll village lanes past rice paddies, share a buffet lunch of local specialties in a garden oasis, then glide by boat through Tam Coc or Trang An’s caves before climbing Mua Cave for sweeping valley views. It’s a day that lingers long after you’re back in Hanoi.
Da Nang: Golden Bridge & Ba Na Hills Cable Car TourYou get picked up from your Da Nang hotel, ride the world's longest cable car to Ba Na Hills, walk the Golden Bridge suspended 1,400 meters above the city, explore French Village and a Buddhist temple, eat a buffet lunch with over 100 dishes, and spend the afternoon in Fantasy Park with rides and games. Hotel return is included, and your guide is a local who knows the stories behind each stop.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ba Na Hills' main attractions — the Golden Bridge, temples, and amusement park — without arranging transport, tickets, or timing it yourself. The small group format and local guide mean you get context and stories, not just a checklist of stops.
Sapa 2 Days 1 Night From Hanoi & Ta Van Village TrekYou take a bus from Hanoi to Sapa, trek 9 kilometers through rice terraces and ethnic villages on day one, stay overnight in a Giay family's bungalow, trek another 4 kilometers the next morning through bamboo forest, then return to Hanoi by evening bus. The guide, meals, bungalow, and transport are all included; you just need to bring trekking shoes and warm layers.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to trek through Sapa's rice terraces and stay in a hill tribe village without arranging transport, accommodation, or a guide yourself — the fixed itinerary and included meals mean you just show up in Hanoi and the rest is handled.
Da Lat: Canyoning at Datanla Waterfall & Picnic LunchYou’ll start canyoning in Da Lat with expert guides who actually make you laugh instead of just shouting instructions. Abseil cliffs, ride ziplines over rivers, slide down waterfalls, then eat lunch right on top of it all — fresh bread, fruit, mountain air everywhere. If you want adventure but also those odd moments of quiet awe (and maybe wet socks), this is your day.
Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City: Vietnam War historyA group tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City explores the underground network used by resistance fighters during the Vietnam War, led by an English-speaking guide through reconstructed sections and a documentary briefing. The tour departs in the morning, includes entrance, transport by air-conditioned bus, and a taste of cassava; a specially widened tunnel section lets you experience the confined conditions if you choose. The 90-minute drive each way means the afternoon remains free for Ho Chi Minh City.Is it for me?The morning departure and six-hour total duration frees your afternoon for Ho Chi Minh City's other sites, making this tour fit neatly into a single day without consuming it entirely. The group stays under 25 travelers, which keeps movement through the narrow passages manageable and lets you hear the guide's historical commentary without shouting.
Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi: 2 Days with Kayaking & CookingA two-day cruise tour of Halong Bay departing from Hanoi with accommodation aboard a traditional junk, visits to Luon Cave, Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island, kayaking or bamboo boat exploration, a cooking demonstration, tai chi class and all meals included. The tour includes round-trip transfer from Hanoi (three hours each way by bus or limousine) and entry to all sites; you choose between 4-star and 5-star cruise options, with or without transfer included in your booking.Is it for me?Book with transfer if you're staying in Hanoi and want the pickup and three-hour drive included in one package; choose without transfer if you're driving yourself or meeting the boat directly at the dock.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Street Food Walking Tour & Train StreetYou’ll taste smoky bún chả in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, squeeze through hidden alleys for bánh mì and phở cuốn, sip egg coffee where locals linger, then watch the train roar by on Train Street — all with stories from your guide and hotel pickup included. Expect laughter, surprises, maybe even some new friends.
Halong & Lan Ha Bay cruise from Hanoi: 2 days with kayakingA two-day cruise from Hanoi visits Lan Ha Bay, Halong Bay and the Tra Bau Area with kayaking, cave rowing and onboard activities; roundtrip shuttle bus transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter, meals, English-speaking guide, and a private balcony cabin are included. The itinerary avoids the crowded main Halong routes, and you choose between kayaking or local bamboo boat rides at each water stop. Drinks at the restaurant and tips are optional.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you're arriving in Hanoi with a free two days and want to skip the main Halong Bay crowds—the route favors Lan Ha Bay and smaller groups, and the shuttle bus means no car rental or separate transport to arrange. The private balcony cabin and onboard meals keep the day simple, so you're free to kayak, cave-row or rest without planning stops.
Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay: 5-Star Overnight Cruise, Balcony CabinYou’ll float through Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay in a private balcony cabin with all meals included—kayak at quiet coves, try Tai Chi at sunrise on deck, join a Vietnamese cooking class and relax with live music after dinner. It’s peaceful but never dull; you’ll remember how it felt to wake up surrounded by water.
Mekong Delta Boat Tour: Row Sampans, Cook Khot Cakes Ho Chi Minh CityA full-day Mekong Delta boat tour from Ho Chi Minh City combines motorboat travel through islands and canals with hands-on activities: you row a sampan, cook khot cakes with instruction, visit a honey farm and coconut candy workshop, and eat Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. Pickup from central Ho Chi Minh City hotels and an English-speaking guide are included; the tour runs about nine hours and returns by late afternoon.Is it for me?Choose the small group or private option if you want a slower pace and more time at each stop; the join-in tour with up to 25 people moves faster through the same sites. Add the luxury group option if Vinh Trang Pagoda matters to your visit — it's not on the standard itinerary.
2-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi: Sung Sot Cave & Titop IslandA 2-day, 1-night overnight cruise from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay with cabin accommodation, all meals, activities and cave entry included. The itinerary covers Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island and Luon Cave, plus kayaking, bamboo boat rides, a Vietnamese cooking class and Tai Chi at sunrise. Choose between 4-star or 5-star cruise tiers and decide whether to add round-trip transfer from Hanoi or meet the boat at Tuan Chau port.Is it for me?Book the all-inclusive option with transfer if you're arriving in Hanoi without a car and want the whole trip arranged — pickup, port check-in, meals and activities are handled, so you only show up at your hotel in the morning. Choose the no-transfer option if you're already in the city or prefer to drive yourself to Tuan Chau port and skip the early pickup window.
Ho Chi Minh City: Private Motorbike Street Food Night TourYou’ll taste your way through Saigon’s neighborhoods on a private motorbike street food tour — sampling everything from crispy pancakes to coconut ice cream. Expect laughter with local guides, surprise stops at hidden pagodas or flower markets, and stories behind each dish. It’s not just about eating; it’s about feeling the city pulse beneath you as you ride.
Ha Long Bay Cruise: Small Group, Kayak & Cave, Cooking ClassYou’ll float through Ha Long Bay’s limestone peaks on a small-group cruise, kayak into quiet corners, wander through Sung Sot Cave’s echoing chambers, and try rolling your own noodles at sunset. With fresh meals onboard and an unexpected herbal foot bath after karaoke, this overnight trip lets you slow down and really feel life on the bay.
Cu Chi Tunnels Speedboat Tour Ho Chi Minh City Small GroupYou board a speedboat at dawn, skip the traffic jam to Cu Chi Tunnels, and arrive before the bus tours arrive. Your guide takes you through the tunnel network at a real pace, explains the war history with actual detail, and you can enter the tunnels yourself if you want to. Lunch, transport, entrance fees, and hotel pickup are all included, so you show up and the day is already arranged.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Cu Chi Tunnels without the minivan experience — the speedboat gets you there early and the small group size is what makes the tunnels feel like a place you're learning about, not just passing through.
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua CaveA full-day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh combines cycling through the 10th-century temples of Hoa Lu, a boat ride through the Trang An Landscape Complex, and a hike up Mua Cave to a panoramic viewpoint. The itinerary includes hotel pickup in Hanoi, Vietnamese buffet lunch, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide; the day runs roughly 11 to 12 hours door-to-door.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the temples and landscape of Ninh Binh without arranging transport, guides or tickets yourself—the pickup from your Hanoi hotel, the fixed itinerary and the English-speaking guide mean the day holds together without you building it.
Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City: 2-Hour Tunnel Walk & HistoryYou leave Ho Chi Minh City early, spend two hours driving west with your guide, then walk through 1.5 kilometers of the actual Cu Chi Tunnel system while learning how the Viet Cong lived and operated underground during the 1960s. Entrance, transport, a local sandwich, and hotel pickup are all arranged — you just show up and follow your guide through the tunnels.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the Cu Chi Tunnels as a real place, not a checkbox — the 2-hour drive and guided walk mean you arrive prepared and leave with context, which is what transforms a historical site into something you actually remember.
Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Duoc: Small-Group Tour with PickupYou’ll step quietly into Ben Duoc’s less crowded Cu Chi Tunnels with a local guide who knows every story and shortcut. Crawl through narrow passageways, see hidden kitchens and traps up close, then share lunch nearby before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City — probably still thinking about what you saw underground.
