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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Ben Tre motorbike and sailboat tour: Countryside and Mekong riverA full-day Ben Tre tour from Ho Chi Minh City combines motorbike exploration of countryside villages, a sailboat cruise through coconut-shaded canals, and lunch prepared by a local family—with an English-speaking guide, pickup from your hotel, and time to rest in a hammock between activities. The route stays off the main tourist trail, moving through sleepy settlements and quiet waterways instead of crowded markets.Is it for me?Choose the private option if you want to set the pace and ask the guide about local life without a schedule; the shared trip works if you're happy to meet other travelers and split the cost. Either way, the early start and fixed itinerary mean you see the countryside before the heat peaks and the afternoon rain arrives, so you're back in the city with time to spare.
Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave from HanoiYou're picked up from your Hanoi hotel at 7am and driven 90 kilometers south to Ninh Binh, where you visit two ancient temples, boat through UNESCO-listed grottoes, and climb Mua Cave for a panoramic view of the valley. Lunch and entrance fees are included, with an English-speaking guide for the full day. You're back in Hanoi by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Hanoi and have one day to see Ninh Binh's main sites without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing — the fixed pickup and itinerary handle all three, leaving you to focus on the temples, the boat ride, and the climb.
Da Nang: Ba Na Hills Early Tour & Golden Bridge, Marble MountainsYou’ll ride a mountain cable car before sunrise crowds reach Ba Na Hills, walk nearly alone on the Golden Hand Bridge, taste local noodles in Da Nang, and explore Marble Mountains’ caves with your guide. It’s a day of quiet views and small surprises—leaving you with memories that linger longer than you expect.
Hanoi: Dusk Street Food Tour & 15+ Tastings, Michelin StopsYou’ll wander Hanoi’s lively dusk streets with a local foodie guide, tasting everything from fresh banh mi to wok-fried eel cake at family-run stalls and Michelin-listed kitchens. Expect laughter over bia hoi beer, surprises with every bite (15+ tastings!), and end your evening under cathedral lights with dessert in hand—a real taste of Hanoi after dark.
Saigon: Michelin Street Food Scooter Tour & 9 TastingsYou’ll taste your way across Saigon on scooters with locals—sampling nine dishes from North to South Vietnam, sipping sugarcane juice or beer at bustling markets, and ending with dessert by the river. Expect laughter, real street life, hotel pickup included, plus small surprises that linger long after you’re home.
Hanoi French Quarter Walk: Old Quarter, Ice Cream & Hoa LoYou’ll join a local student guide for a slow walk through Hanoi’s French Quarter—watching morning life by Hoan Kiem Lake, tasting classic Trang Tien ice cream, seeing St. Joseph’s Cathedral up close, and stepping quietly through Hoa Lo Prison’s somber halls. Expect small surprises and moments that linger long after you leave.
Ha Giang Loop 2 Days: Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng, Meo VacA 2-day guided motorbike tour of the Ha Giang Loop in Northern Vietnam, departing from Ha Giang City with stops at Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng Pass, and Meo Vac. The tour includes a 110cc motorbike, an English-speaking local guide trained on mountain roads, all meals, entrance permits, and one night in a private room at a local homestay before the tour begins. Groups are capped at 10 people.Is it for me?If you are arriving in Ha Giang and want to see the loop's main sites—Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng Pass, the Nho Que River canyon, and Meo Vac—without arranging motorbike rental, navigation or meals yourself, this tour handles the logistics and the riding. The small group size and private room mean you are not packed into a van with strangers or sleeping in a crowded dorm during the tour itself.
Hanoi War Sites Tour: Ho Chi Minh, Hoa Lo Prison & B-52 WreckYou’ll walk through Hanoi’s war history with a local student guide—see Ho Chi Minh’s legacy up close, step inside Hoa Lo Prison, and stand by the B-52 wreck at Huu Tiep Lake. Try your hand at making tire sandals if you want (it’s harder than it looks). This tour leaves you with stories that linger long after you’ve left.
Hanoi: Vespa Countryside Ride with Female Ao Dai DriversYou’ll ride behind a local female Ao Dai rider on a classic Vespa from Hanoi into wide-open rice fields and quiet villages. Taste green rice, visit Co Loa Citadel’s ancient walls, share stories over lunch, and catch those small moments—like laughter or wind in your hair—that stay with you long after heading back to the city.
Hue to Hoi An: Golden Bridge & Hai Van Pass Private CarYou get picked up at your Hue hotel and driven to Hoi An in a private car with an English-speaking driver, stopping at Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach, the Hai Van Pass viewpoints, the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hill, and Marble Mountains. All road tolls, fuel, and parking are covered. The driver coordinates timing at each stop and handles the 21-kilometer mountain pass so you can focus on the views and photos. Hotel drop-off is included.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see the best of the Hue-to-Hoi An route without arranging your own transport, paying tolls separately, or deciding which stops are worth the detour — the driver knows the road and handles the logistics so you can focus on the views and photos.
Ho Chi Minh City half-day tour: Markets & colonial landmarksA half-day Ho Chi Minh City tour covering the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, with a live English-speaking guide and hotel pickup included. Choose between a small group or private option; guides in Spanish, Italian, French and other languages available for an additional charge. Bottled water is provided throughout.Is it for me?Book the small group tour if you're comfortable sharing the guide and vehicle with other travelers and want to keep the cost down. Choose the private option if you prefer the guide's full attention and flexibility to linger at any stop without waiting for the group to move on.
Da Nang Monkey Mountain: Scooter Tour, Pagoda & Fishing VillageYou’ll hop on a scooter for a breezy climb up Son Tra Mountain with a local guide, meeting fishermen in Man Thai Village and wandering through incense-scented halls at Linh Ung Pagoda. Snack on fresh fruit at an old heliport while soaking in epic coastal views before winding back down toward Da Nang — it’s equal parts adventure and quiet moments you’ll remember later.
Dalat: Sunrise Trek to Hon Bo Mountain & Cloud HuntingYou’ll wake early in Dalat for a sunrise trek up Hon Bo Mountain, hoping for those rolling morning clouds everyone talks about. With a local guide leading the way, you’ll share laughs on the trail and warm up afterward with steaming Vietnamese pho — probably more satisfying than you expect. It’s simple but leaves an odd little glow inside.
Ho Chi Minh City: Cai Rang Floating Market & Mekong Day TripYou start before sunrise at Ninh Kieu Wharf and spend the morning navigating Cai Rang Floating Market by boat, tasting fresh pineapple from vendors and eating breakfast while the market trades around you. After that, you make noodles by hand at a family workshop, walk through a local village, and visit Muoi Cuong Cocoa Farm to see how chocolate gets made traditionally. Hotel pickup, guide, all meals, entrance fees, and return transport to Ho Chi Minh City by 3pm are included.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see the Mekong Delta's main attractions—the floating market, village life, and local food traditions—without arranging transport, guides, or timing yourself; the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all three in a single day.
Halong Bay & Lan Ha: 3-Day Luxury Cruise with Cat Ba BikingYou’ll kayak through peaceful corners of Lan Ha Bay, bike muddy trails on Cat Ba Island past waving villagers, and wake up to Tai Chi among misty limestone peaks—all on a luxury Halong Bay cruise with full meals, transfers from Hanoi Old Quarter, and a local guide who makes every moment feel personal.
Ba Na Hills & Marble Mountains Tour: Golden Bridge & CavesA private guided tour from Da Nang hotels visiting Ba Na Hills and Marble Mountains, with cable car, the famous Golden Bridge, marble sculpture artisans, cave temples and two local meals included. Hotel pickup starts between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m., and the day runs about 7 to 8 hours. An English-speaking guide (or Chinese, Spanish, Italian or French on request) drives you in an air-conditioned vehicle; children under 1 meter tall ride free.Is it for me?If you're staying in Da Nang or Hoi An without a rental car, this tour solves the logistics: pickup from your hotel means you don't arrange transport, and the fixed schedule packs both Ba Na and Marble Mountains into a single afternoon without backtracking. The early start keeps you ahead of the crowds at the Golden Bridge.
Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels: Speedboat & War HistoryYou travel by speedboat along the Saigon River to Cu Chi Tunnels, crawl through the underground network with your guide, eat a traditional lunch, and choose your own return stop — War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, or your hotel. Hotel pickup and all entry fees are included, so you don't arrange transport or tickets yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Cu Chi Tunnels without arranging your own transport or tickets — the speedboat route also saves you from a long bus ride and gives you river views most day trips skip.
Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Tour: 8-Hour Mini Loop & Easy RiderYou sit behind a local easy rider on a motorbike and cover the Ha Giang Mini Loop in a single day: Bac Sum Slope, Twin Mountains, Quantum Ba Heaven Gate viewpoint, a linen weaving workshop, traditional lunch, and a hidden waterfall. Hotel pickup at 8am, return by early afternoon. All entrance fees and food included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Ha Giang Loop's main sights in a single day without renting a bike or navigating the roads yourself — the fixed schedule and local rider take the logistics off your hands, which is what makes eight hours feel like enough.
Ninh Binh: Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave & Bich Dong with LimousineYou cycle through rural villages and rice fields in the morning, lunch at a local restaurant, then drift by sampan through three limestone caves in the afternoon before hiking to the top of Mua Cave for a panoramic view of the valley. Luxury limousine pickup and drop-off from your Hanoi hotel bookend the day, and the group stays under eight people, so it never feels rushed or crowded.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the real Ninh Binh in one day without arranging your own transport, boat tickets, or timing — the limousine and fixed schedule handle all three, and the small group size means you're never herded through the main tourist spots.
Hoi An: Basket Boat & Lantern Release with Flower ClassYou ride a bamboo basket boat through a coconut forest, try casting nets and watching local fishermen spin their boats, eat two famous Hoi An dishes, make your own flower lantern by hand, and release it onto the Hoai River at dusk while hundreds of others float past. The tour includes your guide, all materials, and transport from your hotel, leaving the evening free to explore the lantern-lit Ancient Town on your own.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to experience Hoi An's most iconic evening ritual without arranging boats, food, or timing yourself—the fixed itinerary handles the logistics, which is what leaves you free to linger in the Ancient Town afterward if you want to.
