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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Da Nang: Four-Hands Massage & Herbal Spa with Hot StonesYou’ll slip into a peaceful space at Herbal Spa in Da Nang for a four-hands massage with two expert therapists using herbal oils and warm stones. Savor gentle music, soft rain outside (if you’re lucky), and finish with tea and fresh fruit before heading back into real life. It’s not just relaxation—it’s a memory your body keeps.
Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City: Boat rides, coconut kingdomA full-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City includes limousine pickup, visits to Vinh Tràng Pagoda and My Tho, motorboat and sampan rides through rural waterways, and a stop in Ben Tre's coconut region where you can sample local sweets and watch traditional production methods. The tour runs roughly 8 hours with an English-speaking guide, Vietnamese lunch, and hotel drop-off in central districts. Choose between a shared group tour or a private option.Is it for me?Book the private tour if you want the flexibility to move at your own pace and skip stops without waiting for a group; the shared group tour keeps costs lower and works well if you're traveling solo or want to meet other visitors. Both options follow the same route and timing, so the choice depends on whether you prefer the group experience or traveling with your own party.
Hanoi Bicycle Tour: City & Countryside with Train StreetA half-day bicycle tour of Hanoi combining Old Quarter backstreets, Red River Island farmland and the Reunification Train Street, with a live English-speaking guide, mountain bike and all entrance fees included. You ride through local markets, stop at working farms to meet residents, visit the Long Bien Bridge built in 1902, and finish with lunch and egg coffee at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.Is it for me?The pace is steady cycling on flat terrain through backstreets and quiet paths rather than main roads, so it suits riders of any fitness level who want to see how Hanoi actually works without a strenuous ride. If you want to sit in a vehicle and be driven past landmarks, this is not the tour for you; if you want to move through the city at the speed of a bicycle and stop to talk with people, this one does that.
Cu Chi Tunnels: Speedboat Day Trip & Early Access from SaigonYou’ll cruise up the Saigon River by speedboat at sunrise, reaching Cu Chi Tunnels before the crowds for a more personal look at Vietnam’s wartime past. With a local guide sharing real stories, you’ll crawl inside tunnels (if you want), taste cassava and tea, and return to Saigon by mid-afternoon—leaving plenty of time for reflection or just watching river life drift by.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Street Food Tasting Tour & Family EateriesYou’ll wander Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Taste generations-old recipes at family-run eateries, sip strong egg coffee, and learn why locals eat with their hands or share tables with strangers. Every stop feels personal — you’ll leave full but also kind of wishing you could stay for dinner again tomorrow.
Hoi An: Lantern Making Class with Local Family & TeaYou’ll join a local family in Hoi An to craft your own bamboo lantern from scratch, choosing colors and learning old techniques along the way. Afterward, share herbal tea or dessert with your hosts while soaking up the gentle pace of the ancient town. It’s hands-on, sometimes messy fun—and you’ll walk away with a piece of Hoi An you made yourself.
Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip: Boat and hike at Trang An or Tam CocA full-day private tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh combines a bamboo boat ride through karst caves, a cycling loop around Hoa Lu temples, a buffet lunch of local dishes, and an optional hike up Mua Cave. You pick either Trang An (six caves, two hours fifteen minutes) or Tam Coc (three caves, one hour forty-five minutes) and decide whether to climb the 500 steps to the cave overlook. Hotel pickup in Hanoi's Old Quarter is included, with return around 7 p.m.Is it for me?You shape the day around your energy—choose which boat route and hike suit you, with no group pace to match.
Halong Bay Cruise: 2-Day Kayak, Caves & Island Tour w/ PickupYou’ll float through Halong Bay’s limestone maze, kayak into silent caves, swim off Titop Island’s beach, and share sunset drinks on deck with new friends. With hotel pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter, all meals included (seriously good seafood), private cabin overnight—and a guide who actually makes you laugh—it’s more than just sightseeing; it feels like a story you’ll tell later.
Saigon: Private Jeep Night Tour & Rooftop Skybar DrinkYou’ll ride through Ho Chi Minh City by open-air Jeep with a local guide, stopping at landmarks like Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral as they glow at night. Taste street snacks along Dong Khoi Street and finish with a rooftop drink overlooking Saigon’s skyline—it’s an evening full of color, noise, and unexpected quiet moments you’ll remember later.
Hue to Hoi An Private Transfer: City of Ghosts, Hai Van PassYou’ll travel from Hue to Hoi An with stops that surprise you: incense drifting under an ancient bridge, bright tombs in the City of Ghosts, wind over Tam Giang Lagoon, and cool caves at Marble Mountains. With a local driver handling every detail (and reminding you not to leave your phone behind), it’s more than just a ride — it’s a string of moments that stick with you.
Hoi An: Market Tour & Tra Que Cooking Class with PickupYou’ll wander Hoi An’s lively market with a local guide, try your hand at gardening in Tra Que Vegetable Village, then cook classic Vietnamese dishes with Chef Hai. Expect laughter over lunch and new skills to bring home — plus memories of real flavors and warm welcomes.
Banh Mi Baking & Egg Coffee Class in HanoiA hands-on banh mi baking and Vietnamese coffee class in Hanoi where you knead dough, pickle vegetables, prepare fillings, and brew egg coffee in a local home kitchen with a professional English-speaking chef. Small groups mean real interaction and plenty of time at each step. All ingredients, equipment, homemade wine tasting, and a digital recipe booklet are included; the class runs four hours and ends with a meal of your own creations.Is it for me?Choose the join-in option if you want to meet other travelers and share the meal at the end; book private if you prefer the class and kitchen to yourselves, with the same four hours and all inclusions either way.
Ninh Binh Private Tour from Hanoi: Tam Coc & Hoa LuThis is a private full-day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, departing from the Old Quarter and visiting the incense village of Quang Phu Cau, the ancient capital Hoa Lu, and the river landscape of Tam Coc. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide, lunch, all entrance fees, and an air-conditioned vehicle; you travel with a private driver rather than in a shared group. The route runs roughly 10.5 hours from morning pickup to evening return.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Hanoi's Old Quarter or nearby and don't have a car — the private pickup and drop-off mean you don't arrange transport to Ninh Binh yourself, and the fixed schedule keeps two major sites inside a single afternoon without you building the day piece by piece.
Sapa Valley Trek & Homestay: 3 Days Hmong, Red Dao & Giay VillagesYou walk 33 kilometers over three days through five villages of Hmong, Red Dao, Giay and Tay minorities, sleeping in two family homestays and eating meals cooked by your hosts. A local guide leads you past waterfalls, rice fields and river crossings, explaining daily life and building techniques as you go. Transport back to Sapa and all village entry fees are included; you bring moderate fitness and the ability to trek uphill for 6+ hours at a stretch.Is it for me?Book this if you want to walk through real villages and sleep in family homes rather than stay in a hotel with a guide — the homestays are what make three days feel like you've actually been somewhere, not just passed through it.
Sapa 3 Days & 2 Nights Trekking from Hanoi & Cat Cat VillageYou get picked up from Hanoi's Old Quarter, ride five hours to Sapa, trek through Cat Cat Village and rice terraces over two days with a local guide, stay two nights in a hotel, and return to Hanoi by bus on day three. Meals, transport, water, and guide are included; you bring warm clothes and trekking shoes because the altitude and weather shift fast.Is it for me?Book this if you want to trek Sapa's villages and rice terraces without arranging your own transport from Hanoi or managing hotel bookings — the fixed itinerary and included guide handle both, leaving you to focus on the walking and the landscape.
Mai Chau & Pu Luong: Trekking, Cave & Waterfall 2-4 DaysYou drive north from Hanoi into two nature reserves over 2, 3, or 4 days, trekking through forests, floating on bamboo down rivers, exploring caves, and staying in private rooms in villages. The package covers transport, all entry fees, meals, and a guide, so the only thing you arrange is showing up ready to walk and climb.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to leave Hanoi and spend a few days walking, caving, and staying in villages without arranging transport, bookings, or which sites to visit — the itinerary and logistics are locked in, so you just show up and move through the landscape with a guide and a group.
Hoi An: Professional Photography Tour & Optional Ao Dai DressYou walk through Hoi An's ancient streets with a professional photographer for 1.5 hours, getting framed and shot instead of doing the framing yourself. You receive 25–35 edited photos within 36 hours, plus herbal tea and the option to wear Ao Dai or release a lantern on the river. It's the way to leave with photos you actually want to look at.Is it for me?Book this if you want portraits that actually look like you and edited photos you'll use, without spending the afternoon arranging a separate photographer or learning to frame shots yourself — the local guide's knowledge of light and timing in Hoi An is what makes the difference.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Street Food Walking Tour & Local BitesYou’ll follow a local guide through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, tasting pillow cake, shrimp cakes, bánh mì sandwiches, and sipping egg coffee in hidden corners. Expect laughter over mispronounced words and quiet moments in busy markets — this day trip is all about flavor and feeling your way into Hanoi life.
Hanoi Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & AC VehicleYour driver picks you up from your hotel with your name on a signboard and drives you to Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The fixed price eliminates negotiation, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with young children. The whole transfer takes around 45 minutes depending on traffic, and you arrive at the terminal with time to spare.Is it for me?Book this if you're flying out of Hanoi and want to skip the taxi stand — the driver arrives at your hotel on time, the price is set, and you get to the airport without the stress of navigating traffic or haggling over the fare.
Halong Bay Day Trip from Hanoi: Cruise & Cave ExplorationYou get picked up from your Hanoi hotel early morning, driven to Halong Bay, and spend the afternoon on a traditional wooden junk exploring limestone caves and hidden islands with lunch included. The boat does the heavy lifting while you watch the scenery change, and you're back in the city by evening without arranging transport or entry fees yourself.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Hanoi without a rental car who want to see Halong Bay's main attractions in one day without arranging transport or entry themselves. The 3.5-hour drive each way is part of what makes fitting the caves, islands, and lunch into a single day possible.
