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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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.
Long Tan & Nui Dat: Private War History Day Trip & Vung TauYou’ll walk through Vietnam War history at Long Tan Cross and Nui Dat with stories from your local guide, crawl through Phuoc Long Tunnels, share a sea-view lunch in Vung Tau city, and end your day with new perspectives—and maybe sand in your shoes.
Hue to Danang & Hoi An: Private Car via Hai Van PassYou get picked up from your hotel and choose which stops to make on the drive between Hue, Danang, and Hoi An—whether that's the Hai Van Pass viewpoint, Marble Mountain, My Son temples, or quieter spots like An Bang Cemetery. The driver handles all driving, tolls, and parking while you decide the pace. You arrive at your destination hotel at the end of the day without arranging separate transport or timing yourself around a group schedule.Is it for me?Choose this if you're moving between Hue, Danang, and Hoi An and want to see the major sights along the way without renting a car or joining a group—the flexibility to pick your own stops and pace is what makes a long transfer feel like a day of travel instead of just getting from one place to another.
Cao Bang: Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave & Angel Eye Day TripYou’ll travel from Cao Bang city through misty passes to Ban Gioc Waterfall’s roaring border spray, taste local dishes by the river, wander Nguom Ngao Cave’s cool echoing halls with stories from your guide, then watch sunset paint Angel Eye Mountain gold before heading home—each stop feels like its own small adventure.
Hanoi: Street Food Walking Tour & Local DishesYou walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter with a local foodie guide, stopping at seven hidden vendor spots to taste dishes locals eat every day: fresh starters, Bun cha, Banh mi, noodle soup, market-side snacks, traditional dessert, and coffee by the lake. The guide provides a conical hat or raincoat, tells the stories behind each dish, and handles all the navigation so you don't have to figure out where to go or what's safe to eat. The whole thing takes three to four hours and includes all seven dishes plus a drink.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat what Hanoi residents actually eat instead of what's served in tourist zones, and you'd rather have someone who grew up here explain why each dish tastes the way it does—the guide takes the guesswork out of finding real food and the stories out of a guidebook.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Walking Tour & Egg Coffee MakingYou’ll wander Hanoi’s tangled Old Quarter streets with a local guide, cross Long Bien Bridge as trains rumble below, visit a heritage house lost in time, and learn to make creamy egg coffee in a tucked-away café. Expect laughter, history you can touch, and flavors that linger long after you leave.
Hanoi cooking class with local market tour and cyclo tripA hands-on cooking class in Hanoi where you ride a cyclo to a local market, buy ingredients by bargaining with vendors, then work in a professional kitchen with a chef to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes—Pho, Bun Cha, spring rolls and a salad—and eat lunch or dinner from what you cooked. Groups stay under ten people, and the class runs five hours with hotel pickup included.Is it for me?Book this class if you want to learn how Vietnamese food actually comes together—not just the recipes, but the market knowledge and technique a home cook in Hanoi uses every day. The cyclo ride and market visit aren't add-ons; they're where you discover why certain ingredients matter and how locals shop, so the cooking that follows makes sense.
Hoi An: Lantern Making, Basket Boat & Crab FishingYou make a silk-and-bamboo lantern by hand, then travel to a coconut village where you learn to paddle a traditional basket boat and catch crabs in the forest canals with local fishermen. Lunch at a family home is included, along with hotel pickup and a guide who speaks English. The half-day format (morning or afternoon) means you can fit it around the rest of your Hoi An itinerary.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn two distinct crafts — lantern-making and basket-boat fishing — in a single half-day without arranging transport or timing yourself; the fixed morning or afternoon slot and included pickup mean you can plan the rest of your Hoi An day around it.
Cu Chi Tunnels: Early Morning Tour & War Stories from SaigonYou’ll travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels early in the day with a local guide who shares personal stories along the way. Crawl through real wartime tunnels, taste cassava and tea just like locals did during conflict, and see how daily life survived underground. This isn’t just history — it’s something you feel under your skin.
Ban Gioc Waterfall & Angel Mountain Day Trip by CarYou’ll wake early for Cao Bang’s fresh air and breakfast noodles before winding through ethnic villages toward Ban Gioc Waterfall with a local guide. Explore Ngao Cave’s cool silence and climb to Trúc Lâm Pagoda for sweeping views before ending your day at Angel Mountain’s golden sunset — all meals and entry fees included.
3-Day Halong Bay Cruise & Cat Ba Island from HanoiA 3-day cruise from Hanoi through Halong Bay's UNESCO-listed karsts and Lan Ha Bay, with overnight cabin stays, meals, a cooking class, and a trek through Cat Ba National Park where the critically endangered Cat Ba langur lives. The itinerary includes hotel pickup in Hanoi, boat and bus transport, an English-speaking guide, and return to Hanoi; the schedule shifts with weather and sea conditions.Is it for me?Book the 3-day option if you want both the cruise and the island trek without rushing—the two-night pace lets you sleep on the water, explore the bay properly, and spend a full afternoon in the national park. Choose a longer 4-day variant if you're adding optional activities like rock climbing or a sunrise cruise on Cat Ba.
Sapa: Rice Terrace Trek, Ethnic Villages & Homestay NightYou’ll hike Sapa’s famous rice terraces with a local guide, share meals with Hmong families, sleep in a cozy homestay, and cross paths with Red Dao villagers by waterfalls. Expect muddy boots and full hearts as you walk mountain trails most travelers only see from afar.
Hanoi: Perfume Pagoda & Sampan Boat Ride Full DayYou start from your Hanoi hotel and drive 60km to the Perfume Pagoda complex, where you take a sampan boat through Yen Stream to the main temples. After lunch at a local restaurant, you cable car up to Huong Tich Cave to see the Buddha statue and limestone formations, then return to your hotel by evening. The full day is structured so you see the three main sites without managing logistics yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Perfume Pagoda's main sites in one day without arranging your own transport or timing the boat and cable car yourself — the fixed schedule is what fits all three stops into a single morning and afternoon.
Hue Day Tour from Hoi An: Perfume River & Royal TombsA full-day guided tour from Hoi An to Hue explores the Nguyen Dynasty's royal sites, including the Hue Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Tomb, with a 40-minute dragon boat ride on the Perfume River and lunch at a local restaurant. Your driver picks you up at your Hoi An hotel at 7am and stops at Hai Van Pass on the way; a local English-speaking guide joins you in Hue to lead the citadel complex, pagoda, and tomb visits. The tour runs eight hours and includes all entry fees, transport, and meals.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a structured day that handles all the logistics—pickup, transport between sites, entry tickets, and a meal—so you can focus on the sites themselves. The guide's English fluency and knowledge of the Nguyen Dynasty make the history and architecture legible; the dragon boat and the tomb's scale are the moments that stay with you.
Halong Bay: Iris Cruise Day Trip with Live Music & KayakYou’ll glide through Halong Bay’s limestone islands on a luxury day cruise with live music at sunset and a fresh seafood buffet lunch. Paddle your own kayak at Luon Cave or float along in a sampan boat, then wander through Sung Sot Grotto before relaxing on Ti Top Island’s beach or climbing for panoramic views. It’s all set up—just show up and let yourself feel it.
Dalat: Private City & Waterfall Tour with Roller Coaster RideYou’ll ride a mountain roller coaster down to Datanla Falls, float above Dalat’s rooftops by cable car, explore flower villages bursting with color, and sip local coffee overlooking misty valleys. With an English-speaking guide leading each stop and hotel pickup included, you’ll feel both welcomed and quietly surprised by Dalat’s gentle pace.
Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels & War Remnants Museum Small GroupYou’ll crawl through real Ben Duoc Cu Chi tunnels near Saigon with a local guide, taste wartime snacks like tapioca and tea, and explore powerful exhibits at the War Remnants Museum—all in a small group with hotel pickup included. Expect moments that stick with you long after you’re home.
Hanoi: Hoa Lu Temple & Tam Coc Boat Ride with Bicycle TourYou're picked up from your Hanoi hotel early morning and driven 2 hours to Ninh Binh, where you visit Hoa Lu temple and learn about Vietnam's ancient capital. After a buffet lunch, you take a 1–2 hour sampan boat ride down a river lined with rice fields and limestone cliffs, then cycle through the paddies themselves. The whole day — transport, lunch, guide, and all activities — wraps by 7 pm back at your hotel.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Vietnam's countryside and history in one day without arranging your own transport, guide, or timing — the fixed schedule gets you out of Hanoi early and back by evening, and the mix of temple, river, and cycling means you're not sitting in a bus the whole time.
Bach Ma National Park: Peak Trek & Waterfall Day Trip from HueYou trek 10 kilometers through Bach Ma National Park with a forest ranger, climb to Bach Ma Peak for panoramic views of the coast and mountains, swim in the Five Lakes, and hike to the hidden Do Quyen Waterfall. Hotel pickup, lunch, park entry, and an English-speaking guide are included, with return around 5:30 p.m. The full day keeps you moving, so come ready to walk.Is it for me?This suits travelers who want to move beyond Hue's city sights and are comfortable with a full day of hiking — the 10-kilometer trek and altitude are what make the waterfall and peak views possible, not obstacles to them.
Lan Ha Bay Snorkeling Tour: Kayak and Swim from HanoiThis full-day snorkeling cruise from Hanoi explores Lan Ha Bay with kayaking, swimming and snorkeling in the less touristy areas, departing from Cat Ba Town or Hai Phong with hotel pickup included. The boat carries under 45 people, and the itinerary can shift to Viet Hai Village or Cat Ba National Park depending on sea conditions and tides. Lunch features fresh Cat Ba seafood and Vietnamese dishes; an English or Vietnamese-speaking guide leads the day on the water.Is it for me?Choose this cruise if you want to snorkel and kayak without fighting the crowds at Ha Long Bay—Lan Ha's less touristy route and small group size mean you spend the day on the water with under 45 people instead of the packed boats elsewhere. The fixed itinerary and included pickup from your hotel means the day holds together without you arranging transport or timing yourself.
