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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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.
Can Tho: Cai Rang Floating Market & Lung Ngoc Hoang Forest TourYou’ll wake early for sunrise noodles at Cai Rang Floating Market before drifting through quiet Mekong canals with your local guide. Visit a family-run noodle workshop, then glide deep into Lung Ngoc Hoang’s wild wetlands for birdwatching or a nature walk—all with hotel pickup and breakfast included. It’s the kind of day that lingers long after you leave.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City craft beer and street food tour by scooterA guided evening tour of Ho Chi Minh City by scooter that stops at a rooftop bar, Nguyen Thien Thuat Street's street food vendors, the city's biggest flower market, a local pub for dinner with Vietnamese craft beer, and The CRAFT Beer PUB for tastings. Your English-speaking guide handles the route and introductions; you ride on the back of the scooter, eat at each stop, and sample beers brewed locally. The tour runs four hours and includes dinner, beverages, helmet and rain poncho.Is it for me?Book this if you prefer riding between venues on a scooter rather than walking, and want a guided route through craft beer spots and food stops across Saigon's rooftop bars, markets, and local pubs.
Sapa Rice Terraces & Black Hmong Villages Day TrekYou’ll hike out of Sapa with a local guide, climb above Muong Hoa valley for Fansipan views, meet Black Hmong villagers in two different villages, and share lunch at a family-run spot before heading back by car. Expect muddy trails, laughter over language mix-ups, and real glimpses into daily life that linger long after you leave.
Hanoi Airport Fast Track: VIP Arrival & Private TransferYou’ll step off your flight in Hanoi and spot your name held up by a friendly face—no confusion or long waits. Skip straight through immigration with fast track service, get real help with visas if you need it, and have your bags carried out to a waiting car for a private transfer into the city. You’ll feel looked after every step—and probably remember that calm first hour long after you leave.
Mai Chau Day Trip from Hanoi: Thung Khe Pass & Rice FieldsYou leave Hanoi in the morning, drive through Thung Khe Pass and stop at a working local market, then spend your afternoon walking or biking through Mai Chau's rice fields and Thai villages with a guide who explains how people live and work there. Lunch and all transport are included, and you're back at your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the mountains and villages around Hanoi without renting a car or hiring a private driver — the fixed itinerary and included meals mean you're not making decisions all day, just showing up and moving through the landscape with someone who knows it.
Ninh Binh: Bai Dinh, Hoa Lu & Trang An Boat with Mua Cave SunsetYou're picked up at your hotel, driven to four major sites across Ninh Binh, and returned by evening. The day includes entry to Hoa Lu's ancient temples, a full tour of Bai Dinh Pagoda's highlights, a 2.5-hour boat ride through Trang An's limestone caves, and a climb up Mua Cave timed for sunset. Lunch, water, and an English-speaking guide are included throughout.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Ninh Binh who want to see the region's main sites in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing themselves. The small group format and fixed schedule mean you move through four very different places — ancient temples, a massive pagoda, boat caves, and a mountain hike — without the logistics falling on you.
Mekong Delta Day Trip: My Tho, Ben Tre & Lunch PickupYou’ll taste honey wine on Unicorn Island, cruise past islands on motorboats through the Mekong Delta, watch coconut candy being made in Ben Tre, and share lunch with new friends while Southern folk music drifts through an orchard garden. This day trip from Ho Chi Minh City lets you slow down and feel life along the riverbanks—you might even find yourself thinking about it long after you’re home.
Halong Bay: Emperor Cruise Overnight with Kayaking & CavesYou’ll board an elegant overnight cruise through Halong Bay with all meals included—think Vietnamese set lunch, sunset canapés, and brunch as you glide past limestone islands. Try kayaking near Hang Luon, swim at Titov Island, explore Me Cung Cave’s ancient chambers, or just watch golden light spill across the water from your private balcony.
Hue to DMZ: Private Tour with Local Guide & PickupYou’ll travel from Hue into Vietnam’s DMZ with a local guide who shares personal stories along the way. Walk through Vinh Moc Tunnels, visit Khe Sanh Combat Base, and cross historic bridges where daily life continues quietly around you — moments you’ll remember long after returning home.
Saigon: Vespa Night Street Food Tour with Female RidersYou’ll hop on a Vespa behind a local female rider in ao dai for an honest taste of Saigon nightlife — from spicy seafood joints to secret banh xeo pancakes and sweet mango ice cream. Expect laughter over plastic stools, scooter rides through glowing streets, and moments that linger long after dessert melts away.
Hoi An: Countryside Bike Tour & Kim Bong Carpentry VillageYou’ll pedal from Hoi An into green countryside with a local guide, passing waving neighbors and grazing buffaloes before arriving at Kim Bong Carpentry Village. Try your hand at wood carving (and keep your creation), watch artisans at work, learn how to make rice paper noodles and weave sleeping mats—all in real family homes. It’s three hours that’ll stick with you long after you leave.
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Boat & Mua CaveYou’ll step into centuries-old temples at Hoa Lu, drift through Tam Coc’s caves by boat with local rowers, bike past quiet villages and rice fields, then climb up Mua Cave for sweeping views you won’t forget soon. It’s a day packed with little moments—some loud with laughter or chatter, some silent except for birds or your own breath.Is it for me?One full day loops Ninh Binh's main sights—Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and beyond—with guide, boat, bike, and lunch arranged, departing and returning to Hanoi without gaps or backtracking.
Ho Chi Minh City: Night Scooter Food Tour & 7 TastingsYou’ll ride through Ho Chi Minh City by scooter with a local guide, tasting seven street foods from grilled banana to beef noodle soup. Expect market walks in Cholon and Ho Thi Ky flower market, plus beer with locals at night. You’ll feel swept up in real Saigon energy — laughter, flavors, late-night stories — all included with pickup and drop-off.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Vegetarian Street Food Cyclo TourYou’ll wind through Hanoi’s Old Quarter on foot and by cyclo, tasting vegetarian street food from family-run stalls while your guide shares stories behind every dish. Expect warm laughs from locals, rich flavors you won’t forget, and a final pause over creamy egg coffee as the city hums around you.
Hoi An: Sunrise Fish Market Tour & Village BreakfastYou’ll start before dawn at Hoi An’s bustling fish market, taste real local breakfast with strong coffee in a quiet village, and meet families who make rice wine or weave mats by hand. Expect laughter, new flavors, and moments that linger long after you’re back at your hotel.
Marble Mountains & Monkey Mountain from Hoi An: Caves without crowdsYou get picked up in the afternoon, spend 90 minutes exploring Marble Mountain's caves and tunnels, visit Am Phu Cave to learn about Buddhist philosophy, then drive to Monkey Mountain for panoramic Da Nang views and the Linh Ung Pagoda. Your English-speaking guide handles the history, entry tickets are covered, and you're back by evening.Is it for me?A good fit if you're based in Hoi An or Da Nang and want to see caves, temples and mountain views without arranging transport or buying tickets separately. The afternoon timing works well if your morning is already booked, and the 4.5-hour pace means you're not rushing through each stop.
