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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Nha Trang Cooking Class: Market, countryside & three dishesA six-hour cooking class in Nha Trang where you shop at a local market, visit a coconut plantation and noodle factory, then prepare three authentic Vietnamese dishes under Chef Dat's instruction at his restaurant kitchen. Chef Dat speaks English fluently and has 18 years of cooking experience plus two decades guiding students. The class includes hotel pickup, all ingredients, a local beer or water, and printed recipes to take home.Is it for me?You do the cooking yourself under Chef Dat's guidance rather than watching a demonstration—this suits anyone who wants to learn technique and flavor-building hands-on, not just taste the food. The shared-group format keeps the cost lower than a private class and works well if you're comfortable learning alongside other travelers.
Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Caves, Kayak & Island HikeYou’ll cruise through Ha Long Bay’s limestone islands with a local guide, explore Sung Sot Cave’s vast chambers after climbing its stone steps, paddle beneath cliffs into Luon Cave’s peaceful lagoon by kayak or bamboo boat, then swim or hike on Titov Island before relaxing with lunch on deck—all with pickup from Hanoi included.
Cu Chi Tunnels: Private Day Trip & Rice Paper VillageYou’ll ride out of Ho Chi Minh City with a local guide who shares real family stories along the way. Try your hand at making traditional rice paper in a small village (don’t worry if it turns out lopsided), then explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels at your own pace. Expect honest conversations, unexpected flavors, and a few moments that might stay with you longer than you’d think.
Vietnamese cooking class with Ben Thanh Market visitA half-day cooking class in Vietnam where you visit Ben Thanh Market with a chef, return to the kitchen to learn three traditional Vietnamese dishes, and eat lunch or dinner from what you've prepared. Morning and afternoon sessions include the market visit; evening does not. The class runs three hours and is taught in English or French, with children welcome from age 9.Is it for me?Start your day at the market to see where Vietnamese ingredients come from, then cook and eat what you've selected—same-day meals you'll confidently recreate at home.
Hanoi: Trấn Quốc Pagoda & Rose Kitchen Cooking Class CSRYou’ll wander Hanoi’s oldest pagoda with a local guide before heading to a hidden villa for hands-on cooking (and laughter over your apron skills). Taste your own Vietnamese dishes at a family-style lunch, sip signature coffee, and know your day supports real community projects—leaving you with more than recipes.
Hanoi: Instagram Tour of Train Street, Mural Lane & Long BienYou’ll weave through Hanoi’s wildest contrasts: snap photos on Train Street as locomotives barrel past, wander mural-lined alleys with your guide Minh sharing stories, cross the legendary Long Bien Bridge, and pause for quiet at Tran Quoc Pagoda by West Lake. Expect laughter, a few surprises (and maybe some nervous moments), plus hotel pickup and drop-off for an easy start.
Hoi An: Coconut Forest Boat & Ancient Town Night WalkYou paddle your own bamboo basket through a coconut forest, eat a proper dinner of Hoi An specialties, then walk the UNESCO-listed old town at night when lanterns light the streets and the Japanese Bridge. Pickup from your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An is included, along with transport and all meals, so you show up and the logistics are handled.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience three distinct sides of Hoi An—the working landscape, the food, and the old town—in one evening without arranging transport or figuring out where to eat. The free pickup and included dinner remove the planning, and the night walk timing means you see the town when it's lit and alive.
Phu Quoc: Small-Group Coral Reef Snorkeling & Hidden SpotsYou’ll slip into clear waters off South Phu Quoc with a small group, guided by locals who really know their reefs. Expect two hidden snorkeling spots based on daily conditions, all gear provided, plus fresh fruit and drinks on a quiet island after swimming. It’s peaceful, low-impact, and leaves you with those slow-motion reef memories you’ll want to keep replaying.
Hue to Da Nang: Golden Bridge & Hai Van Pass Private TransferYou're picked up at your hotel and driven one way from Hue to Da Nang in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver. You stop for photos and time at Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Beach, and the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills—three of the most photographed spots on this stretch of coast. Fuel, tolls, parking, and water are included; the driver waits while you explore, and you arrive at your destination hotel without arranging anything else.Is it for me?Book this if you want to travel between Hue and Da Nang without renting a car or joining a group tour—the private driver handles the road and the timing, leaving you free to stop, look, and photograph without feeling rushed or tied to a schedule.
Hue to Hoi An: Marble Mountains & Hai Van Pass Private TransferYou get picked up from your Hue hotel and driven to Hoi An with three planned stops: Lang Co beach, the viewpoint at Hai Van Pass, and Marble Mountains. The driver handles the 140-kilometer route, parking, and tolls; you bring luggage and decide how long to linger at each spot. The car has WiFi and water, and the journey takes 5 to 6 hours door to door.Is it for me?This works well if you're moving between Hue and Hoi An and want to see the landscape and key stops without arranging transport separately — the private car means you're not waiting for a group, and the three stops are timed so you see them without feeling rushed.
Da Nang tour: Marble Mountain, Lady Buddha & Dragon BridgeA guided tour of Da Nang covering Marble Mountain, Monkey Mountain's Lady Buddha statue, and Dragon Bridge, with hotel pickup, all entrance fees, lunch and an English or French-speaking guide included. The tour runs five hours and suits small groups of two or more. Marble Mountain alone holds five separate sites — caves, pagodas, a tower and a viewpoint — so the pace is set by the guide and the stops are planned; you walk what interests you and skip what doesn't.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see multiple Da Nang landmarks in one morning without organizing transport, entrance fees or timing yourself — the guide handles the route and the stops, so you just show up at your hotel and walk.
Hoi An: Vegan Food Tour & Oldest Bakery WalkYou’ll taste vegan Banh My hot from Hoi An’s oldest bakery, meet market vendors who’ve spent lifetimes here, sample White Rose dumplings in a centuries-old house, and finish with black sesame soup as lanterns glow outside. Expect laughter, new flavors, and those small moments you remember long after you leave.
Hoi An: Motorbike Street Food Tour with Tastings & DinnerYou’ll ride through Hoi An by motorbike with a local guide, tasting street food you’d probably miss alone—from legendary banh mi to smoky grilled snacks. Expect laughter over dinner with new friends and glimpses into daily life here. Includes pickup, helmet, all tastings, drinks—and memories that linger longer than you expect.
Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha: Luxury Day Cruise with Kayaking & LunchYou board a 199-seat luxury ship at Halong City's Tuan Chau Marina and spend 7.5 hours exploring Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay with a local guide. The day includes Vietnamese lunch with a bay view, a bamboo boat ride through Bright Cave, time to kayak or swim in the Ao Ech area, a spring roll cooking demo, and a sunset party on deck. Hotel pickup from the Halong area is available; otherwise, you make your own way to the marina by 9:45 AM.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay highlights in one day without arranging separate transport, entry fees, lunch and activities — the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the water and the limestone.
Halong Bay: 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet Lunch & Sunset PartyYou’ll start your Halong Bay day trip floating through early morning mist before climbing Titop Island for sweeping views and wandering inside cool Surprise Cave. Savor a fresh seafood buffet onboard as you drift past limestone islands, then kayak or relax before joining a laid-back sunset party with new friends. The day ends quietly but leaves something lingering—maybe it’s just Halong itself.
My Lai & Ky Anh Tunnels War Tour from Hoi An: 5 sitesThis full-day war history tour from Hoi An covers five sites across Quang Nam and Quang Ngai provinces: the original U.S. Air Base from 1965, the My Lai Massacre Museum and two killing fields, the Golden Pagoda with its 125-meter Quan Am statue, and the Ky Anh Tunnels hand-dug during the 1960s. A professional guide leads the route, all entrance fees and lunch at a local cafeteria are included, and hotel pickup is arranged. The tour runs roughly eight to nine hours and is wheelchair accessible throughout.Is it for me?The tour runs eight to nine hours with walking at each of the five sites—the air base, two killing fields, the pagoda and the tunnel system—so plan for a full day of standing and moving through historical spaces. The guide is professional and informative, which means the pace is set by the itinerary and the stops, not by your own choices; if you prefer to linger at one site or skip another, this fixed route is not the fit.
Ninh Binh, Mua Cave & Trang An: Private Day Trip with LunchYou’ll travel from Hanoi into Ninh Binh’s wild green landscapes with a local guide: climb steep steps up Mua Cave for sweeping views, cycle quiet village roads to Bich Dong pagoda caves, enjoy a set-menu lunch (try the goat stew!), then float through Trang An’s hidden caves by bamboo boat—ending your day full of stories and maybe a little sore-legged wonder.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Hoang's Spa Foot Massage & Welcome DrinkYou’ll step into calm at Hoang’s Spa with a welcome drink before settling into a gentle foot massage that eases away city fatigue. Choose your session length and let local therapists work their magic with soothing oils and warm wraps. Leave feeling lighter — both on your feet and inside.
Lan Ha Bay: Sunset Kayak & Bioluminescent Plankton BBQ TourYou’ll paddle through Lan Ha Bay as dusk falls, watch local life drift by from your boat, eat fresh BBQ on Van Boi beach, then kayak into darkness where bioluminescent plankton glow beneath your hands. Includes hotel pickup and an easy ride back after—a night you’ll probably replay in your head long after it ends.
Hue to Hoi An: Hai Van Pass & Marble Mountains Private TransferYou get picked up from your Hue hotel and driven in a private air-conditioned car to Hoi An, stopping at Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Bay, Hai Van Pass, and the Marble Mountains along the way. The journey takes 5–6 hours total, with 2–3 hours built in for sightseeing at each stop. Your English-speaking driver handles navigation and timing, so you focus on the views instead of logistics. Hotel-to-hotel service means no waiting for schedules or arranging onward transport.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see the landscape between Hue and Hoi An instead of just crossing it, and prefer not to coordinate buses, trains, or negotiate transport at either end — the private car and fixed timing remove all the logistics so you can focus on the route itself.
