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: Vespa Backstreets Tour, War Stories & Egg CoffeeYou’ll ride vintage Vespas through Hanoi’s wild traffic and calm riverside lanes, cross Long Bien Bridge with a local guide sharing family stories, meet residents near Huu Tiep Lake for war memories over tea, and end with lunch plus creamy egg coffee in a hidden café. Expect laughter, new flavors, and moments that linger long after you’re home.
Day tour Ninh Binh from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua CaveThis full-day guided tour from Hanoi takes you to three landmarks in Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam; Tam Coc, where a 1.5-hour bamboo boat winds through a cave system locals call "Halong Bay on land"; and Mua Cave, where nearly 500 steps lead to mountaintop views of the valley. The tour includes hotel pickup in Hanoi, an English-speaking guide, buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes, entrance fees, and a short bike ride around Tam Coc village. The full day runs about 10 hours from pickup to drop-off.Is it for me?Small-group tours suit travelers who want a structured day without arranging transport or logistics themselves. The fixed itinerary—Hoa Lu in the morning, boat and bike in the afternoon, Mua Cave at the end—holds three major stops inside one day, which is what makes the full Ninh Binh experience possible from Hanoi without a rental car or private driver.
Sapa Trekking: 2 Days from Hanoi with Sleeper Bus & HomestayYou travel overnight by sleeper bus from Hanoi to Sapa, then choose between a hotel base with shorter treks or a homestay immersion with longer walks through rice valleys and ethnic villages. Your guide is a local from the H'Mong or Dzay communities. Both routes include meals, park entry, and return transport to Hanoi, with the homestay option adding a cooking class and morning village life. The return bus arrives late evening, dropping you within walking distance of Old Quarter hotels.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Sapa's rice terraces and ethnic villages without arranging your own transport from Hanoi, and the sleeper bus means you don't lose a day traveling—you sleep through the journey. The homestay option suits travelers who want to spend time with a local family; the hotel option works better if you prefer a shorter first day and more comfort.
Hoi An biking tour: Water buffalo, duck farm, basket boatA four-hour biking tour from Da Nang through the countryside around Hoi An, stopping at Tra Que Vegetable Village, a duck farm and Cam Thanh coconut village for water buffalo riding and a basket boat ride with local fishermen. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, bicycle, hotel pickup from Da Nang, and a bottle of water. Choose between group departure from Hoi An, private tour starting in Hoi An, or private tour with round-trip transfer from Da Nang.Is it for me?Book the private tour with Da Nang pickup if you're arriving by air and need to return to your hotel same-day; choose the group departure from Hoi An if you're based there and want to join other travelers; pick the private option from Hoi An if you prefer your own guide and timing.
Ben Tre motorbike tour with sailboat cruise and Mekong lunchA half-day tour of Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta combines motorbike riding through rural villages, a sailboat cruise on a quiet canal, market wandering with fruit tasting, and a four- to five-course lunch cooked at a local home. An English-speaking guide and driver pick you up in Ben Tre, handle the motorbike, and lead you through weaving villages and backstreets away from the main tourist routes. The sailboat journey and home-cooked meal are the centerpieces; the pace is flexible and suited to families with children.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling with a small group or family and want to move at a relaxed pace through the delta without rushing between stops. The motorbike, sailboat, and home-cooked meal mean you're doing something different at each stage, so the half-day doesn't feel thin—it feels complete.
Da Nang Street Food Walking Tour: Iconic Eats & Local FavoritesYou’ll join a small group led by a local foodie guide through Da Nang’s bustling streets, sampling four classic dishes and one drink at iconic eateries locals love. Expect laughter, new flavors, and stories behind every bite—plus all fees included so you can focus on eating your way through the city.
2 Days Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Kayaking, Village & Overnight BoatA two-day, one-night cruise through Lan Ha Bay departing from Cat Ba on a traditional wooden boat, with kayaking, a cycling or electric car tour of Viet Hai fishing village, and overnight cabin accommodation. The itinerary skips cave visits to give you more time paddling and exploring local life on the water. Cabin options range from twin with window to luxury double with balcony; bus pickup is available on some options.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want to spend two full days on the water and in local villages rather than moving through multiple destinations in a single day. The overnight stay means you wake up in the bay and see it at sunrise, and the village visit happens on foot or by bike, not from the boat—that's how you actually meet the place and the people in it.
Kayaking and Camping at Tuyen Lam Lake, Da LatCamping and SUP kayaking at Tuyen Lam Lake near Da Lat spans two days: you paddle at sunset on Day 1, gather around a campfire for BBQ and wine, sleep in the forest, then paddle again at dawn before breakfast and return to the city by 9 AM. The guide teaches you to paddle, all equipment and meals are provided, and children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Two full days away from Da Lat means you're committing the overnight, which rules out a quick afternoon paddle — but it's what makes the sunrise paddle and the campfire gathering possible. If you have only a few hours, look for a day trip instead; if you have the time and want to paddle twice and sleep under the trees, this one holds the full arc.
My Son & Marble Mountains Tour: Private Guide, UNESCO SitesA private guided tour from Da Nang visiting My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site of 70 Cham temples built without mortar from the 4th to 13th century, and Marble Mountains, a cluster of five limestone peaks with caves, pagodas and viewing points. Hotel pickup is included, as are lunch, all entrance and elevator tickets, and an English-speaking guide who walks both sites with you. The full day runs about seven to eight hours.Is it for me?The seven- to eight-hour commitment means you can fit both sites into a single day without splitting the experience, but it leaves little room for other activities—book this when you want to spend a full day on these two sites and nothing else. If you have only a few hours free, or want to combine these with a third destination, a different itinerary would work better.
Phong Nha Zipline, Cave & Mud Bath: Dark Cave AdventureA full-day activity combining river cruise, botanical garden walk, and adventure at Dark Cave in Phong Nha National Park. You zipline across the river, swim into the cave entrance with headlamp and helmet, wade through muddy passages, float in an underground pool, and soak in a natural mud bath formed inside the cave. The day also includes kayaking and a short jungle trek. Lunch and air-conditioned transport from your hotel are included; a guide speaks English or Vietnamese.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving in Phong Nha with a free day and want to move through the landscape rather than watch it from a boat—you're ziplining, swimming, wading and trekking, not narrating a sightseeing tour. The eight-hour pace lets you start with the botanical garden, build into the cave adventure, and finish with kayaking and jungle time, so the day has rhythm instead of one long adrenaline push.
Ha Long Bay Day Cruise from Hanoi: Surprising Cave & Titov IslandYou’ll board a day cruise from Hanoi into Ha Long Bay’s limestone maze, explore Surprising Cave’s cool chambers, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave lagoon, then climb Titov Island for panoramic bay views before heading back—still carrying that salty breeze with you.
Hanoi Jeep Tour: Train Street, Banana Island & Lakeside StopsYou’ll ride through Hanoi in an open jeep with a local guide, squeezing down hidden alleys, watching trains thunder past cafés on Train Street, sipping egg coffee by West Lake, and meeting families on Banana Island who’ll show you how they weave silk from lotus stems. Every stop feels personal—and you’ll leave with small memories that linger longer than you expect.
Phong Nha & Paradise Caves: Guided day tour with pickupYou’ll step into the cool silence of Paradise Cave, float along an underground river in Phong Nha Cave with a local guide, and hear stories that bring Vietnam’s history alive. With hotel pickup included and simple lunch provided, you’ll experience moments of awe—and maybe even a little wonder—that stay with you long after you leave.
Ho Chi Minh City: Private Shore Excursion with Lunch & PickupYou’ll step into Saigon’s wild energy with a local guide—from colonial cathedrals to incense-filled temples and bustling markets. Expect real street food flavors, honest stories at the War Remnants Museum, and time to breathe in smoky air at Cholon before heading back to your ship with new memories humming under your skin.
Sapa & Fansipan: 2-Day Trekking Adventure with Local GuideYou’ll trek through misty forests from Sapa to Fansipan’s summit with a local H’Mong guide, sharing simple meals and mountain stories along the way. Expect cold air at dawn, basic dorms at base camp, and a real sense of accomplishment as you stand above Indochina’s highest peak — medal in hand if you want it.
Cu Chi Tunnels, Black Virgin Mountain & Cao Dai Temple Day TripYou’ll ride a cable car up Black Virgin Mountain for wide-open views, step inside the vivid halls of Cao Dai Temple during prayer time, and crawl through real Cu Chi Tunnels with a local guide who shares stories you won’t forget. Includes hotel pickup, lunch with local flavors, and plenty of small moments that stick with you long after you’re back in Saigon.
Halong Bay: 2-Day Cruise with Kayak, Caves & Limousine PickupYou’ll float through Halong Bay’s limestone maze on a boutique cruise, kayak under Luon Cave’s archway, wander inside Sung Sot Cave’s cool chambers, and try your luck at night squid fishing. With all meals included and pickup by limousine bus from Hanoi or your hotel, this two-day trip mixes quiet moments with friendly company — the kind of experience that lingers after you’re home.
Kayaking Halong Bay from Hanoi: 6 hours on the waterA full-day cruise from Hanoi to Halong Bay includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch on board, and 6 hours exploring the bay by kayak and on foot. You visit Surprise Cave, paddle through Luon Cave's lagoons, and walk the beach at Titov Island, returning to Hanoi by evening. The extended time on the water — longer than standard tours — lets you move at a steadier pace instead of rushing between stops.Is it for me?Book this tour if you are staying in Hanoi without a car — pickup from your hotel means you do not arrange transport to the harbor, and the fixed schedule gets you back by evening. The 6 hours on the bay instead of 4 gives you time to move between stops without the day feeling compressed.
Hanoi Villages: Incense, Conical Hat & Lacquer Art TourYou’ll step into real workshops outside Hanoi—smell incense drying in Quang Phu Cau village, try making your own conical hat with artisans in Chuong, and paint lacquerware alongside a local master if you choose the full-day option (with lunch at his home). Expect laughter, sticky fingers, and stories you’ll remember long after you leave.
Phu Quoc: Coffee Workshop with Egg & Salt Coffee TastingYou’ll get hands-on with classic Vietnamese brewing styles in this Phu Quoc coffee workshop—from phin filter to creamy egg and coconut coffees—with all ingredients provided. Guided by a local instructor, you’ll taste your way through unique flavors and even create your own signature cup. Expect laughter, new skills, and maybe a little spilled milk along the way.
