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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Ho Chi Minh City: Private Saigon Tour with Local Markets & HistoryYou’ll meet your local guide right in Ho Chi Minh City and dive straight into Saigon’s everyday life—from incense-filled temples to bustling wet markets tucked away in District 3’s alleys. Taste fresh fruit offered by locals, hear family stories at the War Remnants Museum, and end up wandering Binh Tay Market’s wild maze of silk and spices. It feels real—messy, warm, unforgettable.
Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise, Caves & Kayaking with BuffetYou’ll ride out from Hanoi to Halong Bay with a local guide who knows every shortcut (and snack stop). Drift between limestone towers on a luxury cruise, paddle your kayak into hidden caves, and pile your plate high at the Vietnamese buffet lunch—all included before sunset snacks on deck send you home salty and smiling.
Hanoi: Scooter Food Tour with Train Street & Local MarketsYou’ll ride pillion through Hanoi’s buzzing streets on a scooter with a local guide, stopping at landmarks like Long Bien Bridge and Dong Xuan Market before tasting street food classics. Expect laughter over egg coffee by West Lake and stories only locals share—this isn’t just sightseeing; it’s feeling Hanoi pulse around you.
Hanoi: Night Jeep Street Food Tour, Train Street & Egg CoffeeYou’ll ride an open-air jeep through Hanoi’s buzzing streets at night, tasting bun cha near the Opera House and sampling pho cuon on Ngu Xa Street. With a local guide leading you to hidden food stops and Train Street’s famous egg coffee spot, you’ll get swept up in Hanoi’s nighttime energy — laughter, flavors, even a little rain if you’re lucky.
Dong Hoi: Paradise & Dark Caves with Zip-lining & Mud BathYou get picked up in Dong Hoi, walk through Asia's longest dry cave, then spend an afternoon swimming, zip-lining and mud-bathing in Dark Cave. A professional guide handles the route and timing, park fees and lunch are included, and you're back in town by evening. Bring a swimsuit and be ready to move between two very different cave experiences in one day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see two major caves in one day without arranging transport, park tickets, or timing yourself — the fixed schedule and included guide let you move between Paradise and Dark Cave without gaps or decisions.
Ninh Binh & Trang An: Cycling, Pagoda & Boat Tour with LunchYou’ll pedal through Ninh Binh’s green fields and villages, share tea with a local family, climb stone steps to peaceful Bich Dong Pagoda, then glide by boat beneath Trang An’s limestone caves and riverside temples—with lunch included along the way. It’s a day that lingers long after you’re back in Hanoi.
Hoi An: Private Bike Tour River Islands, Crafts & VillagesYou’ll pedal through Hoi An’s peaceful villages and river islands with a local guide, try your hand at rice paper making on Cam Kim island, weave mats with friendly locals, sip Vietnamese coffee by the water, and finish with a breezy ferry ride back to town. It’s a day full of small moments—sounds, tastes, laughter—that stay with you long after.
Mekong Delta: My Tho & Ben Tre Day Trip with Sampan RideYou’ll drift through shaded canals by sampan, taste fresh fruit in village gardens, watch coconut candy being made (and try stretching some yourself), and share lunch under orchard trees as local musicians play nearby. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this Mekong Delta day trip lets you feel river life up close—and might leave you wishing for just one more hour on those quiet waters.
Ha Giang Loop: 4-Day Dirt Bike Tour with Private RoomsYou’ll ride dirt bikes through northern Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop with a local guide, eat home-cooked meals in secret villages, and sleep in private rooms at traditional homes. Expect winding roads, laughter over “happy water,” textile workshops, and moments when the landscape just stops you mid-ride.
Hue to Hoi An Motorbike Tour via Hai Van Pass & Marble MountainsYou’ll ride by motorbike from Hue to Hoi An or Danang with a local guide, crossing Hai Van Pass and stopping at Marble Mountains and Lang Co Beach for fresh seafood lunch. Expect salty air on your skin, laughter with your guide, incense-scented pagodas — plus hotel pickup and entry fees handled for you.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Street Food Walking Tour with TastingsYou’ll wander Hanoi’s Old Quarter on foot with a local guide, tasting up to 10 different street foods — from crispy baguettes to steaming noodle soup. Sit shoulder-to-shoulder with locals on tiny stools, hear stories behind each dish, and soak up the city’s unique energy. It’s more than lunch or dinner; it’s a slice of everyday life you won’t forget soon.
Hoi An: Cooking Class with Local Chef & 4 Vietnamese DishesYou arrive at Jolie's home kitchen in Hoi An and cook four traditional Vietnamese dishes—papaya salad, pho, rice pancake, and eggplant in claypot—under guidance from a professional chef who sources organic ingredients from local vendors. Groups stay under ten people, vegetarian options are available for all dishes, and you eat what you've made with juice and water included. The class takes a few hours and ends with you sitting down to your own meal.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn how Vietnamese home cooking actually works, not just taste it in a restaurant—Jolie's sourcing and her kitchen are what make the difference, and the small group size means you're cooking, not watching.
Sapa: 2-Day Hmong Buffalo Trek & Village HomestayYou’ll hike Sapa’s wild hills with a local Hmong guide, eat homemade food in mountain villages, sleep in a real buffalo house, and wake up with mist rolling over rice paddies. Along the way you’ll meet families, try local rice wine, cross rickety bridges, and end each day sharing stories around the table—simple moments that stick with you long after.
Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Kayak, Cave & Cooking ClassYou’ll step aboard a vintage-style cruise from Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay, taste homemade Vietnamese dishes, kayak into hidden caves, swim in emerald waters, and try your hand at spring rolls with a local chef. With all meals included and time to just drift or chat with fellow travelers, this trip leaves you with more than just photos—maybe even a new recipe or two.
Ban Gioc Waterfall tour from Hanoi: Cave, pagoda, valleyA tour from Hanoi to Cao Bang that visits Ban Gioc Waterfall, an untouched cave with 500-million-year-old fossils, Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda overlooking the border, and traditional craft villages. The tour runs one to three days with a local English-speaking guide, motorbike transport, hotel pickup in Hanoi, all entry tickets and meals included. Choose between shared bus options with cabin accommodation or a private van tour.Is it for me?Book the one-day option if you're based in Hanoi and want to see the cave and waterfall without staying overnight; choose a two- or three-day tour if you want time to explore the villages and valleys without the rush back to the city the same evening.
Sapa & Fansipan: Cable Car, Village Trek & Cooking Class TourYou’ll wake up in Sapa’s mountain mist after an overnight bus from Hanoi, ride the Fansipan cable car above clouds, trek through H’mong and Red Dao villages with a local guide, learn to make Vietnamese spring rolls at your homestay in Ta Van, and share meals with new friends before heading back to Hanoi feeling changed in some small way.
Sapa Trekking: Village Trails, Rice Fields & Local LunchYou’ll trek through Sapa’s rice terraces with a local guide who grew up here, stopping for stories and spontaneous moments in village life. Share lunch at a family home, taste real home cooking, and see daily life up close — from water buffalo to handmade crafts. If you want to feel part of Sapa instead of just passing through, this day sticks with you.
Ha Giang Loop: 2 Day Motorbike Tour & Dong Van StayYou’ll ride through Ha Giang’s wild mountain roads on a motorbike with a local guide, visit the ancient Hmong King’s Palace, taste real countryside food, and spend a night in Dong Van town. Expect misty mornings on Ma Pi Leng Pass and real glimpses into hill tribe life—this tour feels honest and quietly unforgettable.
Street Food Tour by Motorbike in Ho Chi Minh City: 10 TastingsA 4-hour street food tour by motorbike through Ho Chi Minh City where you taste 10 dishes at local stalls across 4 districts, including Chinatown, with a guide who eats what you eat. Pickup from your hotel in Districts 1, 3, 4 or the Opera House is included; the tour avoids tourist restaurants and serves Saigon beer and a dessert alongside the savory stops.Is it for me?Choose the shared tour if you want to meet other travelers and keep the cost down, or book the private option if you prefer your own driver and a smaller group. Either way, the 4-hour motorbike route and all 10 dishes stay the same—the difference is who you ride with.
Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Tour: Ma Pi Leng Pass & GuideA 2-day guided motorbike tour of the Ha Giang Loop in Northern Vietnam, riding mountain passes and walking Ma Pi Leng Pass with a local English-speaking guide. The tour includes accommodation at a 2-star hotel, dinner, breakfast, entrance tickets, a boat trip on Nho Que River, a campfire with locals and easy riders, and a return journey to Hanoi by overnight bus. Children from age 8 are welcome; the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a structured two-day introduction to the Ha Giang Loop with a local guide handling the route, the timing and the evening interactions — the fixed schedule means you ride the passes and walk Ma Pi Leng without building the day yourself. Choose the private room option at checkout if you prefer not to share accommodation in Dong Van.
