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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Cu Chi Tunnels: Small-Group Early Morning Tour & PickupYou’ll start your Cu Chi Tunnels day trip with early pickup from Ho Chi Minh City in a comfy small group van. Crawl through real tunnels with a local guide’s stories echoing around you, taste traditional tapioca and tea outdoors, and feel the weight of history beneath your feet. It’s honest, sometimes intense — but worth every minute.
Sapa Rice Paddies Trek: Hmong Villages & Family DinnerYou’ll trek from Sapa through lush rice paddies with a Hmong guide, pass villages like Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai San, share simple meals along the way, and end up welcomed into Zizi’s family home for dinner in Hau Thao village. Expect muddy shoes, laughter over tea, and moments that linger after you’ve gone.
Hoi An: Farming & Fishing Tour with Basket Boat & LunchYou’ll cycle through Hoi An’s villages with a local guide, try your hand at farming in Tra Que Vegetable Village, ride a water buffalo in open fields, cruise coconut waterways in a bamboo basket boat, and share a real home-cooked lunch with locals. Expect muddy hands and genuine smiles—the kind you remember long after you’ve left.
Ba Na Hills: Private Day Tour with Cable Car & Buffet LunchYou’ll ride the famous Ba Na Hills cable car through drifting clouds, walk across the Golden Bridge held by giant hands, wander colorful flower gardens with locals showing off their favorite blooms, and enjoy a buffet lunch high above sea level before exploring lively French Village streets—all with pickup included and your guide snapping photos along the way.
Scented Candle Workshop Da Lat: Make & Decorate Your OwnA scented candle-making workshop at Twin Beans Farm in Da Lat's suburbs where you explore a herb garden, blend essential oils, craft a candle and decorate it yourself over 90 minutes. The workshop includes all tools, wax, oils and decoration items; a guide leads the session in English or Vietnamese, and you can add roundtrip transfer from your hotel if you need it.Is it for me?Book this workshop if you want a hands-on afternoon that ends with something you made—the herb garden and oil blending give you the raw material, and the making and decorating are entirely yours. Add the transfer option if you're navigating Da Lat without a rental or driver.
Marble Mountains & Hoi An Night Tour: Lanterns & DinnerAn evening tour from Da Nang combines Marble Mountains' limestone caves with a night visit to Hoi An Ancient Town, 30 kilometers south. You explore the caves, then walk the lantern-lit streets, cross the Japanese Bridge and eat dinner with local specialties like Cao Lau and Banh Vac. Hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide are included; the tour runs about seven hours and ends with a drop-off at your hotel.Is it for me?The tour moves at a walking pace through caves and riverside streets at night, so it suits anyone comfortable on foot for a few hours. The evening timing means you start in the afternoon and return by 9 p.m., which works well if you want to see Hoi An's lanterns after dark without an early start.
Ho Chi Minh Cooking Class & Cu Chi Tunnels Day TourIf you want to get your hands dirty in a real Vietnamese kitchen and see history up close at Cu Chi Tunnels—all in one day—this tour’s got you covered. You’ll pick your own ingredients on a local farm, cook classic dishes with help from friendly guides, then step into Vietnam’s past underground.
Saigon Night Jeep Tour: Food Stops & Rooftop Bar ViewsYou’ll ride through Ho Chi Minh City in an open-air Jeep after dark, stopping for local dishes at two restaurants and seeing famous sights like Notre Dame Cathedral and Reunification Palace lit up at night. Enjoy stories from your guide, wander through Ho Thi Ky flower market, then finish with a rooftop drink overlooking Saigon’s wild nighttime energy.
Dalat motorbike tour: Pongour Waterfall & K'Ho villagesA 7-hour motorbike tour of Dalat and the surrounding Central Highlands, led by an experienced English-speaking guide who rides alongside you on scenic backroads. You visit Pongour Waterfall, K'Ho ethnic villages, coffee and pepper plantations, and workshops where locals make silk and rice wine by hand. Hotel pickup, protective gear (helmet, elbows, knees, rain coat) and all sightseeing tickets are included.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and stories without a language barrier. This suits anyone who wants to understand the landscape and culture as you move through it, rather than riding in silence or with a guide who speaks only Vietnamese.
Ho Chi Minh City shore excursion from Phu My Port: 8 hoursAn 8-hour private tour of Ho Chi Minh City departing from Phu My Port, with pickup at the terminal gate and a guide who shapes the stops around how much time you spend at each one. War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace are ticketed stops; you'll also walk through Ben Thanh and Binh Tay markets, see Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral and Thien Hau Temple in Chinatown, ride the Saigon River, and eat a light noodle soup lunch. The guide times the return to get you back to the port before the ship leaves, shortening the itinerary if needed.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you're docking at Phu My Port and want to see both the colonial landmarks and the working markets that show daily life in the city — the guide builds the day around your pace and gets you back before the ship leaves, so you're not watching the clock.
Mekong Delta Can Tho Tour: Floating Market & Cooking ClassA two-day guided tour from Ho Chi Minh City into the Mekong Delta, based in Can Tho, with rowboat rides, visits to Vinh Trang Pagoda and Cai Rang Floating Market, a cooking class, and an overnight hotel stay. The guide speaks English, pickup is included from District 1 hotels, and meals are provided each day except dinner. Hotel options range from 3-star to 5-star, with surcharges during peak holiday periods.Is it for me?Book the overnight option if you want to see the floating market at its busiest (dawn) and have time to cook and cycle through the village—a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City would cut the market visit short and skip the cooking class entirely. Choose the 3-star or homestay if you want to keep costs down; upgrade to 4-star or 5-star if you prefer more comfort after a full day of boat rides and activities.
Da Nang to Hoi An Private Transfer: Flexible Pickup & Drop-offYou’ll be met right at Da Nang Airport or your hotel by a friendly local driver who helps with bags and gets you settled in an air-conditioned car. Watch Vietnam’s countryside slide by on the drive to Hoi An Ancient Town (or back again), ask questions or just rest — it’s your call. Arrive relaxed and ready to wander those lantern-lit streets.
Sapa Motorbike Tour: Villages, Waterfalls & Ancient Rock FieldYou’ll ride winding roads past Sapa’s rice terraces by motorbike, meet villagers in Cat Cat, see ancient rock carvings up close, and stand beneath Silver Waterfall’s misty roar. With every stop—from muddy paths to quiet mountain views—you’ll feel both welcome and small in this landscape. Bring curiosity (and maybe an extra pair of socks).
Hanoi to Noi Bai Airport: Private Transfer with Local DriverYou’ll get picked up from your Hanoi hotel by a local driver who helps with your luggage and makes sure you’re comfortable for the 40-minute ride to Noi Bai Airport. Enjoy a relaxed drive past city streets and countryside, plus flexible timing if your flight’s delayed. It’s more than just a transfer — it’s a gentle send-off from Hanoi.
Ha Giang Loop: 3-Day Motorbike Tour, Waterfalls & VillagesYou’ll ride pillion or drive your own motorbike through Ha Giang’s twisting mountain passes with a local guide who knows every shortcut and food stall. Swim beneath hidden waterfalls, visit ancient villages like Nam Dam and Dong Van, try brocade weaving with Hmong artisans, and stay overnight in family-run homestays. If you crave wild landscapes mixed with real human connection — this loop sticks with you long after you leave.
Long Tan, Nui Dat & Long Phuoc: Vietnam War Day TripYou’ll walk Vietnam War history at Long Tan Cross and Nui Dat Hill with a local guide who brings real stories to life. Crawl through Long Phuoc’s tunnels, share lunch with your group, and hear firsthand memories along the way. This day trip leaves you with more questions than answers—in a good way.
Snorkeling in Nha Trang: Island Hopping with Floating PartyAn island-hopping snorkeling tour in Nha Trang Bay that departs from town or your hotel, takes you to coral reefs for underwater exploration, includes a floating bar stop with wine and fruit, lunch at a seaside restaurant, and free time on Tranh Beach. The tour runs about 6.5 hours with an English-speaking guide, van pickup, and all entrance fees included.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and the safety briefing without translation—book this one if you want to understand what you are seeing underwater and feel at ease in a group.
Vegan Food Tour Ho Chi Minh City by Motorbike: 9 FoodsA private vegan food tour in Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike takes you through four districts to nine vegan stalls and markets, with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup from District 1 or 3, and all food tastings included. The tour runs four hours and covers Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, a local food market, the old apartment building Nguyen Thien Thuat, and Cholon, the city's largest Chinatown. You choose the departure time to fit your schedule.Is it for me?If you're staying in District 1 or 3 without a car, the hotel pickup means you skip the taxi negotiation and the navigation—the guide handles both, and you arrive at each stall ready to eat instead of lost.
Sapa Trekking: Rice Terraces, Ethnic Villages & HomestayYou’ll trek through Sapa’s quieter valleys alongside a local guide, meet Hmong and Red Dzao villagers, try your hand at indigo dyeing, share home-cooked meals, and sleep in a traditional wooden house where mountain air drifts through at night. Expect laughter over dinner and views you’ll remember long after you’ve left.
Basket Boat in Hoi An: Crab Fishing & Nipa ForestA basket boat activity in Hoi An where you paddle through the Cam Thanh Water Coconut Forest and Bay Mau Nipa forest, fish for crabs alongside local fishermen, and watch traditional spinning boat demonstrations. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a guide in English, life jacket, umbrella, fresh fruit and bottled water are included; the experience runs about two hours.Is it for me?Two hours on the water leaves room for other activities in Hoi An the same day—the ancient town, the market, a cooking class—without eating up your afternoon. If you're picking up from Danang instead, budget the extra travel time and add $17 per person to the price.
