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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Canyoning in Da Lat: Abseil Down WaterfallsFull-day canyoning activity in Da Lat where you abseil down five waterfalls at Datanla canyon, including a 25-meter drop and a natural water slide, with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide and picnic lunch included. The trip runs roughly seven hours and ends between 2pm and 4pm depending on group size and fitness. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health; moderate fitness required.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full-day physical challenge with a group of other adventure seekers—the five descents and the water slides mean you're constantly moving and problem-solving, not standing and watching. The international certification and the structured progression (starting with an 18-meter dry run before the 25-meter waterfall) make it possible to push yourself without the guesswork.
Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua CaveA full-day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh visits Hoa Lu Ancient Capital's two royal temples, includes a choice of a 2.5-hour sampan boat ride through Trang An or a 1.5-hour ride through Tam Coc (both UNESCO sites with limestone caves), and climbs 500 steps to Mua Cave for panoramic views. Small groups of up to 22 travel by air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, lunch, and all entry fees included; an English-speaking guide leads throughout.Is it for me?Spend your day trip from Hanoi exploring Ninh Binh's UNESCO sites by boat, then climb Mua Cave for panoramic views—choose between the longer Trang An or shorter Tam Coc route depending on your pace.
Hanoi: Heritage City Tour with Limousine & LunchYou’ll ride through Hanoi by luxury limousine with a local guide—feeling incense at Tran Quoc Pagoda, seeing Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house up close, tasting real Vietnamese lunch at Mesdames Linh Cuisine, and hearing stories inside Hoa Lo Prison. Expect small surprises and honest moments that stay with you long after you leave.
Hoi An Cooking Class with Basket Boat & Crab FishingA cooking class in Hoi An that starts in the market and ends in the kitchen, with a basket boat ride and crab fishing in between. You pick ingredients at the market with a guide, ride a traditional basket boat through the Bay Mau Nipa forest and fish the canals, then spend two hours learning to cook five Vietnamese dishes—banana flower salad, crispy pancake, spring rolls, cao lầu noodles and stir-fried chicken with lemongrass—before eating the meal you made in a riverside garden. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel are included, along with an English-speaking chef-guide, life jacket and umbrella.Is it for me?You do the cooking and the fishing yourself—not watching a demonstration—which is what makes the class feel like a real skill instead of a tourist performance. Pick the morning session if you want the market at its fullest and an early finish; the afternoon works if you sleep late or want dinner instead of lunch.
Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour Ho Chi Minh City & PickupYou're picked up from your District 1 hotel and driven to Cu Chi, where you spend 1.5 to 2 hours exploring the actual tunnel system — walking through bunkers, watching a Vietnamese perspective video, and choosing your own crawl distance (20m, 60m, or 100m). Lunch is tapioca and tea. The guide is English-speaking, transport is air-conditioned, and you're back by afternoon or early evening.Is it for me?Good for travelers who want to understand the Vietnam War from a Vietnamese perspective without arranging transport or entry themselves — the fixed pickup time and included guide mean you show up and the rest is handled, which is what makes a half-day trip possible without a rental car.
Halong Bay & Cat Ba: 3-Day Cruise, Kayak & Village Bike TourYou’ll wake up to sunrise over Halong Bay, kayak beneath towering limestone cliffs, cycle through quiet villages on Cat Ba Island, and share laughs with locals over fresh meals. With all activities included—from Tai Chi at dawn to BBQ lunch on deck—you’ll get just enough adventure mixed with slow moments you might remember long after you’re home.
Mekong Delta Day Trip: Private Boat, Fruit Farms & LunchYou’ll leave Ho Chi Minh City behind for a Mekong Delta day trip full of real moments: cruising by private boat past fish farms, tasting fruit straight from island gardens, learning how coconut candy is made (and sampled), then relaxing over lunch with local dishes before heading home with new stories to tell.
Ha Long Bay: Overnight Luxury Cruise with Kayak & MealsYou board at noon, swim or kayak in the afternoon, eat three meals on the boat, sleep in your cabin, wake for Tai Chi and cave exploration, then disembark by lunchtime the next day. The cruise handles all activities, meals, and overnight accommodation; the only decision is whether to add the Hanoi transfer or arrange your own transport to the dock.Is it for me?Book this if you want a two-day floating experience with meals, a cave, and water activities all arranged — the fixed itinerary and all-inclusive pricing mean you're not coordinating transport, meals, or activity bookings separately once you step aboard.
Hanoi motorbike tour with food: Backstreets & local dishesA half-day motorbike tour of Hanoi on a customized USSR vintage Minsk, led by an English-speaking guide who takes you through backstreets, the French Colonial and Old Quarters, and a forgotten river island, with traditional Hanoian food and beverages included. Hotel pickup is provided; the ride covers roughly 4 to 5 hours and vegan and vegetarian options are available.Is it for me?The pace is steady riding through traffic and alleys for 4 to 5 hours, which suits travelers comfortable on a motorbike as a passenger and ready to move between stops without long walks. If you prefer a slower, walking-focused tour or need to avoid motorbike travel, a different Hanoi tour will serve you better.
Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels: Small Group, Less Crowded, Hotel PickupYou’ll crawl through real wartime tunnels at Cu Chi Ben Duoc with a small group and local guide, see hidden trapdoors and bunkers, taste cassava and tea like Vietnamese soldiers did, and maybe even try the shooting range if you want. The quieter atmosphere lets you actually imagine life underground — something that sticks with you long after you leave.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Street Food Walking Tour with PickupYou’ll wander Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide, tasting everything from steaming noodle soups to sweet donuts at family-run stalls. Sip sidewalk green tea while learning quirky facts about daily life here. With hotel pickup included and dishes changing daily, you’ll get a genuine slice of Hanoi’s street food scene — plus some laughs along the way.
Hanoi Craft Classes: Lacquer, Hat & Incense MakingA full-day small-group class in Hanoi where you learn lacquerware, conical hat making and incense production by working alongside artisans in Ha Thai, Chuong and Quang Phu Cau villages. The day includes a home-cooked lunch, an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup, a conical hat to take home, and a live English-speaking guide. Half-day options focus on hat and incense making only, without lunch.Is it for me?Choose the full-day tour to learn all three crafts and share a meal with a local artisan; pick half-day if you want to focus only on hat and incense making and need to finish by early afternoon.
Cu Chi Tunnels: Small Group Afternoon Tour with PickupYou’ll crawl through real Cu Chi tunnels (or watch others do it), hear local stories from your guide, taste simple cassava snacks with smoky tea, and see relics from wartime Vietnam — all in one afternoon with hotel pickup included. Expect moments that stick with you long after you’re back in Ho Chi Minh City.
Da Nang: Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Cable Car TourYou're picked up from your Da Nang hotel and driven an hour into the mountains, then ride Asia's longest cable car to the Golden Bridge at 1,487 meters. You walk the bridge, explore the French Village and Fantasy Park, and have free time to photograph the giant stone hands holding the structure. Buffet lunch, guide, and return transport are included; the whole day takes you from sea level to cloud level and back.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills without arranging your own transport or cable car tickets—the pickup, guide, and lunch remove the logistics so you can spend the day exploring the zones that interest you, not figuring out how to get there.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Day Trip from Ho Chi MinhYou’ll crawl through real Cu Chi tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City, taste honey tea and tropical fruit in a Mekong Delta village, float along shaded canals by boat, and share laughs with locals over lunch. It’s a day that lingers—a mix of history under your skin and river air in your hair.
Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat, Sampan & Vinh Trang PagodaYou’ll float along Mekong Delta canals by boat and sampan, taste fresh coconut candy at a local workshop, share laughs with your guide over lunch by the river, and pause for quiet reflection at Vinh Trang Pagoda before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City—expect small surprises and real moments along the way.
Ha Long Bay: Day Cruise, Sung Sot Cave & Kayaking with LunchYou’ll cruise through Ha Long Bay’s limestone islands with a local guide, kayak into Hang Luon Cave, explore Sung Sot Cave’s surreal formations, swim or hike at Ti Top Island, and share lunch on deck before heading back to Hanoi. Expect laughter, salt air, and one or two moments you’ll want to keep for yourself.
Dalat: Canyoning Tour at Datanla Waterfall with Lunch & PickupYou’ll scramble through Dalat’s wild canyons with expert local guides—learning ropes at base camp, rappelling beside waterfalls, sliding down smooth rocks, and jumping into clear pools. With lunch included and all gear provided (plus pickup), you’ll finish soaked, tired, and maybe a little braver than before.
Hanoi: Old Quarter Walking Tour & Temple of LiteratureYou walk Hanoi's main sights — Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison — with a private guide who adjusts the pace to your interests. Hotel pickup is included, the itinerary is flexible, and you avoid the noise of a group tour while learning the real history behind each stop.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Hanoi's main sights without the pace and noise of a group tour — the private guide and flexible schedule mean you move at your own speed and can linger where you're interested, which is what makes a walking tour feel like exploring instead of checking boxes.
Hanoi: Half-Day Food & Culture Tour by Russian JeepYou’ll ride through Hanoi’s tangled alleyways and French boulevards in an open-air Russian jeep with a local guide, tasting over seven authentic street foods along the way. Expect unexpected moments—like pausing at Westlake or sharing laughter with locals—that linger long after you return.
