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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Ha Giang Loop: 2-Day Open Air Jeep Tour & Karst PlateauYou spend two days in an open-air jeep crossing the Dong Van Karst Plateau, standing up to see Pac Sum Pass, Heaven Gate, and Ma Pi Leng Pass — the limestone loop's most dramatic stretches. The tour includes all meals, one night in a traditional house in Dong Van, an English-speaking guide, and pickup from Ha Giang city, so you show up at 8:30 am and don't arrange transport, accommodation, or entry fees yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Ha Giang Loop's main passes and valleys without arranging your own transport, accommodation, or timing — the fixed schedule and included meals let you focus on the landscape instead of logistics.
Ho Chi Minh Airport Transfer: Private Car & Local DriverYou provide your flight details and hotel address 48 hours ahead. A driver meets you at arrivals with a welcome board, helps with luggage, and drives you directly to your accommodation in an air-conditioned car. The first 60 minutes of waiting are included; anything longer runs $9 per hour. You arrive at your hotel without arranging transport on the ground.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the airport taxi queue and arrive at your hotel without arranging ground transport on the spot—the driver waiting for you with your name means you go straight from the plane to the car.
Da Lat Waterfall Motorcycle Tour: Easy Rider, Local Food & VillagesIf you want more than just sightseeing in Da Lat—real food, real stories, hands-on stops—this motorcycle tour is for you. You’ll eat local breakfasts by the lake, meet families who make noodles from scratch, climb up to wild views at Lady Buddha Statue, and even try fried crickets if you’re brave enough! Guides share stories that stick with you long after the ride ends.
Halong Bay 2-day cruise: Kayak, cook, cave-explore on La PandoraLa Pandora Cruise is a two-day overnight cruise departing Hanoi for Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, where you kayak in protected lagoons, explore a cave by bamboo boat, and join a cooking demonstration led by the ship's chef. Hotel pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter, all meals, activities and an English-speaking guide are included; you choose whether to arrange your own transport to the harbor or add the three-hour bus transfer.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want a small-ship pace through the bay's quieter corners—the itinerary skips the crowded anchorages larger vessels use, so the kayaking and cave exploration feel less trafficked. The cooking class and hands-on activities suit travelers who want to do something, not just look, and the two-day length gives you time to settle in without the rush of a day trip.
Phu Quoc Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Flight TrackingYou land at Phu Quoc airport, the driver is already tracking your flight, and you walk out to find them waiting with your name. No queue at a taxi stand, no price surprise at the end of the ride. You get dropped at your hotel in one of three zones — center, south, or north — with a local who knows the roads and can answer questions about the island. The whole transfer is fixed-price and takes the logistics off your hands so you can start your trip the moment you arrive.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi stand and arrive with a confirmed ride already waiting — the flight tracking means you're never guessing whether the driver knows you've landed, and the fixed price removes the negotiation at the curb.
Da Nang Airport to Hoi An: Private Transfer & Meet-GreetYou're met by name at Da Nang airport arrivals and driven directly to your Hoi An hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle of your choice — sedan, SUV, or van. The driver handles the route and timing; you confirm any flight changes by message. If you arrive during evening hours and your hotel is in the old town, you'll be dropped at the nearest vehicle-permitted entrance, a short walk away.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Da Nang and want to reach Hoi An without arranging a taxi, negotiating a fare, or waiting in a queue — the fixed price and direct route remove all three from your arrival.
Photo Tour: Fish Trap Making in Hung Yen, VietnamThis 4.5-hour photo tour in Hung Yen, Vietnam lets you photograph elderly craftsmen weaving bamboo fish traps against the backdrop of an old house, with a local English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport and bottled water included. The tour captures a trade that only a handful of workers still practice, preserving images of techniques and designs that are rapidly disappearing from rural Vietnamese life.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, so you follow the explanation of the techniques and the cultural context as you photograph. If you understand spoken English comfortably, you will get the full story behind what you are capturing; if you need a different language, this tour is not the right fit.
Hanoi: Bai Dinh Pagoda, Mua Cave & Trang An Boat TripYou climb 500 steps at Mua Cave for views of the Ninh Binh landscape, tour Bai Dinh Pagoda with its massive Buddhist statues, and spend three hours on a sampan boat through UNESCO-protected caves at Trang An. Pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter, lunch, and an English-speaking guide are included. The day is long but paced so you're not rushing between stops.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Hanoi who want to see three major sites in one day without arranging separate transport or timing the stops themselves. The full day out — from early morning until late afternoon — is what makes it possible to climb the cave, tour the pagoda, and spend unhurried time on the water.
Cham Island: Uncommon Snorkeling & Local Lunch Day TripYou’ll set out from Da Nang or Hoi An for Cham Island by speedboat with a local guide who knows every story along the way. Expect coral snorkeling off Huong Beach, a Vietnamese lunch at Ong Beach, and time to wander or rest under palms before heading back—leaving you with that salty skin feeling you’ll remember long after the trip.
Hue White Lotus Candle Massage with Hot Stones: 110 minsCam On Spa in Hue offers a 110-minute therapeutic body massage combining the White Lotus Candle Massage with hot stones and royal herbs, the traditional Hue therapy method. The treatment includes an herbal foot soak, eye pillow set, welcome mineral water, and complimentary local tea with coconut cake afterward. All fitness levels are welcome.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a full therapeutic treatment with herbal foot soak and eye pillow—not a quick massage—and have time to settle into the experience rather than rush through it.
Ha Long Bay 3 Day Tour: Sung Sot Cave & KayakingYou board a cruise in one of three bays—Ha Long, Lan Ha, or Bai Tu Long—with meals, a private cabin, and a guide included. Days mix kayaking through caves, swimming, hiking, and optional activities like Tai Chi and squid fishing. Transport from Hanoi is included both ways, and you're back in the city by mid-afternoon on day three.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Hanoi who want a full bay experience without arranging transport, meals, and lodging separately. The three-day format means you're away from the city for one full night cycle, which is what makes visiting caves, kayaking, and swimming feel unhurried rather than rushed.
Private Car Day Trip Chan May Port to Golden BridgeYou’ll travel from Chan May Port in comfort with a private driver who knows all the best stops — Lap An Lagoon’s quiet beauty, dramatic Hai Van Pass views, and either Ba Na Hills’ Golden Bridge or Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets. Expect real moments: chatting with locals, tasting fresh air by the sea, and time to wander at your own pace — memories that stick long after you’re home.
Hoi An Private Cooking Class & Basket Boat Tour with ChefYou’ll shop at a bustling Hoi An market, cruise through coconut groves by basket boat, then cook (and eat!) classic Vietnamese dishes with a local chef. It’s hands-on, relaxed, and full of real flavors—perfect if you want to experience Hoi An like a local.
Kayaking Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi: Hidden lagoons and cavesA full-day kayaking tour from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba Island, with hotel pickup, boat cruise, guided paddles through hidden lagoons and caves, traditional Vietnamese lunch, and swimming at a remote beach. The tour runs 14 hours door-to-door, departing early morning and returning to your Hanoi hotel by evening, with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Hanoi with a full day free and want to see the limestone karst landscape without the crowds of Ha Long Bay. The early start and 14-hour commitment suit travelers who don't mind a long day on the water in exchange for paddling through caves and lagoons most visitors never reach.
Hanoi Train Street Photo Tour & Morning MarketsYou'll photograph Hanoi's train street at the moment the locomotive passes through a residential alley, then move through early morning markets, backstreets and lakeside parks with a professional photography guide who knows the light and the locals. Hotel pickup takes the logistics off your hands, and the small group size means you're not competing for angles with fifty other photographers.Is it for me?Book this if you want to photograph Hanoi's real morning rhythm — the train, the markets, the streets — without arranging transport or navigating the city before dawn, and with someone who knows where to stand and when to shoot.
Ma Pi Leng Pass Motorbike Tour: 2 Days Off-Road Dong VanYou ride your own dirt bike through Ha Giang's mountain passes and limestone valleys for two days, staying overnight in a traditional house and eating all meals with the group. The tour hits the loop's main attractions — Pac Sum, Heaven Gate, Ma Pi Leng, Dong Van Karst Plateau, and Hmong villages — without stretching into a third day. Your English-speaking guide handles navigation and village visits, so you focus on the riding and the scenery. Pickup is at the office in Ha Giang City at 8:30 am on day one.Is it for me?This works well if you have two days and want to see the Ha Giang Loop's main passes and valleys without committing to three days — the compressed schedule is what fits everything in, and riding your own bike means you set your own pace through the backroads instead of sitting in a jeep.
Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion: Private Tour & Local LunchYou’ll get an insider’s look at Ho Chi Minh City—from French colonial landmarks to buzzing markets and hidden temples—with stories only locals know. This tour packs history, food, culture, and real-life moments into one easy day.
Can Tho: Countryside biking tour with guide & local farmsYou’ll ride quiet backroads near Can Tho with a local guide at first, then explore on your own past cacao and dragon fruit farms, meeting locals along the way. Taste fresh fruit, visit a tranquil Zen monastery, and soak up village life at your own pace—moments you’ll remember long after you’ve left Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.
Nha Trang: Private Shore Excursion with Local Lunch & GuideYou’ll wander ancient Cham towers wrapped in incense smoke, climb to hilltop pagodas with sweeping views, taste real Vietnamese dishes over lunch, and dive into Nha Trang’s lively market scene—all with a local guide who shares stories along the way. This private shore excursion includes port pickup and drop-off so you can just focus on soaking it all in—moments you’ll remember long after your ship sails.
Kayak Cam Thanh Mangrove & Duy Vinh Craft Village TourThis kayaking activity in Hoi An takes you through the Cam Thanh mangrove forest to explore its unique Nipa palm ecosystem, then to the village of Duy Vinh to watch locals practice traditional sedge-mat weaving. Hotel pickup, kayak or stand-up paddleboard with full gear, an English-speaking guide, and a drink are included. The morning outing suits all fitness levels and works for families, couples and groups.Is it for me?Three hours on the water leaves the rest of your morning free—you're back at your hotel by midday, which works if you want to explore Hoi An's Old Town or rest before an afternoon activity. The easy pace suits all fitness levels, so it's not a workout; it's a chance to see how the ecosystem works and how people in the village live.
