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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3-Day Dalat Motorbike Loop: Coffee Farms to Mountain LakesA 3-day motorbike loop tour from Dalat through Vietnam's Central Highlands with an English-speaking guide, covering coffee and cashew plantations, M'nong and H'mong ethnic villages, Lak Lake by traditional canoe, Dray Sap Waterfall, and Ta Dung Lake. Hotel pickup, protective gear, entrance fees and a motorbike driver are included; the route follows scenic backroads with fewer tourists and stops at local workshops—silk-worm factory, rice wine makers, incense production—between riding days.Is it for me?This tour suits riders comfortable on a motorbike for several hours each day across mountain roads with curves and elevation changes. The pace is set by the guide and the group, so you move at one speed rather than choosing your own; if you prefer to stop whenever you want or ride solo, a self-guided rental would work better. Children from age 6 can join, though they'll need to be secure passengers on the bike.
Hoi An: Basket boat ride & cooking class with lunchYou’ll wander Hoi An’s bustling market with a local guide, float through coconut palms in a basket boat, try your hand at fishing village traditions, and cook authentic Vietnamese dishes before sharing lunch together — moments you’ll remember long after you leave Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City: Private guided tour with lunch & pickupYou’ll walk Ho Chi Minh City’s tangled streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Visit French colonial landmarks, explore the War Remnants Museum at your own pace, light incense at Thien Hau Temple in Chinatown, and share lunch with locals — all with hotel pickup included. It’s a day you’ll remember long after you’ve left Saigon behind.
Phong Nha & Paradise Cave tour from Dong Hoi: Two UNESCO cavesThis full-day small-group tour from Dong Hoi explores Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave, the two most famous caves in UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Hotel pickup, entrance tickets, a dragon boat ride into Phong Nha, a golf car ride to Paradise Cave, lunch at a local restaurant and an English-speaking guide are all included. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours and returns to Dong Hoi by late afternoon.Is it for me?If you're in Dong Hoi with a free day and want to see two of the world's longest caves without arranging transport or tickets yourself, this small-group tour handles the logistics—pickup, entry, boat and guide are all set, so you focus on the caves instead of the planning.
Cat Ba day cruise and night kayak: Bioluminescent paddleA 13-hour day and night tour of Cat Ba combines cruising through Lan Ha Bay's karst islands with kayaking into hidden lagoons, tunnels and archways, plus a night paddle where every stroke lights up the water with bioluminescence. The boat visits Cai Beo fishing village and less-touristed stops like Ba Trai Dao Beach and Vung Vieng; lunch and dinner with a fisherman are included, and groups stay small—maximum 30 on the day boat and 8 for the night kayak. A live English-speaking guide leads all activities.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a small group—the night kayak caps at 8 people—and you're drawn to the bioluminescence more than the crowds. The 13-hour day is full, so it suits travelers with a single day to spend and the fitness to paddle, swim and sit on a boat without breaks. Skip it if you need a shorter outing or prefer to stay on land.
Hue to Hoi An: Private Car with Hai Van Pass & Marble MountainsYou're picked up from your Hue hotel and driven 140km to Hoi An in a private car, with stops at Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass and the Marble Mountains. Your English-speaking driver handles the route, tolls and parking; you handle the camera and deciding how long to linger at each stop. Door-to-door service means no transfers or waiting for a group to assemble.Is it for me?Right for travelers moving between Hue and Hoi An who want to see the coast instead of just crossing it. The drive is 3 hours plus stops, so plan for a half-day journey; that's what lets you fit four attractions into one transfer instead of rushing through or skipping them.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Pottery Painting Workshop with Local ArtistYou’ll sit elbow-to-elbow with locals in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, learning Bat Trang pottery painting from an experienced artist. Mix glazes, paint your own design on real ceramics, and hear stories from the village itself. Your finished piece will be fired overnight for pickup—leaving you with both a handmade souvenir and a memory that lingers longer than clay on your fingers.
Phu Quoc: Private Speedboat Snorkel & Hidden Coral ReefsYou board a private speedboat at your hotel and head to one of two hidden coral reef zones in south Phu Quoc, chosen by the guide based on that day's water conditions. An underwater guide joins you in the water, a safety session covers the basics before you enter, and high-quality snorkeling gear plus floatation devices keep you secure. The trip lasts 4 to 5 hours with two snorkeling stops, fresh fruit and water on deck, and no crowded tourist spots in between.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel Phu Quoc's quieter reefs without the crowds or the hassle of arranging your own boat and guide—the private charter and daily route adjustments mean you're not locked into a fixed itinerary the way group tours are.
Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food Tour & Egg CoffeeYou'll walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter for three hours with an English-speaking guide, stopping at 5–8 street food stalls to taste bánh cuốn, bún chả, phở, spring rolls, and other local dishes. Egg coffee, fresh beer, and water are included. The guide shares stories about the neighborhood's history and culture while you eat, and vegetarian options are available. Hotel pickup from the city center and return transport are included for smaller groups.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste the real food of Hanoi without spending the morning figuring out which stalls are worth stopping at — the guide handles the route, the allergies, and the stories, which is what turns a meal into an understanding of the neighborhood.
Hanoi Vespa Tour: City & Countryside with Female RidersA full-day Hanoi tour on vintage Vespas with female riders takes you through both city and countryside in one loop, starting with pickup at 8am. You ride to Long Bien Bridge and the red river delta to see rice paddies and rural villages, visit Co Loa (the ancient capital from 257 BC), stop at local markets and family farms, then return to the city for lunch and visits to West Lake, the B52 crash site, train street, and the Old Quarter. The guide speaks English, lunch and all entrance fees are included, and the tour runs 8.5 hours with water provided throughout.Is it for me?Book this if you want both countryside and city in one loop on a Vespa with a local female rider; choose a shorter self-guided option if you prefer to explore one area deeply or set your own pace.
Mekong Delta Cai Be: Cooking Class & Boat Tour with GuideStep into daily life on a Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City—taste coconut candy in Cai Be, join a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class with locals, kayak through quiet canals, and share lunch you helped prepare. You’ll catch glimpses of real river life—and maybe find yourself thinking back on these simple moments long after you’ve left.
Ho Chi Minh City: Private Photography Tour & Street CultureYou walk through Ho Chi Minh City with a local photographer who shoots in both film and digital, stopping to capture portraits and street moments as you explore hidden corners and street culture. You receive all raw files plus 20 professionally retouched photos in high-resolution JPEG within three days. The tour lasts around 1.5 hours and includes bottled water; timing can be day or evening depending on light and your preference.Is it for me?Book this if you want professional photos of yourself or your group in Ho Chi Minh City without the stiffness of a studio session — the guide's local knowledge means you'll end up in real moments and real places, not just the spots everyone photographs the same way.
Ninh Binh: Small Group Tour with Resort & Local GuideYou’ll float down quiet rivers beneath limestone cliffs, share lunch with a local family in Tam Coc, cycle past endless rice paddies, and climb up Ngoa Long Mountain for sweeping views of Ninh Binh. With a small group and local guide handling everything from pickup to dinner, you’ll get close to Vietnam’s history — and maybe laugh at yourself along the way.
Mekong Delta bike and boat tour: 40km cycling plus river cruiseThis Mekong Delta cycling tour combines 40km of flat riding through rice paddies and local villages with a 30-minute private boat cruise to a riverside restaurant. You cycle at your own pace with a support van trailing the group, stop at a local café before the ride, and finish with authentic Vietnamese lunch before returning to your hotel by evening. A guide speaks English throughout, and the tour runs with a minimum of two guests.Is it for me?The nine-hour commitment means you leave early and return by evening, so it fits a full day without eating into the rest of your itinerary. The flat terrain and support van make it work for cyclists returning to the bike after time away, but the 40km distance and real river landscape keep it from feeling like a beginner's ride.
Hue city tour local guides hidden spots beyond usual sitesA guided city tour of Hue led by local student guides in English, combining motorbike travel through historic streets with stops at An Dinh Palace, Thien Mu Pagoda, Vong Canh Hill and the War Museum. Pickup is included, and the guides—locals eager to practice English—offer insights into the city's history and hidden corners that standard tours skip over.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to move through Hue like a local and hear the city's history from someone who lives in it, rather than from a career guide following a script. The motorbike travel and student guides—who are learning English and genuinely interested in sharing their city—make this different from the standard van-based tour, and the stops include sites most visitors don't reach on their own.
Phu Quoc: 4 Islands & 2 Reefs Snorkeling Tour, Max 12You get picked up from your Duong Dong hotel, snorkel two coral reefs across four islands with a marine guide, and spend an hour resting on a quiet beach with fresh fruit before returning. The group stays under twelve people, gear is included, and departure times adjust daily based on water conditions — which is why the tour works when others feel rushed or crowded.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel Phu Quoc's reefs without joining a crowded boat — the twelve-person limit and flexible timing based on actual water conditions are what make a small, calm morning or afternoon possible instead of a rushed, packed one.
Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels & War Museum Private TourYou visit the War Remnants Museum with a local guide who shares family history alongside the exhibits; drive to Cu Chi Tunnels and crawl through the underground passages, eating the same wartime cassava and tea that sustained residents; stop at an Agent Orange survivors' workshop to meet artisans and support their community directly. Hotel pickup, all entry fees, lunch, and a private guide are included; the whole day runs about eight hours with groups capped at five people.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to understand the Vietnam War through both the physical sites and the people who lived it, without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the small group size and local guide are what make the personal stories possible.
Halong Bay Overnight Cruise from Hanoi: 2 days, 3 caves & kayakYou board a small cruise in Halong Bay and spend two days navigating limestone cliffs, exploring Sung Sot cave, hiking Titop Island for panoramic views, and kayaking through narrow passages. Meals, overnight accommodation, and transport from Hanoi are included, so you show up and the logistics are handled. The boat returns you to Hanoi by afternoon on day two.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Halong Bay's main attractions without arranging transport, accommodation, and meals separately—the fixed itinerary and all-in price mean you arrive in Hanoi and the rest is organized. The budget pricing makes it accessible, though the pace is steady and the hike on Titop Island requires basic fitness.
Hanoi Old Quarter: Food tour with Train Street & guideYou’ll wander Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide, tasting street food you probably wouldn’t find solo — think bánh cuốn and phở gà in hidden corners. Then you’ll sit trackside on Train Street, sipping coffee as trains thunder past just inches away. It’s that mix of flavors, sounds, and real daily life that you’ll remember long after the trip.
Hoi An Old Town: Leather Workshop with Local Artist & DrinksYou’ll join a small group in Hoi An’s old town for a relaxed leather workshop led by a local artist. Craft your own wallet or keychain using real tools and premium leather, with plenty of guidance (and laughs) along the way. Includes all materials plus a welcome drink — it’s an experience you’ll remember every time you reach for your handmade souvenir.
