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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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.
Hoi An: Coconut Forest Boat & Ancient Town Night TourYou paddle a bamboo basket boat through the Bay Mau coconut forest, learning the technique from locals and watching boat racing; eat dinner with fresh local dishes; then walk through Hoi An's ancient streets at night when the lanterns are lit and the Japanese Bridge and riverside come alive. Hotel pickup from Da Nang and all entry fees are included, and you're back by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Da Nang and want to see Hoi An's two sides—the natural forest and the historic town—in one afternoon and evening without arranging separate transport or tickets.
Cao Bang: Ban Gioc Waterfall & Ngao Cave 2-Day Trek from HanoiYou board a sleeper bus in Hanoi and wake in Cao Bang, where a local guide takes you trekking through Ngao Cave, Tay villages, and forest for two days. Meals happen at homestays and local family houses, not restaurants. On day two you trek along the Quay Son River, visit a zen monastery overlooking Ban Gioc Waterfall, then take a boat to the waterfall itself — which sits on the Vietnam-China border. A limousine returns you to Hanoi late evening. All transport, accommodation, meals and guide are included in the price.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ban Gioc Waterfall and trek through Cao Bang's ethnic villages without spending two full days driving — the sleeper bus and fixed itinerary mean you arrive ready to walk, eat with locals, and leave on schedule.
Ho Chi Minh City: War Museum & Notre-Dame Half-Day Private TourYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to the War Remnants Museum, where you spend time with your guide learning about Vietnam War history. Then you walk around Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Saigon Central Post Office in the colonial quarter, move through Ben Thanh Market to see local life, and return to your hotel — all in a private car with an English-speaking guide, entrance fees covered, and the schedule flexible enough to linger where you want.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Ho Chi Minh City for a short time and want to see the main sights without arranging your own transport or buying tickets at each stop — the private car and included fees remove the logistics, leaving you free to focus on what you're seeing.
Sapa Fansipan: Hiking Tram Ton Trail with Guide 2D1NClimb Mt Fansipan from Sapa with a local guide and porter team, sharing mountain stories over simple meals and sleeping high above the clouds. You’ll hike through bamboo forests by flashlight before sunrise and stand on Vietnam’s highest peak as dawn breaks — an experience you’ll remember every time you see mist rolling over distant hills.
2-day Sapa trek from Hanoi: Cat Cat village and rice terracesA 2-day guided trek from Hanoi to Sapa combines two separate treks through the mountains of Northern Vietnam: a 2-hour descent into Cat Cat village and its waterfall on day one, then a 3.5-hour trek through rice terraces and Hmong settlements on day two. The tour includes hotel pickup in Hanoi, all transport by air-conditioned vehicle, overnight stay at a 5-star hotel, all meals, and an English or Vietnamese-speaking guide who adjusts the route to match your fitness level.Is it for me?This tour is shared, not private, and the pace is set by the guide based on the group's ability rather than your own choice. Book it if you want the structure and company of a guided group and prefer not to arrange your own transport, hotel and meals across two days in the mountains.
Ho Chi Minh Airport to Hotel: Private Car Transfer, No StressYou’ll step off your flight in Ho Chi Minh City and find your driver already waiting with your name on a sign—no stress or confusion. Enjoy an easy ride straight to your hotel in District 1 or 3 with a local who knows the city’s rhythms. Just send your flight info ahead and let them handle the rest—one of those little comforts you’ll remember long after landing.
Hanoi city tour from Halong Bay port with local guide & lunchYou’ll explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter on foot with a local guide who shares real stories along the way. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and the peaceful Temple of Literature, then enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch before heading back to Halong Bay port — memories you’ll carry home long after you leave.
3-day Pu Luong Nature Reserve rafting & cooking from HanoiThis 3-day tour from Hanoi takes you through Mai Chau and Pu Luong Nature Reserve with an English-speaking local guide, covering trekking, cycling, silk-weaving, bamboo rafting, and a cooking class. You stay two nights in a homestay with private rooms and mountain views, and the price includes all entry fees, transport from Hanoi, and meals. The itinerary moves through terraced rice paddies, traditional Thai villages, and Cham Stream, with time to swim and relax between activities.Is it for me?Choose this if you want hands-on activities—silk-weaving with artisans, trekking, rafting, and cooking—rather than passing through villages by vehicle, and prefer staying in homestays where you'll interact directly with residents instead of a resort.
Lan Ha Bay Sunset Cruise with Kayaking & Monkey Island VisitIf you want an easy-going sunset cruise with real local flavor—kayaking calm waters, meeting playful monkeys on Monkey Island, and sharing snacks with fellow travelers—this tour’s got you covered. It’s all arranged for you from Cat Ba town so you can just show up and enjoy Lan Ha Bay at its best.
Dong Hoi: Paradise Cave & Dark Cave Full Day with KayakYou get picked up from your hotel, spend the morning in Paradise Cave exploring 31 kilometers of dry passages, eat lunch at the cave restaurant, then kayak to Dark Cave for a mud bath and underground swim. The guide leads you through both, provides all the gear, and returns you by evening — no transport or timing to arrange yourself.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to see both major caves in the region without arranging transport or entry separately — the fixed schedule and included guide mean you move through two very different cave experiences in a single, organized day.
Hoi An Night Market & Street Food Walking TourYou get picked up from your hotel and spend four hours walking Hoi An's night market with a small group and English-speaking guide, tasting street food at local stalls, taking a river boat ride, and learning which eateries only locals know about. All food and one water bottle are included; you'll need to purchase the ancient town entrance ticket separately before the tour begins.Is it for me?Book this if you're new to Hoi An and want to eat where locals eat without spending your evening figuring out the language, the vendors, or which stall is worth your time — the guide and small group size are what make that possible in a single evening.
Vespa Saigon By Night Street Food Tour: Local Eats & Live MusicA four-hour night tour of Saigon by vintage Vespa, starting with hotel pickup at 6pm and moving through the city's after-dark streets, markets and neighborhoods. You stop for Vietnamese pancakes and spring rolls at a local eatery, then seafood at a restaurant with local ambience, then dessert and live acoustic music at a cafe, and finish at a rooftop or live music bar. All food and drink are included, along with an English-speaking guide, bottled water and hotel drop-off.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in a Saigon hotel without a car or scooter of your own—the pickup at 6pm and drop-off at the end means you step out of your room and into the night without arranging transport or navigating the streets yourself. The Vespa is how you move, so you see the city from street level and stop wherever the food and music happen, rather than watching from a bus.
Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary & Champa Food with Private GuideYou travel 50km from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary with a private English-speaking guide who explains the Champa temples and their 1,000-year history. You watch a Cham art performance, walk through the two-square-kilometer complex of ruins, and eat traditional Champa lunch at a local restaurant. The full day, including transport and admission, takes 5.5 to 6 hours before returning to your hotel.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Champa history and culture beyond just seeing ruins — the guide and the local lunch make the connection real. Plan for a full morning and early afternoon out; that's what lets you absorb the site without rushing and still eat lunch before heading back.
Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Tour 3-4 Days & HomestaysYou ride or are driven through the Ha Giang Loop's mountain passes, limestone cliffs and remote villages over three or four days, sleeping in H'mong and Tay family homestays and eating meals cooked with their own vegetables. The tour includes the bike or car, guide, all meals, entrance fees, safety gear and the return transfer to Hanoi—leaving you to focus on the road and the people you meet along it.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to ride or travel through the Ha Giang mountains without arranging transport, permits, meals or accommodation separately—the fixed itinerary and small-group format handle all of it, leaving you to focus on the road and the villages.
Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge: Cable Car & Peak Views from Da NangYou ride two UNESCO-ranked cable cars to Ba Na's peak, walk across the Golden Bridge held by giant stone hands, visit a 27-meter Buddha statue and French colonial gardens, eat lunch at the summit, and spend the afternoon in Fantasy Park and temples before returning to your hotel. The tour includes hotel pickup, all entrance fees, both cable car rides, and an English-speaking guide who knows which spots avoid the crowds—you arrange nothing except showing up at your hotel at 7:30am.Is it for me?Book this if you want Ba Na's main sights—the Golden Bridge, the peak views, the pagoda—without arranging transport, buying tickets separately, or timing the cable car queues yourself. The guide handles the logistics and knows which stops to hit first, which saves you the morning crowd and leaves the afternoon for the temples and park.
Hoi An to Hue: Private Car via Hai Van Pass & Scenic StopsYou’ll travel from Hoi An to Hue with a local driver who knows every curve of Hai Van Pass and every story behind Marble Mountains. Expect incense-scented caves, misty mountain views, fresh seafood by Lang Co Bay, and small surprises along the way that linger long after you arrive.
Da Nang: Ba Na Hills & Hoi An Night Market Private TourYou're picked up early from your Da Nang hotel and driven straight to Ba Na Hills, where you ride Southeast Asia's longest cable car to the Golden Bridge and explore the French Village, temples, and gardens at the summit with a guide explaining the history and architecture. After a buffet lunch at the top, you drive to Hoi An's Old Town for a guided walk through the Japanese Bridge, Chinese Assembly Hall, and heritage houses, then have free time at the night market and lantern-lit streets before returning to your hotel in the evening.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see both Ba Na Hills and Hoi An in one day without arranging separate transport, tickets, or timing—the early start and fixed schedule fit both attractions into a single full day, and the guide handles the history so you're not reading plaques on your own.
Da Nang: Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & Local Market TourYou’ll sip strong Vietnamese coffee with locals in Da Nang before climbing through Marble Mountains’ hidden caves and Buddhist sanctuaries. Stand beneath Lady Buddha at Linh Ung Pagoda as ocean breezes swirl by, then dive into Han Market’s noisy maze with your guide leading the way. This private tour lets you feel both city energy and quiet moments — all in half a day.
Danang & Hoi An from cruise port: Private guide, 2 UNESCO sitesA private guide meets you at the cruise port and takes you to Marble Mountains, Linh Ung Pagoda, and Hoi An Ancient Town—a UNESCO site with 15th-century streets and wooden buildings. You walk through the historic district at your own pace, eat traditional Vietnamese lunch, and return to the ship on time. The guide handles all the timing and transport, so you don't have to coordinate between stops or worry about getting back late.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked in Danang and want to see both the city's landmarks and a UNESCO heritage site without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself—the private guide and fixed return time are what make a full inland trip possible in the hours between ship arrivals.
