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 Long Bay: Luxury Cruise Day Trip & Kayaking from HanoiYou're picked up in Hanoi, driven to Ha Long Bay, and boarded onto a 5-star cruise where you visit Surprising Cave, swim or hike at Titop Island, and paddle a kayak or bamboo boat through Luon Cave's lagoon. Lunch and a sunset party with wine and fresh fruit happen on deck between stops. The boat and guide handle all the logistics, and you're back in Hanoi by 9pm the same day.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Ha Long Bay experiences — caves, islands, kayaking, water — without arranging transport, timing the boat, or figuring out lunch yourself; the fixed schedule and 5-star cruise mean you show up at 8am and everything else is handled.
Golden Bridge tour from Hoi An: Early morning, no crowdsThis guided Ba Na Hills tour from Hoi An or Da Nang starts with early hotel pickup and a drive to the cable car station, then a 25-minute ascent to the Golden Bridge—a 148-meter wooden walkway suspended 1,414 meters above sea level with views across Da Nang City. The day includes the French Village, a classical music performance with complimentary German beer, games in Fantasy Park, and lunch at a local restaurant before return to your hotel.Is it for me?The 6:30am start is what makes the Golden Bridge and French Village yours before the crowds arrive—if you're staying in Hoi An or Da Nang and have a full day free, the seven-hour tour leaves your evening open for the Old Town or a quiet dinner back at your hotel.
Dalat Mountain Biking Adventure: Hill Country Cycling TourIf you’re after real hill country cycling—not just an easy spin—this Dalat mountain biking tour is for you. You’ll push yourself on climbs, coast through forests, and catch those fresh highland breezes that make Dalat special.
Mekong Delta cycling tour 3 days: Vinh Long Cai Be to Can ThoA three-day cycling and boat tour through the Mekong Delta starting in Saigon, moving through Cai Be and Vinh Long to Can Tho, with an English-speaking guide, all meals, bikes and two nights in local accommodation. The route follows quiet country roads and canals through villages, includes a sunset cruise on the Mekong and a morning visit to Cai Rang floating market where hundreds of boats converge. Pickup from Saigon is included; children from age 6 are welcome when traveling with two paying adults.Is it for me?Book this if you want an English-speaking guide leading you through quiet backroads on a multi-day cycle, with boat time on the delta and nights in local homestays woven between riding days.
Halong Bay Overnight Cruise: Kayak Lan Ha BayA 2-day overnight cruise departing Hanoi explores Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay aboard a three-deck luxury ship with modern design and wood accents. You kayak into hidden coves, visit Medical Military Cave on Cat Ba island, and eat all meals on board. The ship includes a restaurant, bars and sundecks; shuttle bus and English-speaking guide are part of the booking.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want to sleep aboard a ship instead of switching hotels, and want kayaking and cave exploration built into the same itinerary — the fixed 2-day schedule keeps transport, meals and sightseeing together without you arranging any of it separately.
Hoi An Cooking Class with Bamboo Boat Fishing: Includes hotel pickup and lunchA half-day cooking class in Hoi An that starts with hotel pickup, a market visit with the chef to choose ingredients, then a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh's coconut forest where you fish with locals before returning to cook and eat lunch at the restaurant. The class runs six hours total, includes an English-speaking guide, and ends with the dishes you made.Is it for me?Choose the cooking class option if you want to learn the technique and take the skill home; pick the fishing-and-meal option if you'd rather spend more time on the water and less in the kitchen. Either way, the morning holds the market, the boat and the food in one sequence—nothing is arranged separately.
Hue Day Trip From Hoi An: Private Tour with Local GuideA private guided day trip from Hoi An to Hue covers the scenic Hai Van Pass, stops at Lap An Lagoon, and visits three major sites: Thien Mu Pagoda overlooking the Perfume River, the UNESCO-listed Hue Imperial City (also called the Citadel), and Khai Dinh Tomb with its ornate mosaics and blend of Vietnamese and French architecture. Hotel pickup starts at 7:30 a.m., lunch at a local restaurant is included, and the round trip takes roughly 10 to 12 hours. The guide speaks English or French; minimum age is 15.Is it for me?Book this if you're leaving from Hoi An early morning and want a guide who speaks your language to lead you through Hue's imperial sites and Thien Mu Pagoda in one day, with stops at Hai Van Pass and Lap An Lagoon along the way.
Halong Bay 2 Day Cruise: Tai Chi at sunrise, caves at dawnYou board a traditional wooden junk in Hanoi and spend two days cruising Bai Tu Long Bay, a UNESCO limestone landscape. Day one includes a seafood lunch, a visit to a fishing village by rowing boat, and a Vietnamese cooking class; day two starts with optional sunrise Tai Chi, includes a cave exploration, and ends with brunch before your return transfer to Hanoi by midday. Everything — transport, cabin, meals, and activities — is included in the price.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Bai Tu Long Bay without arranging a boat, guide, meals or transport separately — the two-night format and small-group size are what make the fishing village visit and cooking class feel unhurried rather than rushed.
Mekong Delta bike tour: Cai Rang floating market and rice fieldsA two-day bike and boat tour through the Mekong Delta starting from Saigon, combining cycling through villages, orchards and rice fields with boat trips on the Mekong River and a morning visit to Cai Rang floating market. The tour includes a professional English-speaking guide, bicycle use, all boat trips and a night in a Can Tho hotel; pickup from Saigon is included, and children from age 6 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to cycle at your own pace through villages and orchards without navigating alone—the guide handles the route, the boat trips are timed around the cycling, and the floating market visit happens when the traders are most active. The two-day structure means you see both the quiet countryside and the busiest part of the river market, and you're not rushed through either one.
Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi: 10 hours, sampan & bicycleYou visit a 10th-century temple at Hoa Lu, climb 500 steps to Hang Mua for views across Ninh Binh's rice paddies and limestone peaks, then drift through three flooded caves by sampan. After lunch you cycle 30 minutes through villages and fields. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi's Old Quarter, guide included, around 10 hours total.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Ninh Binh's main landmarks—temples, caves, and countryside—in a single day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing themselves. The sampan ride and the 500-step climb mean you're moving between different ways of seeing the landscape, which is what makes the day feel complete rather than rushed.
2-Day Halong Bay Cruise with Bai Tu Long & Thien Canh Son CaveIf you want more than just photos of Halong Bay—if you want to taste local food, meet villagers, paddle quiet waters, and wake up surrounded by limestone islands—this overnight cruise is worth it. You’ll get real downtime plus small adventures you can’t find from shore.
Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Cycling Tour & Rice Paper WorkshopYou cycle 25 kilometers through rubber plantations and village trails, stop to watch rice paper being made by hand, crawl through the actual Cu Chi Tunnels with a guide explaining the history, and eat authentic Vietnamese lunch in the countryside before returning to the city. The support van means you can rest whenever you need it, and all bikes, helmets, snacks, and entrance fees are included.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see the Cu Chi Tunnels and experience rural Southern Vietnam in one morning without arranging your own transport, bikes, or timing—the early start and support van are what fit everything into a single day.
2 Day Da Lat to Mui Ne Motorbike Tour: Farmstay & White Sand DunesYou’ll ride from Da Lat’s cool highlands down to Mui Ne’s sunny coast, stopping for real local moments—coffee tasting, waterfalls, village life, and those famous white sand dunes—all with friendly guides who know every shortcut.
Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay Day Cruise: Kayak & Swim in Quiet WatersYou board a cruise at Tuan Chau marina after a morning drive from Hanoi, eat fresh seafood lunch while sailing through limestone karsts, kayak or row into Dark & Bright Cave, then swim in the quieter Lan Ha Bay section before returning to your hotel by evening. Hotel pickup, all entrance fees, lunch, and activities are included; the full day takes about 13 hours.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Ha Long Bay without spending your whole day in the main tourist channel—the route splits your time between the busier bay and Lan Ha's quieter waters, which is what makes swimming and kayaking feel less crowded than the standard itinerary.
2-Day Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Kayaking, Caves & 5-Star MealsIf you want an easy escape from Hanoi’s bustle—think kayaking in peaceful Lan Ha Bay, eating fresh seafood on deck, sleeping under the stars—this overnight cruise is it. You’ll get local stories from guides who really know the area and plenty of chances to try something new (even if it’s just rolling your own spring roll).
Hue Thuy Bieu Village Private Tour: Cooking, Pagoda & RiverIf you want real insight into Hue beyond just temples and tombs, this tour gives you hands-on cooking fun, local crafts up close, and peaceful moments on the Perfume River—all with friendly guides who know every shortcut and story.
Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta Bike & Boat Private TourYou travel by motorboat through the Tien River and islets, bike through quiet village paths, taste tropical fruits and honey tea at a farm, and row through coconut canals before eating lunch in a local garden. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with an English-speaking guide who sets the pace instead of the clock.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see the Mekong Delta without the standard tourist circuit—the private format and local guide mean you move at your own pace and eat where locals do, which is what makes the difference between a day trip and actually being there.
Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An bicycle tour: Temples & villagesThis 7-day bicycle tour runs from Ho Chi Minh City west to Hoi An on the central coast, covering roughly 40–75 km per day on back roads and quiet country lanes. You ride at your own pace with a live English-speaking guide, staying in small-town hotels and visiting My Son Sanctuary, Po Nagar Cham Towers, and villages where the route passes through local life instead of around it. Accommodations, meals, bicycles, helmets and an air-conditioned vehicle for transfers are included; children from age 10 are welcome.Is it for me?This tour suits riders who want structure and company without a rigid schedule—the guide sets the pace and the support vehicle means you can ride hard one day and take it easy the next. It's built for moderate fitness and a willingness to spend time in villages and small towns rather than major cities; if you prefer a faster, more independent ride or need to cover longer distances daily, a different tour may fit better.
Mekong Delta Day Trip: My Tho & Rice Bowl Boat CruiseYou travel two hours from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho, then spend the day on motorized and rowing boats through the Mekong Delta's four main islands, stopping to sample tropical fruits, watch coconut candy being made, and walk through village orchards. Lunch at a local restaurant is included, as are all boat trips, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide. The return transfer gets you back to the city by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see how the Mekong Delta actually works — the farms, the villages, the workshops — without arranging transport, tickets, or a guide yourself. The fixed itinerary and included meals mean you show up at your hotel and the day unfolds; the two-hour transfer is what puts you far enough out to see the real landscape instead of the tourist version.
Phu Quoc kayaking tour: Cua Can River and fishing villageThis full-day kayaking and sightseeing tour in Phu Quoc takes you from your hotel through the Cua Can River's mangrove channels, a bee farm, Rach Vem fishing village and the northern coastline, with an English-speaking guide, lunch and air-conditioned transport included. The kayaking happens in the river's quiet stretches where you can spot wildlife and local fishing life; the rest of the day moves by car between stops. Children under a certain age sit on an adult's lap, and the pace suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Pick the morning departure to kayak and explore the village while temperatures stay cooler, or choose afternoon if you prefer a later start.
