VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular 1-day tours in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
One packed day from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, rowboat cave rides (Tam Coc or Trang An), village biking, and the Mua Cave viewpoint for $45.
“Chong, our guide was amazing. He was super confident on all the curiosities and all the topics we came through. The tour was on time and well scheduled”
Full-day Tam Coc & Hoa Lu from Hanoi: sampan cave cruise, bike village loop, Hoa Lu temples, 500 steps at Mua Cave, lunch.
“Our guide Thang was fantastic and personable! He made sure the entire day went very smoothly! This tour was filled was so many wonderful things 10/10 recommend!”
A small-group Lan Ha and Halong Bay day cruise from Cat Ba with Cai Beo village, cave kayaking, beach swims, and an included lunch.
“This is the perfect day trip to explore Lan Ha and Ha Log Bay. The boat was comfortable and well stocked with drinks to purchase. The lunch was plentiful and very tasty. The guides were excellent weaving tales of the local area as well as the history of Vietnam. We stopped as several secluded beaches…”
Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta in one day with a small group: wartime tunnels, Tien River boat ride, islands, lunch and pickup.
“Awesome guide! The tunnels were very interesting to learn about and the Mekong delta was beautiful. The lunch was delicious.”
Bicycle Hoa Lu, boat through Trang An caves, hike Mua Cave 500 steps, then return to Hanoi. Includes lunch, tickets, guide, and shuttle.
“Kguan was a great guide! We had a great time! So much fun so many activities, great buffet lunch a lot of options! Nothing fancy but so much fun, great value for money!”
Small-group Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh: motorboat canals, Ben Tre coconut crafts, riverside lunch, and Vinh Tràng pagoda.
“A wonderful trip, showcasing some real local life. James, our guide was helpful, happy and really well informed”
A full Hanoi-to-Ninh Binh day trip to Bai Dinh, Trang An caves by bamboo boat, and Mua Cave steps, with buffet lunch included.
“It was a great tour being in the Tam Coc region, rowing boats, climbing cliffs and witnessing Buddha in majestic pagodas. Our tour guide was 10/10”
Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City: Vinh Trang Temple, My Tho fruit island, sampan canals, Ben Tre village lunch.
“Thank you Mia from Travelmate Ho Chi Minh branch for an amazing full day tour to Mekong Delta River. Boat ride was really a great experience. Fruits served was sweet and local seranade really entertained us. Lunch was also fantastic specially the fish wrap with rice paper. Hope to be back again soon. 👍👍👍.”
One-day private Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with Heavenly Paradise Cave, kayaking or bamboo boat, and a seafood lunch, usually less crowded.
“We had the best cruise ever today with our guide Lyn. It was a gorgeous private cruise, and Lyn made it even better with her fun bubbly personality. I've been to over 60 countries and have been on SO many tours but Lyn is my favorite guide. She was a star photographer as well. She…”
All-inclusive Halong Bay 5-star day trip from Hanoi: cave, Titop Island, kayaking, seafood lunch, sunset party, and transfers.
“Buena organización . Intenso para hacer en un día . Comida abundante. Guías pendientes. Paradas en zonas turísticas pero sin molestar”
Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with Cai Rang floating market, rice paper making, Cai Be lunch, cycling, and boat time.
“The day was very interesting with many different activities giving us the opportunity to get a better feeling of the area and the people. After the 2 hours trip by car we got in a boat that took us to river market and to all the other places that Read more”
Small-group Cu Chi Tunnels plus My Tho Mekong boat day with lunch, boat rides, and English guide from Ho Chi Minh City.
“Our tour guide was a legend really enjoyed my day, the food was beautiful the scenes were un real and I’m very glad I got this opportunity”
Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta in one long day with hotel pickup, small-group boat rides, sampan, and a 5-course Vietnamese lunch.
“Super affordable way to see both the Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels. It’s a very long day but a must see.”
One day from Ho Chi Minh City: Củ Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta boat rides, My Tho village stops, and included lunch for $37.99.
“Fantastic day. Excellent value for money. Tom was a very knowledgeable guide with a good sense of humour.”
A small-group Ben Tre day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with boat rides, brick and coconut farm visits, biking, and lunch at a local home.
“It’s a long day but rewarding. The tour was less touristy and gave a glimpse of life in the area. Our guide Safa was great. Very engaging and loved total about his homeland. The trip was varied as we first were on a larger boat and had fruits anRead more”
