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.
“The guide contacted us via WhatsApp the day before to arrange the meeting point and pickup time. Both the Vietnamese guide and the driver were super friendly and lent us Vietnamese hats to wear during the day. We also went on a bike ride and a boat trip. The boatmen rowed with their feet; everything…”
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 was incredible! No crowds as promised and our guide, Hang, was absolutely lovely (knowledgeable, fun, and so caring—he truly went above and beyond for each of us). The first swim spot in particular was like something out of a dream—everyone in our group was just full of excitement and wonder. Highly, hig”
Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta in one day with a small group: wartime tunnels, Tien River boat ride, islands, lunch and pickup.
“This informative, fun, and active tour jam-packed a lot of experiences in one. The tourbus/coach we took was very comfortable, air-conditioned, and high-end. This tour provided a lot more activities than mentioned in the description; bicycling is not my forte but it's one Read more”
Bicycle Hoa Lu, boat through Trang An caves, hike Mua Cave 500 steps, then return to Hanoi. Includes lunch, tickets, guide, and shuttle.
“This itinerary is well organized but it could be improved a little since the main course is the hike to see the dragon. This tour gives you about 45 min to go up and down and this feels a bit rushed, given the difficulty of the hike.”
Small-group Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh: motorboat canals, Ben Tre coconut crafts, riverside lunch, and Vinh Tràng pagoda.
“James was an excellent guide. Smiling,funny,courteous,knowledgeable. Took great care of us and made the day very enjoyable. Thanks to driver Hou for navigating the Vietnamese traffic Highly recommend the trip”
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.
“Hai is the best tour guide. You need to book this trip. Highly recommend. It. We had a great time. Halong Bay is beautiful. The cave and the row boat ride is amazing and the food was delicious.,Worth every penny.”
All-inclusive Halong Bay 5-star day trip from Hanoi: cave, Titop Island, kayaking, seafood lunch, sunset party, and transfers.
“Excellent tour in Ha long Bay with Duy. The process was smooth and he guided us throughout all activities. The boat was nice, although the food was not that great. Ha Long Bay is worth visiting even though there are so many tourists.”
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 trip is a long day but we’ll worth the effort. If you are lucky enough to get WIN he will make the long day go very quickly. He is knowledgeable and passionate about the area and culture. I would highly recommend WIN as your guide and this tour!”
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.
“The experience was very good, Anthony, our guide was very informative and helpful, 5 stars to our driver, the traffic was horrendous, the downside for us was the amount of driving in between the activities but tbh expected seeing the traffic.”
One day from Ho Chi Minh City: Củ Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta boat rides, My Tho village stops, and included lunch for $37.99.
“Such a good tour. Interesting, fun , informative, amusing... with an incredible guide! 'Super Mario' won't disappoint. His knowledge and wit made the tour even better. I'd recommend it 100%. Thank you Bach (E and J from Ireland)”
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”
