VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular dining experiences in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Saigon River dinner cruise with skyline night views, Vietnamese music, and choice of buffet or set menu, with central pickup.
“The buffet food and the amount of choices was excellent. The service on the vessel is top notch. A large variety of drinks options was also available, Our guide, Joey was great !”
Sunset dinner cruise in Nha Trang Bay with unlimited drinks, live music, and a 5-course lobster meal, plus hotel pickup and drop-off.
“The crew where amazing from the moment we boarded the boat they catered for everything we needed then the food was delicious from the canapés to the desert the only thing stopping a five star rating was the weather but thats mother nature.”
Poseidon Han River dinner cruise in Da Nang with Apsara dance, DJ party, and Dragon Bridge fire-and-water show Fri–Sun.
“Lovely! Went with my parents, husband and kid. We all enjoyed so much!!”
Saigon at Sunset street food walk: Hu Tieu Bo Kho, xa xiu, temple stops, local coffee, street beer, flan. $29, 3 hours.
“Tan was a really nice guy. We learned a lot and had a lot of fun!”
A 3–4 hour Hue Imperial City walking tour with an English-speaking guide, photo stops, emperor stories, and lunch/dinner. Entrance fees extra.
“Engaging with Thor our guide, hearing the site history and looking at various artifacts. Finding out what some of the intricate stonework meant. Grabbing a sourvenir candle in a painted box and a print.”
Ho Chi Minh City water puppet show and Saigon River dinner cruise with District 1 pickup, culture, music, city lights for $68.
“Not sure whether anyone will have the same experience. I am fortunate enough to experience a 2on1 (driver and guide with me alone) arrangement with a guide (Ba Curong)that spoke excellent English and very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. They were able to arrange for the best seat in the house for the water…”
Enjoy Ho Chi Minh City’s night lights from the Saigon River with a 3-hour dinner cruise, transfers, and Vietnamese buffet plus live music.
“Good set menu at a private table. Good views of Saigon at night. Great tour guide that went the extra mile to ensure we got back to our hotel by taxi.”
A 2-hour Hoi An sunset dinner cruise on the Thu Bon River with a welcome drink, seafood dinner, music, and lantern release.
“So romantic! We were the only ones on the boat and the envy of all the others in their boats, we constantly got looks and comments. If you're after something peaceful and romantic, this is perfect?”
A 4.5-hour Ho Chi Minh City night with a Vietnamese water puppet show and a river dinner cruise on Indochina Queen.
“The booking was efficient, and our guide Jennie and her helpers we’re superb.”
Short cyclo or scooter tour in Ho Chi Minh City, then a Saigon River dinner cruise with buffet and live traditional dance.
“Our tour guide Justin was amazing ! Made us feel very safe at all times and was such a friendly person who spoke English very well ! Highly recommend Justin to anyone!”
Ride behind a guide on a Hoi An motorbike for market tastings, a pagoda stop, rice paddies views, then dinner and a beer.
“This tour was so much fun. We went places and tired foods we wouldn't have otherwise tired. The staff were so friendly and full of interesting information. Nothing was too hard for them.”
Phu Quoc sunset cruise plus night squid fishing with dinner on board, including pickup and basic gear for about $14.
“Une vingtaine de pêcheurs, deux calamars minuscules et une dizaine de sacs en plastique, pêche en environnement pollué.”
A private 3-hour Old Quarter street-food walk in Hanoi with an English guide, featuring banh mi, bun cha, banh cuon, egg coffee, and more.
“Darcy took really good care of us during our fabulous food walking tour. She brought us to great places that we would not have been able to find ourselves. As it was a private tour, she could really cater to our taste and appetite.”
Phu Quoc sunset squid fishing with dinner: ride a local boat at golden hour, try night squid fishing, then eat your catch for about $15.
“Beautiful sunset, funny quide and excelent experience with fishing in the night.”
Hanoi street food in 3 hours with 5 food stops, a local guide, and egg coffee by Hoan Kiem Lake for about $29.
“This tour was beyond my expectations. Our guide, Chouy, I think was his name, was superior. Easy to understand and loud enough for me to hear him. He was aware when I couldn’t and repeated himself with patience. We not only had a delicious introduction to new foods, but an informative discussion about the Old…”
