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.
“Asia Travel link through Viator was very accommodating and helpful. Their tour guide , Joey was amazing.”
Sunset dinner cruise in Nha Trang Bay with unlimited drinks, live music, and a 5-course lobster meal, plus hotel pickup and drop-off.
“We booked the cruise for the evening of our wedding anniversary and I’m lost for words when it comes to explaining how exceptional hospitality the cruise staff had shown us. - Commendable coordination by Ms. Hao. - We were picked up/dropped from right outside ouRead more”
Poseidon Han River dinner cruise in Da Nang with Apsara dance, DJ party, and Dragon Bridge fire-and-water show Fri–Sun.
“service is excellent. i was being service by a staff named DIỆP TRINH she’s very nice and kind. Keep it up!!! Will surely comeback with my family.”
Saigon at Sunset street food walk: Hu Tieu Bo Kho, xa xiu, temple stops, local coffee, street beer, flan. $29, 3 hours.
“So savoury! Duy guided us though the streets and alleys to popular streetcooks that I'd never found on my own. The dishes were diverse and there was always enough for everyone. He made sure we were safe, had water and wipes. Would recommend!”
A 3–4 hour Hue Imperial City walking tour with an English-speaking guide, photo stops, emperor stories, and lunch/dinner. Entrance fees extra.
“The walk and talk around Hue imperial City with Du was very interesting and insightful giving a thorough explanation of lives of the Emporers and why the dynasty ended.”
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.
“very nice guide , Tri. He accompanied us ver well. Nice meal, nice entertainment, good service. only good feelings”
A 2-hour Hoi An sunset dinner cruise on the Thu Bon River with a welcome drink, seafood dinner, music, and lantern release.
“We really enjoyed the dinner. It’s great and the atmosphere was great. The food was delicious and the service was great. Highly recommended for anyone who likes to enjoy the view of Hà Nội and local food.”
A 4.5-hour Ho Chi Minh City night with a Vietnamese water puppet show and a river dinner cruise on Indochina Queen.
“Really great tour puppets were great and the dinner cruise was really good”
Short cyclo or scooter tour in Ho Chi Minh City, then a Saigon River dinner cruise with buffet and live traditional dance.
“I was so delighted by the services that I’ve been thru the tour. I’ll give her more than 5stars 7stars (Reason ) prompt services Gd route knowledge Excellent Knowledge History of Vietnam Best at what she love to do Smile always Really thankful for the safe journey throughout my tour. I’ll would love to have…”
Ride behind a guide on a Hoi An motorbike for market tastings, a pagoda stop, rice paddies views, then dinner and a beer.
“I was disappointed with this tour. The young lady driving the motorbike I was on was not very concerned with my comfort level regarding the pace of the tour or my interest in learning more about the food itself and the area we were viRead more”
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.
“Minh was a wonderful guide, extremely courteous and very knowledgeable. He also gave me excellent tips about the city and we had a wonderful conversation while walking.”
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.
“We liked the activity a lot. We knew that it’s rather unlikely to catch a squid (Spoiler: of course we didn’t :D). The sunset aboard was already worth the money. Transport from the hotel worked perfectly fine. Each passenger got a small free bottle of water. The dinner consisted of fried noodles, soup and 2…”
Hanoi street food in 3 hours with 5 food stops, a local guide, and egg coffee by Hoan Kiem Lake for about $29.
“We met Thanh near the market hall in Han Noi. And the fun started right away with a small snack (white bread with chili paste and koriander, delicious). Then we tasted a couple of exotic fruits and walked to the centre. Thanh expalined in detail and with a smile. Then we tasted exotic things like…”
