VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
The 12 most popular dinner 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.
“It s just an amazing moment! A romantic time to remember!! Crew and team at the top of kindness. Food excellent! Just 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.
“There is nothing memorable about this overly hyped cruise. The only best part are the staff. They were very friendly and accommodating.”
Poseidon Han River dinner cruise in Da Nang with Apsara dance, DJ party, and Dragon Bridge fire-and-water show Fri–Sun.
“There was a rainstorm before the cruise that caused some areas to be flooded but the staff kindly accommodated for everyone.”
A 3–4 hour Hue Imperial City walking tour with an English-speaking guide, photo stops, emperor stories, and lunch/dinner. Entrance fees extra.
“Cam was a great guide. He is very informative and knowledgeable. You can tell he enjoys sharing the information and cares about what he does. Absolutely recommend!”
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 puppet show was great fun and the dinner cruise thoroughly enjoyable.”
Short cyclo or scooter tour in Ho Chi Minh City, then a Saigon River dinner cruise with buffet and live traditional dance.
“Felix and his enthusiasm was appreciated! He messaged me on what's app. I opted the hotel pick up and tour by scooter and it went smoothly. He shows a sense of pride in Vietnam and the culture! Which also, transport to me. He reminded me a lot of my roots and I can't thank him…”
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.
“Too many people on the boat Started 20 min late then waited another 20 min in the port looking for some lost guests. Squid fishing underwhelming Doubtful cleanliness of Food preparation”
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.
“Yes, we did squid fishing and yes, we had dinner on the boat. But please be aware that dinner is not served until after 7:30 (ostensibly so that you can eat the squid you catch. However on our boat only two people were lucky to catch one each). While the boat is going out to…”
