VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular evening experiences in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Ride a motorbike through Ho Chi Minh City at night and eat street food in District 10 and District 4, dinner included.
“We had an amazing night tour and street food experience! Our guides, Nhi and Hương, were absolutely fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, and so much fun to be around. They made us feel completely safe on the bikes and took us to iRead more”
Private 4-hour Saigon street food night walk with hotel taxi pickup, English guide, all tastings, and homemade rice wine.
“Excellent experience! Anna spoke amazing English and told us about so much more than just food in Vietnam but also about life here. We saw parts of the city we never would have seen without her and tried many new dishes.”
Two days from Hanoi to Ta Van village for a guided hike, rice-terrace trails, and an overnight homestay with meals for small groups.
“Had a good experience so far. The tour guide Pang was good as well and answered all the questions I had.”
Two-day Halong Bay cruise from Tuan Chau with air-conditioned private cabins, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking option, and included meals.
“What a different a day made. We had an amazing 24 hours during this overnight cruises. Good schedule, good food and good services.”
Hoi An night lantern boat trip on the Hoai/Thu Bồn River. Release a paper lantern from a private wooden boat with your group.
“A magical experience! We were a group of four and loved the 15-minute boat ride. The atmosphere in Hoi An at evening is incredible. Our guide Linh reached out to us well before the tour started and the entire process from meeting up to getting on the boat went very smoothly. Thank you :)”
Women-led Hanoi night scooter foodie tour with hotel pickup, bun cha, banh cuon, egg coffee, and sights like Ho Chi Minh Memorial.
“Linh and her friend were amazing, very professional and really made our trip. He bike handling was excellent and mire importantly safe. She is a Credit to your company, her enthusiasm knows know bounds. Highly recommended 👌 👍”
Motorbike through Saigon night markets and bridges with pork vermicelli, spring rolls, ghost stories, Vietnamese bread, and fruit smoothie.
“The Kim team especially Henry and Ben were exceptional and knowledgeable about the best districts and spots not just in Ho Chi Minh but all across Vietnam. They went the extra mile during Tet to show us local spots and things to do. Highly recommend for the price!”
Ride pillion with a female Ao Dai guide on a Ho Chi Minh night food tour: markets, apartment alleys, street eats, and $39 pickup.
“Ho Chi Minh City truly comes alive after dark — and there’s no better way to experience it than on the back of a scooter weaving through the night lights. My guide Lily helped explore Saigon the way locals do. We cruised along the riverfront, wandered through flower markets and tasted the hidden gems. The…”
Ride a motorbike through Saigon at night for local food in multiple districts, including a flower market, ghost apartments, bridges, and smoothies.
“My boyfriend and I had such an amazing tour with Ben and Thoa. They were so friendly and very informative. Despite the manic traffic we didn’t feel at all worried as they were excellent drivers. We would definitely recommend this tour!!”
Da Nang’s Han River night cruise with a short dance, city-lit bridges, and the Dragon Bridge fire-and-water show on weekends from $6.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the river cruise. Da Nang is an amazing city and it is even more magical at night steeped in all the amazing colours. Dragon Bridge alone is worth the cruise, it's some sight. For such a small price, I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone.”
2-day, 1-night cruise from Hanoi to Bai Tu Long Bay: kayak, Thien Canh Son cave, Vietnamese cooking, and stargazing at sea.
“a wonderful experience all round: return transport from Hanoi, checkin, staff, food and accommodation were all superb, highly recommended”
2-day Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi with cabin stay, kayaking, cave visit, beach time, cooking class, and meals included for $168.
“Reviewing operator, ship and guide that you would get while booking this one, and this is not a review of HaLong Bay itself (that is beautiful depending on weather). Tour operator BestPrice Travel., JSC booked me to a cruise ship that looks Read more”
Less-touristy 2-day Lan Ha Bay cruise: Ba Trái Đào swim, Viet Hai village bike, Cat Ba views, guided by Tony from Sunlight Cruise.
“Loved everything! The activities were great, the bay is amazing and the group was really funny. Our tour guide Tony was also really nice and helpful all the time. Probably would recommend do it for one more night it was a really nice experience.”
A quiet 2-day Bai Tu Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with kayaking, Thien Canh Son cave, Nem Cuon cooking, and onboard meals.
“I enjoyed the cruise and the activities (kayaking around a floating fishermen village and visiting a cave on one of the islands). Peter was a great guide that made the trip a lot of fun!”
Ride a double-decker bus through Saigon’s night highlights, from the Opera House to Nguyen Hue, Turtle Lake, and the bridges, in 45 minutes for about $7.
“An amazing trip! Such a beautiful city to see by night! Line moved quickly to board and a worthwhile activity! Great price!”
