VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular guided tours in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with Vinh Trang Temple, My Tho river cruise, island tastings, canal rowing, and Ben Tre coconut country.
“Very informative, relaxing experience for me compared to my other vacation in other countries. Plus our tour guide is enthusiastic, approachable and attentive to the needs of the tourists.”
Hanoi Old Quarter food crawl with Bun Cha, dry pho, banh mi, kem xôi, egg coffee, then Train Street for the pass.
“Fine experience, Ethan was a good guide, good humoured, well informed and helpfull. One of the participants lost her mobile and the guide did his best assisting her.”
Hanoi street food tour with 4–6 bites and an English guide, ending at Train Street for a drink as the train passes inches away.
“Great time - got to try a lot of food we wouldn't otherwise have tried, and at places we otherwise wouldn't have gone. Train street a bonus!”
Small-group Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi: Mua Cave views, easy cycling, Tam Coc sampan caves, and Hoa Lu temples, lunch included.
“Great tour. Very informative. Beautiful areas to explore. QA was a fantastic guide. He was a big part of the success of this tour”
Small-group Mekong Delta day tour from HCMC with boat rides, Vinh Trang Temple, Vietnamese lunch, and entrance fees included for $18.
“They had the wrong phone number and I got on the wrong tour after I contacted them and they was like sorry you missed the tour and have to reschedule. After showing them the messages and even showing them that they had the wRead more”
Hanoi Old Quarter street food with Michelin-nominated tastings: dry chicken pho, crispy eel noodles, bun cha, and hidden egg coffee.
“The tour was great! Food was excellent, we were so full after and the tour guide was so sweet and shared a lot of information.”
Guided Hanoi Old Quarter street-food walk with 7+ tastings, Vietnamese drinks, and sweet chè. Small group, ~4 hours, $24.
“Great guide and an excellent introduction to Hanoi food.”
Three-hour walk through Hoi An’s Old Town with a local English guide, Japanese bridge stops, assembly halls, and a PDF food list.
“Amazing your, learnt so much. The guide Tom was very knowledgeable and could answer any questions I had”
Hanoi’s small-group street food tour hits Old Quarter backstreets for 7+ tastings, clear guidance, and a guided intro to Northern flavors.
“We had an amazing experience during the food tour in Hanoi led by Anna. From the start, we were wonderfully taken care of and guided through the bustling streets of old Hanoi. Anna's knowledge and passion for the local cuisine were clRead more”
Cycle from Hoi An into the Song Thu river delta for ferry crossings, hands-on crafts, basket boats, and optional home-cooked lunch.
“Got to see more of the local life. Cycling through the rice fields and farms was surreal, and trying out the little bamboo boats was a highlight. The lunch at the local family house was also very nice. A great day out with lots of little activities.”
Phu Quoc 8-hour boat tour with a guide: snorkel Buom, Gam Ghi, May Rut, enjoy lunch on board, then relax on white sand.
“really enjoyed the snorkeling in the morning at 2 islands and then tasty lunch. Also very funny tour guide neko!”
Ha Giang Loop, 3 days and 2 nights, small-group motorbike tour with an English-speaking guide, meals, and top passes like Ma Pi Leng.
“Disappointing. We booked through odyssey as they had great reviews. Our trip was actually operated by a company called lotus and they were poor. The company were unaware of our booking so never received confirmation of booking. Tried 3times to get hold of the tRead more”
Private student-guided Old Quarter walk in Hanoi with Hoan Kiem Lake, Kim Ngan Temple, and optional Thang Long Water Puppet show.
“David provided an informative and fun walking tour of Hanoi. This tour helped us navigate the area the following day. Would recommend to anyone.”
Ha Giang 4 days/3 nights by small group loop tour with an English-speaking guide, homestays, included meals, and iconic passes.
“I had a great loop with Tom and Tien. They had lots of activities planned along the way and made the loop enjoyable for our small group. The home stays were great as well as lunches and dinners. This will be one of the heights of my trip and something you don’t want to miss…”
Hanoi Old Quarter street food tour with 10 tastings and Train Street, plus egg coffee, beer, rice wine, and dessert for about $30.
“Amazing our guide was Apple so friendly talking all about culture and food incredibly love it all well worth it.”
