VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular half-day tours in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Small-group Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City with District 1 pickup, English guide, and Ben Duoc tunnels showing a 200km network.
“It was an unique experience that showed us the resilience of fighters and jungle warfare. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the help from our guide Bao”
Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City with air-conditioned transport, English guide, entrance fee, water for $19.70.
“Great tour to see the Cu Chí Tunnels. The guide was friendly and informative. Great price on the tour and is perfect duration for a day trip (approximate departure of 8am and return around 2pm in HCM). Take this trip if you want to skip the river portion the other tours do. Try going into…”
Small-group Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, war-era sights, and optional AK47 range time.
“It was a wonderful experience. Our guide, Tom, was quite knowledgeable and gave us great details about the history, culture and the political and economic climate of Vietnam. The trip was entertaining for the kids, with fun stuff to do, like Read more”
Ride a vintage Minsk through Hanoi backstreets, see French and Old Quarters, visit Middle Island, and eat real local dishes in 4–5 hours.
“Riding around on the old Minsk motorbikes was cool and our guide was enthusiastic, but at nearly $50 this was overpriced. Not enough knowledge about Hanoi or Vietnam’s history. What was shocking is that the guide at the end weiRead more”
Hanoi half-day in a camouflage 4WD jeep: street-food tastings, Train Street, French boulevards and Westlake views, with Old Quarter pickup.
“I had a great time doing the evening tour in Hanoi. My guide Linh was excellent - great company and really easy to talk to. Doing the tour in the evening was really great to see the city by night, food was excellent and fantastic to get out and see some of those parts you…”
Ride Ho Chi Minh City in an open-top U.S. Army jeep for a half-day sweep of major sights, museums, pagodas, and Ben Thanh Market.
“I loved this tour!! What an amazing experience while in HCMC! We had an amazing guide and Thanh Phat, he had great English and was very knowledgeable - he told us lots about the history of the city and the war. Some of the museums are quite heavy / sad, but it’s important to understand…”
A small-group Cu Chi Tunnels half-day trip to Ben Duoc, with hands-on tunnel time, WWII-era relics, and war-era food.
“I can recommend this tour to Cu Chi Tunnels. As promised, there were not too many other tourists, the place gives a fascinating insight into the ingenious methods used by the vietkongs. Our tour guide was a bit too busy sharing his own Read more”
Small-group afternoon Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City with an English guide, AC transport, Ben Dinh tunnels, and an intro video.
“The experience was informative and well-organized. We learned some very interesting pieces of history. The stop at the handicapped people's art shop was not necessary and could have been improved if the people working on the art were INSIDE, in the air-conditioned room as opposed to the sweltering heat outside.”
Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, English guide, WWII tunnels, and tapioca tea snacks for $14.
“A great half day trip! We set off on time and the van was very comfortable. Service was excellent from Quyen. Thang was very welcoming and so knowledgeable! We really enjoyed seeing the Cu Chi Tunnels and learning all about the history. Would definitely recommend!”
Private half-day Hanoi tour combining Tran Quoc Pagoda, War-era sites, and Train Street thrills, ending at lively Dong Xuan Market.
“Amazing and incredibly insightful tour. Peter is the absolute best, very knowledgeable about the cities history!! Our driver was also super safe. I would recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about Hanoi! Ask for Peter!!!”
See Ho Chi Minh City fast on a 4-hour guided loop: Eiffel-designed post office, Ben Thanh, War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Jade Emperor Pagoda.
“it was well organized and timed. Our guide Hai was amazing and had a very good knowledge of the places and common rituals or spots to visit or explain. The transportation was clean and well Air conditioned as well”
Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City with pickup, a small-group guide, documentary, and guerrilla tea and tapioca.
“Informative tour, great to see the unusual tunnels, the guide was well informed. Overall we loved great value for money.”
Snorkel Nha Trang Bay at 3 island spots on a tiki-style boat with SUP, BBQ lunch, and hotel pickup for about $30.
“My family had an amazing time. Self named guide “Handsome boy” was an amazing tour guide. He did all he could to make all on board feel welcomed and serviced. The swimming and snorkelling was so much fun and BBQ was delicious. My family highly recommend the tour.”
Less-crowded Ben Duoc Cu Chi tunnels half-day with crawl-through history, tapioca tasting, hidden kitchens, and optional gun range.
“Ken was a great guide and was prompt. Recommend to any war buffs. Also I’m 38 and in good shape and the tunnels are tight and quad workout so take that into account before going in”
Half-day Hon Mun snorkeling in Nha Trang with hotel pickup, breakfast and lunch onboard, and two reef stops guided by a PADI team.
“The locations and the staff were brilliant. Visibility was limited but still lots of fish species to see.”
