Top Activities on the Ground in Vietnam

Avoid the stress of navigating chaotic traffic and guessing where to find the best local eats with a guided motorbike food tour through Ho Chi Minh City. Ride with experienced drivers to hidden neighborhoods and markets, sampling authentic street food without worrying about safety or language barriers. Move easily between stops while focusing on the flavors, energy, and everyday life of the city.

Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Hanoi in a unique way as you explore the city in a Soviet-era GAZ-69 jeep. See a mix of city highlights and hidden gems in the capital of Vietnam and learn about the country’s history from your guide. Choose from morning, afternoon, or evening tours and enjoy a delicious street food meal.

Benefit from a Ho Chi Minh City food tour that is paired with sightseeing by motorbike for the ultimate half-day combo tour of this important city in southern Vietnam. Observe daily life as your driver-guide zips through the streets while you ride as a passenger on the motorbike. Stop at popular local eateries and sample enough dishes to make up a meal, including delicious appetizers, mains, and dessert.

Guarantee an evening of great food and illuminated sights during a night tour of Da Nang—the ideal introduction for visitors seeking a true taste of central Vietnam. Traveling by motorbike, in order to dodge the traffic, you’ll zip between top attractions such as Dragon Bridge and the Love Lock Bridge without having to worry about getting lost.

Let a guide unravel the history of Saigon’s turbulent past on this half-day tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Head to the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum to learn about the city's dramatic demise when it was the capital of the US-backed Republic of Vietnam. See colonial buildings like the Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office. Get a glimpse of vendors selling fruit and vegetables at Ben Thanh Market and visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda.

Join the colorful throngs of motorbikes zipping across Ho Chi Minh City on a private tour that explores the city’s traditional cuisine and night markets. Sample a series of dishes as you taste your way through the city, and see at some fascinating places along the way, including a surprising pagoda inside an apartment and the banks of the Saigon River. With a personal guide to Ho Chi Minh City’s food and flavors, try each food in context, alongside cups of beer, soft drinks, or homemade sticky rice wine.

Embark on an unforgettable one-day trekking adventure in Sa Pa, where natural beauty meets rich cultural heritage. The day begins as we set off through the captivating Muong Hoa Valley, a breathtaking landscape adorned with cascading rice terraces and majestic mountains. Our first destination is Y Linh Ho village, home to the Black Hmong ethnic minority. Here, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture, observing the traditional lifestyles of this vibrant community. Continuing our trek, we will arrive at Lao Chai village and Ta Van village, another notable settlement of the Hmong people that has thrived for centuries. This village is not only picturesque but also steeped in history, showcasing traditional farming practices and the enduring customs of the local residents. You can engage with the villagers, learn about their daily lives, and gain insights into their unique traditions.

Experience the best of the Mekong Delta on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, and explore the distinctive delta landscape by motorized river boat and row boat. You’ll visit a traditional temple, canal island, and local home along the way, then stop in a restaurant for a delta-style lunch. Your tour includes all transport, activities, entrance fees, lunch, and snacks, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City.

This is the real street-food tour of Saigon. You’ll strap on your helmet and hit the streets by motorbike, just like the locals do, scouting the city for truly fresh flavor. Stopping in some of the city’s most diverse districts, you’ll sit down to banh mi, bun bo, banh xeo, Vietnamese barbecue, and more. Those words might not mean much now, but your tastebuds will absolutely remember them.

Please your palate with the culinary delights of Southern Vietnam on a culinary walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City. With an expert gastronomic guide, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of local markets and rustic restaurants to sample local specialties such as ‘bahn mi’ baguettes and popular rice dishes. Sip aromatic Saigonese coffee and refreshing beers as you explore the appetizing attractions of Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, where numbers are limited to just 12 fellow food lovers.

Discover the non-touristy side of the Mekong Delta on this full-day guided tour with a small group. Enjoy pickup from your Ho Chi Minh hotel and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Ben Tre. Travel by boat along the Mekong River, visit a brick factory and a coconut farm, ride a bike through the countryside, and enjoy lunch at a local home.

Experience the thrilling power of nature with a full-day canyoning adventure down waterfalls and rapids in Dalat. Adrenaline and nature lovers alike will love this group canyoning tour, where experienced outdoor adventure guides will lead you on an unforgettable trip down a series of thundering waterfalls in the jungle. Great for beginner and experienced canyoners alike, your guides will teach you everything you need to know about canyoning before you hit the trails.

Gain a unique perspective of Ho Chi Minh City, where modern life meets traditional Vietnam. Tour the dynamic city with a professional guide who points out architectural features of French colonial–style buildings, such as Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and Saigon Post Office. Visit other famous attractions including Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, and the Jade Emperor Pagoda. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from districts 1 and 3.

Prebook to secure your place on your preferred day and enjoy a River Saigon dinner-and-sightseeing cruise in Ho Chi Minh City. Then, when it's time, board a traditional or modern riverboat and admire the floodlit sights of Ho Chi Minh City—formerly called Saigon. Pass sights such as the Bitexco Tower, and with the illuminations as a backdrop, enjoy a Vietnamese buffet-style dinner and traditional local music. Hotel transfers included.

Don’t just gaze at the sparkling waters off Phu Quoc’s white-sand beaches—sail and snorkel off the coast, too. With this small-group, full-day excursion, you’ll head far from the tourist crowds and island hop to secluded coves and inlets, stopping to snorkel the area’s best reefs. You’ll recharge over a fresh Vietnamese lunch on most days before speeding off for more adventures.

Experience Ho Chi Minh City’s major landmarks and attractions on an all-day tour. After a convenient pickup from Phu My Port, travel in a private air-conditioned minivan with a personal guide to the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, and the French colonial Notre Dame Cathedral and General Post Office. Enjoy a cafe sua da (coffee with condensed-milk) and lunch at a local restaurant included.

Skip the questionable taxi line at Tan Son Nhat and play it safe with professional, reliable, private transport service from the airport to your Ho Chi Minh City hotel. We'll track your flight and accommodate all delays and flight changes, and our friendly drivers will wait up to two hours post-arrival. Even if unexpected issues arise, just call our hotline—we'll send out another vehicle at no extra charge, day or night.

Escape the bustling confines of Hanoi city, and breath the fresh air on this full-day rural Vietnam tour. With a local lunch of goat meat, fried rice and local fruits onboard, you’ll be fueled for an afternoon of action, taking in the scenery by both bamboo boat and mountain bike. See local villagers going about their daily lives as you come to appreciate a quieter slice of Vietnamese culture.

The street food choices of Ho Chi Minh City can be astounding—and overwhelming. A personal guide makes the decisions and communications easier on this evening walking tour. After a convenient hotel pickup by taxi, savor a menu of delicious dishes washed down with beer and homemade Vietnamese rice wine.

Experience Vietnam's most livable city like a local rather than a rushed tourist on this small-group or private tour. It reveals Da Nang’s hidden treasures on land and water, from ancient stone-carving villages to secret sunset spots along the Han River. Combining the practicality of a city tour with the joys of a river cruise, you’ll get the most out of your day—and see why Da Nang is worth the fuss.

Taste your way through Vietnam’s capital city on this nighttime excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, hop on a motorbike with a female guide and savor complimentary dishes like *banh cuon* (steamed roll cake), *bun cha* (grilled pork with vermicelli noodles), and *banh ran ngot* (salty and sweet donuts). Get an insider’s view of Hanoi’s food scene while exploring sites such as the Old Quarter, Ngu Xa and village.

Hear stories of the American-Vietnam war as you discover the maze-like Cu Chi Tunnels, a 136-mile (220 kilometers) network of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong soldiers. Step back in time as you peek into the old storage areas, poke your head through camouflaged trapdoors, and crawl through military supply tunnels.

Ideal for travelers interested in immersive travel experiences, this private motorcycle tour covers the Ha Giang Loop—a circular route in northern Vietnam, on the border with China—in four days of sightseeing. Highlights include stopping at the Quan Ba Heaven Gate for coffee, taking a boat ride on the Nho Que River, and visiting the Lung Cu Flag Tower. A motorcycle is provided.