Day Trips in Central Vietnam

On this Phong Nha Caves tour from Hue, you'll explore the UNESCO-listed complex of 14 grottoes in the limestone mountains of Ke Bang National Park. Used by the Cham people in the ninth and 10th centuries as Buddhist sanctuaries, the caves still contain the remains of altars and inscriptions. You'll receive plenty of personal attention on this small-group tour, which also includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Venture off the tourist trail and get a taste of life in rural Vietnam on this full-day tour from Hue. Kick off your adventure exploring the traditional village of Phuoc Tich, then discover the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine with a cooking class at a local family home. After tucking into your delicious home-cooked lunch, head to Quang Ngan for a scenic bike tour around the rice paddies and beaches. Finally, hop on a sampan to cruise across the glittering Tam Giang Lagoon and try your luck fishing under the guidance of local fishermen.

Travel to Hue from Danang for a full-day tour of the ancient city's UNESCO World Heritage sites and other monuments. Visit the royal mausoleum known as Tu Duc tomb, the Imperial City, the Perfume River, and the Thien Mu Pagoda. Learn about Vietnam's history and culture from your private guide on a tour that includes lunch at a local restaurant, private guide and vehicle, snacks, and round-trip transportation from Danang.

Enjoy a day away from busy Huế during this guided tour of Thuy Bieu Village. With a fast-paced itinerary, this tour is an easy way to see the best parts of Thuy Bieu in one day. Visit an historic pavilion by boat and take your time exploring the village by bike. The highlight of this tour is an authentic Vietnamese cooking class; return home knowing how combine flavours and textures to make authentic Huế food at home.

Danang has been developing incredibly fast in the past few years, becoming a thrilling mix of modernity and traditions. This tour reveals the fascinating history and spectacular beauty of this town. From the Marble Mountain offering breathtaking views, discover Hoi an heritage site.

Spend the day touring Hue's culture, heritage and traditions on this memorable tour that showcases the best of the city's top attractions. In addition to checking out historic landmarks, religious temples and city streets, you'll savor a traditional Vietnamese lunch as part of this all-inclusive tour.

Discover the scenic countryside and villages surrounding Hoi An on a 6-hour, small-group tour by bicycle and traditional bamboo boat. Learn about local crafts, fishing, and cuisine, visit Tra Nhieu fishing village, and paddle through a unique water coconut forest. This half-day tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, all activities, and lunch at a local restaurant.

This full-day bike tour takes you to a sidewalk cafe to enjoy Vietnamese coffee before setting out for Thuy Bieu village. En route, you'll ride to Ho Quyen (Tiger Arena) and Long Chau Temple with your informative guide. On arrival, view homes that date back more than 100 years, enjoy a home-style lunch, soak your feet in medicinal herbs and participate in candy making. Then relax on a dragon boat ride along the Perfume River back to Hue.

The UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary and the natural wonders of the Marble Mountains are two of the most popular day trips from Da Nang. This full-day tour visits both - start by exploring the ancient city of the Champa Kings, then enjoy spectacular views from the five peaks of the Marble Mountains. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Get an in-depth look at Hue on this guided group tour. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city sits on the Perfume River and boasts citadels, palaces, and royal tombs. The itinerary includes a dragon boat ride to the Thien Mu pagoda, the Imperial Citadel, Dong Ba Market, Khai Dinh King's Tomb, and more.

Hue ancient capital city - beside the glory of the last empire in Vietnam - is also remarkable for its friendly people with agricultural daily lives and traditional occupations. Lying between the blue East Sea and endless paddy fields, Tam Giang lagoon is golden land for thousand of lives, will be land for you to have the closest approach to lives of Vietnamese people and great photos of an unique rural area in Hue.

Visit Phong Nha Caves, a complex of 14 grottoes situated in the limestone mountains of Ke Bang National Park. During the 3-hour drive to the UNESCO World Heritage site, your guide makes stops at the Ben Hai River and Hien Luong Bridge - battlefield sites in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) from the Vietnam War. After lunch, take a boat ride to the caves and learn about their former function as Buddhist places of worship.

Adventurous travelers who like to try new experiences will love this day tour outside Hue, which includes a motorbike tour and a cooking class. You can enjoy the thrill of riding on a motorbike while letting a skilled driver do the driving, so you can just relax and watch the scenery and villages unfold. Learn to cook Vietnamese food at the Thanh Toan Restaurant, and eat your delicious meal afterwards.

Discover the ancient Cham architecture of My Son Sanctuary on a full-day tour from Hoi An that includes a cruise along the Thu Bon river. Learn the story of the Cham culture while strolling through a complex of tower-temples at My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built from the 4th century to the 13th century. Next, see villages and countryside scenery on the banks of the Thu Bon river, stopping at a traditional carpentry village to see local crafts. With pickup at selected Hoi An hotels, this tour includes lunch and all transport.

See the natural wonders of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park on this tour from Phong Nha. You'll view spectacular rock formations in Paradise Cave as you stroll down the boardwalk, and hear about Vietnam's war history and culture at the 8 Ladies Cave and War Martyrs Memorial Temple. Finish up with a swim in the atmospheric Tra Ang River Cave. Included lunch and hotel pickup make for a hassle-free adventure.