Half-day Tours in Central Vietnam

Take a stroll through the historic colonial city of Hoi An on this half-day guided walking tour with your choice of morning or afternoon departure time. Enjoy some of charming Hoi An's most prized locations, including the 16th century Old Town and more modern city markets, seeing the daily life of local Vietnamese, before circling back to where you started at our central city tour office.

Discover Hoi An Ancient Town on a half-day tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site. See highlights of the former trading port, famous for its wooden houses, family chapels, assembly halls and silk shops. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Hoi An Museum of History & Culture in the Old Quarter. You'll pass by rice fields and local villages before a cruise on the Thu Bon River.

Explore a pagoda that helped make Hue a UNESCO World Heritage Site on a 4-hour city tour that includes a boat cruise to Thien Mu Pagoda, hotel pickup and drop-off in the city center, and entrance fees. After visiting the Thien Mu Pagoda, you'll get a taste of Hue's bustling modern culture at Dong Ba Market, where vendors display colorful produce, handicrafts, and local wares. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

Step back in time to Hoi An Ancient Town, a well-preserved historical trading port recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Stroll with your own personal guide down charming streets to key landmarks such as the Japanese Covered Bridge. Learn about the cultural influences of this once-prosperous city and appreciate its current status as a top destination. This half-day walking tour includes a 2-hour boat ride and round-trip taxi transport from your hotel.

During this day trip you'll visit the charming village of Tra Que, located on the edge of Hoi An. Experience the daily life of local farmers as you work alongside them in the garden. Then cook signature dishes such as spring rolls (tam huu) and pancakes (banh xeo) for lunch, prepared with Tra Que vegetables for which the village is famous. Includes round-trip hotel transport from Hoi An.

Watch sunrise over Hoi An on a 3.5-hour, early morning boat trip, then enjoy a local breakfast by the central market. This private, guided boat tour explores Hoi An without the crowds and at its most scenic, and it includes hotel pickup and drop-off, breakfast, and bottled water.

Travel along the Thu Bon River by boat, stopping at traditional craft villages along the way. This relaxing tour from Hoi An introduces you to the area's handicraft customs, which have been the livelihood for many locals for centuries. Stops include Thanh Ha Pottery Village and Kim Bong Carpentry Village.

Explore Da Nang's history, culture, art, and architecture on a 4-hour tour of the city's museums and bridges that includes entrance fees and round-trip transport from your Da Nang hotel. See a replica of Ho Chi Minh's home at the Ho Chi Minh Museum, learn about military history at the Fifth Military Zone Museum, visit the Cham Museum to discover Vietnam's indigenous heritage, After visiting the museums, take in two of the bridges that gave Da Nang its nickname: 'City of Bridges.

Enjoy the hustle and bustle of Da Nang in the early morning while the fishermen bring in their catch, and while the morning market is bustling. At the fishing village try the well-known local Mam (salted fish) and Mam Ruoc (fermented shrimp paste) before heading to Dragon Bridge for a panoramic view of the city. This tour is a straightforward way to experience everyday life in Da Nang.

Experience the beauty, culture and history of Da Nang on this memorable tour that includes stops at China Beach, Marble Mountain, Cham Museum and Don Tra Mountain. You'll have the chance to capture incredible views from atop lofty peaks, and catch the sun going down over scenic waterways. Follow your guide to Bach Dang Street and China Beach Road, where you'll see stunning bridges and the Han River. Opt for the evening tour and sample local cuisine with your friendly guide who will introduce you to top vendors and traditional cuisine. 

Hop on your bicycle and set out for a full day of culture and adventure. Ride to the Citadel, then on to Truc Chi Garden for a class in bamboo paper art. After lunch, cycle into the countryside to see local life in action. Visit a local market and if you like, go fishing with the villagers.

Travel around Huế by cycle rickshaw.  Local riders will take you from your hotel around Huế's Imperial City, the former political, religious, and cultural centre of the Nguyen Dynasty until 1945.  Once home to the Imperial Family and Emperors of Vietnam, you'll see the Citadel, Nine Holy Cannons, Nine Dynastic Urns, The Flag Tower, Ngọ Môn Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, and the Forbidden Purple City.

Enjoy a close encounter with Vietnam's wildlife on this 4-hour trek around the Son Tra Peninsula from Da Nang. Embark on a guided hike around the foot of the Monkey Mountain and spot native species like macaques, red-bellied squirrels, bee-eaters and sunbirds. Then, hop on-board a Jeep for a scenic drive around the rest of the peninsula.

Visit Cu Lao Cham (Cham Island) on a 6-hour cruise from Cua Dai, located approx. 9.5 miles (15 km) away. Board a boat to Au Thuyen and take a guided walk through the rice fields to Hai Tang Pagoda. Enjoy swimming or snorkeling at Bai Xep Beach before lunch at Bai Bac Beach. Hotel transfers included from Hoi An.

Experience one of Hoi An's most beautiful traditions with a lesson in lantern making. Get creative at a local craftsman's home, where you'll learn how to build a lantern from scratch to take home with you as a souvenir. Before the class, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Hoi An.

Get a comprehensive look at Hoi An Ancient Town during a half-day walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Stroll the traffic-free streets of this former seaport with a guide who leads you down small alleys to centuries-old buildings. After a stop at a market to browse, see highlights including the Tan Ky House, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall and Japanese Covered Bridge.

Head to the Marble Mountains and the Son Tra Peninsula on this half-day tour from Da Nang. You’ll visit mysterious caves hidden within and see the 220-foot-high (67-meter) marble Bodhisattva statue that resides at Ling Ung Pagoda. Enjoy sweeping views and visit Non Nuoc, a centuries-old stone carving village. Round-trip hotel transport included.

Follow in the footsteps of the US Army on this fascinating 4-hour tour of the Son Tra Peninsula from Da Nang. Wind your way along the steep roads and hairpin bends of Monkey Mountain as you tackle one of Vietnam's most hair-raising drives, then journey along the Forgotten Road to visit a former US Army heliport. After soaking up the dramatic coastal views, pay a visit to the beautiful Linh Ung Pagoda before returning to Da Nang.