Tours & Sightseeing in Central Vietnam

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.

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.

Visit Thien Mu Pagoda by boat on a Perfume River (Huong River) cruise during this private tour. Learn about the Buddhist landmark from your own personal guide before a short drive to visit the tombs of Khai Dinh and Minh Mang, former Nguyen emperors. After a restaurant lunch of Hue cuisine, wander through the Imperial City of Hue and the Forbidden Purple City, both part of the UNESCO World Heritage site where you'll learn about Vietnam's history. Private hotel transfers are included.

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.

This 5 hours tour from Hoi An gives you the chance to experience a bit of rural life in central Vietnam. Explore Cam Kim Island and its true rural Vietnamese life. Learn how wooden fishing boats are made using traditional methods

- Experience a real countryside of Hue by motorbike. - Interact with local people. - Taste a Local Coffee. - Have a lot of fun with local people. - See the real, everyday life of local people through the motorbike ways.. - Say Hello and Hi-Five with local children. - Learn how to make Conical hat and incense sticks. - Tu Hieu Pagoda. - American and French Bunker Hill. - Great sunset on Perfume River and mountain.

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Hue on a full-day sightseeing tour of the city and its scenic surroundings. Pleasure your palate with exotic ingredients at the Dong Ba Market; explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hue Imperial City on a guided walking tour; and absorb the sacred atmosphere of a local nunnery as you enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch. Conclude your tour with a tranquil cruise down the Perfume River (Huong River) and enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, where numbers are limited to 12 people.

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.

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.

Lovers of good food will enjoy this sightseeing tour, which includes a cooking lesson. Visit many of the must-see sights of Hue, stopping in the middle of the day to prepare and eat a meal at the Thanh Hoan Eco Restaurant. This is the ideal way to get the most out of a short time in Hue, as a variety of sights and experiences are included, from historic sights to gastronomic delights.

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.

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.

Ride - or drive - an electric scooter into Hoi An's captivating countryside during this 3-hour tour, which begins with a snack and smoothie along the riverside. Your guide is in-the-know about interesting spots, such as Cam Nam Island, where you'll meet the locals and witness their daily lifestyle firsthand. Learn about shoemaking, rice cracker production and more. Stop at a garden in Tra Que Village and refresh with a beverage in a lounge overlooking An Bang Beach.

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.

Discover the best locations to capture photos of the sunrise or sunset at the Hoi An village of Tra Que on this tour with a professional photographer-guide. Whether you're an amateur or expert, you'll enjoy receiving local insight into the ideal vantage points for the perfect shot. Select either the morning or evening tour when booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Relive the glory of the Imperial City and cruise the romantic Perfume River on this private 8-hour tour of Hue's best bits. Stand in awe before the UNESCO-listed monuments of Hue Citadel; learn how the Perfume River earned its evocative name as you cruise to the Thien Mu Pagoda; and put your haggling skills to use at the Dong Ba Market. After a typical Vietnamese lunch (included), explore the grand Tu Duc Tomb and visit a crafts village where conical hats and incense are made.