Tours and Trips in Vietnam

Spend a day in the Can Gio mangrove forest on an 8-hour tour from Ho Chi Minh City, and explore the wildlife, nature, and history of the UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve. Get aerial views of the forest from Tang Bong Tower, eat lunch at a local restaurant, and visit the Monkey Island animal sanctuary, then travel to Rung Sac Guerrilla Base by canoe. This full-day Can Gio tour is limited to 10 people, and includes entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transport from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel.

If you've got limited time in Ho Chi Minh City then opt for a tour that reveals the Vietnamese capital's major highlights over the course of just one day. Traveling by air-conditioned coach means you'll skip the hassle of navigating unfamiliar public transport and have more time to focus on attractions such as the Cu Chi Tunnels, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica.

Hike into the lush interior of Bach Ma National Park on this guided day trip from Da Nang. You're driven to the summit, once used by the American military as a base during the Vietnam War but now a serene spot to admire the views. Stop for a picnic lunch and trek past lakes, lagoons, mountain streams and waterfalls. End with a short beach retreat at stunning Lang Co, where you'll feast on a seafood dinner.

Escape the city to explore the Can Gio National Park, a UNESCO-protected biosphere reserve, on this full-day small-group tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Soak up the scenery as you cruise through the mangrove forests, spot wildlife as you visit Monkey Island and a crocodile farm, and experience local life at Can Gio Market.

Enjoy an insight into the life of local families that's simply not possible without a guide on this full-day bike tour around Sapa. Soak up the landscapes as you pedal past scenic rice-terrace landscapes and along beautiful Takko pass. Discover the Hmong village of Ma Tra and enjoy a home-cooked lunch in the Red Dao and Black Hmong village of Ta Phin. Tour includes door-to-door round-trip transportation.

The UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary is a popular choice for a day trip from Hoi An and the most atmospheric way to explore is by bike. Cycle around the ancient capital of the Champa Kingdom, tuck into a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, then bike around Hoi An Old Town, visiting the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Chinese Old House, and the beach.

Known for its World Heritage-listed Ancient Town, Hoi An preserves many of Vietnam's cultural traditions. On a full-day tour you'll ride a bike to local artisans and villages to witness the locals going about their daily routines. See how lanterns are made, observe farmers at work in Tra Que and learn about ceramics in the pottery village of Thanh Ha. Lunch and a boat ride on the Thu Bon River are included.

Depart Ho Chi Minh City for the mountainous region of Tay Ninh province, located near the Cambodian border. You'll visit Nui Ba Den (translated as 'Black Lady Mountain') with a professional guide, and ascend via aerial cable car with 360-views at the summit. Learn firsthand about the unique the Cao Dai sect on a visit to the Cao Dai Holy Temple.

On this 8-hour tour, visit the farms and rice paddies outside Nha Trang for the opportunity to experience a bit of what life is like in rural Vietnam. You'll take a boat ride along the Cai River, meet villagers, learn about local crafts, admire the landscape of lush fields and orchards, and see farmers at work with their buffalo. Lunch is included.

Ride a bike around the pottery village of Bat Trang and try your hand at fashioning ceramics. You'll explore the communities of the Red River Delta , including a stop at Dong Ho village to meet a craftsman and eat a Vietnamese lunch. Visit But Thap Pagoda and learn from your guide about this agriculturally rich region of northern Vietnam. This full-day tour includes round-trip hotel transport from Hanoi.

My Tho and Ben Tre are your destinations on this full-day private tour of the Mekong Delta. Try your hand at making coconut candy, stroll through a local village for a look at daily life, take a boat along the canals to Unicorn Island, and enjoy a sampan ride and horse-drawn carriage ride. Includes a restaurant lunch of regional specialties and private round-trip transport from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Explore the magnificent Bai Dinh Pagoda and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscapes of Trang An on this full-day tour from Hanoi. Explore Vietnam's biggest Buddhist temple complex on a guided tour of Bai Dinh, tuck into a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, then cruise around the caves, grottoes, and karst cliffs of Trang An.

Witness Vietnam's ethnic minorities converge at the bustling Bac Ha market on this full-day tour from Sapa. Immerse in the authentic atmosphere of this Sunday market while you browse among the colorful handicraft stalls. Then visit the Hoang A Tuong palace and Trung Do village, where you're treated to a delicious home-prepared lunch with a local Tay family. Finish with a Chay River boat cruise, accompanied by your knowledgeable guide.

Discover Ninh Binh on a private tour, starting with a sampan boat ride from Tam Coc. With your own personal guide, you'll visit three limestone caves and explore a fishing village along the river. After a restaurant lunch, continue on to the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and visit the temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties. Your full-day itinerary includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi by private vehicle.

Spend a day exploring the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Can Gio on this full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Look out for wildlife including monkeys as you cruise around the mangrove forests, visit a former guerilla base used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War, and enjoy a delicious Vietnamese-style lunch at a local restaurant.

Spend the day navigating rural landscapes between Hue and Hoi An by bike with your expert local guide. Travel through fishing villages, rice paddies, bamboo forests and the Hai Van Pass while you get a taste for life outside the city streets.

The Cham Islands are a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and renowned for their diverse marine life, but you don't have to dive to experience the underwater wonders. This full-day cruise from Hoi An includes a thrilling underwater walking activity, plenty of free time for swimming and snorkeling, and a delicious lunch at a beachside restaurant.

Visit Hoa Lu and Tam Coc on a full-day tour from Hanoi, and explore the countryside by wooden boat and bicycle. You'll tour Hoa Lu's imperial temples, cruise the Hoang Long River, paddle into riverside caves, and pedal down quiet, country roads, all in a karst landscape that's been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 10-hour tour includes all transport, activities, and lunch at a local restaurant in Tam Coc, with pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi.

Riding a bamboo basket boat around a coconut palm forest is just one of the many activities included on this bicycle tour. Let a guide lead you into the Hoi An countryside where you'll ride less-traveled paths. Visit several villages to learn about their rural lifestyles and enjoy a local lunch.

Ride a bike through the Vietnamese countryside on a full-day bike tour from Hanoi to Tam Coc with a scenic riverboat trip, lunch, and round-trip hotel transfer included. Enjoy backup from a support van throughout the 31-mile (50-km.) ride, explore the karst landscape along the Ngo Dong River, and float through a series of limestone caves.