Half-day Tours in Vietnam

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.

Get a personal introduction to Ho Chi Minh City on a 4-hour, private tour that includes all entrance fees, as well as pickup and drop-off at your hotel. Explore the lively streets of Chinatown, then visit Binh Tay Market and an 18th-century temple, and learn about wartime history at the War Remants Museum. This private tour offers the flexibility to customize the experience to your interests, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

Visit the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the historical highlights of Vietnam. Venture underground to learn how the Viet Cong built and utilized this intricate subterranean network, which played a vital part in their victory during the Vietnam War. Your 6-hour small-group tour includes your choice of Vietnamese baguette or 'pho' (noodle soup) plus round-trip hotel transport by minivan from Ho Chi Minh City.

Spend the day some 40 miles outside of Ho Chi Minh City on this epic historical tour of the famous Cu Chi tunnels. Learn from your expert guide about the role these underground channels played in protecting people during the American War in Vietnam and gain a deeper understanding for the daily life that took place far below the surface of the earth as you wander the tunnels with your local guide.

Discover the best of Ho Chi Minh City, from a colorful market to colonial-era architecture, on a half-day tour that's ideal for getting your bearings in the bustling city. Browse the stalls of Ben Thanh Market, then explore the heart-rending wartime history on display at the War Remnants Museum. You'll also learn the stories behind the Notre Dame Cathedral and the grand Central Post Office, two of the city's most beloved landmarks. Choose between morning and afternoon departures for this Ho Chi Minh City tour, which includes round-trip transport from your accommodations.

Located southwest of Hoi An in a lush green valley, My Son Sanctuary was once the cultural and religious center of the former Champa Kingdom. On a half-day tour you'll visit the World Heritage-listed Hindu temple complex. See what remains today as you discover an impressive collection of red-brick structures dating back to the 4th to 13th centuries.

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.

The Mekong Delta is the 'rice bowl of Vietnam' and cruising past the riverside villages, orchards, and rice paddies is an unforgettable experience. This private 4-hour tour from Can Tho is ideal for those short on time, including a tour of the Cai Rang Floating Market, a visit to a traditional rice noodle factory, and fruit tasting at a local orchard.

Learn about the history of the former Champa Kingdom during a half-day tour to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site located near Da Nang. Listen to your guide's informative commentary while you tour the imperial city, then hop aboard a boat to the Thanh Ha pottery village. Admire the scenery along the riverbanks of the Thu Bon River. Round-trip hotel transport is provided from Hoi An.

Trek through the magnificent Sapa Valley on a half-day tour that explores a landscape of rice terraces, waterfalls, and soaring mountains. You'll cover 3.2 miles (5.1 km.) of dirt trails and paths as you hike to the Black H'mong villages of Y Linh Ho and Cat Cat, where you'll get a glimpse of daily life in the Sapa Valley. This half-day Sapa Valley hiking tour includes pickup and drop-off in Sapa town, with a guide to help share the culture and history of the places you pass.

Discover what Hanoi is like in the early morning hours on this 4-hour tour. You'll gain an alternative perspective of the city as you observe locals going about daily activities such as practicing Tai Chi and buying goods at the market. A bowl of pho and coffee are included.

Get to My Son Sanctuary before sunrise and escape the crowds and midday heat. This 5.5-hour tour takes you there by 4WD military Jeep and lets you explore the mysterious ruins of the Hindu temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating to the Cham dynasty. Travel through the Thu Bon River Delta, with a countryside breakfast along the way. Upgrade for a full-day adventure and eat a traditional local lunch.

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels on this 6-hour tour from Ho Chi Minh City. The tunnel network played an important role during the Vietnam War for Viet Cong forces, who used it for food storage, living quarters, and a hospital, among other things. Along the way, stop by a rubber plantation for a look at a local industry. When booking, you have the option to choose the group tour (maximum 20 people) or upgrade to a private tour. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Travel the rural roads of Vietnam nearly 40 miles outside Ho Chi Minh City and venture back in time to the American War in Vietnam on this Cu Chi Tunnels tour. Learn about the incredible network of underground tunnels and walkways that covered some 136 miles and hear how villages kept themselves safe during war by hiding in communities far below the surface. See why this historic destination is a popular stop for travelers from across the globe.

Go sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City, aka Saigon, on a 2-hour guided tour of Cho Lon. Have breakfast aboard a river cruise, then ride a cyclo through the streets of this Chinese community. You'll view landmarks such as Cha Tam Church and Binh Tay Market. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Uncover the secrets of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed My Son Sanctuary during an exhilarating 4-hour excursion from Hoi An. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, gain fascinating insight into the rich heritage of the landmarks that decorate the ancient capital of the Champa Kingdom. Select from a start time to suit your schedule and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel. Visit the magnificent monuments with a small group and receive personalized attention from your guide on this intimate tour, on which numbers are limited to eight people.

Hear stories of the American-Vietnam war as you discover the maze-like Cu Chi Tunnels, a 136-mile (220 km) 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.