Vietnam · GUIDED
Good guided tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review the $18 Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, with temple visits, river boats, canals, lunch, guides, value, and practical tips.
“It was a fun day! We saw a lot and did a lot of things. I would recommend this trip! Our guide was amazing!”
Taste Hanoi classics, sip egg coffee, and watch trains pass close by on this flexible Old Quarter food tour for $19.
“The experience was outstanding! The food was delicious, and our tour guide, Kira, was incredible, very friendly, polite and funny. We enjoyed every moment of the tour. Thank you!”
Taste Hanoi street food with a local guide, then watch a train pass close by on Train Street in this affordable three-hour evening tour.
“Mary was an exceptional guide! She was very informative and made sure we had a representative array of delicious Hanoi food.”
Review of a small-group Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi, covering Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu, cycling, lunch, transport, and practical tips.
“I had the pleasure of joining a Ninh Binh tour with "Bruce Lee", and it was an exceptional experience. The day was perfect – the weather was beautiful, the scenery breathtaking, and the tour organization top-notch. Bruce Lee is a fantastic guide, not only extremely knowledgeable but also very personable. He enriched the tour with interesting facts and stories and made sure all participants felt comfortable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience an unforgettable day in Ninh Binh.”
Review of a $18 Mekong Delta day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with temples, boat rides, local food, music, and practical booking advice.
“Great experience from start to finish. Our guide Son, was amazing! Very informative & nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend 🤗”
Taste Hanoi’s Michelin-recognized street food, egg coffee, and Old Quarter culture on a practical three-hour walking tour.
“reel which weve never had. and bun soup. and thevegg and salt coffee and the train street. mostvof all, our very young but very knowledgeable guide, khan. shes a keeper. best of luck in all your endeavors, kha!!!The Vietnamese”
Taste seven Vietnamese dishes in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide, small groups, hotel pickup, and useful food and culture tips.
“We enjoyed the authenticity of the tour. The food stops would never be possible unless you are a locale. Food was delicious and Austin was very knowledgeable and pleasant. A good night.”
Explore three southern Phu Quoc islands, snorkel coral reefs, eat lunch on board, and relax at May Rut for $31.
“Our tour guide, Woa, was fabulous. Very friendly and welcoming! We felt like we could approach him if we had any issues or requests and he was funny too! Snorkelling was fab, there was plenty of room on the boat and it felt very safe. We had a really nice time! Lots of coral and fish and the water was clean. The only thing we would recommend is that the tour guides tell guests about the jellyfish. Whilst they warn you of the dangerous ones that can appear outside of rainy season, there was no mention of the transparent ones that are COMPLETELY HARMLESS! but as someone that’s never seen…”
Review of the 3-day Ha Giang Loop tour with English guide, easy riders, small groups, mountain passes, villages, meals, and practical tips.
“Disappointing. We booked through odyssey as they had great reviews. Our trip was actually operated by a company called lotus and they were poor. The company were unaware of our booking so never received confirmation of booking. Tried 3times to get hold of the tRead more”
Review of Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour with a student guide, covering sights, value, timing, pickup, costs, and who should book.
“I had such a fun time with my guide, Moon. She was friendly from the beginning; it honestly felt like meeting up with an old friend. We went to Hoa Lo Prison which could’ve been depressing, but she made it so interesting with all the extra information that she gave. She knew a lot and spoke really well for being as young as she is. After, we went to Train Street and she graciously took some pictures for me. Conversation and the time really flew by. I wish we could’ve had more time. No matter what, I’m sure she’ll go far and will thrive in university in whichever field she…”
Review of Ha Giang’s 4-day motorbike loop with English guide, meals, homestays, Ma Pi Leng Pass, and small-group riding at $170.
“I had a great loop with Tom and Tien. They had lots of activities planned along the way and made the loop enjoyable for our small group. The home stays were great as well as lunches and dinners. This will be one of the heights of my trip and something you don’t want to miss out on.”
Taste eight Hanoi specialties, sip egg coffee, and watch Train Street on a guided Old Quarter food walk for $30.
“This food tour takes you into the heart of the old city in Hanoi and gives you a great introduction to local foods that we might otherwise have passed by. We made 8 stops to try different foods (including local coffee culture). Plenty of food wRead more”
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City on a low-cost guided tour with hotel pickup, wartime history, local food, and tunnel access.
“A great half day trip! We set off on time and the van was very comfortable. Service was excellent from Quyen. Thang was very welcoming and so knowledgeable! We really enjoyed seeing the Cu Chi Tunnels and learning all about the history. Would definitely recommend!”
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City on a small-group half-day tour with hotel pickup, local guidance, and war-era sites.
“Very long drive each way. 4 -5 hrs driving time. Limited time at attraction. Very commercialised and touristy”
Trek from Sapa to Lao Chai and Ta Van through rice terraces, local villages, and mountain trails with lunch and a guide for $34.
“We spent our day with Toan, it was an incredible day talking about life and enjoying nature. Toan was really kind with us and we spent a really fun time with him. The place is amazing and also you learn a lot about their culture and traditions.”
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