The 15 Day Trips in Vietnam That Earn the Road Time

1.Hanoi/Ninh Binh: Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,613 reviews · from $46Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by air-conditioned bus, visit Hoa Lu’s 10th-century temples, lunch on Vietnamese dishes, row through Tam Coc’s three caves, cycle through villages, and climb 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Gary, Hai, and Thang are praised for clear English and good care.

“It was a great trip. Our tour guide Gary was very helpful and friendly. I would recommend this trip to others”

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2.Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,317 reviews · from $41Top rated

Spend nine hours cruising Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays from Cat Ba with guides such as Hang, Jack, Bee, or Tony. Visit Cai Beo floating village, kayak through caves and lagoons, swim at Ba Trai Dao Beach, and enjoy a generous lunch aboard a boat carrying up to 38 people.

“It was a good day out and lots of beautiful views. Good vegan lunch was given. Guide was friendly and engaging.”

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3.HCM: Mekong Delta, My Tho & Ben Tre Coconut Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,304 reviews · 9 hours · from $16Best value

Spend nine hours exploring My Tho and Ben Tre with an English-speaking guide such as Ken, James, Steve, or Phong. Expect river boats, a hand-rowed sampan, Vinh Trang Pagoda, honey tea, coconut candy, cycling, Vietnamese lunch, fruit, and folk music for $16.

“Wonderful tour at the Mekong Delta! Despite traffic and holiday-related accidents, **James** reorganized the schedule so we could see as much as possible. Excellent English and very professional. Highly recommended!”

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4.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,886 reviews · from $43

Spend a full day from Hanoi visiting Hoa Lu’s royal temples by bicycle, rowing through Trang An’s caves, hiking about 500 steps at Mua Cave, and eating a Vietnamese buffet lunch. English-speaking guides such as James, Max, Liam, Tim, and Jason help keep the busy schedule moving.

“Max (our tour guide) was friendly, energetic, informative and very funny. He gave us a lot of information, told plenty of jokes and made sure we were all safe and sound. He really ensured we had a great experience. The places we visited were amazing. Thank you and see you again!”

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5.Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,327 reviews · from $48

Spend a full day from Ho Chi Minh City exploring My Tho and Ben Tre by motorboat and hand-rowed boat. Meet local producers, taste fruit and honey tea, enjoy a five-course lunch, choose a village bike ride, and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda with guides such as James, Nam, or Manh.

“Lead by a local guy who truly gave us his experience of the Mekong area. Great day out, bring your waterproofs and mossie spray, just in case. Big shout out to Nam, thank you.”

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6.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · from $55

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh from Hanoi. Visit record-setting Bai Dinh Pagoda, eat a Vietnamese buffet, cruise Trang An by bamboo boat, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. English-speaking guides, including Son, lead groups of up to 29 people.

“It was an amazing experience, our Guide Son was very helpful and a treasure of knowledge. I recommend mua cave and grotto a must must visit”

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7.Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 933 reviews · from $45

Spend 10 to 12 hours exploring Halong Bay from Hanoi on a modern cruise with an English-speaking guide. The day includes Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, seafood lunch, and a sunset party. Guide Duy has earned special praise for smooth organization.

“The first guide for our first bus ride was terrible, he was rude. He told us to literally 'shut up' when we tried to clarify some questions. He was disrespectful to foreigners. The early communication was terrible, telling us that we would be picked uRead more”

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8.Small-group Mekong Floating Market Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 886 reviews · from $92

This 11 to 12-hour trip takes you from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho and Cai Be by minivan, motorboat, and rowing boat. Expect Cai Rang Floating Market, rice-paper making, fruit gardens, cycling, a cooking demonstration, and a five-course lunch. Guides such as Win, Bevis, Lin, and Bao have earned strong praise.

“The trip is a long day but we’ll worth the effort. If you are lucky enough to get WIN he will make the long day go very quickly. He is knowledgeable and passionate about the area and culture. I would highly recommend WIN as your guide and this tour!”

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9.Mekong Day Trip Explore Village Bicycle CookingClass Group 12 Pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 705 reviews · from $29

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Luc and My Tho in a group of up to 12. You’ll cycle through orchards and rice fields, cook spring rolls, eat a farm lunch, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, and cruise the Tien River with guides such as Dennis, Harry, Jack, or Son.

“Everything was smooth. Tour guide ( Dennis ) was excellent. Pick up on time. Booking via Viator was very efficient. Suggest provide 1 - 2 bottle mineral water for everyone. Thanks Viator. Thanks Dennis”

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10.Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 673 reviews · from $62

Spend 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay in a limousine and 5-star cruise. Guide Tinh, Henry, Alex, Jason, Nam, or Trinh may lead your group. Visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim at Ti Top, and enjoy lunch and sunset treats.

“Tinh was an amazing guide, so informative and helpful. The whole day was amazing, Sung Sot Cave was spectacular. Highly recommended this day trip , very good value for money. Food, drinks and crew on the boat were fantastic! All in all 10 out of 10 😊”

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11.Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 657 reviews · from $159

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by private vehicle, cruise past Fighting Cock and Incense Burner islets, eat a Vietnamese seafood lunch, explore Thien Cung and Dau Go caves, and choose kayaking or a bamboo boat at Ba Hang. Guides such as Hien, Ha, and Tony are noted for friendly service.

“Upon arrival at the port, our driver seamlessly handed us over to the cruise staff. The boat was immaculate, and the crew provided a warm welcome and exceptional service throughout our time on the bay. The scenery, of course, is breathtakiRead more”

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12.From Ho Chi Minh: Mekong Delta Small Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 511 reviews · 9 hours · from $29

Spend nine hours exploring the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide such as Minh, Hannah, or Jason. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, ride river boats and a rowing sampan, taste coconut candy and fruit, hear folk music, and eat lunch in an orchard garden.

“John was a fantastic guide, he was very Informative and accommodating. The food throughout the day was delicious and the activities were very interesting.”

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13.Mekong Delta Full Day Trip – My Tho & Ben Tre – VIP Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · from $85

Spend about eight hours exploring My Tho and Ben Tre in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Expect Vinh Trang Temple, motorboat and sampan rides, bee tea, coconut candy, local fruit, traditional music, lunch, and time among the Mekong’s river islands.

“It was a very interesting and learnable trip with our very good guide Tim. It was a long day and since he toured only us we got a pretty small boat at the Mekongdelta. Since my husband has bad balance it was hard for him to get on the boat even though he got plenty of help from the guide. We took the tuc tuc instead of bycycle which went fine. It was interesting to hear the locals sing, the vietnamese lunch pretty good. Nice to be able to try to cook vietnamesisk pancakes. Also very intetesting to see how they made coconut candy.”

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14.Private Insight Mekong Delta (Day Trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · from $150

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre with a private air-conditioned car and an English-speaking guide. Cruise by motorboat and sampan, visit brick kilns and coconut workshops, meet a local family, and continue by bicycle or tuk-tuk. Guides such as Slim Jim and Phat add history and local color.

“We had a very great tour guide - Slim Jim. He was funny, personable and very knowledgeable about the history of Vietnam. We took the two hour drive from the city and along the way he pointed out rice fields, different rivers and gave us lots of information.”

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15.Private Cu Chi – Ben Duoc Tunnels & Liberated Area (Day Trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · from $135

Leave Ho Chi Minh City at 8:00am for a private visit to Cu Chi’s Ben Duoc Tunnels and Liberation Area. You’ll see bunkers, traps, a kitchen, memorial temple, and reconstructed wartime scenes, then crawl through an authentic tunnel with a guide such as Luan, James, or Manh.

“The tour guide was very professional and spoke excellent English.”

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