Vietnam · 1-DAY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would text a friend two weeks out: 15 1-day tours worth the money, each with what it costs and the one thing to check before you commit.
Review of Hanoi’s one-day Ninh Binh tour, with Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc or Trang An boating, cycling, lunch, and Mua Cave views.
“Chong, our guide was amazing. He was super confident on all the curiosities and all the topics we came through. The tour was on time and well scheduled”
Explore Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays from Cat Ba by kayak, boat, and beach swim, with lunch, floating villages, and fewer crowds for $41.47.
“An absolutely amazing day! The guides, Hang and Kong, were fantastic. The beach swimming was awesome and the kayaking through the lagoons and caves was incredible. Very affordable; food and cold beers were great also.”
See the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta in one small-group day, with lunch, boat rides, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking guide.
“This informative, fun, and active tour jam-packed a lot of experiences in one. The tourbus/coach we took was very comfortable, air-conditioned, and high-end. This tour provided a lot more activities than mentioned in the description; bicycling is not my forte but it's one Read more”
Review of a $43 Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, cycling, Trang An boat ride, Mua Cave hike, and buffet lunch.
“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!”
Review of a small-group Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with boat rides, Ben Tre villages, lunch, biking, and Vinh Trang Pagoda.
“A wonderful experience. Our guide Luan was a delight. Great communication++++. A very well put together tour. Highly recommend. Thank you to all that are involved to make the day special. .”
See Bai Dinh Pagoda, cruise Trang An caves, climb Mua Cave, and enjoy lunch on a full-day Ninh Binh trip from Hanoi.
“Enjoyable and educational visit to Ninh Binh where we learnt about Vietnamese history at the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Had a lovely time cruising down the river through limestone caves and a challenging climb to what was a phenomenal view of the area. U need to put aside some money for tips but it was a day we'll spent.”
Review of DGT’s $22 My Tho and Ben Tre day tour, with pagodas, river boats, village food, music, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“Mekong river in total is not interesting. You get bored. All attractions(honey bee and etc.) are lame and mostly ask you to buy stuff. I got bored soon.”
Review of a private one-day Halong Bay tour from Hanoi with seafood lunch, Thien Cung Cave, kayaking, bamboo boats, and flexible service.
“Great experience taking this tour with Gấm. We did a private tour of Ha Long Bay, a nice clean car arrived to pick us up from our hotel and drop us to the port where we boarded our boat (note - this was a very large boat for just the two of uRead more”
Cruise Halong Bay from Hanoi with caves, kayaking, Titop Island, buffet lunch, sunset drinks, and round-trip limo bus service.
“Everything from pick up at location to tour guide to food and cleanliness of the cruise - was great.”
A long but rewarding Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with boats, Cai Rang market, cycling, local food, and a cooking demo.
“So expensive and the worst of all four trips we did in Vietnam. The guide was only after a tip and hinted about it all day. He cancelled us going on the Mekong delta because it rained for 15 mi utes. We were stuck at a stupid house where the Read more”
See the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta in one long day, with a small group, Vietnamese lunch, boat rides, and entrance fees included.
“Our tour guide was a legend really enjoyed my day, the food was beautiful the scenes were un real and I’m very glad I got this opportunity”
See the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta in one full day, with hotel pickup, a five-course lunch, small-group transport, and river rides.
“The experience was very good, Anthony, our guide was very informative and helpful, 5 stars to our driver, the traffic was horrendous, the downside for us was the amount of driving in between the activities but tbh expected seeing the traffic. Read more”
Review of the $37.99 Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with transport, meals, boats, and practical tips.
“Combining visiting both sites is the best advantage. Small group and promo pick up. Very friendly, informative tour guid, Laughing. He was caring, knowledgeable while mixing it with humor. accommodation was comfortable and air conditioned.”
Explore Ben Tre by boat, bicycle, and air-conditioned van on a small-group Mekong Delta day tour with local lunch and few crowds.
“Quite possibly the best trip I’ve ever taken. So much seen and done, and not super touristy which I really liked. What true travel feels like, and Ken was brilliant! He struck the perfect balance of being a great guide while also giving us the time and space to explore and enjoy. Highly recommend.”
Review of a $29 Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with village cycling, cooking, lunch, temples, music, and a river cruise.
“The bike ride & cooking was fun, bit sad that they still have Rooster fighting. Be prepared for a 3 hr round trip in the bus”
Pick a bay, a kitchen, a tunnel or a road.
