Vietnam · HALF-DAY
The good half-day tours sell out in season and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to hold early, what each includes and how they differ.
Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Ben Duoc Cu Chi Tunnels in a small group of up to 12. Expect an English-speaking guide, war-era film, jungle paths, underground passages, traps, hotel pickup in District 1, and about seven hours on the road and at the site.
“Really great and informative tour. Be aware you will have 4 hours on the coach but it's well worth it.”
Leave central Ho Chi Minh City at 8 am for the Ben Duoc Cu Chi Tunnels. Your English-speaking guide covers wartime history during the 90-minute drive, then leads you through tunnel sections, hidden entrances, kitchens, medical rooms, and weapon areas. Return around 2 pm.
“Great tour to see the Cu Chí Tunnels. The guide was friendly and informative. Great price on the tour and is perfect duration for a day trip (approximate departure of 8am and return around 2pm in HCM). Take this trip if you want to skip the river portion the other tours do. Try going into the Tunnels. It's quite the experience.”
Visit Ben Dinh and the Cu Chi Tunnels on a five to six-hour small-group trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Guides such as Kevin, James, Dana, and Slim Jim explain the war, traps, bunkers, and tunnel life. Hotel pickup, transport, admission, water, tapioca, and tea are included.
“We had a great time on this tour! Our guide was knowledgeable and provided a good amount of historical information. It was a good tour to fill a half day!”
Spend four hours in a Vietnam War era GAZ-69 Jeep with a local guide such as Martin, Ryan, or Linh. Expect Hanoi food, hidden alleys, Train Street, French-era landmarks, West Lake, hotel pickup from the Old Quarter, and a meal sized for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
“This was one of the best tours I have ever taken! Everything was great and I truly enjoyed myself. Thanh and Brave was amazing!!!!! They were so friendly and knowledgeable, we enjoyed seeing the Real Hanoi.”
Ride through Ho Chi Minh City in a private open-top U.S. Army Jeep with a driver and guide. You’ll visit the Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, and major French-colonial streets. Guides such as Hoa, Hao, Ken, and Kent are praised for clear history and warm service.
“Amazing experience. The food we ate was spectacular and seeing the sights of Ho Chi Minh City at night without having to worry about transport was fantastic. Highly recommend!”
Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the quieter Ben Duoc Cu Chi Tunnels in a group of no more than 10. Guides such as Safa, Tommy, Ken, and Leo explain the war, booby traps, tunnels, Viet Cong food, and Hoang Cam kitchen. Expect a long drive, hands-on history, and narrow underground passages.
“This was a fantastic tour. Safa is a really great guide who provided entensive information and knowledge on Vietnam in general and on the history of the tunnels. The tour was very hands on, we were given the opportunity to go down into nuRead more”
Leave Ho Chi Minh City at 1:00 PM for Ben Dinh, part of the Cu Chi tunnel network. An English-speaking guide explains wartime life, hidden entrances, kitchens, hospitals, traps, and command rooms before you explore the site. Groups stay small, with a maximum of 12 people.
“The experience was informative and well-organized. We learned some very interesting pieces of history. The stop at the handicapped people's art shop was not necessary and could have been improved if the people working on the art were INSIDE, in the air-conditioned room as opposed to the sweltering heat outside.”
Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City on a 6 to 7-hour group tour with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, documentary film, command center, bunkers, tapioca, and tea. Guides such as Kevin, Kyle, Quyen, and Thang bring clear explanations and humor to the day.
“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!”
Spend 5 to 6 hours visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City. Your English-speaking local guide leads a group of up to 12 through wartime tunnels, hidden traps, field hospitals, and command areas, with pickup, pandan tea, and tapioca included.
“So we got a message at midnight the night before to say our pick up was at 8.05am from a hotel we were not staying at- despite booking a pick up from our hotel. So we walked to the new pick up location and were there for 45 mins beforRead more”
Join Vietnam Active at 7:30 am for a six-hour Nha Trang Bay snorkeling trip with hotel pickup, two reef stops, breakfast, lunch, drinks, and gear. A professional guide such as Sam may lead the day, while the boat also serves scuba guests. Expect friendly service, variable visibility, and an easy all-in-one outing.
“Great snorkelling tour. Staff was friendly and helpful, 2 spots were nice and lunch was good. Also went by a big, pretty slow boat which was nice if you are prone so seasickness”
See Hanoi’s key sights in four to five hours with a private English or Vietnamese-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport. Guides such as Lan, Andy, Long, and Sam have earned strong praise for clear storytelling. Train Street is the highlight, while the mausoleum requires careful timing and modest dress.
“Great 4hr tour Anna our guide was very friendly and professional and good fun too! We really enjoyed the tour especially train street😊Anna’s english was excellent too as was her knowledge we would highly recommend Anna!”
Spend four hours exploring Hanoi with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of 12 people. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Opera House, and Tran Quoc Pagoda, with Old Quarter pickup, air-conditioned transfers, and room for a flexible stop such as train street or egg coffee.
“Phuc was an excellent guide - his knowledge of Vietnamese history, politics and culture was very in-depth He gave us recommendations of places to eat and drink - very friendly and spoke superb English”
Spend four hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Hanoi’s major sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison, and Train Street. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, travel by private vehicle, and finish with coffee or tea near the tracks.
“Leo was a very good guide and very informative. His knowledge of the subjects was first class and we would recommend this tour”
Spend five lively hours outside Da Lat with an English-speaking guide such as Phat, Vin, Su, or Vinh. Visit Mongo Land, sip coffee at Me Linh, then choose luge kart racing at Cao Nguyen Hoa or flower displays at Fresh Garden. Transport, Mongo Land entry, water, and insurance are included.
“Tour was excellent, Phat our tour guide is extremley knowledgable and was very friendly. I would recommend this to anyone.”
Travel from the Hanoi Opera House to 700-year-old Bat Trang Ceramic Village in a Russian Jeep. Guides such as Kien, Boo, and Martin share local culture as you pass gardens and farms, meet village residents, and make a ceramic item to take home.
“Fun tour that got us out of the city and seeing a bit of the countryside. Martin was a great guide who was happy to answer our many questions about Vietnamese culture.”
Pick a bay, a kitchen, a tunnel or a road.
