Vietnam · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

15 Lunch Experiences in Vietnam Worth the Day

108 tours  ·  from $9

The 15 best lunch experiences you can book today, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. Number one is first for a reason.

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Ninh Binh Heritage Full Day Tour with Buffet Lunch and Limousine

1.Ninh Binh Heritage Full Day Tour with Buffet Lunch and Limousine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,692 reviews · from $49Our pick

Travel from Hanoi by limousine to Hoa Lu, cycle through the countryside, eat local dishes at Trang An Heritage Garden, row through Tam Coc, and climb Mua Cave. Guides such as Jun, Trang, Hai Dang, Viet, and Two lead the day, which suits active visitors who want Ninh Binh’s main sights in one trip.

“Our guide Viet was great! Thank you! We had very heavy rains but they kept adjusting to the latest weather conditions to give us the best experience. It made it very unique and fun!”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - Lunch among Halong Bay’s limestone towers
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

2.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,551 reviews · from $40

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by shared coach and cruise boat. Guide names vary, with Alex, Tinh, Henry, Sam, Tom, and Austin often leading groups. Expect Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat, Titop Island, seafood lunch, and a sunset fruit party.

“An amazing day out. The bay was gorgeous in the mist. Loved Titop Island and the cave. The bamboo boat was a relaxing way to see more of the area. Thanks Hercules!”

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Full Day Canyoning Activity in Da Lat with Lunch - Crossing above the river by Tyrolean traverse
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Full Day Canyoning Activity in Da Lat with Lunch

3.Full Day Canyoning Activity in Da Lat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,577 reviews · from $80

Spend about seven hours at Datanla Waterfall with guides Vincent, Bee, and Seven. Learn an 18-meter dry abseil, cross above a waterfall, slide through natural rock channels, and tackle two wet descents, including the 25-meter fall and the Washing Machine.

“Great day great guides highly recommend to everyone. Young or old you will have a great experience. The local guides could not do enough for us and their enthusiasm was next level.”

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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking - The Hanoi pickup and the long road to Tuan Chau
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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

4.Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,317 reviews · 4 - 13 hours · from $34

Spend a full day from Hanoi cruising Ha Long Bay on Dragonfly Cruise, with a seafood lunch, Thien Cung Cave, island views, and 45 minutes of kayaking or bamboo boat time. Guides such as Harry, Benjamin, Linh, and Bobby add local stories. Choose the pier-only option or request Hanoi transport.

“Perfect on time. Bus was fine. The stop at the pearl farm was nice. I've never seen this, so it was new and interesting to me. Food was fine, they had vegetarian options. The kayaking was included and a lot of fun. I also enjoyed the walk through the cave. They weren't annoying with tips oder selling. I really recommend the trip.”

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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour - Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch - Cruising among Ha Long Bay’s limestone islands
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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

5.Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,244 reviews · from $42

Spend a full day on Ha Long Bay with guides such as Alex, Ken, Hoang, or Nam. Cruise from Hanoi, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Hang Luon, swim or hike at Ti Top Island, and enjoy a sunset snack before returning.

“Alex was a fantastic guide - very personable and funny with impeccable English. Had a great day on the tour - saw all the key sights, the optional speedboat trip was a highlight and would highly recommend, and Sung Sot cave exceeded expectations. Food was basic as others have mentioned.”

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Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch - Beo Harbor and the floating fishing village
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Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

6.Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,166 reviews · 1 day · from $22

From Cat Ba, you cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, visit a floating fishing village, ride a bamboo boat through Bright Cave, swim, eat a Vietnamese lunch, and cycle through Viet Hai village. Guides such as Tony, Kai, and Ricky lead the day in English. Kayaking may be replaced by bamboo boat rides.

“It was a fantastic day out. Our guide Tony was awesome, very informative and efficient. The tour was adventurous and scenic. The lunch was delicious. We would definitely recommend this tour to our friends.”

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Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise-Buffet lunch&Limousine transfer

7.Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise-Buffet lunch&Limousine transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 846 reviews · from $49

Travel from Hanoi Old Quarter by limousine to a full day in Halong Bay. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, paddle or ride a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, climb or swim at Titop Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch and sunset snacks. Guide Luke has been praised for clear, organized hosting.

“The trip was good and the tour guide Luke is professional, informative, organized and good attitude and inclusive.”

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Da Nang/Hoi An: Hue Imperial City via Hai Van Pass & Lunch - Pickup from Da Nang or Hoi An
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Da Nang/Hoi An: Hue Imperial City via Hai Van Pass & Lunch

8.Da Nang/Hoi An: Hue Imperial City via Hai Van Pass & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 753 reviews · 270 minutes - 12 hours · from $9Best value

Spend a full day traveling from Da Nang or Hoi An to Hue with an English-speaking guide such as Coco, MiAn, Van, or Hieu. The route includes Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon, Hue Imperial City, lunch, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Mausoleum.

“We had a great time with our tour for today! Our tour guide Mia is very knowledgeable. She is always smiling and energetic and most of all she’s always ready to answer questions. We learned a lot from her on this tour. Our driver is also very good. He’s making sure we are safe and comfortable. Our lunch was really good! This tour is highly recommended! It’s 10/10!”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - Lunch among Halong Bay’s limestone towers
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

9.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 725 reviews · from $40

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay for a 12 to 13-hour group day. Cruise past famous limestone islets, eat a Vietnamese seafood lunch, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and climb Titop Island for wide bay views. English-speaking guides such as Ken, Phong, and Linh have led this trip.

“The day was well organised and our tour guide was great! Very informative and funny. Would highly recommend.”

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip - Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch - Boarding the cruise at Tuan Chau Port
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

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

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

Travel from Hanoi by limousine to Ha Long Bay for a full day on a 5-star cruise. Explore Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim at Ti Top Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch plus sunset snacks. Guides such as Tinh, Alex, Henry, and Nam lead the day.

“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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Da Nang: Hue Imperial Day Trip, Hai Van Pass Train, & Lunch - From Lang Co to Hue by air-conditioned van
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Da Nang: Hue Imperial Day Trip, Hai Van Pass Train, & Lunch

11.Hue Imperial Day Trip, Hai Van Pass Train, & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 619 reviews · from $58

Travel from Da Nang to Hue by train across Hai Van Pass, then visit the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Tomb with an English-speaking guide. The small group is limited to 12, lunch and city-center transfers are included, and guides such as Mariana, Tom, Sky, and Oanh add lively historical context.

“The tour was very great. Your guide Mariana and our driver was very nice. Much interesting information and nice people”

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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Buffet lunch & Cycling - Leaving Hanoi for Ninh Binh
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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Buffet lunch & Cycling

12.Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Buffet lunch & Cycling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 616 reviews · from $28

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc with an English-speaking guide such as Kenny, Toan, or Sophie. Visit royal temples, eat a local buffet, row through Tam Coc’s caves, cycle village lanes, and optionally climb Hang Mua’s 500 steps. Pickup is available in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“The tour was great! One if the highlights of my trip to Vietnam. It was a super rainy day. The whole boat ride that lasted for 1,5h it was pouring rain. But for me it actually made the experience even more unique and fun. We also did the biking tour in rain. The buffet lunch had a lot if options and was very tasty. Only minus is that the tour guide didn't speak that good of an English. So pretty much the whole group had problem understanding what he was saying. Great value for the money!”

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Golden Bridge & Ba Na Hills 1 Day including buffets lunch & 2 ways Cable Car - Golden Bridge, gardens, and Linh Ung Pagoda
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Golden Bridge & Ba Na Hills 1 Day including buffets lunch & 2 ways Cable Car

13.Golden Bridge & Ba Na Hills 1 Day including buffets lunch & 2 ways Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 535 reviews · from $89

Spend about nine hours at Ba Na Hills with hotel pickup from Da Nang, an English-speaking guide, two-way cable-car travel, Golden Bridge, nine flower gardens, French Village, Fantasy Park, and a buffet lunch. Guides such as Tim, William, Na, Long, and Mr. Dee have been praised for keeping groups informed and together.

“We didn't even make it up to the mountain. The tour did not disclose a time wasting stop in a timeshareike demonstration and push to sell jewelry. We left our hotel at 8:15 and by 9:30 hadn't even begun the trip up to the bridge. We left because we didn't feel safe or taken care of. Very disappointed.”

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Hanoi: Roundtrip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayaking & Lunch - The morning ride from Hanoi to Tuan Chau
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Hanoi: Roundtrip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayaking & Lunch

14.Roundtrip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayaking & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 433 reviews · from $44

You’ll cruise Ha Long Bay from Tuan Chau, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, and hike Ti Top Island. English-speaking guides such as Tony, Ngoc, Max, and Noi lead the day. Expect a long but well-filled trip with lunch, transfers, and about five hours on the water.

“tour and tour guide were great. however, it being such a long tour, more food should have been offered.”

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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour-Cave, Kayaking,Ti top island & Lunch - Lunch on board: plentiful, but not a sure highlight
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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour-Cave, Kayaking,Ti top island & Lunch

15.Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour-Cave, Kayaking,Ti top island & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · from $41

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay by air-conditioned coach, then cruise past limestone karsts, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, and climb Ti Top Island. Guides such as Tony, Toan, Max, and Nam are known for keeping the long day lively.

“Wonderful experience everything was very well organised. Halong Bay js scenic and the tour included a number of activities and good food”

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