Vietnam · VIP
This is the shortlist you would text a friend two weeks out: 15 vip experiences worth the money, each with what it costs and the one thing to check before you commit.
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta in one long day with limousine transport, local guides, lunch, and boat rides from Ho Chi Minh City.
“A full day experience with a lot packed in. We had a great guide + driver! The van was very comfortable!”
Explore Cu Chi’s wartime tunnels, trapdoors, bomb craters, rice fields, and cassava on a practical half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City.
“Amazing experience. Our guide Lam was very friendly and explained in great detail. The bus was new and clean and the drive felt very safe. Definately would recommend.”
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta in one day, with a small group, BBQ cooking lesson, river cruise, and local music.
“Minh (Milo) was our tour guide. He’s very knowledgeable about the Vietnam’s culture and has a good sense of humour.”
Review of Aspira’s 2-day luxury Halong Bay cruise, with private balconies, kayaking, meals, Tai Chi, cave visits, and Hanoi transfer advice.
“Great Experience! Lovely Staff and Well Organized Tour. The Only Recommendation to book Premium Room 2nd floor and above. Don’t expect for WiFi :)”
Review of the $33 Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta VIP tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with small groups, lunch, boats, and practical tips.
“My partner and I went on the Chi Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta tour with our guide Xem. We had a wonderful day at both. Xem was very knowledgeable and friendly. It’s a very big day but was provided lots of water, lunch and some delicious fruits. We would definitely recommend.”
Spend two days aboard Alisa Cruise in Ha Long Bay with meals, caves, kayaking or pearl farms, tai chi, and a private cabin for $133.
“The experience was great! Everyone was very friendly, happy and helpful. I really like the staff! Mr. Phong was a great kelner! If you cannot eat something, don’t worry! I can’t eat gluten and staff did me many dishes gluten free.”
Review of Halong Bay’s full-day cruise from Hanoi, with cave exploring, Titop Island hiking, kayaking, lunch, and sunset tea for $38.
“Had a wonderful experience at Ha Long bay. Such unrealistically beautiful views. Me and my friends had a lot of fun. The whole guided tour was very a very culture rixh experience for us.”
Review of the private Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with personal guides, hotel pickup, tunnel access, and practical booking tips.
“Awesome experience. Our tour guide Kevin was great. He was so knowledgeable about a range of topics and we loved conversing with him throughout the tour. I use a wheelchair and Kevin exceeded expectations to allow me to fully experience the elements of the tour and I am very grateful. Highly recommend.”
Review of Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise from Hanoi, with limousine transfer, buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Titop Island, and sunset treats.
“The trip was good and the tour guide Luke is professional, informative, organized and good attitude and inclusive.”
Explore Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave and Ha Long Bay on two full days from Hanoi, with luxury transport, kayaking, caves and Titop Island.
“Tour guide Alex was great! Very good at telling the story of Vietnam, friendly and very approachable.. great value for money.. overall we had the best day and time with Alex visiting Halong Bay.. would highly recommend”
Ride a luxury speedboat from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels, explore secret traps, crawl underground, and enjoy lunch for $77.
“We had the best day. Our guide was so entertaining. Very passionate about telling us the story and history of Vietnam. He was very accommodating and allowed us to have the best time. Also the meal and food lunch after the tour was spectacular. Highly recommended.”
Review of Hanoi’s Ha Long Bay day trip with 5-star cruise, buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Ti Top Beach, and limousine transfer.
“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 😊”
Review of a $50 Halong Bay overnight cruise from Hanoi, with caves, kayaking, swimming, meals, private balcony cabins, and practical tips.
“The crew was amazing food was fantastic and the experience was great my first trip on luxurious boat very fun”
Cruise Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay for 7.5 hours with seafood, kayaking, swimming, cooking, sunset views, and a Ha Long hotel stay.
“We spent the 3D2N on the Amanda Cruise ship. The arrival and pickup in Hanoi worked out well. After arrival there was a lunch where we asked for a vegetarian option which was quite delicious at lunch but very disappointing at dinner (while tRead moreAuto-translated”
Review of the $22 My Son Sanctuary tour from Hoi An, with Champa temples, rice paper making, local lunch, and a Thu Bon River boat ride.
“Very well organised and very informative, passionate and friendly guide. Plus My Son is well worth seeing.”
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