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The 15 Best Day Trips from Vietnam

55 day trips  ·  from $12 a seat

The 15 best day trips from vietnam, with the pickup time, the hours on the road and what the price actually covers. Start at the top.

Hanoi/Ninh Binh: Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves Full-Day Trip - Hoa Lu and the Dinh and Le temples
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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves Full-Day Trip

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, eat Vietnamese food, 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 explanations and friendly care, though the day is active and Tam Coc can be busy.

“Excellent day tour. Friendly knowledgeable guide,beautiful scenery-loved the boat tour especially. Thank you.”

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Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds - Starting in Cat Ba at 8:30 in the morning
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Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds

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

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

From Cat Ba, cruise through Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays with guides such as Hang, Jack, Bee, or Ben. Visit Cai Beo floating village, kayak through caves and rock arches, swim at Ba Trai Dao Beach, and enjoy a seafood, meat, or vegetarian lunch. The 9-hour trip returns around 5:30 or 6pm.

“We really enjoyed the trip, the tour guides were great, food was delicious, as promised we did avoid the crowds.”

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HCM: Mekong Delta, My Tho & Ben Tre Coconut Village - Vinh Trang Pagoda and the first look at My Tho
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HCM: Mekong Delta, My Tho & Ben Tre Coconut Village

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 by minivan, motorboat, sampan, tuk tuk, and foot. You will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, sample honey tea and fruit, watch coconut candy being made, eat Vietnamese lunch, and hear folk music. Guides such as Ken, James, Steve, Phong, and Truc are known for clear English and careful timing.

“The Day trip was amazing! It was really well planned and we saw a lot of beautiful anf interesting things and places. When it came to lunch, getting a vegetarian option was no problem ✨ And our Guide Ken was the absolute best! Can only recommend.”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat - Vietnamese buffet lunch and the practical middle of the day
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

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 in Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide, cycling around Hoa Lu, visiting Dinh and Le King temples, eating a Vietnamese buffet, boating through Trang An grottoes, and climbing about 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Liam, Max, Tim, James, and Jason have received especially strong praise.

“The boat ride in Trang An was amazing in the truest sense of the word. We chose Route number 3 which takes you through Dot Cave ( the longest cave ). It was a breath-taking experience. This was the high point of the trip and apart froRead more”

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Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda - Coconut candy and honey in Ben Tre
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Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda

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

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

Spend 9 to 10 hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre. Ride a motorboat and hand-rowed boat, visit coconut candy and honey producers, eat a five-course lunch, choose a village bicycle ride, enjoy local music, and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. Guides such as James, Nam, and Manh are known for warm, lively commentary.

“James was an excellent guide. Smiling,funny,courteous,knowledgeable. Took great care of us and made the day very enjoyable. Thanks to driver Hou for navigating the Vietnamese traffic Highly recommend the trip”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus - Bai Dinh Pagoda and Its Monumental Scale
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

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

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

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus to Bai Dinh Pagoda, a Vietnamese buffet, Trang An’s two-hour cave-and-temple boat ride, and Mua Cave’s 500-step climb. An English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, entrance fees, lunch, and return transport are included. Guide Son has earned special praise for his helpful explanations.

“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.”

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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer - The morning ride from Hanoi to Tuan Chau
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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

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

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

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

“Good experience overall because of incredible scenery and sunset and quality of boat and guide. But the bay was crowded with boats and the activities were absolutely packed. It was overwhelmed with tourists. We skipped an activity Read more”

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Small-group Mekong Floating Market Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Rang and the question of the floating market
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Small-group Mekong Floating Market Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City

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

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

Start at 5:00 a.m. for a full day through the Mekong Delta, with hotel pickup, boat rides, Cai Rang, Cai Be, fruit gardens, crafts, cycling, and a five-course lunch. Guides such as Win, Bevis, Lin, Bao, and Hanh are known for making the long day informative and friendly. Expect a packed schedule and confirm the floating-market stop before booking.

“We did a lot of interesting things in a relatively short time,it was amazing!A very good guide,friendly and he explained a lot of history and geography of Vietnam.”

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Mekong Day Trip Explore Village Bicycle CookingClass Group 12 Pax - Leaving Ho Chi Minh City early
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Mekong Day Trip Explore Village Bicycle CookingClass Group 12 Pax

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

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

Spend about nine and a half hours beyond Ho Chi Minh City on a small-group Mekong Delta trip. Cycle through orchards and rice fields, cook spring rolls, eat a barbecue lunch, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, hear Southern Vietnamese music, and ride boats on the Tien River. Guides may include Dennis, Harry, Jack, or Son.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this trip to the Mekong delta. The tour was organised very well including pick up and drop off from the hotel, and the timings and itinerary of the day were accurate to the description in the booking. Our tour guide MRead more”

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip - Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch - A buffet lunch among limestone islands
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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

Leave Hanoi by luxury limousine for a full day on Ha Long Bay. Your English-speaking guide, often Tinh, Henry, Jason, or another team member, leads you to Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Ti Top Island. Expect a buffet lunch, kayaking or bamboo boat ride, swimming, a jacuzzi, and a long return to Hanoi.

“Tinh was such a great guide! Such a beautiful day planned down to the hour. Everything went smoothly & the boat even has a small pool to enjoy after the hike.”

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Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour) - Leaving Hanoi at 8:00 or 8:30
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Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)

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

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

Leave Hanoi around 8:00 or 8:30 for a full day at Ha Long Bay. Cruise among limestone islets, eat Vietnamese seafood, visit Thien Cung and possibly Dau Go Cave, then kayak or take a bamboo boat through Ba Hang. Private transport and guide options are available, but check whether your boat is private or shared before booking.

“No issues meeting up with our guide. Our guide, Angela, spoke very good English and was so knowledgeable. She was sweet and kind as well. It was a very comfortable, clean boat with restrooms. The tour took us to a beautiful cave where we walked through with Angela. It was amazing! We then had the choice of kayaking or taking a wooden boat tour around beautiful grottoes. Both fun options! We slowly made our way back, and had several rock formations pointed out to us. A delicious Vietnamese lunch was then served. Alcohol beverages were available for purchase. It was a wonderful day! Highly recommend this tour. You will be…”

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Da Nang: Hue Imperial Day Trip, Hai Van Pass Train, & Lunch - Starting early from central Da Nang
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Da Nang: Hue Imperial Day Trip, Hai Van Pass Train, & Lunch

12.Da Nang: Hue Imperial Day Trip, Hai Van Pass Train, & Lunch

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

Travel from Da Nang to Hue by train through the Hai Van Pass, then visit the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Tomb by air-conditioned van. English-speaking guides such as Mariana, Tom, Sky, and Oanh lead the day, with lunch, water, and central Da Nang hotel pickup included.

“very nice excursions marianna the guide she good guide.”

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Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak - The long morning ride from Hanoi to Tuan Chau
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Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak

13.Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 528 reviews · from $40

Spend a full day on Halong Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Sunny, or Tinh. Ride from Hanoi to Tuan Chau, cruise past limestone islands, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, climb Titop Island, and return with fruit, cakes, and red wine at sunset.

“Tom, our tour Guide was very good, it was an awesome experience”

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From Ho Chi Minh: Mekong Delta Small Group Day Trip - Leaving Ho Chi Minh City around 07:30
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From Ho Chi Minh: Mekong Delta Small Group Day Trip

14.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 Hannah, Minh, or Jason. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, cruise past four river islands, ride a rowing sampan through narrow canals, sample coconut candy and honey tea, enjoy lunch in an orchard, and return to District 1 by about 17:00.

“Nikki was a great guide, we had a great trip. We tried local delicacies - coconut candy and honey tea, rode in a small boat along the river, cycled around an island and visited a pagoda. Would recommend this full day tour to anyone looking to go to the Mekong Delta”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave Day Trip - The Hanoi pickup and limousine ride
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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave Day Trip

15.Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · from $50

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by air-conditioned limousine, then visit Hoa Lu, float through Trang An’s caves, enjoy a Vietnamese buffet, and climb about 500 steps at Mua Cave. An English or Vietnamese-speaking guide, entrance tickets, bottled water, bicycle use, and Old Quarter pickup are included.

“We will recommend this trip if you don’t have too much time but still wants to experience the highlights of Ninh Binh.”

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★ 4.7From Hoi An: Marble Mountains and My Son Sanctuary Day TripFrom $46209 reviews
★ 5.0Hue : Private Day Trip to DMZ : Vinh Moc tunnel & Khe SanhFrom $1626 reviews
★ 5.0Hoi An/Da Nang : Private Day Trip to Imperial City – HueFrom $19125 reviews
★ 4.7Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, & Mua Cave Day Trip with Lunch & LimousineFrom $4524 reviews
★ 4.7Ho Chi Minh Most Memorable Day Trip To Mui Ne – Private JeepFrom $5032 reviews
★ 4.3Mekong River Delta Day Trip with Boat TripFrom $11421 reviews
★ 5.0Ha Long Bay Full Day Trip – Amethyst Luxury CruiseFrom $50171 reviews
★ 4.84-Day Trip Ninh Binh-Halong Cruise Cabin with BalconyFrom $33159 reviews
★ 4.4Halong Bay Day Trip with Lunch and TransfersFrom $48240 reviews
★ 4.5Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Caves Hiking Day TripFrom $43163 reviews

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