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Tours in Vietnam

Vietnam

Activities in Vietnam blend adventure with educational experiences. They’re also a great way to make sure you don’t miss anything as you venture into a new city or a new environment. It’s edifying to have a guide with you who can translate and explain the local culture — much of Vietnam is still very traditional, but locals are always eager to have visitors look around.

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Vietnam tours by activity

Vietnam Culinary Tours

Vietnamese cuisine has a reputation for its piquant, savory flavors — unlike anything you’ll find anywhere else in the world. Take a cooking class to learn some of the secret ingredients. These are typically led by restaurant chefs or experienced home cooks. Homestays are great opportunities to take a cooking class with local cooks.

Vietnam Historic Tours

Vietnam’s history is one of rebuilding. See what they’ve managed to preserve over the many years of war, and what they’ve reconstructed from the rubble. In cities like Hanoi, Hoi An, and Ninh Binh you can see ancient Buddhist sites. Places like Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum offer the government-sanctioned perspective on the past century of conflict.

Vietnam Museum Tours

Tour Vietnam’s museums to get closer to the country’s history and culture. There are museums that give you a detailed look at the Vietnamese War, as well as the history of colonial powers. You can also find museums dedicated to showcasing native art and handicrafts.

Vietnam Kayaking Tours

Go kayaking and paddle yourself to get up-close looks at karst formations and jungle scenery. Tours around Halong Bay often stop to give visitors a chance to kayak around some of the karsts and limestone cliffs. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has rivers leading through the jungles to traditional villages and gorgeous caves. Kayaking is one of the best ways to explore secluded spots, like the small islands that make up An Thoi Islands.

Vietnam Biking Tours

On a biking tour, you can cover lots of ground in a national park or take in the scenery on the way to attractions in smaller, beachside cities like Hoi An. Many homestays have bikes you can borrow for self-guided tours around islands in the Mekong Delta.

Vietnam Cave Exploration Tours

Vietnam has some of the world’s most impressive caves. Limestone caves surround the shores of Halong Bay and the Ninh Binh waterways. Deep in the Phong Nha-Khe Bang National Park, you can follow a guide into the recesses of Son Doong Cave, the world’s largest cave. Smaller but just as lovely are the caves of Phong Nha and Paradise Cave.

Vietnam Hiking Tours

Hiking into the jungles and caves of Vietnam’s mystical landscapes. Some of the country’s most impressive landscapes are subterranean. Lace up your hiking boots and follow guides through jungles and up the slopes of misty mountains.

Vietnam Boat Tours

Much of Vietnam is best to explore via boat. Boat tours give you the chance to visit the Mekong Delta's floating markets. When you visit the Mekong, travel between islands on a long boat. Sail up the Perfume River from Hue on a boat painted to look like a dragon.

Vietnam Snorkeling Tours

Snorkeling is a fun way to explore Vietnam’s islands. Cham Island and An Thoi offer some of the country’s best snorkeling destinations. Paddle around the clear water to get a good look at tropical fish.

Vietnam Guided Tours

Vietnamese guides are friendly and well-informed. They’re happy to answer any questions you may have along the way and offer interesting insights into local culture. It’s also necessary to take guided tours to some places, like the remote caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

Vietnam Rafting Tours

The Don Da River has rushing white water rapids and waterfalls for you to explore on a rafting tour. Experienced guides give instructions and prepare you for the exciting terrain.

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