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Ha Giang
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Ha Giang
Our fave part of Vietnam! Seriously gorgeous views, hill tribes + a lot of heart
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Hanoi
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Hanoi
A really charming city with artisans + yummy food, especially out of old quarter
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City
One of our fave SEA cities! See modern twists on old traditions in Saigon.
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Cat Ba
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Cat Ba
Halong Bay's rugged little sister! Come here for sightseeing boats + adventure
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Halong Bay
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Halong Bay
Vietnam's most touristed spot, but still worthwhile. Sail through postcard views
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Sapa
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Sapa
Hike misty rice terraces, meet hill tribes and climb Vietnam's highest peak!
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Hoi An
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Hoi An
Go beyond Hoi An's touristed old town to find old artisans + amazing food.
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Cat Tien
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Cat Tien
A short drive from Ho Chi Minh, with wild Gibbons and Bears!
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Things to Do in Halong Bay

Tidy twin cabin bedroom on Tulip Cruise in Halong Bay, with two beds and curtains framing views over the water
Tulip Cruise sailing past limestone islets on calm green waters, captured from above over Halong Bay
Tulip Cruise sun deck with plunge pool and glass-railed seating, looking out over calm Halong Bay islands and boats
Unwinding in an in-room bathtub on the Tulip Cruise, gazing at the bay and limestone hills through the window at Halong Bay
Tulip Cruise infinity pool on deck overlooking karst islands in Lan Ha Bay, with boats gliding on calm water
Relaxing in a spa hot tub on the Tulip Cruise after Cat Ba jungle trekking, with limestone karsts and calm water at Halong Bay
Onboard seafood buffet on the Tulip Cruise during a Lan Ha Bay 3D2N cruise, with colourful fruit and plated appetisers
Modern en-suite bathroom on Tulip Cruise, with a bathtub facing the bay through the window in Halong Bay
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2D1N Lan Ha Bay’s Newest Cruise with Cycling on Cat Ba
One of the few luxury 2D1N cruises with cycling through Viet Hai Village.
4.6 (9)
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Halong Arcady Cruise cabin suite with double bed and balcony doors facing Halong Bay waters, 5-star cruise stay
Halong Bay cruise cabin with double bed and private balcony, where calm waters and limestone hills are visible
Travellers relaxing on a cruise sun deck with sunglasses while green hills rise in the distance on Halong Arcady Cruise in Halong Bay
Chafing dishes with prawns tossed in chilli and green herbs at a buffet on Halong Arcady Cruise in Halong Bay
Aerial view of a white luxury cruise ship gliding through calm waters with karst scenery on a Halong Arcady Cruise in Halong Bay
Halong Bay cruise suite bedroom with large windows, wood ceiling and cosy bed, looking out over the bay
Cabin interior on a Halong Bay cruise, featuring a double bed made up with pillows and curtains framing views of the bay
Halong Arcady Cruise 3D2N renovated cabin bedroom with sea-view windows over Halong Bay, 5-star comfort suite
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2D1N Halong Bay Cruise (5-Star) |Classic Route at Great Value
One of Ha Long Bay’s best-value 5-star cruises, with just 24 cabins.
4.8 (11)
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Halong Arcady Cruise romantic cabin with flower-decorated double bed and bay-view balcony in Halong Bay
Halong Arcady Cruise renovated suite bedroom with a white double bed and balcony doors, looking out across Halong Bay
Private balcony with sun loungers on a 5-star Ha Long Bay cruise, overlooking calm sea and limestone karsts at sunset
Tray of golden-orange fried seafood patties ready for a buffet meal aboard Halong Arcady Cruise in Halong Bay
Sunset terrace dining on a Halong Bay cruise with a set table and couples chatting while limestone hills rise in the distance — Halong Bay
Sunset cruise scene with a white Halong Arcady Cruise ship near the shore and towering cliffs, in Halong Bay
Halong Bay cruise dining deck laid out with café tables under open umbrellas at dusk, with limestone islets in view
On-board dining with diners seated at set tables as a staff member serves, during a Halong Arcady Cruise dinner in Halong Bay
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3D2N Renovated Halong Bay Cruise (5-Star) | Highlights + Extra Stops
One of Halong Bay’s best-value 5-star cruises, with stops shorter trips miss.
4.8 (11)
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Traveller relaxing on a deck sun lounger aboard Halong Catamaran, gazing at karst islands and calm waters in Halong Bay
Luxury modern catamaran of Halong Catamaran gliding through misty water with towering limestone cliffs in Halong Bay
Halong Bay catamaran deck seating arranged around a wooden table with loungers, facing karst cliffs at golden hour
Halong Catamaran lunch plate featuring roasted meat, pumpkin cubes, fresh greens and tomato with drizzled sauce
Halong Bay catamaran dining cabin with upholstered banquettes and set table, large panoramic windows overlooking the karst seascape
Bouquet and balloons near a dressed table inside Halong Catamaran, with turquoise banquettes and views over Halong Bay
Halong Bay aerial view of Halong Catamaran, a luxury modern catamaran cruising past limestone islets in calm green waters
Halong Catamaran cruising across Halong Bay waters, aerial view of a modern catamaran leaving a wake
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1 Day Halong Cruise on Luxury Modern Catamaran
Skip Halong’s busy routes for quieter Lan Ha Bay, plus playful water fun.
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Sunset deck view with white loungers and a small plunge pool aboard a Bhaya Group 3D2N cruise in Halong Bay
Spacious Halong Bay cruise cabin with a made-up bed and sea-view windows, warm wood tones and soft furnishings from Bhaya Group
Wicker egg chair on a private balcony with outdoor seating, overlooking limestone karsts across the bay, Halong Bay
Sun-deck walkway on Bhaya Group’s Halong Bay cruise, lined with white parasols, cushioned loungers and calm waters
Luxury Halong Bay cruise suite bathroom with double vanity, round mirror and freestanding bathtub by a sea-view window
Halong Bay cruise suite bedroom with made bed, neutral bedding, side tables and floor-to-ceiling curtains framing views of the bay
Bhaya Group cabin bedroom angle with two twin beds, bedside tables, wooden doorway and coastal views on Halong Bay
Reading nook in a Bhaya Group cabin with armchair, sheer drapes, small table and bedside lamp, on Halong Bay
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2D1N Halong Luxury Wellness Cruise | Free Spa + Secret Route
One of Halong’s few eco-conscious cruises, with 20 cabins and quieter stops.
5.0 (12)
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Three travellers float in the boat’s outdoor pool with arms out, backed by calm waters and limestone cliffs at Halong Bay
Private cruise suite balcony with outdoor table, looking over Halong Bay limestone karsts during a 3D2N Halong cruise
Bathtub suite with glass doors facing Halong Bay limestone karsts from a private 5-star Halong cruise cabin
Luxury cruise suite with twin beds and panoramic windows opening to sea views, on a 3D2N Halong cruise in Halong Bay
Guests relaxing in a luxury infinity pool on a cruise, with waterfall jets and limestone cliffs beyond — Halong Bay
Couple smiling as they soak in a cruise infinity pool with karst islands and dusk water in the background, Halong Bay
Two-bed suite with dark wood panelling and rose-petal décor, viewed from the living area on a 3D2N Halong Bay cruise
Golfer on the putting green of a 5-star Halong Bay cruise by Aclass Cruises Group with limestone karsts in the distance
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3D2N Halong Cruise (5-Star) | Private Butler, Infinity Pool + Golf
One of Halong Bay’s most luxurious new cruises, with just 35 cabins.
4.9 (26)
3D2N
Doris Cruise 2D1N cruise ship gliding across Lan Ha Bay, aerial view over calm Vietnamese waters aboard the luxury vessel
Elegant onboard cabin on Doris Cruise with twin beds, ambient lighting, and a stocked minibar display for Halong Bay 2D1N comfort
Shipboard gym on Doris Cruise with treadmills and rowing equipment, framed by panoramic windows looking out over Halong Bay
Top-down view of Doris Cruise decks with sunbeds and a small plunge pool on Halong Bay during a comfortable 2D1N cruise
Doris Cruise on Halong Bay from above, with passengers gathered on deck and the helipad rising above the main vessel
Aerial view of the Doris Cruise ship floating in Halong Bay’s calm waters beside towering limestone karsts on a 2D1N cruise
Doris Cruise cabin with king-size bed, sofa chair and bedside lighting on a 2D1N Lan Ha Bay cruise in Vietnam
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2D1N Lan Ha Bay Cruise | 5-Star Comfort, Great Value
35m² balcony cabins and an outdoor jacuzzi, without the premium price.
4.8 (58)
2D1N
Luxurious cabin bedroom with a large window view of calm water and limestone karst along Vietnam’s coast
Marble bathroom with a soaking tub and vanity, plus a window view of karst hills rising from the bay in Vietnam
Towel swan heart on a neatly made bed, with full-height window looking out over calm bay water in Vietnam
Teal-curtained hotel suite with a double bed and balcony doors, framing limestone cliffs and water outside in Vietnam
Sunset cruise boat gliding through a calm karst waterway in Vietnam, with passengers on the deck between rocky cliffs
Twin bed cruise suite with teal runners, wardrobe and seating, with karst islands and sea visible through the window
Bedside scene with curtains and balcony seating, looking out to karst scenery from the cabin of an Asia Fun Adventures Lan Ha Bay cruise
Wooden cruise reception counter with fruit, toiletries and a lamp for guests inside an Asia Fun Adventures Halong Bay cabin
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3D2N Halong Cruise | Cat Ba Cycling & Lan Ha Bay
Three days means more time in less-crowded Lan Ha Bay and Cat Ba.
4.7 (65)
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Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City

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Riverfront homes on stilts along a canal in Ho Chi Minh City, with high-rise apartments rising above the water
Tour riders on motorbikes roll through busy roads in Ho Chi Minh City, blur of night traffic behind them
Two motorbike riders on a Ho Chi Minh City motorcycle tour pause outside shopfronts with laundry hanging overhead
Guide in an orange polo shirt talks with travellers in a hotel courtyard in Vietnam during a motorcycle tour
Motorcycle tour group in orange jackets pose with parked motorbikes in a narrow lane, Ho Chi Minh City
Motorcycle tour participants chat with a tour guide in orange on the street in Ho Chi Minh City
Helmeted motorcycle tour group stop and talk on a Ho Chi Minh City roadside, with tall apartments in the background
Motorbike riders in orange helmets travelling along a tree-lined road in Ho Chi Minh City during the local tour
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Understanding Saigon’s Hidden Inequality
Private, respectful look at communities rarely seen by travellers.
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2 hrs
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Cooked appetisers in a black grill pan: round batter cups each topped with an egg, herbs, and crispy bits
Vietnam street-food stall where vendors grill skewers beside steaming pots and smoke, with trays of ready dishes
Night-time street kitchen with steaming pots and cooks working at counter in Ho Chi Minh City street-food alley
Street food stall in Ho Chi Minh City with a scooter-side vendor cart and a traveller browsing dishes
Smiling riders in orange and patterned helmets pose on motorbikes, riding through Ho Chi Minh City traffic
Smiling group selfie for a Vietnam food tour, with travellers wearing themed helmets outside a shopfront
Two travellers at a Vietnam street food stall smiling during a tasting, as mini bites bake in a tray behind them
Bowls of Vietnamese noodle soup with shredded meat, fresh herbs in a basket, and lime slices on a banquet table
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Zero-Tourist Saigon Food Adventure by Scooter & Local Home Visit
The only Saigon food tour where you won’t see another tourist.
5.0 (50)
3.5 hrs
Traveller peering from a narrow Cu Chi tunnel opening surrounded by jungle leaves at the original Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City
Tour group posing in an open military jeep at the original Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City, with jungle greenery behind
Visitors crouched inside a dim Cu Chi tunnel in Ho Chi Minh City, smiling in the narrow earthen passage
Travellers sitting in the open cabin of a camouflage military vehicle at the original Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City
Visitor at the opening of an underground passage in the Original Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City on a small-group tour
Two visitors crouching near a camouflaged underground entrance at the original Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City
Woman and child sitting close together inside a Cu Chi tunnel in Ho Chi Minh City, with a small flame lantern
Man crouches inside a dark tunnel at the Original Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City, emerging from a hole in the ground
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The Original Cu Chi Tunnels (Not the Tourist Site)
Quieter, better-preserved tunnels, brought to life by a gifted storyteller.
5.0 (50)
7.5 hrs
Two people behind a bar counter lined with Vietnamese bottles, smiling during a Saigon Social fish sauce tasting in Ho Chi Minh City
Saigon Social host presenting a tasting sheet in Ho Chi Minh City, holding notes while diners listen during a fish sauce session
Ho Chi Minh City fish sauce tasting in a small studio: audience seated at a shared table as the Saigon Social host gestures
Local host in a white apron guides guests at a Ho Chi Minh City tasting table with tasting notes and bottles
Bottles of Vietnamese fish sauce and dipping ingredients arranged on a wooden table for a Saigon Social tasting in Ho Chi Minh City
Fish sauce tasting chart with labelled bowls, spoons and water glass on the table during a Saigon Social experience in Ho Chi Minh City
Jovel, Saigon Social guide, tasting and explaining bottles and ingredients at a table during a Ho Chi Minh City fish sauce workshop
Fish sauce tasting spread of Vietnamese bottles and jars on a wooden table during a Saigon Social experience in Ho Chi Minh City
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The Fish Sauce Tasting You Didn’t Expect
Possibly Vietnam’s strangest tasting—fish sauce with cheese and ice cream.
5.0 (20)
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Coffee workshop in Vietnam: two participants tasting from cups beside a coffee grinder and espresso equipment on the counter
Coffee workshop in Vietnam: a barista serves at the espresso station while participants watch and pour samples on the counter
Coffee workshop in Vietnam at the roastery bar: a host speaks with guests as they prepare and taste brews under blue lights
96B cafe & roastery entrance in Ho Chi Minh City, with guests seated outside as they get ready for a coffee tasting
Cafe entrance with large glass-front sign reading “26B”, plants out front, and tables inside for coffee workshops in Ho Chi Minh City
Coffee workshop in Vietnam: small group learning brewing at a stainless counter with grinders, filters and serving cups
Two travellers taking a selfie outside a 5B cafe in Vietnam, sitting on the pavement near the entrance door
Coffee workshop in Vietnam in a roastery lab: instructor guides guests at the counter with scales, cups and brewing tools
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The Art of Vietnamese Coffee | Make Egg, Coconut & Phin Coffee
Discover Vietnam’s lesser-known coffee species with local coffee experts.
4.9 (43)
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Tasting board with six labelled pho cups, herbs and bean sprouts, plus dipping sauce and shrimp on a wooden table
Food tour guide explaining pho history at a shop counter with tasting bowls and bottled drinks in Ho Chi Minh City
Small group enjoying pho together at a bright Vietnamese eatery in Ho Chi Minh City during a Saigon Social tasting
Noodle-filled Hanoi pho in a white bowl with herbs and fresh sprouts during The Secret Life of Pho tasting in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese pho tasting platters with bowls, herbs and condiments laid out on a wooden table during a tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Crispy golden pho puffs in a white bowl on a tasting table at The Secret Life of Pho in Ho Chi Minh City
Six pho variations served in white bowls with herbs, bean sprouts, lime and bread rolls on a dining table
Ho Chi Minh City market-style counter where visitors taste pho, tasting cups and tea set beside neatly arranged toppings
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The Secret Life of Pho | Taste Vietnam’s Most Iconic Dish in 6 Ways
Try rare crispy and sautéed phở you won't find just wandering around.
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Traveller posing on a wooden bridge beside a lily pond on Mekong Island during a bike tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Still pond of lotus leaves with a distant Ho Chi Minh City skyline, peaceful Mekong island wetland seen on a bike tour
Cyclists on a narrow dirt track in lush greenery, one holding a pink lotus, during a bike tour of Mekong Island near Ho Chi Minh City
Yellow bicycles parked by a dirt path through green fields, with riders waiting on a scenic Mekong Island route near Ho Chi Minh City
Houseboats on the Saigon River with Landmark 81 and the city skyline far in the distance, framed by riverside leaves in Ho Chi Minh City
Jackfruit Adventure cyclists in helmets laughing and holding drinks on a bike ride through green paths near Ho Chi Minh City
Travellers seated on hammocks beneath a shaded riverside canopy with green fabric in Ho Chi Minh City, part of the Mekong island day
Snack break on a Mekong Island bike tour from Ho Chi Minh City, as travellers share fruit drinks at an outdoor table
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Explore Saigon’s Hidden Mekong Island by Bike
A rare taste of Mekong countryside without leaving Saigon.
4.9 (42)
4 hrs
Group of cyclists smiling in a narrow alley beside a colourful mural wall in Ho Chi Minh City during a bike tour
Cyclist rides down a sunlit alley in Vietnam under hanging flags, with bicycles parked along the walls on the route
Guided bike tour view in Ho Chi Minh City from an elevated walkway, where people look over a crowded market of tents and flags
Local guide gestures at a temple altar for visitors amid dragon murals and incense smoke in Ho Chi Minh City bike tour
Host-led bike tour in Ho Chi Minh City through a narrow lane, with travellers beside balconies, laundry lines and colourful courtyard
Overhead view of a busy street market with rows of stacked stalls and umbrellas in Ho Chi Minh City, bike tour
Two cyclists wearing helmets ride through Ho Chi Minh City’s streets, one passenger holding a large board during a bike tour
Two travellers standing under umbrellas in a busy street market lane in Ho Chi Minh City on a Jackfruit Adventure bike day
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Saigon’s Daily Life, By Bike
See neighbourhoods beyond District 1, safely guided through Saigon traffic.
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