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Hanoi: 2-Day Halong Bay on 5-Star Alisa Cruise with Balcony

★ 5.0 (2)

🐠 Water Activities

Vietnam

Hanoi: 2-Day Halong Bay on 5-Star Alisa Cruise with Balcony

When Tom from our team did this Halong Bay cruise, we spent two days sailing through one of Southeast Asia's most striking seascapes—all limestone peaks, hidden caves, and that particular Vietnamese light that makes everything look like a painting. The Alisa is a proper 5-star junk with cabins that actually feel luxe, not squeezed-in. You get fed well (four meals across the two days), a cooking class, night squid fishing, kayaking, and time on Ti Top Island and inside Sung Sot Cave. The boat feels intimate enough that the English-speaking crew remembers your name by dinner, but busy enough that you're not stuck with the same handful of travellers the whole time.

2 daysfrom AUD $423

Nha Trang Private Special Countryside Tour with nice lunch

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Nha Trang Private Special Countryside Tour with nice lunch

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this countryside jaunt outside Nha Trang, it felt like stepping sideways out of the tourist loop entirely. Over four to five hours by private car, you hit a working orphanage pagoda, watch locals weave sedge mats and roll phở by hand, climb up to a massive Buddha statue, and learn conical hat craft. The rhythm is unhurried—you're genuinely watching people do their thing, not performing for cameras. Lunch at an authentic spot rounds it out. It's the kind of half-day that reminds you Vietnam moves at a different pace once you leave the beach strip.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $118

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Private Tour at Halong City

When Mia from our BugBitten team did this private tour around Halong City, we got a proper local read on Quang Ninh — a region built on the back of the famous bay but with its own rhythm beyond the postcard shots. The six-hour tour pivots between historical and religious sites, plus genuine street-level moments where you clock how people actually live here. Your own driver and guide means you're not herded with a bus full of randos, and the pace bends to what you want to see. It's the kind of setup that works whether you're keen on temples and museums or just wandering market stalls and sampling what's cooking.

6 hoursfrom AUD $80

Ho Chi Minh City Private Package Tour 3 Days 2 Nights

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City Private Package Tour 3 Days 2 Nights

When Jake from our team ran this three-day Ho Chi Minh City package, we covered a proper slice of southern Vietnam in compact form. Day one hits the city's main beats — markets, temples, colonial-era landmarks — to get a feel for Saigon's rhythm. Day two swings into the Mekong Delta for a sampan cruise, coconut candy workshops, and a bee farm visit that's oddly absorbing. Day three tackles the Cu Chi Tunnels, where you duck through actual Viet Cong tunnel networks to understand the guerrilla logistics of the war. It's three days' worth of Vietnam's history, waterways, and daily life, all tied together with a private driver and guide.

Halong Fantasea Classic 3-Day 2-Night Cruise from Hanoi

When Mia from our team booked the Halong Fantasea Classic, we signed up for a proper floating introduction to Halong Bay without the mega-ship crowds. Two boats run these cruises—one with 14 cabins, one with 9—mixing budget sensibility with the kind of itinerary that actually gets you moving. Three days and two nights covers the headline spots (Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island), but the real draw is the less-trampled Lan Ha Bay side, plus a cooking class, kayaking, and sunset drinks with other travellers. Pickup from Hanoi, cabin bed, and all meals included means you're not scrambling for logistics once you're afloat.

3 daysfrom AUD $423

Hanoi City And Water Puppet Show Private Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Hanoi City And Water Puppet Show Private Tour

When Jake from our team ran this eight-hour private tour, we got the classic Hanoi hits bundled into one day: key temples, the quirky Train Street, a water puppet performance, and lunch in the Old Quarter. It's the kind of tour that works if you want a structured intro to the city without piecing it together yourself. Your guide does the talking, the car does the moving, and you see what matters. Hanoi's energetic, chaotic, and best absorbed through a local who knows the layers — history, street food culture, colonial architecture tucked between motorbikes. This tour leans into that.

Scarlet Pearl Cruise Halong Bay 2Day/1 Night 5 Star Cruise

When Lily from our BugBitten team boarded the Scarlet Pearl for two nights in Halong Bay, she found herself on a proper floating hotel — all five-star comforts, Vietnamese seafood, and the kind of limestone karsts that make you understand why this bay's on the UNESCO list. The cruise loops through pearl farms, caves, and quieter anchorages where kayaking lets you slip between the rocks at sunrise. It's the sort of tour that mixes romance-ready sunsets with fishing sessions and onboard dancing; the crowd tends toward couples and small groups after work stress. Two full days afloat, meals covered, and guide included — but drinks cost extra.

2 daysfrom AUD $554

Amazing Ninh Binh: Tam Coc - Mua Cave - Hoa Lu (VIP small group)

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Amazing Ninh Binh: Tam Coc - Mua Cave - Hoa Lu (VIP small group)

When Em from our BugBitten team ran this full-day Ninh Binh loop, we hit three genuine drawcards: the ancient temples of Hoa Lu, a scramble up Mua Cave, and a slow boat drift through the limestone karsts of Tam Coc. The tour maxes out at 12 people (or 8 for the VIP option), so it stays intimate enough to actually chat with your guide. You're collected from Hanoi's Old Quarter early and ferried out on a modern highway—saves hours of potholed roads. The day wraps cycling through quiet villages and stopping at a local family's home to watch how they really live. It's 12 solid hours, but paced well enough that you're not sprinting between stops.

Halong bay luxury cruise 2D/1N: Kayaking, Swimming, Titop island & Surprise cave

When Charlie from our team did this 2-day Halong Bay cruise, we found ourselves on a proper steel ship sliding through one of Vietnam's most celebrated landscapes. The itinerary packs in Titop Island, kayaking, the pearl farm, and Surprise Cave — plus breakfast tai chi and squid fishing at night if you're keen. It's a UNESCO site that draws crowds year-round, especially summer weekends, though this operator runs smaller groups than most. Two nights floating, meals aboard, guide included, and enough activities to keep you busy without feeling rushed.

Dragon Bay Cruise - Luxury Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay 2 Days 1 Night

When Charlie from our team booked the Dragon Bay Cruise, we were after something that felt a step above the standard Halong Bay float—and this delivered. It's a 2-day, 1-night overnight on a 206-foot vessel with 26 cabins, each with private balcony and ocean views. You're exploring both Halong Bay and the quieter Lan Ha Bay, mixing kayaking, cooking classes, night squid fishing, and morning tai chi with proper meals and a spa-equipped sundeck. The vibe is upmarket without being stuffy; you'll share the boat with other travellers keen to skip the usual tourist beats.

2 daysfrom AUD $290

Best of Ho Chi Minh City: Highlights & Hidden Gems Private Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Best of Ho Chi Minh City: Highlights & Hidden Gems Private Tour

When Charlie from our team ran this eight-hour private tour through Ho Chi Minh City, we got a proper look at how Saigon's transformed itself. The city's gone from millions of bicycles in the '90s to six million scooters and counting — and this tour threads through that chaos with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, a modern air-con van, and a cyclo ride that lets you slow down and actually clock the street life. It's a solid mix of landmarks and neighbourhood wanders, the kind of day that leaves you feeling like you've actually touched the pulse of the place rather than ticked boxes.

8 hoursfrom AUD $130

Da Nang city tour 3 destionation 1 tours everyday

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Da Nang city tour 3 destionation 1 tours everyday

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this Da Nang city tour, it packed three distinct stops into six hours: Marble Mountains with its caves and pagodas, Monkey Mountain to see the sprawling Linh Ung Pagoda, and an evening ramble through local Da Nang neighbourhoods ending with dinner at hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese restaurants. The pace is brisk and the mix of natural landmarks, spiritual sites, and street-level city life gives a decent snapshot of what makes Da Nang tick—especially if you're new to the area.

6 days 5 nights: Da Nang - Hoi An - Hue Private Heritage Tour

When Em from our BugBitten team ran this six-day private tour through Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue, we found ourselves in Vietnam's quieter cultural heartland—fewer tour buses than the north, but loaded with heritage sites and decent beaches. The itinerary strings together three UNESCO World Heritage zones, weaving through craft villages, ancient temples, and local food stops. You're travelling by private air-con vehicle with a guide, staying in mid-range hotels, and eating included lunches. The region feels genuinely less trampled than Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, and the locals we met were warm. It's a solid week if you want history and landscape without the chaos.

6 daysfrom AUD $654

Combo: Bus Ha Noi to Cat Ba + 1 Day Boat Trip, La Ha Bay, Ha Long Bay

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Combo: Bus Ha Noi to Cat Ba + 1 Day Boat Trip, La Ha Bay, Ha Long Bay

When Charlie from our BugBitten team ran this combo, it struck us as a smart way to link Hanoi to the islands without losing a full day in transit. You catch a bus from the capital to Cat Ba, then the next morning you're on a boat exploring Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay — kayaking through limestone karsts, snorkelling in clear water, and hitting a fishing village. The boat does the heavy lifting: you're ferried to spots most day-trippers can't easily reach. Eight hours on the water, lunch included, and you can keep moving afterwards to Ninh Binh or Sapa if you're keen. Suits active types who want to pack in scenery and activity without faffing about.

8 hoursfrom AUD $61

3 Days Mekong Delta Tour Speed Boat to Cambodia

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

3 Days Mekong Delta Tour Speed Boat to Cambodia

When Jake from our team did this three-day Mekong Delta run, we got a proper taste of rural Vietnam before crossing into Cambodia by speedboat. You're picked up from Ho Chi Minh City, bussed to Can Tho to hit the floating markets on the Tien River, then walk through local villages to scope traditional houses and Khmer temples. Day two takes you to Chau Doc to explore Tra Su bird forest, then it's a full six-hour express boat slog to Phnom Penh. Two nights' accommodation, most meals, and entrance fees are locked in—so it's a solid budget option for hitting two countries in a long weekend.

3 daysfrom AUD $350

Cu Chi Tunnels and Tan Lap Floating Village Day Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Cu Chi Tunnels and Tan Lap Floating Village Day Tour

When Jake from our team ran this full-day loop from Ho Chi Minh City, we mixed serious history with a gentler afternoon on the water. The Cu Chi Tunnels section gives you the raw wartime story — cramped underground passages, booby traps, the works — then you pivot to Tân Lập Floating Village, a quieter pocket of the Mekong Delta where life moves by boat. It's a solid pairing if you want both grit and scenery in one hit. The crew keeps groups to 10 max, which meant our guide actually knew us by the end. Expect 11–12 hours door-to-door, with a traditional lunch break mid-tour.

11 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $140

Limousine Hanoi to Sapa Free Pick up at Old Quarter Area

★ 5.0 (2)

✈️ Transfers

Vietnam

Limousine Hanoi to Sapa Free Pick up at Old Quarter Area

When Em from our BugBitten team booked this limousine service from Hanoi to Sapa, it delivered exactly what it promised: a straightforward, comfortable transfer without the usual minibus shuffle. You get picked up from your Old Quarter hotel, settle into an air-conditioned van with decent legroom, and cruise north for about 5.5 hours to Sapa Town centre. The scenery shifts gradually from urban sprawl to mountain roads, and the drive itself is smooth enough to nap, work, or just watch the landscape roll past. It's not fancy, but it's reliable—ideal if you want to skip the overnight train or cramped public transport.

5h 30mfrom AUD $47

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Hanoi City Tours by Motorbike

When Lily from our BugBitten team hopped on the back of a motorbike with a local guide, Hanoi revealed itself in ways no air-conditioned bus ever could. This 4-hour tour threads through the city's maze of streets, narrow alleys, and bustling markets — you're sat behind your driver as they navigate traffic that'd make most Aussies nervous. Along the way, you'll pull over for street food tastings and local coffee, getting a genuine read on how people actually live here. It's chaotic, it's real, and it's absolutely Hanoi.

4 hoursfrom AUD $68

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Hoi An Life Style Tour

When Em from our team took the Hoi An Life Style Tour, we pedalled out of the chaotic city streets and into the quieter countryside surrounding this charming Vietnamese town. The 4–5 hour loop combines leisurely cycling with a proper sit-down lunch and food tastings, giving you a genuine feel for how locals actually live beyond the tourist strip. It's the kind of tour that swaps adrenaline for atmosphere — you're not racing anywhere, just pottering through rice paddies and village lanes on a bike, stopping to eat and chat with your guide.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $82

Mekong Delta Tour Shore Excursion from Phu My Port

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Mekong Delta Tour Shore Excursion from Phu My Port

When Charlie from our BugBitten team ran this shore excursion from Phu My Port, we got a proper look at the real Mekong Delta — the kind of place where waterways are the main street and life moves at the river's pace. You're driven from the port to the delta, then spend the day on traditional wooden boats and sampans, drifting past floating villages, narrow canals thick with vegetation, and small islands where locals actually live and work. There's a village walk, time in local craft workshops, a traditional lunch with fresh ingredients, and a stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda. It's 10 hours start to finish, with a fair chunk eaten by drive time from the port, but the water time does give you a genuine feel for how the delta ticks.

10 hoursfrom AUD $275

Experience Vegan Cooking Class in Hue City

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Vietnam

Experience Vegan Cooking Class in Hue City

When Noah from our BugBitten team signed up for this cooking class in Hue, he found himself in a kitchen learning to prepare the city's plant-based dishes — a category that follows Buddhist tradition and overlaps entirely with vegan cooking. The class runs 3.5 hours and covers how to build flavour the Hue way using vegetables, tofu, and local staples. It's a smaller-group setup in the heart of the city, drawing a mix of dietary-conscious travellers and curious cooks keen to understand Vietnamese Buddhist food culture beyond the tourist trail.

Paradise Cave & Dark Cave

When Sarah from our team did this cave combo near Dong Hoi, we got the full underground experience — two vastly different caverns in one day. Paradise Cave, the headline act, is a sprawling limestone chamber that actually lives up to the 'palace' nickname, formed over 350–400 million years deep in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. Dark Cave, the quieter sibling, offers a different kind of adventure. The 10-hour tour includes transport, lunch, a guide, and water, so it's fairly self-contained. You're looking at a mix of walking, climbing, and wondering how these things got so big.

10 hoursfrom AUD $124

Phong Nha to Hoi An by Private Car with Multi Sightseeing

★ 5.0 (2)

✈️ Transfers

Vietnam

Phong Nha to Hoi An by Private Car with Multi Sightseeing

When Tom from our team booked this private car transfer from Phong Nha to Hoi An, we got a straightforward door-to-door ride across 338km of central Vietnam — a solid 7–8 hour stint depending on stops and traffic. The driver speaks basic English, the car's air-conditioned, and you're free to ask them to pull over at spots along the way. It's a reliable middle ground between budget buses and hiring a guide-led tour: you get flexibility and comfort without a tour commentary or entrance fees built in. Most travellers on this route are either backpackers wanting their own pace or families after a comfortable shuffle between towns.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $198

★ 5.0 (2)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Vietnam

Half Day Adventure to Paradise Cave

When Noah from our team did this half-day jaunt to Paradise Cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, we found ourselves in one of Asia's standout dry caves — all towering stalactites, crystalline formations, and limestone columns that genuinely stop you mid-step. The cave sits deep in the park, and the whole vibe is serene: cool air, quiet, almost surreal. You're shuttled from Dong Hoi or Phong Nha village, walk through gentle paths with an English-speaking guide, and you're back before lunch. The whole thing runs 5–8 hours depending on pace. It's a solid hit for nature buffs and photo hunters.

5 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $68

Early Morning Yoga Class from 7:00a.m to 8:00a.m

★ 5.0 (2)

🧖 Wellness & Spa

Vietnam

Early Morning Yoga Class from 7:00a.m to 8:00a.m

When Mia from our BugBitten team tried this early morning yoga session in Hoi An, it was a straightforward way to ease into the day before the heat and crowds kicked in. You rock up to their studio on Nguyen Chi Thanh Street (or head straight to An Bang Beach if that's more convenient) at 7am for a full hour of guided practice. The class suits all fitness levels, so whether you're flexible or stiff as a board, you'll find a place in the room. It's a quiet start to the day in a town that's otherwise busy with tour groups and motorbikes.

1 hour – 1h 15mfrom AUD $44

HOI AN COUNTRYSIDE LIFE EXPERIENCE TOUR with 3 Villages in Hoi An

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

Vietnam

HOI AN COUNTRYSIDE LIFE EXPERIENCE TOUR with 3 Villages in Hoi An

When Sarah from our BugBitten team ran this 4-hour countryside loop from Hoi An, it felt like stepping sideways out of the town's lantern-lit bustle into genuine village rhythm. You'll start at a herb farm on the outskirts, get your hands dirty with actual farming tasks, then ride a water buffalo before moving to Cam Thanh for basket-boat paddling through coconut jungle. The final stop is Thanh Ha pottery village, where you hand-shape clay and sign your own finished piece. It's a proper rural snapshot — quiet, tactile, and genuinely local — without feeling manufactured.

4 hoursfrom AUD $109

Bana Hills and Golden Bridge Small Group Tour in Hoi An/Danang

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Bana Hills and Golden Bridge Small Group Tour in Hoi An/Danang

When Sarah from our team tackled this full-day tour from Danang, Ba Na Hills delivered exactly what it promises: a cable car ride to one of Vietnam's most Instagram-friendly spots, then a wander through the Golden Bridge and a sprawling theme park crammed with activities. The hills sit about 1,500 metres up, so you're trading the coastal humidity for cooler air and views across the surrounding valleys. It's a mixed crowd here — families, tour groups, and plenty of selfie-hunters — but the day moves at a sensible pace and you're back at your hotel by late afternoon.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $130

Hanoi Old Quarter Private Half Day Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

Vietnam

Hanoi Old Quarter Private Half Day Walking Tour

When Alex from our team did this half-day walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter and French Quarter, we got a proper sense of how the city layers itself — narrow laneways that once housed specific trades (silk, tin, coffins) sit alongside colonial-era tree-lined streets with shuttered shopfronts. The guide, a local English-speaking student, navigated us through the chaos of motorbikes and street vendors with ease. Two to three hours on foot, this is the kind of tour where you actually learn why streets are named what they are, rather than just snapping photos.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $7

Halong Catamaran Cruise - Halong Bay Lan Ha Luxury Day Trip

★ 5.0 (2)

🐠 Water Activities

Vietnam

Halong Catamaran Cruise - Halong Bay Lan Ha Luxury Day Trip

When Sarah from our team took this Halong Bay catamaran, she found a solid full-day operation that ticks the classic boxes. You board a new catamaran in Halong Bay (or grab the included coach from Hanoi) and spend six to twelve hours sailing among thousands of limestone islands, stopping for kayaking, a brief cooking class, lunch, and a sunset gathering. It's a mixed-age crowd here — families, couples, solo travellers — all after the postcard moment. The boat's clean, the guides speak English, and there's enough variety to keep a day interesting without feeling rushed.

6 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $144

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

Vietnam

The best sightseeing tour of Hanoi

When Noah from our BugBitten team ran this 8-hour Hanoi sightseeing tour, we got a solid grounding in the city's layered history—from Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum to the Temple of Literature and the Museum of Ethnology. The tour pulls you through colonial-era sites and grimmer chapters (Hoa Lo prison), then tops it off with the Train Street if you want it—a buzzy spot where locals and tourists gather as actual trains rattle past. It's the kind of tour that covers ground without pretending depth, and it suits most fitness levels. You'll walk, absorb, eat lunch, and leave with a clearer picture of what shaped modern Hanoi.

8 hoursfrom AUD $319

Small Group Cruiseship Trip to visit Golden bridge & Da Nang City from The Ports

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Small Group Cruiseship Trip to visit Golden bridge & Da Nang City from The Ports

When Charlie from our team picked up this cruise-port tour, it delivered a solid hit-and-run of Da Nang's showstoppers in eight hours. You'll ride Southeast Asia's slickest cable car up to Ba Na Hills, walk the Instagram-famous Golden Bridge, explore the Marble Mountains' cave network, and finish at the Dragon Bridge for sunset shots of the city sprawl. It's a port-optimised itinerary — designed for cruise passengers with tight schedules — mixing mountain scenery, spiritual sites, and urban landmarks without the dead time. Mixed-age crowds; moderate fitness needed for the caving and climbing.

8 hoursfrom AUD $275

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Saigon Afternoon Excursion by Scooter

When Tom from our BugBitten team took this afternoon scooter tour around Saigon, we were picked up at 1pm and spent four hours weaving through the city's layered history on the back of a motorbike. The route cuts across districts 1, 5, and 4 — from war monuments and local coffee spots to the oldest temples in Chinatown, a floating market, and hidden alley food stalls. It's a proper local's-eye view of the city, moving fast enough to cover ground but slow enough to actually stop and taste things. Suits travellers keen on street-level culture and willing to grip a bike seat for a few hours.

4 hoursfrom AUD $38

Full-Day Bike Tour of Hoi An and Cam Thanh Fishing Village

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Full-Day Bike Tour of Hoi An and Cam Thanh Fishing Village

When Lily from our BugBitten team cycled this route, she spent a full day pedalling through Hoi An's quiet backroads and into Cam Thanh fishing village—the kind of place where water buffalo wade through paddies and fishermen still use basket boats at dawn. You'll meet locals going about their day, get your hands messy in a cooking class using ingredients from the area, eat what you've made, soak your feet, and drift out on the water. It's seven hours of gentle terrain that rewards a moderate fitness level with genuine glimpses of how people actually live here, well beyond the old town's lantern-lit streets.

spa

When Ben from our team booked in for a full day at this Vietnamese spa, he found a straightforward, no-frills wellness spot that ticks most boxes without pretence. The menu spans everything from traditional herbal baths and massage to modern facials, nails, and hair work — all under one roof in a relaxed, local setting. It's the kind of place where you're not paying for Instagram aesthetics; you're getting genuine treatments at decent rates. The vibe suits anyone after a proper reset, whether that's a massage, skincare work, or just time out from the road.

1 dayfrom AUD $25

Hanoi City Tour Highlight, Train Street Combine Incense Village

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Hanoi City Tour Highlight, Train Street Combine Incense Village

When Charlie from our team ran this Hanoi combo tour, we got a proper mix of the city's character in one hit. You're hitting Train Street (that famous railway running through people's homes), the Incense Village with its cottage industry vibe, plus the heavier historical spots — Hoa Lo Prison, Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. The tour runs 4 to 8 hours depending on which flavour you pick, and you're bundled into a vehicle with an English-speaking guide doing the navigation. It's the kind of day that bounces between old Hanoi and working-Hanoi, packed with enough stops to feel like you've actually grasped the place.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $58

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Hanoi City Deluxe Tour

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran this Hanoi City Deluxe tour, it ticked the boxes for a solid single-day intro to the city. You're bundled into a comfortable air-con bus with a small group and a knowledgeable guide who steers you toward the genuine landmarks most visitors should see — the kind of spots that actually matter if you're getting to know Hanoi proper. The day moves at a reasonable pace, stops include proper street food moments (not tourist trap versions), and the whole thing feels less like being herded and more like having someone genuinely keen show you around. Good fit if you want the main hits without spending half a week puzzling out transport.

Lan ha bay 2 days tour- Best &Boutique cruise & Swimming, Kayaking & Biking trip

When Alex from our team booked this two-day Lan Ha Bay cruise, we got a proper taste of what makes this corner of Vietnam special — and it's notably quieter than the Halong Bay tourist grind. You're on a small boutique boat overnight, kayaking through limestone karsts, biking through Viet Hai village, and learning to roll spring rolls alongside travellers from everywhere. The bay itself is stunning: limestone cliffs rising from calm water, caves you can paddle into, and sunsets that don't feel staged. It's two solid days of activity with decent food, a real bed, and actual downtime between adventures.

2 daysfrom AUD $219

Full Day Trip to Discover Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc From Ha Noi

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Vietnam

Full Day Trip to Discover Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc From Ha Noi

When Em from our team did this full-day run south from Hanoi, we found ourselves in Ninh Binh—a region that feels genuinely removed from the city's chaos, even though it's only 90 km away. The tour stacks three proper stops: Hoa Lu (Vietnam's first capital, with two temples worth the look), then Tam Coc, where you board a small boat and glide through three limestone caves while local rowers guide you down narrow canals between rice paddies. The whole thing runs 10–11 hours, and it's the kind of day that actually shows you countryside Vietnam rather than just ticking boxes.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $54

2 Day Ban Gioc Waterfall Tour in Nguom Ngao Cave

★ 5.0 (2)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Vietnam

2 Day Ban Gioc Waterfall Tour in Nguom Ngao Cave

When Em from our team tackled this two-day run from Hanoi, we were after Ban Gioc Waterfall — one of the planet's biggest — straddling the Vietnam-China border in Cao Bang province. It's a genuinely remote corner of northern Vietnam, home to ethnic communities whose culture shapes the whole experience. The tour bundles a modern coach from Hanoi, a night's accommodation, meals, and a bilingual guide into a tight 20-hour window. Expect a proper road trip through mountain scenery and time to actually stand in front of one of Southeast Asia's most striking natural features.

20 hours – 1 dayfrom AUD $309

Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Vietnam

Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang

When Alex from our BugBitten team signed up for this cooking class in Da Nang, we got a proper hands-on lesson in vegetarian Vietnamese home cooking. Over two and a half hours, you'll work alongside a local chef who speaks English, learning to build dishes from scratch using ingredients that matter to the region. It's a smaller, intimate setup — the kind of thing that sticks with you longer than a quick market tour, and the fact that lunch and dinner are included means you're eating what you've made, which changes the whole vibe.

2h 30mfrom AUD $57

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