Vietnam · EVENING EXPERIENCES
Good evening experiences fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike, tasting street food, crossing bridges, and visiting local districts on a four-hour evening tour.
“We had a great time with Patrick and his team. They picked us up at our hotel in zone 1 and we drove around on their bikes to different spots to experience the local street food. They were kind and friendly. Would recommend”
Explore Ho Chi Minh City after dark with a private guide, local street food, taxi transfers, drinks, and four hours of tasty discoveries.
“Anna was a great tour guide. We really enjoyed the street food. She was very friendly and she spoke very good English.”
Trek from Hanoi to Sapa, sleep in Ta Van Village, and explore rice terraces, bamboo forests, and hill tribe culture with a local guide.
“We booked the one Night in sapa local bungalow with trekking and pick up from hanoi in a sleeper bus. One day before the trip we got the information that we will Not be picked up at the hotel but a Meeting point somewhere in hanoi, which is okay but a Little uncomfortable at 05:30 in the Morning. Unfortunately we had bad luck with the Driver behause we took almost 2h loner than expected and we didnt stop at the communicated break Spots. We felt like the Driver went to places where he knew people and made unnecessarily long stops. Also he didnt speak a Word in english and we…”
Review of Hoi An’s $8 nighttime river boat ride, including lantern release, private boats, queues, timing, value, and practical tips.
“We met our guide who then took us to the river. It was beautiful on the lake and our boatman was very helpful with getting us on and off and also took photos for us. He also lit the candles of our lanterns which we then put on the water. A lovely 20 min trip.”
Taste Hanoi’s best street foods by scooter with female guides, seeing landmarks, local eateries, Train Street, and egg coffee in four hours.
“We are family of four (mom, dad, two adult children) on our first trip to Vietnam. Having landed into Hanoi’s International airport on Christmas Day late afternoon, I was unaware of how chaotic traffic was going to be heading to our hotel next tRead more”
Explore Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike, from Ho Thi Ky flower market and ghost apartments to local noodles, banh mi, and fruit smoothies.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, our guide Jack was amazing and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend it !! It's cool to learn lesser known things about Vietnam and the city”
Ride through Ho Chi Minh City after dark with a female guide, local street food, flower markets, city sights, and hotel pickup for $39.
“This tour is absolutely amazing. The lady motor bike drivers are wonderful! They are knowledgeable, charismatic, funny and made this a very interactive experience. The food locations they took us to were all top notch! We got to explore the beautiful flower marketnas well before ending the tour with amazing views of downtown Ho Chi Minh City on the Saigon River. This tour was the highlight of our trip. I can't recommend it high eenough. Bao was my driver and Aria was my wife's driver and they were so sweet and made this so much fun!”
Spend two days cruising quieter Bai Tu Long Bay with kayaking, cave visits, Vietnamese meals, Tai Chi, and a comfortable cabin.
“An EXCEPTIONAL tour!! The entire staff was extremely kind, professional, and attentive, especially our cruise manager, Peter, who made the entire experience exceed our expectations. He was friendly, hard working, had a great sense of humor, and went above and beyond to make it a special experience for everyone on board. All of the activities were scheduled with a perfect amount of rest and fun— We especially loved the 6am Tai Chi led by Peter on the top deck! This trip is perfect for everyone: solo travelers, families with kids, couples, groups, and more. We HIGHLY recommend booking this for your visit to Halong Bay where you can truly experience…”
Review of a 2-day Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi with hotel transfer, cave visit, kayaking, Vietnamese meals, and an overnight cabin.
“Good: - hotel pickup but it would have been nice to have a phone number for the coordinator! - boat was awesome. Our cabin was lovely and had key AC. Crew very nice. Food was great- it was like 8 courses each meal. Not as good: - every Read more”
Review of a 2-day Lan Ha Bay cruise from Hanoi, with quiet karst scenery, swimming, kayaking, Viet Hai Village, meals, costs, and practical tips.
“Loved everything! The activities were great, the bay is amazing and the group was really funny. Our tour guide Tony was also really nice and helpful all the time. Probably would recommend do it for one more night it was a really nice experience.”
Review of Saigon’s four-hour evening food tour by scooter, with seven Vietnamese dishes, local markets, district rides, pricing, and practical tips.
“My tour guide was Jackie, he was brilliant. I have tasted many different dishes. Jackie explained everything and I have also learned a lot about Saigon. Highly recommend!”
See Ho Chi Minh City by scooter, from noodle soup and flower markets to District 4 street food, with hotel pickup and local guides.
“Excellent. Perfect for me. Mostly a city tour with light food and drink. Evening tour is action packed and stunning with the lights. Ana you are the best! Polite, informative, flexible and fun!”
Trek Sapa’s Muong Hoa Valley, stay in Ta Van, enjoy village meals and a cooking class on this practical two-day trip from Hanoi.
“Accompagnatrice locale adorable Mais brouillard intense empêchant de profiter de la beauté du site À faire 15jours plus tard”
Review of Orchid Trendy Cruises, a 2-day Halong and Lan Ha Bay sailing with stylish cabins, meals, activities, and Hanoi transfers.
“This cruise is a must do. The views and scenery is amazing. The staff and service is unmatchable. We had Alex looking after us and he was incredible. He was extremely attentive and was constantly looking after us, making sure we had the Read more”
Taste 6 to 8 Hanoi street foods, local beer, dessert, and egg coffee while walking the Old Quarter with a local guide.
“The tour with Thao was an excellent experience. Her english is very good, the food choice was excellent. Tao asked for allergies, preferences and even if we want to try scary food. We tried fried egg with sand worm and it was nice. We often Read more”
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