Halong Bay Active and outdoor Trips in 2025/2026

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BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.

Walking in Vietnam

4.9

(9 reviews )

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The trip gave a comprehensive tour of some of the main sights in Vietnam. The walking elements in Pu Luong, the hike to My Son temple, and the Mekong Delta were highlights, as was Hanoi. Most of the other walks were sightseeing tours in the cities. Our guide Juan was very organised and professional, and his insights into the history and people were very interesting. The standard of the accommodation was very good. The walking was very sedate and would be doable for almost all travellers. As an introduction to the country, it ticked all the boxes.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Home-stay, Guest House

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, My Son

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, My Son Sanctuary, Mekong Delta, Pu Luong, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An

Duration14 days

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Family Discover Vietnam

(5 reviews )

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Vietnam was an amazing and varied place and Explores itinerary managed to pack in a huge variety of scenery, activities and education including places and people I wouldn't have managed to find alone. Long's leadership was brilliant keeping the teenagers engaged and encouraged to try new experiences and food.

Active and outdoor Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Home-stay, Sleeper Train

Age Range

7-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hua Hin

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hua Hin, Mekong Delta, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Cu Chi Tunnels

Duration11 days

Southeast Asia: Northern Hilltribe Trekking & Beach Vibes

(10 reviews )

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This tour was absolutely wonderful. We saw so many things, and whilst the pace was very fast moving I don’t feel as though I missed much of each place. We really made the most of our time in each place thanks to my tour leaders. My tour leaders were absolutely wonderful and added so much to my overall experience. This was my first time using Gadventures and I would definitely use them in the future. I would definitely recommend!!

Trekking and Hiking Beach Active

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hostel, Home-stay, Bungalow, Hut, Sleeper Train, Guest House, Resort

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Bangkok, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hoi

Bangkok, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Siem Reap, Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Pak Beng, Chiang Khong, Chiang Mai, Ban Mae Jok, Pa Khao Lam, Phnom Penh, Koh Rong Island, Chambok, Ho Chi Minh City

Duration33 days

Cycle Saigon to Hanoi

4.8

(12 reviews )

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First of all, shout out to Doan the tour leader. Passion for his country was contagious, he had us all transfixed with his stories and guides through history, food and culture. The whole team was fantastic, making us feel welcome. They gave us space so we felt like we were exploring and adventuring, but if we needed them (puncture etc) suddenly they would appear. Very happy with the tour. Cycling through amazing landscapes, remote villages and vibrant cities. Variation of light cycling, more challenging and chill out days (Beach and City). Pace of cycling was adapted to our fitness. This tour will work whether you are a leisure cyclist or someone looking for some challenge. Now we have done a cycle tour with Explore, its difficult to consider doing anything else. Cycling adds to the sense of adventure and gives a connection to the country you don't get otherwise. Explore put together an itinerary and ran the tour faultlessly. To add, I was surprised by the quality of Hotel. Better than I expected.

Bicycle tours

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon, Hoi An, Halong Bay, Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon

Duration14 days

Inside Vietnam + Cambodia Highlights

4.8

(8 reviews )

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A well designed itinerary made for a good introduction to Indochina. The biggest problem was never having quite enough time everywhere to do everything you wanted.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Home-stay

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Hanoi, Siem Reap, Mekong Delta

Hanoi, Siem Reap, Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels, Phnom Penh, Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Halong Bay, Hue, Thien Mu Pagoda, Hoi An

Duration20 days

Vietnam Explorer

4.6

(5 reviews )

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Well paced trip that covers highlights of Vietnam. Even time spent on buses to cover the large distances was entertaining, viewing lovely countryside and people going about their lives. Trip doesn't just do the big city tourist attractions but gets you out into the highlands to see more rural life.

Active and outdoor Cruise

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Sleeper Train, Resort, Home-stay

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Kon Tum, Buon Me Thuot, Nha Trang, Mekong Delta, Halong Bay, Hue

Duration21 days

Family Vietnam In Depth

(2 reviews )

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We really enjoyed this comprehensive tour of Vietnam. Including time in more rural areas as well as the well known cities and sites, it gave us a great insight into local culture and there was plenty of opportunity to meet the locals who were incredibly friendly. The trip ran seemlesly in the extremely capable hands of our tour leader Diem, one of the best we've had (this was our 6th family holiday with Explore). Highlights would include all of the bike rides, exploring Tam Coc caves by boat, Saigon by cyclo, the amazing food, so fresh and plentiful, and the kids loved haggling for bargains in the markets and shops (especially Hoi An). Accommodation and transport were both of a great standard. Well done Explore!

Active and outdoor Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge, Home-stay, Sleeper Train

Age Range

7-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Mekong Delta, Mai Chau, Halong Bay, Ha Long Bay, Hue

Duration15 days

Jewels of Indochina

4.7

(11 reviews )

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Very good trip. In Siam Riep, it would have been good to have some free time and maybe some trips other than to temples (e.g. land mine rats). Otherwise, a very good trip overall.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Siem Reap, Vientiane, Halong Bay

Siem Reap, Vientiane, Halong Bay, Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue, Hoi An, Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels, Phnom Penh, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Hanoi

Duration27 days

Vietnam In-Depth

(1 review )

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Very well. Information was very detailed and well-chosen for us. No problems at all. Coco Riverside Lodge was excellent we would have loved to have stayed longer in this beautiful place and enjoyed the great hospitality. Service was extremely good. The guide was very informative and knowledgeable and the driver was very good and safe. Every place we visited we were taken care of very well. Hope to return again in the future.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort, Lodge

Age Range

35-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ho Chi Minh City, Halong Bay, Da

Ho Chi Minh City, Halong Bay, Da Nang, Hue, Hanoi, Sapa, Cai Be, Hoi An

Duration21 days

Vietnam Beach Vacation 12 Days - Halong Bay/Phu Quoc

(7 reviews )

Trip customizable

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What a dream trip! The tour operator made it all possible with seamless planning and running the trip. From iconic sights to hidden gems, every moment was a delight. Expert guides, great services and comfortable hotels, we enjoyed 12 days in Vietnam. Dat's professionalism was truly exceptional.

Snorkeling Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

1-90 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Phu Q

Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Phu Quoc Island, Phu Quoc, Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Long Bay