All Vietnam 1-Day Tours and Trips
Page 2 of The Best 1-day Trips in Vietnam with 15 Reviews
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Full Day City Tour of Ha Noi - 1 day
Meet your tour guide at the chosen destination around Hanoi Old Quarter at 08:00 - 08:30. Start the trip by visiting the Tran Quoc pagoda, a Buddhist relic and national heritage lying on the West Lake. You shall also get to explore Ho Chi Minh complex, the final resting place of Viet Nam’s greatest father; his house-on-stilt and One pillar pagoda – modeled after a lotus flower, a symbol of Hanoi.
Next up is the Temple of Literature which was constructed in the year 1070 as a dedication to Confucius, sages and scholars. It was also the first university of Viet Nam. Relax and have lunch at a local restaurant in Hanoi Old Quarter around 12:30 pm.
After lunch, we will spend some time exploring the daily life of the locals living in Bat Trang, a traditional village that is famous for ceramic making. Visit local showrooms and see how they model the products.
Finally, visit the legendary Hoan Kiem lake. Also explore the Ngoc Son Temple, dedicated to Tran Hung Dao - General Commander for his struggle against Mongolians. We drop you at your hotel around 15:30 pm. Tour ends.
Sightseeing Tours
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Ho Chi Minh City Day Tour: Street Food (half day) - 1 day
With so many food options in Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, it's almost impossible to find the best local eateries. Luckily, the local people have let us in on their little secret of the best street food spots and we want to share that with you! Prepare your tastebuds and jump on the back of a scooter for an exciting adventure through the vibrant city districts and their cuisines. Your stomach will definitely thank you!
Food tours
USD 50
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Half-day Hanoi Cycling Tour in Old Quarter Area - 1 day
The ultimate Hanoi Old Quarter & Red River Delta 1/2 day cycling tour.
The morning tour commences at 8.00 am till 12 pm / Afternoon tour commences at 1.15 pm am till 5.15 pm
Meet up at 7:45 am or 1:00 pm at our office located at 20 Hang Muoi Street for a brief introduction of the trip as well as safety instructions on how to navigate safely through Hanoi on a bicycle.
We set off towards the famous Street Murals, along the Train Street and our journey starts.
On this cycling tour, we will take you through the most interesting parts and markets of the Old Quarter. Our ride will take us through some very old street so you can get a real feel of how life has been here for centuries.
We continue along beautiful treelined streets and breath in the fresh air around the West Lake area, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Truc Bach lake. Experience how tranquil and peaceful it is just 15-minutes from the buzzing Old Quarter of Hanoi. We adventure on narrow paths through impressive banana plantations and vegetable gardens on Banana Island that cover the fertile grounds of the Red River Delta. The noisy city suddenly seems to be so far away.
We will take you to B52 Lake and pass the Mausoleum of (former) President Ho Chi Minh and visit the North Gate. We admire the old train railway with impressive old heritage buildings Hanoi is so famous for.
The trip winds down with a local homemade egg coffee at the popular Giang café and will end whilst cycling back through the Old Quarter.
Should you wish to include and experience a local Hanoian food (pho) or lunch (bun cha), our guide can accommodate this at an additional cost (to be paid directly to the restaurant).
Tour ends at 20 Hang Muoi about 12.00 pm in the morning and 5:15 pm in the afternoon.
Walking tours
USD 27
Saigon Sunset Tour by Speedboat - 1 day
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We spent a fantastic day on a private tour speedboat going all the way from the centre of Ho Chi Minh city to the Phu Quoc island. We were looked after for the day by our guides Phat and Ms Jolly and Captain Trung.
Sightseeing ToursRiver cruise
USD 77
Mekong Delta Day Trip to Cai Be Floating Market - 1 day
Join this trip to visit the tranquil, peaceful rural village along the Mekong River and then you will learn the art of Vietnamese cuisine. Such a great way to escape from busy life
ITINERARY:
07:30 AM: Depart for Cai Be by van/bus via Trung Luong Expressway.
Upon arrival in Cai Be, have a boat ride to the remaining site of a renowned wholesale floating market on the Tien River many years ago. This site entitles you to know something about the local trading habit that has changed due to the age of the modern society when more terrestrial transportation and high technique of agriculture have dominated everywhere. There, you can realize how diverse the area is and how rich orchard gardens are, which makes it the basket of fruit in the lower part of the Mekong River.
Ramble in small villages where you will uncover the beauty of an ancient house and learn about the indigenous culture. Make a short visit to a small family business where the locals make coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Savor delicious fresh fruit and feel the slow rhythms of Southern Vietnamese folk music – a kind of music entwined with the life and culture of the Mekong Delta people. Paddle through small canals – an exciting experience since you can look around, unwind, and soak up the wonderful atmosphere of the Upper Mekong Delta. Additionally, after arrival on Tan Phong Island, immerse yourself in nature's tranquility.
At lunch time, you not only enjoy luscious food but also get closer to the locals as it is a chance to learn how to prepare Vietnamese specialties. The meal is cooked on your own and served in the heart of the local garden.
Cycle on the village path through orchards. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local
daily life in the Mekong Delta. Visit Ba Kiệt’s ancient house.
Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip back to Ho Chi Minh City. End your
trip.
Cooking classes
USD 50
Halong Bay Cruise full Day - 1 day
Halong Bay, literally meaning "descending dragon bay", is one of the Seven World Wonders, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination, located in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. Halong Bay has an area of around 1,553 km squared, including 1,960-2,000 islets, most of which are limestone.
Our driver and tour guide will meet and pick up at your hotel by in between 8.00 am to 8:30 am for the journey east of Hanoi (approximately 3 to 3.5 hours) to Halong City, the gateway to Halong Bay. En route, you will pass fields of busy workers farming their rice fields using traditional methods of cultivation.
12:00 pm You will embark on the boat. Enjoy a seafood lunch on board while cruising around this magnificent bay and among thousands of islands in this spectacular natural environment.
The main cave of the cruise trip will be Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Grotto), located on a remote island in the bay. As the name suggests, the cave adorned with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites. Coloured lights transform the scene into a fairy tale palace.
We continue to cruise to the southern part of the Bay, where we will admire the view of many strange-shaped islands. Then cruise back to the pier, disembark and join the bus to return Hanoi.
There will be a stop on the way at a ceramics village in the middle on our way where artisans create superb ceramic vases and other masterpieces in their kilns and have the opportunity to purchase many of their products at a fraction of the price that you could expect to pay outside of Vietnam.
Arriving at about 7:30 pm, we drop you off at your Hotel. Finish the unforgettable Halong Bay full day trip!
CruiseNational parks
USD 50
Hoa Lu - Trang An Boating - Mua Cave with Transfer - 1 day
Start of Tour (7:30 AM to 8:15 AM)
Your tour guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Scenic Bus Route
Enjoy a 110-km bus ride through the verdant countryside landscape with a short rest stop.
Hoa Lu (10:30 AM)
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel to see the Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple, both dating back to the 17th Century.
Lunch (12 PM)
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant to try authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
Trang An Grottoes (1:30 PM)
Leave for the Trang An Grottoes, a beautiful and majestic 20 square kilometre limestone rising dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep within the linked chains of towering mountains are mystical valleys, numerous freshwater ponds, and pristine jungles.
Sampan Ride
Embark on a traditional sampan gently rowing down the river through numerous caves. Explore Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave and Thanh Truot Cave, passing many spiritual relics.
Mua Cave (3:30 PM)
Arrive at Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain. Enjoy spectacular views of rice valleys clad in nature, known as Love Valley.
Return Transfer (5:30 PM)
Return to your tour bus on a return journey to Ha Noi.
End of Tour (7:30 PM)
Drop off at your accommodation.
Walking tours
USD 37
Countryside Vespa Tour from Hoi An - 1 day
Vietnam and motorbikes go hand in hand. The legendary Vespa is the perfect way to get out of the Hoi An tourist street and safely navigate the spectacular scenery which surrounds this ancient city.
You'll be picked up at your hotel in Hoi An at 8:00 am. Setting off from Café Zoom in Hoi An, we ride over the bridge to Cam Kim island into the beautiful rural countryside, riding along the river, then stopping off at an Ancestral House and a traditional boat builders yard (seasonal) before we set off to explore the sleepy island villages.
Zig-zag through breathtaking scenery of rice paddies and farmland, making stops along the way to learn from friendly local families the art of mat weaving, farming and how to make (and eat) the perfect Banh Dap (rice cracker). After our snack, we ride out riverside to cross a spectacular & adrenalin pumping 300 metre long bamboo bridge to the opposing landscape of the seaboard side of the island. We make our way to the coast at the Thu Bon river mouth, along roads lined with Casuarina Pine & Cashew Nut Trees .
Riding into a small village, we stop at a local café to fuel up on local drip-coffee & learn the art of coffee roasting.
Then, it’s up high and over the new bridge offering spectacular panoramic views of Hoi An, which takes us to the water coconut palm fringed Cam Thanh and then on to a delicious local lunch at a picturesque setting in Hoi An. (seasonal).
The trip finishes at 1:00 pm at your hotel in Hoi An.
Scooter and electric bike tours
USD 115
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Luxury Full-Day Hanoi City Tour (Group Tour) - 1 day
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. As the capital of Vietnam for almost a thousand years, Hanoi is considered one of the main cultural centers of Vietnam, where most Vietnamese dynasties have left their imprint. Even though some relics have not survived through wars and time, the city still has many interesting cultural and historic monuments for visitors and residents alike.
Hanoi has rich food traditions and many of Vietnam's most famous dishes; it has been selected as one of the top 10 cities for food in the world by Shermans Travel. Vietnam's national dish Phở has been also named as one of the Top5 street food in the world by global post.
Walking tours
USD 69
Hanoi At A Glance - 1 day
Join us on this 7-hour tour as we take you through the magical Hanoi, a place as famous for its history and heritage as for its food culture. The chaos and the traffic of the city might seem daunting at first, but we will ensure that you get the perfect introduction to the metropolis during this trip and visit all the major landmarks of Hanoi.
Meet your local, English-speaking guide at 8:30 in the morning and transfer to the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Named after the founder of modern Vietnam, the complex houses Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, his home as well as President's Palace. Next, explore the Ho Chi Minh Museum and travel to the unique One Pillar Pagoda.
Take a walk around the Tran Quoc Pagoda and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and charming beauty of one of the oldest pagodas in Hanoi. Enjoy Vietnamese cuisine for lunch at a local restaurant. Head for Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), the first imperial university in Vietnam which was built in 1070 AD.
Leave the Temple of Literature at 2:30 in the afternoon and enjoy a 1-hour rickshaw ride through Hanoi's old quarters, including those located around Hang Bac, Hang Tre and Ma May streets. Travel past Hoan Kiem Lake and the Hanoi Opera House and stop at the St Joseph’s Cathedral.
Attend a 45-minutes water puppet show at the Thang Long Puppetry Theater at 4:00 pm. We will transfer you back to your hotel in Hanoi after the show is over.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
USD 55
Halong Deluxe Group Tour - 1 day
HALONG EXCURSION DAY TOUR ON DELUXE CRUISE
(6 Hour-Route : Sung Sot Cave – Titop Island – Kayaking at Luon Cave)
ITINERARY:
8.00-8.45: Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quater/ Opera House to depart for Halong Bay Our journey follows Hanoi – Haiphong- Tuan Chau Highway (about a 3 hour- drive) On the way, we stop for a short break for 30 minutes to relax
12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on Luxury Cruise with our crew’s warm welcome Enjoy the welcome drink then start the excursion to discover the beauty of the world heritage site
12:30 Enjoy Vietnamese lunch on the boat .While having lunch, the boat will pass by the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestone such as Fighting Chicken and Incense Burner Islets – 2 symbols of Halong Bay
14.00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island, and you will visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave with a lot of stalagmites and stalactites
14.45: Do kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.
15.15: Visit TiTop Island with its sandy beach. You can go swimming here or trek up to the top of the island for sightseeing all of Halong Bay
16.30: Back to the boat for the sunset party (with wine, tea, fruits, and biscuits) meanwhile the boat is cruising back to the harbor
18.00-18.15: Arrive back to the harbor. Get on the bus and return to Hanoi
21.00 : Get dropped off at the hotel. Tour ends
Sightseeing ToursFood tours
USD 69
Hanoi Biking Sunset Tour 4 hours - 1 day
Sunset is that special time where the fading light catches the clouds and everything looks better; there is no better time to experience the old city of Hanoi. This cycling tour will take you to some of the most beautiful and photogenic spots in the city.
Itinerary:
You`ll be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi at 4:00 pm by a local guide with bikes.
Meander through local streets and alleys looking as street life passes you by before visiting the mighty red river that wraps itself around the north of the city. The tour continues to West Lake, a large picturesque body of water where we also stop for some street food whilst we enjoy the setting sun.
Other points of interest which we shall visit include Long Bien Bridge, banana plantation, red river and more of West Lake before enjoying a special dinner and some Hanonian famous egg coffee.
The tour shall last roughly 4 hours and ends at your hotel in Hanoi around 8:00 pm.
Bicycle toursCity sightseeing
USD 68
Cruise Dinner On Saigon River - 1 day
Saigon is breezy due to the poetic Saigon river that runs across the city, so having a dinner in an airy spacious floating restaurant whilst enjoying the grand and sparkling views of the city is a special privilege.
ITINERARY
Normally, at 7.00pm (exact time advised upon reconfirmation), our tour guide of Gray Line will pick you up at your hotel, located centrally in District 1 and then transfer to the cruise‟s wharf for a romantic dinner on board. The boat will slowly float along Saigon River while we enjoy a cool evening on the flow. From our comfortable desk, you just free yourself and look over the city with its dazzling lights in a tranquil, totally relaxing ambiance. It is time you should stop for a while to relax and chill out before continue your trip. Back to your hotel late evening.
Cruise
USD 50
DMZ Tour full Day - 1 day
Vietnam is often, and unfortunately, often closely associated with images of modern warfare the troubled times of the past. This tour gives access to the demilitarized zone (DMZ) and other spots of interest for Vietnam war-enthusiasts or those who are simply curious of to learn more about the recent history of Vietnam.
The itinerary for the tour is as follows:
Pick up guests at the hotel at 7 am then transfer to Dong Ha town by bus. On the way, stop for photos at Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River. Continue to visit the Dakrong bridge, The Frame of Church and Khe Sanh Combat Base
Have lunch at a local restaurant at 12pm.
In the afternoon, our guide and car takes you back to the war sites including Doc Mieu Base, Vinh Moc Tunnels and Museum Tunnels.
Transfer back to Hue city around 7:30 pm. End the tour at your hotel in Hue.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
USD 50