Vietnam · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

15 Lunch Experiences in Vietnam to Build a Day Around

28 tours  ·  from $9 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 lunch experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - Boarding at Tuan Chau Island and cruising past the limestone islets
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

1.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,551 reviews · from $40Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus, then spend about six hours cruising among limestone islands. Guides such as Alex, Tinh, Henry, Sam, and Tom lead the day, with Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking or bamboo boats, Titop Island, a Vietnamese seafood lunch, and a sunset fruit party. Expect a full, social day with some crowds and steep cave steps.

“Had a wonderful time in Ha Long Bay! Ken was an outstanding guide—knowledgeable and attentive. The breathtaking views and smooth organization made for a fantastic day. Highly recommend this trip for anyone looking to explore the beauty of the bay.”

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Full Day Canyoning Activity in Da Lat with Lunch - Learning the ropes on the 18-meter dry abseil
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Full Day Canyoning Activity in Da Lat with Lunch

2.Full Day Canyoning Activity in Da Lat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,577 reviews · from $80

Spend about seven hours canyoning at Datanla Waterfall with guides such as Vincent, Bee, and Seven. You will learn abseiling on an 18-meter dry wall, cross above the river, slide down rock, and handle 25-meter and 13-meter waterfalls. Hotel pickup, equipment instruction, lunch, and return transport are included.

“Great day great guides highly recommend to everyone. Young or old you will have a great experience. The local guides could not do enough for us and their enthusiasm was next level.”

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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking - The morning ride from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Pier
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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

3.Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,317 reviews · 4 - 13 hours · from $34

Spend a full day traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, with hotel pickup from the Old Quarter, a seafood lunch aboard Dragonfly Cruise, Thien Cung Cave, and 45 minutes of kayaking or bamboo boating. Guides such as Harry, Benjamin, and Linh are known for friendly explanations, while the long road journey is the main tradeoff.

“Perfect on time. Bus was fine. The stop at the pearl farm was nice. I've never seen this, so it was new and interesting to me. Food was fine, they had vegetarian options. The kayaking was included and a lot of fun. I also enjoyed the walk through the cave. They weren't annoying with tips oder selling. I really recommend the trip.”

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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour - Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch - Sung Sot Cave: impressive, crowded, and worth seeing
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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

4.Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,244 reviews · from $42

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, then cruise to Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Hang Luon, and swim or hike on Ti Top Island. Guides such as Alex, Hoang, Ken, and Nam are praised for keeping the busy day organized. Lunch is included, but food quality can vary.

“Really nice tour seen some beautiful places and had some fun activities Ken was a great guide. Had a great day”

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Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch - 8:00 pickup and the short ride to Beo Harbour
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Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

5.Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,166 reviews · 1 day · from $22

From Cat Ba, cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, visit a floating fishing village, take a bamboo boat through caves, swim, eat Vietnamese lunch, and cycle through Viet Hai village. English-speaking guides such as Tony, Kai, Ricky, and B keep the day moving. Kayaking is currently replaced by a local bamboo boat.

“The all day was really good, excellent care from the beggining until the end of the day, our guide was great, explained everything to us. We loved the lunch, so much food to share with the group. We could swim as well ! and for the end we were not sure where to go back and our guide helped us a lot to find our way! thank you so much for this great day!”

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Da Nang/Hoi An: Hue Imperial City via Hai Van Pass & Lunch - Hai Van Pass, where the road becomes part of the tour
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Da Nang/Hoi An: Hue Imperial City via Hai Van Pass & Lunch

6.Hue Imperial City via Hai Van Pass & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 753 reviews · 270 minutes - 12 hours · from $9Best value

Travel from Da Nang or Hoi An to Hue by air-conditioned van, crossing Hai Van Pass and stopping at Lap An Lagoon. With guides such as Coco, MiAn, Van, and Hieu, you’ll visit the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Mausoleum, with a local lunch included. Expect a full, rewarding day with long drives.

“Coco is the best, her knowledge and personality made the day unforgetable. She made all stops were interesting, with the forbidden city at the top.”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - Boarding at Tuan Chau Island and cruising past the limestone islets
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

7.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 725 reviews · from $40

Spend a full day cruising Halong Bay from Hanoi, with shared coach transfers, a Vietnamese seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and Titop Island. English-speaking guides such as Ken, Phong, and Linh have led recent departures. Expect a busy, active day with excellent scenery and limited time at each stop.

“This was the perfect trip, we were not necessarily in a hurry but didn’t want an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay. We got all we wanted from this trip. A great lunch on board(the food just kept on coming). A long day but we’ll worth it. Beware: our accommodations was outside the old town and although our booking included pickup/drop off we got a text the day before saying they couldn’t pick up/drop off from our location. Not a problem as taxis are cheap and we are confident travellers … but this did figure in our decision making/choice of company.”

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip - Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch - Arriving at Tuan Chau Port
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

8.Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 673 reviews · from $62

This 12-hour Ha Long Bay day trip pairs a limousine ride from Hanoi with a 5-star cruise, buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, and Ti Top Island. Guides such as Tinh, Henry, Alex, and Nam lead the day in English or Vietnamese. Expect polished service, a jacuzzi, and a late return to Hanoi.

“Nam was an excellent guide with a lot of interesting information and looked after us with respect and kindness all day. We enjoyed the activities although we didn’t participate in everything due to health reasons and the food and snacks on board were delicious. Special thanks to Nam”

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Da Nang: Hue Imperial Day Trip, Hai Van Pass Train, & Lunch - The early start from Da Nang
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Da Nang: Hue Imperial Day Trip, Hai Van Pass Train, & Lunch

9.Hue Imperial Day Trip, Hai Van Pass Train, & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 619 reviews · from $58

Travel from Da Nang to Hue by train across Hai Van Pass, then visit the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Tomb. An English-speaking guide such as Mariana, Tom, Oanh, or Sky leads the day, with lunch, hotel transfers, bottled water, and an air-conditioned vehicle included.

“Trip was great. we went through a history chapter with the guide Marina. weather can be hot, wear cotton light clothes and keep your self hydrated. Lunch was great with vegetarian and vegan options as well.”

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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Buffet lunch & Cycling - Leaving Hanoi early for Ninh Binh
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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Buffet lunch & Cycling

10.Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Buffet lunch & Cycling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 616 reviews · from $28

Leave Hanoi for Hoa Lu’s royal temples, eat a local buffet lunch, then cruise Tam Coc’s limestone scenery by sampan. You’ll cycle through quiet villages and may add the steep 500-step climb at Hang Mua. English-speaking guides such as Kenny, Toan, and Sophia keep the day moving, though the pace is full.

“A well organised trip with Emma who was excellent, we'll worth the money.”

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Golden Bridge & Ba Na Hills 1 Day including buffets lunch & 2 ways Cable Car - Golden Bridge, gardens, and Linh Ung Pagoda
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Golden Bridge & Ba Na Hills 1 Day including buffets lunch & 2 ways Cable Car

11.Golden Bridge & Ba Na Hills 1 Day including buffets lunch & 2 ways Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 535 reviews · from $89

Spend about nine hours above Da Nang on a guided Ba Na Hills trip with hotel pickup, two-way cable car rides, Golden Bridge, flower gardens, French Village, Fantasy Park, and buffet lunch. Guides such as Tim, William, Long, Na, and Mr Dee have earned strong praise, but pickup and minivan comfort can vary.

“The weather wasn't great, low clouds made it hard to see, but the games inside and the meal made it worth while. I was able to get some decent photos so I was happy.”

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Hanoi: Roundtrip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayaking & Lunch - The Hanoi to Tuan Chau transfer
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Hanoi: Roundtrip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayaking & Lunch

12.Roundtrip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayaking & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 433 reviews · from $44

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by shuttle, then spend about five hours on the water visiting Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Ti Top Island. You can kayak or ride a bamboo boat, enjoy a set-menu seafood lunch, and hear local stories from English-speaking guides such as Tony, Ngoc, Max, or Lee.

“Tony is an amazing tour guide. Knows well the region, was always available to answer question and to meet any need or expectations you might have. The tour is incredible and took us through an inspiring and surreal landscape. The amount of time dedicated was well adjusted and the pick up/drop off went without any trouble. The price is fair for what was offered to us to see and know. Strongly recommended, even more if you are lucky enough to have Tony as your guide.”

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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour-Cave, Kayaking,Ti top island & Lunch - Hanoi pickup and the long road to Tuan Chau
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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour-Cave, Kayaking,Ti top island & Lunch

13.Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour-Cave, Kayaking,Ti top island & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · from $41

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay for a full day of cruising, cave visits, kayaking, and island views. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, and Luon Cave, with lunch aboard the boat. Guides such as Tony, Toan, Max, and Nam are praised for their humor and care, though the day is long and busy.

“Wonderful experience everything was very well organised. Halong Bay js scenic and the tour included a number of activities and good food”

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Phu Quoc: Cable Car Ride and 3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch - The early pickup from Duong Dong
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Phu Quoc: Cable Car Ride and 3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch

14.Cable Car Ride and 3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 422 reviews · from $61

Spend a full day in southern Phu Quoc with a boat ride to Xuong or Gam Ghi Island, May Rut Trong, and Thom Island. You’ll snorkel, eat lunch aboard, enjoy Aquatopia water park, then ride the cable car for wide views over the An Thoi Archipelago. Guides such as Tuan, Ruby, Bang, and Lya are praised for friendly service.

“Definitely recommended. The whole trip was amazing, thank you John's Tours for organising this so well and smoothly. Pickup was on-tip and customer service was spot on. The guides were well knowledgeable and were very friendly and hospitable. We had a wonderful cable car and multiple island experience! Very thankful for our guide Tuan for looking out for me and my family throughout this trip!”

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From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch - Meeting your guide in Sapa between 9:00 and 9:30
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From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch

15.1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 416 reviews · 1 day · from $34

Meet your guide in Sapa between 9:00 and 9:30 AM for a 12-kilometer trek through rice terraces, streams, bamboo paths, and Black Hmong and Zay villages. You’ll eat lunch in Lao Chai, learn about village life, and see traditional incense-making in Ta Van. Guides include Giang, Toan, Li, and others.

“Giang was the most amazing tour guide (and friend) I have ever met. Very smart and knowledgeable. She speaks very well, caring, kind and fun. Highly recommended. Top of the line. Hope to see you again one day! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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