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15 VIP Experiences in Vietnam to Build a Day Around

28 tours  ·  from $16 a head

Good vip experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with VIP Limousine Transfer - The road to My Tho and the value of lunch
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Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with VIP Limousine Transfer

1.Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with VIP Limousine Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,052 reviews · from $56Our pick

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta in about 10 hours. Expect wartime tunnels, a Vietnamese lunch, Mekong motorboat and sampan rides, tropical fruit, honey tea, and a small group of up to 16. Guides such as Jack, Ben, Vinh, and Phong are praised for clear English and lively storytelling.

“This was a brilliant day. Our tour guide Bac was so friendly, knowledgeable and so good with our 10yr old son. Highly recommend”

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Cu Chi Luxury Group Tour - Tapioca and Cake Half Day - The film and first look at the forest
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Cu Chi Luxury Group Tour – Tapioca and Cake Half Day

2.Cu Chi Luxury Group Tour – Tapioca and Cake Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,375 reviews · from $21

Spend about seven hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels, where you can enter narrow passages, inspect trapdoors, see underground rooms, and taste tapioca with hot tea. Guides such as Hien, Long, Bao, and Thuy have led especially strong tours, though guide quality and snack service can vary.

“We recently did the half-day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels, and it was an unforgettable experience! Our tour guide, Bo, was exceptional - knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and passionate about sharing the history and significance of the tunnels. Bo's guidance brought the experience to life, providing valuable insights and context to the underground network. I highly recommend the Cu Chi Tunnels and the half day was the perfect amount of time. We also booked the small group size (max. 12 people) which was a great decision as we were able to ask questions and could hear our guide easily.”

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VIP Tour Cuchi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Cruise Full Day Group 12pax - A Vietnamese barbecue lesson in Ben Luc
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VIP Tour Cuchi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Cruise Full Day Group 12pax

3.VIP Tour Cuchi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Cruise Full Day Group 12pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,650 reviews · from $39

Spend about 9 hours and 40 minutes exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. A guide such as Minh, also called Milo, or Jack leads the small group through tunnel history, a Vietnamese barbecue lunch, Mekong boat rides, a bee farm, honey tea, folk music, and local sights.

“Visiting inside the tunnels. Holding python. Small boat ride was a good experience. Food was oily. Water should be 2 bottles for the day.”

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2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Aspira Cruise from Hanoi - Lan Ha Bay and the Dark and Light Cave
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2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Aspira Cruise from Hanoi

4.2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Aspira Cruise from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,517 reviews · from $178

Spend one night aboard the 5-star Aspira Cruise in Lan Ha Bay, with a private balcony, sea-view bathtub, four meals, kayaking or bamboo boating, cooking, Tai Chi, squid fishing, and sunset views. Hanoi transfers cost extra, and weather or water conditions can change the cave visit.

“Excellent! Staffs are friendly and helpful, cant be better. Food is great and large portions. Dont eat snack or drink too much before dinner because they will give you a full set with a lot of food for dinner. Pick up is on time. Worth the money and must go”

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta - VIP Tour - Cu Chi Tunnels: the strongest part of the tour
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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta – VIP Tour

5.Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta – VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 910 reviews · from $33

Spend about 10 hours visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City in a group of up to 12. Guides such as Xem, Bruno, Toan, Tu, and My lead the day, which includes tunnel admission, Vietnamese lunch, motorboat and sampan rides, fruit, honey tea, folk music, and hotel pickup in central districts.

“We had a great time - our guide was Toan. It is a long trip, but it passed in a second. The activities are set in a nice sequence, so you’re really not wasting any time on this trip. There is a million possibilities to try some local food - we joked that we were like babies, needing to eat every 2 hours. We really liked how the tour was constantly incorporating local businesses/ people in its programme. This tour was our first introduction to Vietnamese food and culture, as we did it the first day we came to the country and we both agree that it was a great…”

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Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat - Limestone islands and the choice between kayaking and pearls
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Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat

6.Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $133

Spend one night aboard the 5-star Alisa Cruise in Ha Long Bay, with meals, a private bathroom, cave visits, a pearl farm, kayaking or a bamboo boat, Tai Chi, and onboard activities. Guides such as Ian and James Bond help bring the schedule to life, while staff can handle gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary needs when told in advance.

“We stayed two nights at Alisa Cruise. It was one of best experiences I’ve ever had. Thanks for Anna who organised our booking and everything. She was very helpful and professional.”

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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave - Deluxe To Luxury - Choosing kayaking or a bamboo boat
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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

7.Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 884 reviews · from $38

Spend 12 to 14 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by air-conditioned bus and deluxe boat. You will cruise past limestone islands, eat lunch onboard, visit Sung Sot Cave, hike 420 steps on Titop Island, swim, and choose kayaking or a bamboo boat. Guides such as Sam and Hercules are praised for friendly, clear service.

“Amazing guide, really good quality cruise, great food, everything bang on. Great value for money, super clean and lovely staff.”

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Cu Chi Tunnels - VIP Private Tour - What you actually do underground
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Cu Chi Tunnels – VIP Private Tour

8.Cu Chi Tunnels – VIP Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 883 reviews · from $50

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then explore the Cu Chi Tunnels with a personal English-speaking guide. Choose Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc, watch a short wartime film, inspect traps and bomb craters, crawl through sections of tunnel, and try shooting firearms for an extra fee if you are over 18.

“We had Tam who was the best tour guide we have ever had. Very knowledgeable about the tunnels and also gave us advice on Vietnam in general during our drive to the tunnels. Highly recommend”

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2-Day: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay Luxury Cruise - Day one begins with Hoa Lu’s old royal center
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2-Day: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Luxury Cruise

9.2-Day: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 842 reviews · from $110

This two-day trip links Hanoi with Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave, and Ha Long Bay. You’ll ride a limousine bus, eat Vietnamese buffet meals, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, hike Titop Island, and enjoy a sunset party. Guides such as Sunny and Ken are known for lively commentary and careful organization. No overnight accommodation is included.

“Tour guide Alex was great! Very good at telling the story of Vietnam, friendly and very approachable.. great value for money.. overall we had the best day and time with Alex visiting Halong Bay.. would highly recommend”

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Morning CuChi Tunnels-Tapioca-Secret Traps Luxury Speedboat 2Ways - Meeting up in central Ho Chi Minh City
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Morning CuChi Tunnels-Tapioca-Secret Traps Luxury Speedboat 2Ways

10.Morning CuChi Tunnels-Tapioca-Secret Traps Luxury Speedboat 2Ways

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 688 reviews · from $77

Travel from central Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels by covered luxury speedboat, then tour wartime traps, exhibits, and a tunnel section with an English-speaking guide. Vietnamese lunch, tapioca, tea, water, and admission are included. Guides such as Kiem, Nhu, Tommy, Tingh, and Ann have earned praise for clear, friendly commentary.

“A very well organised tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and very happy to assist in any way.”

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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

11.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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All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming - Day 1: limestone islands, Sung Sot Cave, and Titop Island
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All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

12.All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · from $50

Spend one night on a small-group Halong Bay cruise with pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a private balcony cabin, meals, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. The route may include Bai Tu Long, Halong, or Lan Ha Bay. Guides such as Alex, Sunny, Tom, and Tung have earned praise for clear, friendly service.

“Great experience. The pick up (and drop off) from the Old Quarter was seamless. The boat we went on was lovely. All rooms had balconies and the common areas were bright and well maintained, There were a lot of activities available to do, if you wanted. Service was exceptional and everyone was willing to make this excursion as good as it could be. The port that you go from is a little disorganised but the staff from the boat are always available to help.”

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Halong Bay - Hera Luxury Day Cruise 7.5 Hours - Dark and Bright Caves by kayak or bamboo boat
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Halong Bay – Hera Luxury Day Cruise 7.5 Hours

13.Halong Bay – Hera Luxury Day Cruise 7.5 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · from $16Best value

You spend 7.5 hours cruising Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, with a seafood buffet, lobster soup, kayaking or bamboo boating, swimming, a Vietnamese cooking class, and a sunset party. Hanoi pickup, meals, activities, Wi-Fi, and a night at a 5-star Ha Long hotel are included, though drinks and some cabin upgrades cost extra.

“We spent the 3D2N on the Amanda Cruise ship. The arrival and pickup in Hanoi worked out well. After arrival there was a lunch where we asked for a vegetarian option which was quite delicious at lunch but very disappointing at dinner (while tRead moreAuto-translated”

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My Son Sanctuary Luxury Trip from Hoi An - Two hours among the temple groups
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My Son Sanctuary Luxury Trip from Hoi An

14.My Son Sanctuary Luxury Trip from Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 565 reviews · from $22

Start with a guided visit to My Son Sanctuary, where guides such as Tony, Luan, and Phuoc explain Champa history and Hindu temples. Then make rice paper at a local home, eat a Vietnamese set lunch, and return to Hoi An by boat. Expect six hours, walking, a small group of up to 12, and a warm, active day.

“Really recommend for anyone planning to go to My Son to book this trip. Our guide, Báu, was very knowledgeable about the sanctuary, hindu religion and and Cham Pa history, and Vietnam's history. He was also very interesting and a good laugh! We got picked up at the time arranged, and were driven to the My Son sanctuary first, where Báu took us through and very interestingly explained how the sanctuary was constructed, and what it meant to the Cham Pa people. After the tour was done, we went back on the vehicle and were taken to a farm to learn how rice paper is made, but we also learnt…”

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta - VIP Private Tour - Entering the Cu Chi Tunnels
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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta – VIP Private Tour

15.Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta – VIP Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · from $125

Spend about 10 hours with a private guide such as Toan, Jen, Bunny, or Tu, visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll enter the wartime tunnels, ride motorboat and rowboat routes, visit a honey farm, sample fruit and coconut treats, and eat Vietnamese lunch. Pickup is available in Districts 1, 3, and 4.

“We had a lovely day out with our tour guide Toan, who was very knowledgeable, informative and patient. Unforgettable experience. Thank you!”

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