15 Island-Hopping Trips in Vietnam: Where to Put Your Money

1.Mekong Delta 4 Islands, TukTuk, Boat, Try Khot Cake Local Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,148 reviews · from $23Our pick

Spend about nine hours exploring My Tho and Ben Tre by motorboat, rowing boat, tuk-tuk, and bicycle. You’ll visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, taste tropical fruit, honey tea, coconut candy, and bánh khọt, then enjoy lunch and traditional music. Guides may include Tim, Thanh, Tommy, Tam, or Little Trung. Pickup is offered in central districts.

“I thought I'd book something more special, like all the other smaller river tours. But unfortunately that was not so.. They take you to the exact same, completely overflowing, mass-handling locations. This has nothing to do with village life.Auto-translated”

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2.Trip 3 : 3 Islands by boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,131 reviews · from $29

Spend about eight hours cruising from Phu Quoc to Mong Tay, Gam Ghi, and May Rut islands. You get boat transport, snorkeling gear, a Vietnamese lunch, swimming and beach time, plus a guide such as Huy. The trip offers strong value, but groups can reach 120 people and conditions at Mong Tay may change.

“Awful, do not travel with this company. My daughter who is vegetarian could not eat with us, she was alone and they refused she ate with us. So, we have decided to stay with her and they refused to serve the meal. Moreover, there a lot of tourists, too much. I do not recommend this trip, very unpleasant. Any interest”

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3.3 Island Tour by Boat with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 658 reviews · 8 hours · from $31

Spend eight hours boating through Phu Quoc’s southern islands with an English-speaking guide such as Huy, Viet, or Tuan. Snorkel at Xuong or Buom Island and Gam Ghi, eat lunch aboard, then relax at May Rut Trong’s white-sand lagoon. The boat may be busy, but the price includes transport, gear, lunch, and hotel pickup in Duong Dong.

“Everything was well organized. Pick up at the hotel everything.”

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4.Real snorkel &island hopping by Speedboat-Explore Cuisines(MAX12)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 466 reviews · from $55

Spend about six hours speeding from Phu Quoc’s An Thoi port to island reefs and quiet beaches. Snorkel at Kim Quy and Coconut Island, swim at May Rut or Gam Ghi, and finish with a Vietnamese meal inland. Guides such as Windy, Ben, Hugo, and Si are praised for friendly service. Groups are advertised at 12, with some bookings allowing up to 15.

“Ben was super friendly, spoke great English and really looked after us. Boat trip was bumpy and fun. First island stop was the best. Local lunch was excellent.”

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5.Speedboat Tour of 4 Islands with Snorkeling & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 428 reviews · from $56

You’ll visit Kim Quy, May Rut Ngoai, Buom, and Fingernail Islands by speedboat with Pacific Boat Phu Quoc Snorkeling. Expect two snorkeling sessions, beach time, fruit, drinks, and a seafood BBQ at a mainland restaurant. Guides such as Windy, Ben, Hugo, and T are known for friendly, attentive service.

“Everything went according to plan, our guide was the wonderful T. Highly recommend! :)”

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

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

Spend a full day around Phu Quoc’s southern islands with a guide such as Tuan, Ruby, Bang, or Lya. Snorkel near Xuong or Gam Ghi, relax at May Rut Trong, eat lunch aboard the boat, visit Aquatopia on Thom Island, then cross the An Thoi Archipelago by cable car.

“Everything is superb except the food! Not the same level of food offered in Philippines with island hopping!”

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7.Hopping Tour, Snorkeling, Boat Party, & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 328 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

Spend six hours sailing from Nha Trang to a coral reef, snorkeling, swimming, and joining a lively floating party with music, wine, fruit, and a boat slide. Guides such as Bao, Rob, Thang, and Bob Marley are known for keeping the mood high while watching water safety. Lunch includes seafood and Vietnamese dishes, followed by two hours at Tranh Beach.

“This trip was absolutely amazing - best we’ve had in Vietnam so far. Thang was a great tour guide , it was our first time snorkelling and he was very helpful and also took lots of underwater videos for us which are amazing to have. We had lots of fun and would love to do it again!”

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8.3 Islands Tour of Nha Trang

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · from $55

Spend six to eight hours around Nha Trang Bay with swimming at Bai Tranh Beach, lunch at a floating restaurant on Hon Mieu, and mud baths at MerPerle Hon Tam. Guide Loojc is often praised for clear English, photos, and careful organization. Water sports cost extra, and crowded stops can affect the day.

“I had an absolutely fantastic trip exploring the beautiful islands, and it was all thanks to my incredible guide, Loojc! 😊 I was the only English-speaking person in the group, so I got my own personal guide – talk about VIP treatment! Loojc waRead more”

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9.Cham Island Tour Snorkeling -Sunbathing – Nice Beach – Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 136 reviews · from $39

You travel from Hoi An to Hon Lao Island by speedboat for a short museum and village visit, snorkeling, beach time, and a fresh seafood lunch. The $39 price includes hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, equipment, bottled water, and an English or Vietnamese guide. Sea conditions strongly affect the day.

“This tour like many other tours in Vietnam are run by vendors within vendors. They are disorganized, inefficient, and discriminatory. I was born in Vietnam but lived in the states. I witnessed the saddening discrimination amongst its own pRead more”

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10.4 Islands By Speedboat & Cable Car Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 101 reviews · from $68

You’ll leave central Duong Dong by car, speedboat between four southern islands, snorkel at Xuong or Buom and Gam Ghi, relax on May Rut Trong, and finish with Hon Thom’s cable car and water park. An English or Vietnamese guide leads the day. Bring a towel and sunscreen.

“There was a lot of waitingtime for People arriving late. i really appreciated the fast speedboat that took us quickly between the Islands. The snorkling was not so good, very cloudy water and reef not so nice. Lunch was Great an the video we got for free was nice. the stop at Island and waterpark to long.”

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11.Red River Tour (Share group): Discovery 3 Islands BY Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $29

Start with hotel pickup in Phu Quoc, learn simple fishing techniques with local fishermen, snorkel around Gam Ghi and another island, and eat lunch aboard the boat. The eight-hour trip includes snorkeling gear, bottled water, transport, and an English-speaking guide. Optional sea walking, scuba, flyboarding, jet skiing, and parasailing cost extra.

“Although the trip is good overall, staff didn't offer a hand at the very shaky floating pier on an island with John's Tours logo emblazoned on the pier. The pier was so shaky that my husband almost fell overboard!”

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12.Hon Mieu and Hon Tam Island Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 56 reviews · from $50

Spend six hours exploring Nha Trang Bay by high-speed boat, with swimming at Bai Tranh Beach on Hon Mieu, a shared seafood lunch at a floating restaurant, and a mineral mud bath on Hon Tam. Guides such as Loojc, Loc, and Ben have helped make the day friendly and well organized. Water sports cost extra.

“Firstly I would like to say a massive thank you to Look our guide for the day. Amazing is an understatement, Loojc is one of the kindest most caring and friendliest of guides we have had so far on our 3 month travels of South East Asia. Loojc is working on his English but we had no problem understanding and as he has only been learning for a few months l am sure this will continue to improve. We had a fabulous day, our first stop by speed boat was to a very relaxing beach (Hon Mieu Island) where you could swim, do some water activities and buy refreshments etc.…”

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13.Speed Boat Tour 4 Islands – 2 Reefs Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · from $47

Spend six hours exploring four Phu Quoc islands by speedboat with a maximum of 12 people. OnBird guides provide a shallow-water practice session, safety help, quality anti-fog gear, and time at two coral reefs. Finish with fresh fruit and juice at a beach or quiet pineapple garden. Jack, Hardy, Collin, and DD have all guided recent outings.

“This was the best-organized tour we did in Vietnam! The team was super well-prepared, going through everything in advance and explaining all the details clearly. On the day of the trip, everything ran smoothly without any unnecessary stops at souvenir shops or pearl stores trying to sell something. You can tell that the guides genuinely love snorkeling and are passionate about marine life and coral conservation. They took great care of both beginners and experienced snorkelers, making sure everyone had the best possible experience. Absolutely recommended for anyone visiting Phu Quoc!Read more”

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14.3-Island Tour & Cruise with Lunch & Water Sports

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 45 reviews · from $36

Spend a full day around Phu Quoc’s An Thoi islands with hotel pickup, a speedboat, snorkeling, lunch, SUP boards, and flycam photos. You visit Hon May Rut Ngoai, Hon Mong Tay or May Rut, and Hon Gam Ghi. Guides including Thu, Tony, and Peanut have earned praise, but the cruise can feel crowded and water sports cost extra.

“Terrible experience, avoid at all costs! We left the hotel at 7 a.m. and after two hours of picking up customers, we arrived at the port and were loaded onto an overcrowded boat. We were transferred to a larger boat, where most people did water sports (jet skiing, parasailing), while we tried snorkeling with our own equipment: no fish, zero visibility, no seabed. Three hours of boredom waiting around. The tour guide? Useless, didn't speak English, repeated three words he had memorized. Second island: lunch was decent, the only acceptable thing. Then more confusion and pressure to buy photos and videos. We got a sunbed and went for a swim…”

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15.Cu Lao Cham Island Tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · from $27

Spend a full day on Cu Lao Cham with guides such as Duyen, known as Miss Banana, or Vy. You’ll travel by speedboat, visit temples and local sites, snorkel at Huong Beach, eat Vietnamese food at Ong Beach, and return to your Da Nang or Hoi An hotel. Lunch, gear, transport, and water are included.

“Had an amazing day today at Cham islands, miss Duyen aka miss banana was exceptional, very funny yet informative and always willing to help”

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