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VIP Experiences in Vietnam: 15 We Would Book Twice

95 tours  ·  from $16

The 15 vip experiences below are sorted so you can stop deciding: what each costs, how long it runs, who it suits. The one at the top is there on merit.

Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with VIP Limousine Transfer - Entering the Cu Chi Tunnels
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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 a small group of up to 16. Guides such as Jack, Ben, Vinh, and Phong are praised for clear English, humor, and strong local knowledge. Expect tunnel history, Vietnamese lunch, river and sampan rides, tropical fruit, honey tea, and a long day on the road.

“The tour itself was OK. It was a very long day and a long trip. Our guide was good and didn’t have us wait around all the time with the crowds of people however, this is no limousine experience like it looks like in the picture. Our van was a little bit old and tired. Looked nothing like it does in those pictures”

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Cu Chi Luxury Group Tour - Tapioca and Cake Half Day - Watching the film and entering 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 six to seven hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels in an air-conditioned minivan. With an English-speaking guide, you will see trapdoors, kitchens, hospitals, command posts, bomb craters, and tunnel sections, then try tapioca and Vietnamese tea. Guides such as Bao, Long, Hien, and Tim have earned special praise for clear, thoughtful storytelling.

“Kim our guide was very knowledgeable and brought us to a tunnel opening where no other groups were using so we didn’t have to wait. Though we did not get the tapioca pudding and tea, or see aerial views of bombings as described in Read more”

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VIP Tour Cuchi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Cruise Full Day Group 12pax - The 7:00 to 7:30 pickup and drive to Cu Chi
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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 with a group of no more than 12 people, visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels, cooking a Vietnamese barbecue lunch in Ben Luc, and cruising the Mekong near My Tho. Guides such as Minh, also called Milo, and Jack add humor and useful cultural context.

“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 - Day one: from Tuan Chau into Lan Ha Bay
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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, sailing from Tuan Chau through Halong and Lan Ha Bay. Your stay includes a private balcony cabin, four meals, kayaking or a bamboo boat ride, cooking class, Tai Chi, sunset drinks, squid fishing, and a traditional music performance. Hanoi transfers are available at an extra cost.

“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 - Starting at 7:30 AM from Ho Chi Minh City
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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 a full day outside Ho Chi Minh City with a group of up to 12. Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, cruise the Mekong by motorboat and sampan, taste honey tea and coconut candy, hear folk music, and enjoy a Vietnamese lunch. Guides such as Xem, Bruno, Toan, and Tu are known for clear history and lively storytelling.

“Tourist day cu chi Tunnel and Mekong Delta, a lot of breaks to buy something , funny Guide But also a lot od Travel 6-7 Hours out of 11-12 Hours”

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Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat - Arriving at Tuan Chau before the 11:45 boarding deadline
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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

Sail Ha Long Bay aboard Alisa Cruise, with a private bathroom, meals, cave visits, tai chi, cooking, and a choice of kayaking or a pearl farm. The small group is capped at 15 people. Guide Ian and manager Phong are noted for friendly service, while dietary requests can be handled with advance notice.

“The experience was great! Everyone was very friendly, happy and helpful. I really like the staff! Mr. Phong was a great kelner! If you cannot eat something, don’t worry! I can’t eat gluten and staff did me many dishes gluten free.”

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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave - Deluxe To Luxury - The road from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Island
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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’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus and deluxe boat. You’ll eat lunch onboard, paddle or ride a bamboo boat, explore Sung Sot Cave, climb Titop Island’s 420 steps, and finish with sunset tea, cake, and fruit. Guides such as Sam and Hercules are praised for friendly, well-organized service.

“Had a wonderful experience at Ha Long bay. Such unrealistically beautiful views. Me and my friends had a lot of fun. The whole guided tour was very a very culture rixh experience for us.”

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Cu Chi Tunnels - VIP Private Tour - Choosing between Ben Dinh and Ben Duoc
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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 to the Cu Chi Tunnels in a private van or limo, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and the choice of Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc. Expect a wartime film, narrow tunnels, traps, bomb craters, tapioca and tea, plus optional shooting for adults. Guides such as Bunny, Hieu, Bruno, and Toan are praised for clear, engaging explanations.

“Bunny was hands-down the best guide we had in Saigon. She was super knowledgeable and explained everything about the Cu Chi tunnels in a way that was easy to follow and really interesting. She kept the tour fun, answered all our questions, and pointed out things we never would’ve noticed on our own. We learned a lot and had such a great time. Request for Bunny as your tour guide! You won’t regret it.”

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2-Day: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay Luxury Cruise - Hoa Lu and the first capital of Vietnam
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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, no-hotel tour pairs Ninh Binh’s temples, sampan ride, and Mua Cave climb with Ha Long Bay’s caves, kayaking, Titop Island, and sunset party. English-speaking guides such as Sunny, Ken, and Alex lead the outings. You return to Hanoi each evening, making it a packed choice for active sightseers.

“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 - Secret traps and the difficult side of the site
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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 by luxury speedboat from central Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels, then explore war exhibits, hidden traps, tunnel sections, and a documentary with an English-speaking guide. Lunch, tapioca, tea, water, admission, and hotel pickup are included. The advertised return is by speedboat, though transport can change.

“We were picked up on time, water and biscuits were provided. The night before we were advised that we wouldn't be taking the speedboat and now driving. A little disappointed as this was the whole reason we booked the tour. The tour guide we had was really good, she was knowledgeable, kind and relatable. We enjoyed our trip and finished on time.”

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip - Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch - Boarding the 5-star cruise at Tuan Chau
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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

Leave Hanoi by limousine for a full day on Ha Long Bay aboard a modern 5-star cruise. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, swim at Ti Top Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch and sunset snacks. Guides such as Tinh, Henry, Jason, and Nam are known for clear explanations and attentive service.

“A great tour throughout Ha Long Bay. Tinh was amazing tour guide, he has such a warming personality and is so knowledgeable about the stops along the way. Would 100% recommend.”

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All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming - Hanoi pickup and the long road to the bay
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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 aboard a small-group Halong Bay cruise with a private balcony cabin, meals, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, Thai cooking, squid fishing, and sunrise tai chi. Guides such as Alex, Sunny, Tom, and Tung have received strong praise for clear explanations and cheerful service. Hanoi transfers cost extra.

“The tour was alright. I expected it to be crowded but not like that. Waaaaay too many people for my taste. You really couldn’t take a picture without people in it. I almost didn’t feel in the nature due to so many people around me. Place looks and feel very exploited. Food on the cruise was good and plenty. The boat itself is nice with a splendid rooftop to absorb the views. Tung the tour guide and bus driver were awesome. Tung very informative, funny, cheerful and good vibes. Thanks Tung. There’s wifi on the bus so that’s a plus too. The day went alright until I asked for the…”

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Halong Bay - Hera Luxury Day Cruise 7.5 Hours - Leaving Hanoi for the Tuan Chau harbor
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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’ll spend 7.5 hours aboard Hera Luxury Day Cruise in Ha Long and Lan Ha bays, with a seafood buffet, lobster soup, kayaking or bamboo boating, swimming, a Vietnamese cooking class, and sunset drinks. Hanoi pickup, meals, activities, Wi-Fi, and a one-night 5-star Ha Long hotel stay are included, but drinks and some transfers 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 - The traditional performance adds useful context
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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

Travel from Hoi An by air-conditioned minivan to My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide such as Michael, Tony, Luan, or Phuoc. Walk among the Champa temples, watch a traditional performance, make rice paper at a local home, eat Vietnamese food, and return by boat on the Thu Bon River. The day is active and tightly timed.

“Tony/Bao was such an amazing guide! Super knowledgable and funny, he provided our group with excellent insight into the Champa Kingdom and the My Son Sanctuary. We had a great day and very much recommend anyone interested in seeing My Son to consider taking this tour. The afternoon was capped off with rice paper making, a local lunch and a peaceful ride down the Thu Bon River - a perfect conclusion to an excellent tour.”

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta - VIP Private Tour - Lunch, local stops, and the parts to judge carefully
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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

Travel by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide to the Cu Chi Tunnels and My Tho. You’ll watch a short film, enter sections of the wartime tunnel network, enjoy Vietnamese lunch, cruise the Mekong, ride a hand-rowed boat, and visit honey, fruit, and coconut stops. Guides such as Toan, Jen, Bunny, and Mai are often available.

“We were lucky on this private tour to have Bunny as our guide. Fun to get to know the city and our destinations through her eyes. Long day, and very informative. She tailored time at each stop to our interests. Excellent driver as well. Bunny also was very kind to take pictures of us throughout the day, and even recommended restaurants and city shopping based on our interests. Next time I’m in HCMC, I will do my best to find Bunny because I’d love to have her as our guide again!”

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