Best Vietnam day trips North to South in 2023

Best Vietnam day trips will give you wonderful and unforgettable moments in Vietnam. Day tours are the perfect way for you to discover and have an in-depth understanding about the famous destinations in Vietnam such as Hanoi, Da Nang, Saigon or Nha Trang. Check out the following most sought-after day trips in Vietnam for all types of travel experience.

Best Vietnam day trips: Discover the charming capital of Vietnam - Hanoi

Day tour within center Hanoi

Hanoi is the charming capital of Vietnam with a lengthy history of over one thousand year. On this day tour, you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable and experienced local tour guide. During the trip, you’ll get to know all of the historical and cultural attractions in Hanoi.

Apart the highlights of Hanoi such as the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum,  the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake etc., the tour also takes you to see places that are usually forgotten by mass tourism.

Hanoi suburban tour

Discover the more quiet and less crowded places of Vietnam’s capital by joining this Hanoi suburban tour. Through the one-day trip, you’ll learn new and interesting aspects of Hanoians’ lifestyle. During the tour, travelers will be taken to Quang Phu Cau and find out the process of producing incense. Pay a visit to Thay Pagoda to get deeper insights Vietnamese spiritual life and end your journey by strolling through Duong Lam Ancient Village.

Hanoi food tour

Sample the best street food of Hanoi during a half-day walking tour. Apart the famous dishes such as Bun Cha, Pho or Banh Mi, you’ll get to taste a myriad of seafood specialities in Hanoi. Sample mouth-watering seafood dishes steamed crab, grilled prawn or grilled oyster. Enjoy your meal with a couple glasses of fresh beer (Bia Hoi). Wrap up your day trip by trying out delicious desserts, including coconut ice cream or egg coffee.

Best Vietnam day trips: Explore Ho Chi Minh City and nearby attractions

Full-day tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon is considered the dynamic economic centre of Vietnam. This full-day trip will take you to see the most important cultural and historical sites of Saigon. local markets to museums, monuments and many more. Explore every aspect of Ho Chi Minh City and learn about the locals’ lifestyle. Along the way, tourists will have a chance to try out tasty Vietnamese dishes.

Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple

Cao Dai Temple is one of the most famous and beautiful temples in Vietnam. Visit Cao Dai temple complex and join the prayer ceremony at 12 am. After that, continue your journey to discover Cu Chi Tunnels, which is considered an architectural wonder of Vietnamese military art. Cu Chi Tunnels is a complex network of many underground rooms, which was used during the war as a base for Viet Cong.

Ben Tre Day tour Saigon

The Mekong Delta is another destination you don’t want to miss out on during your trip to Vietnam. Experience the rich culture, unique lifestyle and spectacular riverscapes along the way. Go on a boat trip along the Mekong river and discover the rural areas, stop by to enjoy tropical fruits, buy souvenirs or find out the process of making coconut candies. Take lots of pictures as the Ben Tre is considered unspoiled and less touristy than other places in the Mekong Delta.

Best Vietnam day trips Danang

Hue Royal Citadel

Hue is one of the most well-known cities in Vietnam with numerous historical sites. It was also the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty. This day tour trip in Hue mostly concentrates on two things: The royal tombs and Hue Royal Citadel.

While visiting the attractions, your local tour guide will tell the stories behind each and every building. In the afternoon, visitors will go on a traditional boat to cruise along the Perfume River, stop by and explore Thien Mu Pagoda as well as Emperor Khai Dinh’s Royal Tomb.

Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge

In recent years, Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge have been added to the list of most popular destinations in Vietnam, especially on Instagrams. Thousands of pictures of these two attractions pop up often on social media, making them the real highlights of Vietnam. Da Nang, you can reach Ba Na Hills after an hour’s drive. Here you will get to walk along the Golden Bridge (or Hand Bridge) - a special and iconic bridge supported by two giant stone hands.

Apart the best Vietnam day trips that we have listed above,  Sao La Tours can also help you create your very own tour itinerary. Just simply send us a message or fill out the form on our website, specifying the time in which you want to travel, type of travel experience you prefer and so on.