Private · Small Group · All of Vietnam
Step beyond the tourist trail. Experience the raw beauty of Vietnam through the eyes of locals who know every hidden alley and mountain pass.
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Handpicked experiences showing you the real Vietnam
A full-day journey through stunning landscapes, hidden caves, and local culture. Boat through Tam Coc, lunch included.
10–13+ tastings of dishes most tourists never hear of, plus a guided visit to Train Street.
Your Ninh Binh, your way – caves, rice fields, boat rides, and local lunch. Fully private, fully flexible.
4–6 hours through Hanoi’s best – Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, Old Quarter, and the famous Train Street.
Cycle quiet village lanes to the local market, harvest vegetables straight from the garden, then cook a Vietnamese home-style feast with your hosts. Fully vegetarian-friendly.
Brand-new 5-star day cruise – 6 hours on the bay with a rooftop Jacuzzi, Sky Bar, Asian-European buffet, kayaking at Sung Sot Cave and a sunset party on deck.
5-star cruise · buffet & Jacuzzi included
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Newly built 5-star day cruise from Tuan Chau – 6.5 hours with a rooftop Jacuzzi, Sky Bar, Asian-European buffet, Trung Trang Cave, Cat Ba National Park and kayaking at Tra Bau.
5-star cruise · buffet & Jacuzzi included
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Fifteen flat kilometres on two wheels – the thirty-six streets, the 1902 Long Biên bridge, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi and Ba Đình Square – with a bowl of phở and an egg coffee along the way.
An egg coffee whisked in front of you, then the whole route by cyclo – Dong Xuan Market, the cathedral, Train Street, Hoan Kiem and West Lake – ending over a local meal.
Newly built 5-star day cruise from Tuan Chau – 6 hours on Route 2 with a rooftop Jacuzzi, Sky Bar, Asian-European buffet, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking and Titop Island.
5-star cruise · buffet & Jacuzzi included
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A private half-day with your own guide – two rides down the colourful Rainbow Slide, a riverside garden where you feed sheep, goats and ostriches, then a coffee or smoothie on Train Street as the train passes. Old Quarter pickup and drop-off included.
Ninety minutes west of the Old Quarter – a 60-minute quad ride through countryside paths and forest trails, a Vietnamese hotpot under the mountains, and a free pool in summer.
A private full day from your Da Nang hotel: the Lady Buddha on Son Tra, the Dragon Bridge, the cave-cut marble hills, lunch, then the Cham brick towers of My Son.
The Citadel, a dragon boat upriver, then Tự Đức’s garden tomb.
Dinner and live court music on a VIP dragon boat, court robes to wear, and a lotus lantern set on the water.
Boat, costume, dinner, a drink, the music & a lantern
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Cook a full Vietnamese meal, then whisk your own egg, coconut, salt or matcha coffee. Two minutes from the Tam Coc boat pier — meat or fully vegetarian.
Quiet backroads by army jeep, cave temples and a lunch you cook.
Vietnam’s oldest national park – the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre, a guided rainforest trek to a 1,000-year-old tree, and lunch deep in the forest.
4–6 hours of pure adventure in the countryside. ATV rides, kayaking on the river, and archery. Pickup available.
4–7 hours living like a local – farm work, traditional crafts, and a home-cooked meal with a village family.
A light, sound & 3D mapping journey across 19 stops through Vietnam's first university, after dark.
2.5 hours learning to craft beautiful cakes with a professional pastry chef. Private option available. Pickup available.
Ingredients, tools & photos included
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A guided photoshoot in a traditional Áo Dài – the Temple of Literature or the crimson Incense Village, finishing at Hanoi Train Street.
A private day out to the workshops that still make things by hand – crimson incense at Quang Phu Cau, conical hats in Chuong, lacquer in Ha Thai – finishing with a seat at Train Street.
Private · hotel pick-up & drop-off · flexible 8am–2pm start
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2–6 hours of authentic farm life in Phong Nha – feed ducks, meet the buffalo, and cook a traditional meal from scratch.
Buffalo riding & rice planting included
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3.5 hours fishing for squid after dark on the ocean with local fishermen. Fresh catch, cold beer, unforgettable night.
A full day on an island off Nhon Ly — snorkelling, paddleboarding and a seafood lunch cooked on the sand from the morning’s catch.
Private car, local guide, tunnel crawl at Cu Chi, and lunch at a premium casual restaurant in HCMC. Your group only — door to door.
Wartime tunnels by morning, the Mekong Delta by afternoon — private car, guide, boat cruise, tastings and lunch. Your group only.
Private car, guide, lunch & tastings included
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Seventy-five minutes on the open top deck past eleven lit landmarks — Ben Thanh, Independence Palace, Notre Dame. Hotel transfer both ways, District 1.
Bus ticket, guide & hotel transfer included
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What travelers say
“L’activitat a Ninh Binh va anar molt bé, la Mae la nostra guia va ser molt atenta en tot moment i ens va fer sentir molt còmodes al llarg de tot el dia. A més, apart de portar-nos a veure els llocs més emblemàtics de la regió Ninh Binh ens van portar ella i el conductor pels llocs amagats i sense turistes per a poder gaudir i veure el país en el seu estat més pur. No podria haver sigut millor.” “The activity in Ninh Binh went very well. Mae, our guide, was very attentive at all times and made us feel very comfortable throughout the day. In addition, apart from taking us to see the most iconic places in the Ninh Binh region, she and the driver took us to hidden places without tourists so that we could enjoy and see the country in its purest state. It couldn’t have been better.”
“Diamond, our guide, was amazing. Before our tour she reached out to organize our pick up from the hotel. At the designated time she arrived promptly, and then managed our transportation through Grab. While on the tour she customized our stops according to our likes/dislikes. During the experience we tried authentic Vietnamese dishes that I’d never heard of or saw showcased on other tours. She even managed to organize the barista at that coffee shop to privately demonstrate the making of our egg coffees. She went way above and beyond, and on top of that she was so fun to talk to.”
“Just had the best day in Ninh Binh with Hieu and driver Hung. We saw so much and Hieu was very patient, friendly and knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend this trip with VSide Travel as you can customise and they will accommodate where they can. The duck feeding at the end was a great way to end the tour. Thank you Hieu for a great day! 😊”
“Our family absolutely loved Lana, she shared so many interesting background storys with us, which gave us a better understanding of the history and culture of Vietnam. Would definitely recommend spending the day with Lana.”
“Great, well-organized day trip to Ninh Binh! We had a very nice day exploring beautiful Ninh Binh. The operator contacted us beforehand with a clear overview: no delays, hidden costs, or surprises. Pickup was perfectly on time, and the car was clean and comfortable. Our guide, Hieu, was friendly and knowledgeable, sharing history and fun facts. It was great that he joined us on all activities. Our thoughts on the itinerary (we chose ourself): Trang An boat ride: Absolutely amazing, the highlight of the day. Bai Dinh pagoda: A massive site, made easy with the electric shuttle. Waterfall restaurant: A scenic spot for lunch in Tam Coc. Thai Vi temple: A small, beautiful, and peaceful stop. Duck feeding: Different from Insta-reels but fun. The ducks roam free, meaning cyclists or traffic might pass between you. Overall, a well-spent day with a smooth schedule and great guidance. Recommended for a hassle-free trip!”
“Diamond was my tour guide. I found her to be very friendly, it really did feel more like hanging out with a new friend. She really personalized the tour for me and went above and beyond even taking my glasses shopping! 😆 food was such a great experience.”
“Absolutely brilliant tour! Diamond is a fab guide, very funny and witty, lots of knowledge about the food and culture to share with us all. She introduced us to foods we wouldn’t have tried usually and even pointed out some extra spots she recommends we try ourselves in our own time. All the food was great, highly appreciated the care and attention given to my dietary requirements (vegetarian) Ending the tour on train street was fantastic too, would highly recommend this tour if you’re in Hanoi!”
“What a fabulous tour! We loved the choice of food and drinks and also talking with Diamond. She had a lot of information for us and her English is impeccable, making the conversation really lively and fun. We absolutely recommend the tour. Even my daughter (12), who is a picky eater tried everything and enjoyed the food. The choices were more original than the usual Pho or Banh mi. The show at the temple of literature was also a nice ending of the evening. There are some workshops to do (calligraphy and ancient printing) which the kids enjoyed. The temple gardens and the architecture of the building is beautiful.”
“Our guides were very freindly and passionate about local agriculture and the community based farming model on which it runs. They both spoke fairly good English, and helped translate with a local farmer who helped us cook and showed us how to harvest the local vegetables they grow there. overall a great day out and would recommend to anyone visiting hanoi that would like to gain a deeper insight to local life.”
“We enjoyed every minute of the ATV trip! Our Guide Diamond did an amazing job entertaining us and telling us useful information about Hanoi. The following food tour was nice to get to try different and discover new dishes. Diamond did an extraordinary job and we felt comfortable with her from the start to the end! We wish Diamond the very best and can recommend her to everyone!”
“Sehr tolle Aktivität! Die Farm wird von einer super netten Familie betrieben und die einzelnen Aktivitäten waren richtig toll! Mir wurde super viel erklärt und gezeigt. Tatsächlich fand ich am besten den Reis zu ernten und die Körner von den Stämmen zu trennen. Der Snack war richtig lecker. Wie gesagt alle waren super super lieb! Wenn ihr euer eigenes Fahrrad bringt, seid euch sicher das es richtig funktioniert 🤍”
“This was the most amazing excursion we booked. Lana is a very bright and motivated woman who takes care of all the aspects of the tour by herself. The activity is very new as we were the third visitors, but everything went super smooth. We harvested our own food and prepared an amazing meal. We also learned how to weave a hammock, very interesting. This trip is perfect for people who want something else than all the touristic highlights of Hanoi and for those who want to experience the local life of Hanoi farmers. 100% would recommend!!”
“This tour was truly life changing. The beauty of the farm and the work the farmers do every single day is humbling. The care for seasonal, local product is inspiring and we will carry this experience with us forever. The tour guides and the local farmers were all very educating and passionate about what they were doing. From getting our hands dirty planting and harvesting vegetables, to working the fields and sweating underneath the beating Việt Nam sun. We were eating fruits straight off the vine and peeling and cooking fresh local corn. We couldn’t recommend this experience enough.”
Rooms in Hanoi
The two we put our own guests in, both in the Old Quarter. We check the live rate with the hotel, add nothing on top, and you pay the hotel on arrival — no booking fee, no card taken here.
Old Quarter
One minute to Dong Xuan market, ten to Hoan Kiem Lake. Seven room types, green shutters and moulded ceilings – it photographs far above its three stars. From $53 a night.
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Old Quarter
On the Yen Thai lane off Hang Gai, five minutes from Hoan Kiem Lake and the same from the cathedral. Twenty-three rooms, breakfast included, 9.5/10. From $33 a night.
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Route notes, prices and honest tips, written by the people who actually run the tours — not a content farm.
The Journal
Every guide we’ve written, in one place – Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, Ha Giang and Central Vietnam, from the people who run the tours.
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Hoi An
Everything you need to know before booking Vietnam’s biggest outdoor night show – ticket prices, best seats, and tips from a local.
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