Things to do in

Vietnam

Experience one of Vietnam's most iconic river markets. This early-morning boat tour takes you through the bustling Cai Rang floating market near Can Tho, where traders sell fruits, vegetables, and local goods directly from their boats. Expect lively trade, colorful boats laden with produce, and a glimpse into daily life on the Mekong Delta. The tour usually includes a local guide, smaller rowing boat (sampan) rides into narrow canals, and stops for fresh tropical fruit and traditional Vietnamese coffee.

A serene boat trip through the flooded cajuput (melaleuca) forest of Tra Su in An Giang Province, Mekong Delta. Visitors glide along narrow waterways lined with towering cajuput trees, encounter abundant wetland birdlife, floating lotus beds and seasonal water channels. The experience combines nature sightseeing, photography, and gentle wildlife observation in a protected wetland reserve.

Experience Phu Quoc's best marine highlights: a mix of snorkeling, scuba diving and relaxed beach-hopping around the An Thoi archipelago and western beaches. Expect turquoise water, coral gardens, easy beginner dive sites and soft white-sand beaches. Options range from half-day snorkel trips to full-day boat charters and multi-day dive packages.

An immersive street-food experience at Phu Quoc's busiest night market (Dinh Cau/Phu Quoc Night Market) where you pick fresh seafood from vendors or live tanks and have it cooked to order — grilled, steamed, stir-fried or served with local sauces. The market ambiance mixes lantern-lit stalls, seaside breeze, live grills and a lively local crowd.

Seasonal scuba/snorkel trips and guided beach watches to see nesting sea turtles (mainly Green turtles and Hawksbills) around Con Dao National Park. Activities combine daytime reef dives where turtles often feed and rest, with supervised nighttime beach visits to observe nesting females or hatchling releases under strict conservation rules.

Gibbon Trek is an early-morning rainforest walk inside Cat Tien National Park focused on locating and listening to wild gibbons and other primates. The trek combines wildlife spotting (especially the haunting dawn calls of gibbons), birdwatching, and experiencing primary and secondary lowland tropical rainforest. Tours often include a visit to the nearby Dao Tien Endangered Primate Species Centre for context on conservation efforts.

The Endangered Primate Rescue Center (EPRC) at Cuc Phuong National Park is Vietnam’s leading facility for rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing threatened primates. Established to care for confiscated and injured animals from the illegal wildlife trade, the center combines hands-on animal care, educational exhibits and guided visitor experiences. Visitors learn about species such as langurs, gibbons, lorises and macaques, observe rehabilitation and release programs, and support conservation through entrance donations and volunteer opportunities.

A full-day spiritual and scenic pilgrimage to the Perfume Pagoda (Chùa Hương) complex in My Duc District, Hanoi. The trip combines a traditional wooden boat ride along the Yen Stream, a cable car ascent into the limestone karst landscape, and visits to ancient pagodas and the sacred Huong Tich cave. The route blends cultural rituals, mountain scenery and local village life and is especially popular during the Lunar New Year (Tet) and spring months.

Quang Hanh Hot Springs (Suối khoáng Quảng Hanh) is a well-developed mineral spring resort in Quảng Ninh Province offering thermal pools, mud baths and spa treatments. The mineral-rich waters are traditionally valued for relaxation and potential therapeutic benefits. The complex includes public thermal pools, private soaking villas, mud treatment areas, saunas and on-site massage/therapy services. Great for a half-day unwind or a full-day spa experience.