The 7 Best Premium Small-Group Tours in Vietnam

1.Hoi An/ Da Nang – Ba Na Hills – Golden Bridge Deluxe Small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,613 reviews · from $21Our pick

Travel from Hoi An or Da Nang to Ba Na Hills in a small group of up to 12, ride Southeast Asia’s modern cable cars, visit the Golden Bridge, gardens, French-style buildings, and Fantasy Park. Guides such as Mr Bean, Long, Lucy, and Tony lead the day.

“Very informative tour! The cable car ride was a great start, we didn’t realize the size of this place. Golden bridge is what was expected & didn’t disappoint. The flower garden was simply superb & my favourite part of BaNa Hills. The amount of time & work that went into this place is incredible It also has 3 levels of rides & games area. Once the mist & clouds cleared the views were spectacular . I 💯 % recommend”

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2.Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Small-Group Tour from Ho Chi Minh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 802 reviews · from $27

Spend 11 to 12 hours visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. Learn how wartime tunnels worked, eat Vietnamese food, cruise the Tien River, sample coconut candy, ride a sampan, and hear Southern folk music. Guides may include Haley, Kevin, Robert, or Ken.

“Walking around the tunnel was fun and the tour guide explaining about the history and what happened and how they survived in there very interesting. On the bus she also explained about the little history of what went down and happened between north and south with the communist party which was very easy to understand.”

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3.Amazing My Son Sunset Deluxe Small Group tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · from $22

Spend about two hours at My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide such as Michael, Luan, Thien, or Haw, then return toward Hoi An by boat on the Thu Bon River. The afternoon trip includes a Champa Apsara dance, bottled water, and banh mi. Entry costs extra.

“We had a wonderful time visiting the My Son Sanctuary with Tran our guide. My Son is an excellent example of 4th century Champa dynasty architecture and lifestyle and certainly worth the cultural side trip when visiting Hoi An for its incredible sartorial shopping adventure.”

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4.Luxury small Group Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave Max 6 – 8 pax/tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · from $75

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh in a small group of up to eight. Visit Hoa Lu, climb Mua Cave viewpoint, cycle through rural villages, cook and eat a Vietnamese lunch, then ride a sampan through Tam Coc’s limestone hills and rice fields.

“Sophia was an excellent guide. Her energy was positive and communication was great and very funny. She made the trip special and it was by far the best thing I have done during my time in Vietnam.”

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5.Halong Bay Day Tour 6Hour Deluxe Cruise Limousine Bus Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 317 reviews · from $52

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus to a six-hour Halong Bay cruise. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Hang Luon, hike or swim at Titop Island, and eat a Vietnamese seafood lunch. Groups can reach 38 people, so expect comfort rather than intimacy.

“A fantastic luxuary cruisetour in Halong bay . The Cave was amazing beautiful. The tour guide was perfect.”

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6.Ninh Binh Luxury Day Tour by Limousine- Small Group- All included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · from $89

Travel from Hanoi in a small group of up to 8 people, then explore Ninh Binh by sampan, sports bike, and on foot. Your English-speaking guide leads you through Tam Coc, village roads, local family life, and Mua Cave, with lunch, entry fees, water, and transport included.

“Guides were great, friendly and so helpful. Lunch was amazing . Kept going despite the pouring rain. Thanks”

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7.Ninh Binh Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu – Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · from $39

Travel from Hanoi in a small group of up to 18, with hotel pickup, a comfortable limousine bus, Hoa Lu temples, a Vietnamese buffet, a two-hour Tam Coc boat ride, and a countryside bike trip. Guides such as Long, Linh, and Peter Hoang are praised for clear explanations and friendly care.

“I definitely recommend this tour and company as it is very organized and includes a wide variety of activities. Cycling through Ninh Binh and going on the Tam Coc river were the highlights of this trip for me. The food is also very good and our tour guide Andrea was super friendly and knowledgeable.”

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