{"id":1616,"date":"2017-06-05T13:26:42","date_gmt":"2017-06-05T06:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/?p=1616"},"modified":"2019-10-01T05:14:38","modified_gmt":"2019-09-30T22:14:38","slug":"top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Things You Must Do in Vietnam &#8211; Vietnam Bucket List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From exploring the depths of a mysterious subterranean world to bargaining in a Mekong market, from sleeping under a bamboo roof in the mountains to scaling waterfalls in the Central Highlands, Vietnam is bursting with <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/fun-team-building-activities-in-ho-chi-minh-city\/\">fun\u00a0things to do<\/a>. In this XO blog post, we outline <strong>the most amazing activities across the country<\/strong> \u2013 from the thrilling to the serene \u2013 in order to create your ultimate Vietnam bucket list and the\u00a0perfect Vietnam itinerary for you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3317\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3317\" style=\"width: 945px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3317 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Vietnam-bucket-list.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnam bucket list\" width=\"945\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Vietnam-bucket-list.jpg 945w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Vietnam-bucket-list-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Vietnam-bucket-list-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3317\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vietnam bucket list<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#TOP_THINGS_TO_ADD_TO_YOUR_VIETNAM_BUCKET_LIST\" >TOP THINGS TO ADD TO YOUR VIETNAM BUCKET LIST<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#1_CANYONING\" >1. CANYONING&nbsp;\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#Scaling_waterfalls_in_Dalat\" >Scaling waterfalls in Dalat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#2_STREET_EATS\" >2. STREET EATS &nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#Take_a_food_tour_in_Saigon\" >Take a food tour in Saigon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#3_HIGHLAND_HOMESTAY\" >3. HIGHLAND HOMESTAY &nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#Spend_the_night_in_a_stilt_house\" >Spend the night in a stilt house\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#4_SKY_COCKTAIL\" >4. SKY COCKTAIL &nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#Drink_at_a_rooftop_bar_in_Saigon\" >Drink at a rooftop bar in Saigon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#5_GO_UNDERGROUND\" >5. GO UNDERGROUND&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#Explore_the_Phong_Nha-Ke_Bang_Cave_Systems\" >Explore the Phong Nha-Ke Bang Cave Systems<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#6_MASTER_CHEF\" >6. MASTER CHEF&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#Take_a_cooking_course_in_Hoi_An\" >Take a cooking course in Hoi An<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#7_HIT_THE_ROAD\" >7. HIT THE ROAD&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#Take_a_motorbike_road_trip\" >Take a motorbike road trip<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#8_A_NIGHT_AT_SEA\" >8. A NIGHT AT SEA&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#Spend_a_night_on_a_junk_in_Halong_Bay\" >Spend a night on a junk in Halong Bay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#9_TOMB_RIDER\" >9. TOMB RIDER&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#Cycling_the_Royal_Tombs_in_Hue\" >Cycling the Royal Tombs in Hue:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#10_SHOP_LIKE_A_LOCAL\" >10. SHOP LIKE A LOCAL&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#Bargain_in_a_Mekong_market\" >Bargain in a Mekong market<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#11_MAKE_A_SPLASH\" >11: MAKE A SPLASH:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#Swim_in_the_East_Sea\" >Swim in the East Sea<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#12_INTOXICATION\" >12. INTOXICATION&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#Ride_the_high_with_locals\" >Ride the high with locals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#13_TRAIN_IT\" >13. TRAIN IT&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#Ride_the_railroad_along_the_coast\" >Ride the railroad along the coast<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-13-things-to-do-in-vietnam-bucket-list\/#Why_choose_XO_Tours\" >Why choose XO Tours?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TOP_THINGS_TO_ADD_TO_YOUR_VIETNAM_BUCKET_LIST\"><\/span><strong>TOP THINGS TO ADD TO YOUR VIETNAM BUCKET LIST<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Click on the links below to jump directly to the activity :<\/strong><\/p>\n<span id=\"vietnam-content\">&nbsp;<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#Vietnam-Canyoning\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Canyoning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#street-eats\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Street eats<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#highland-homestay\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Highland homestay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#sky-cocktail\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Sky cocktail<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#go-underground\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Go underground<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#master-chef\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Master chef<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#hit-the-road\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Hit the road<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#night-at-sea\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">A night at sea<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#tomb-rider\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Tomb rider<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#shop-like-local\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Shop like a local<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#make-a-plash\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Make a splash<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#intoxication\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Intoxication<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#train-it\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Train it<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_CANYONING\"><\/span><strong>1. CANYONING<span id=\"Vietnam-Canyoning\">&nbsp;<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scaling_waterfalls_in_Dalat\"><\/span><strong>Scaling waterfalls in Dalat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dalat might be famous as a former French colonial hill station in the Central Highlands, but these days it\u2019s becoming the extreme sports capital of Vietnam. The rugged, mountainous terrain, forested hillsides, and mild temperatures make it perfect for outdoor activities: in particular, canyoning. Regular rainfall creates dozens of rivers and waterfalls in the area: canyoning essentially involves following the course of a river: clambering over boulders, climbing up rock faces, being taken along by the current, and \u2013 most thrillingly of all \u2013 abseiling down waterfalls.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1620\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1620 \" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/IMG_8337-xo-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Walking on waterfalls: canyoning in Dalat\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/IMG_8337-xo-copy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/IMG_8337-xo-copy-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Walking on waterfalls: canyoning in Dalat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#vietnam-content\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">BACK TO CONTENT<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_STREET_EATS\"><\/span><strong>2. STREET EATS <span id=\"street-eats\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_food_tour_in_Saigon\"><\/span><strong>Take a food tour in Saigon<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Street food is a highlight of Vietnam, and Saigon is the street food capital of the country. Every night, thousands of informal eateries, serving hundreds of dishes, grace the city\u2019s streets. The variety and choice are dizzying. But don\u2019t worry, street food tours do all the hard work for you, and XO\u2019s <a title=\"Go to tour info\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/tours\/vietnam-food-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201ddofollow&quot;\">Foodie Tour<\/a> is the original and voted the best Vietnam food tour by Forbes magazine! As the neon lights of the city flicker on, we roll our guests out on the backs of our motorbikes, and head to the lesser-known districts, where all the best street snacks are found. From the classic to the unusual, our all-female staff will guide you through a culinary adventure of Vietnamese flavours, textures and colours.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1766\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1766\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1766 \" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_8876-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"XO Food Tour\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_8876-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_8876-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_8876-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_8876.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1766\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Street Eats with XO Tours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#vietnam-content\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">BACK TO CONTENT<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_HIGHLAND_HOMESTAY\"><\/span><strong>3. HIGHLAND HOMESTAY <span id=\"highland-homestay\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spend_the_night_in_a_stilt_house\"><\/span><strong>Spend the night in a stilt house\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A night in a traditional wood, bamboo, and palm-thatched stilt house, perched on a mountainside or in a verdant valley of rice fields, is unquestionably the most romantic accommodation in Vietnam. Nestled in the Tonkinese Alps of northern Vietnam, homestays offer a genuine glimpse of rural life, and the chance to interact with Vietnam\u2019s significant population of ethnic minorities. Prices are typically around $10 per person and include delicious home-cooked meals. Sapa and Mai Chau are famous homestay hotspots, but for a bit more authenticity, we recommend branching out into nearby Pu Luong Nature Reserve.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1625\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1625\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1625\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/IMG_3757-copy-XO.jpg\" alt=\"Highland accommodation: a homestay in northern Vietnam\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/IMG_3757-copy-XO.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/IMG_3757-copy-XO-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Highland accommodation: a homestay in northern Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#vietnam-content\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">BACK TO CONTENT<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_SKY_COCKTAIL\"><\/span><strong>4. SKY COCKTAIL <span id=\"sky-cocktail\">&nbsp;<\/span> <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_at_a_rooftop_bar_in_Saigon\"><\/span><strong>Drink at a rooftop bar in Saigon<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Saigon is Vietnam\u2019s biggest, busiest, most intense city: a cauldron of noise, food, construction, people, and pollution. But seen from the top of a multi-storey building \u2013 with a Martini in hand \u2013 the city is beautiful and serene. Many new high-rise buildings host uber-cool bars on their rooftop. Take advantage of sunset happy hours and sample a slice of the high-life. We recommend <a href=\"http:\/\/glowsaigon.vn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glow Skybar<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OMGSAIGON\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201ddofollow&quot;\">OMG Bar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1626\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1626\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1626\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/002-copy-XO.jpg\" alt=\"Highlife: enjoy a 'sky cocktail' in Saigon\" width=\"600\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/002-copy-XO.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/002-copy-XO-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1626\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Highlife: enjoy a &#8216;sky cocktail&#8217; in Saigon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In case you are done for the night, you can always use a massage to recover and get ready for the next day. Make sure you spend few minutes to read <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/2013\/08\/13\/a-guide-to-massages-in-vietnam\/\" rel=\"\u201ddofollow&quot;\">XO Tours guide to massages in Vietnam<\/a> before you go to any massage parlor. Once your energy is replenished consider adding some of these exciting, <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/2017\/06\/18\/top-5-day-trips-from-ho-chi-minh-city\/\" rel=\"\u201ddofollow&quot;\">day trips from Ho Chi Minh City.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#vietnam-content\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">BACK TO CONTENT<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_GO_UNDERGROUND\"><\/span><strong>5. GO UNDERGROUND<span id=\"go-underground\">&nbsp;<\/span> <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_the_Phong_Nha-Ke_Bang_Cave_Systems\"><\/span><strong>Explore the Phong Nha-Ke Bang Cave Systems<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In central Vietnam, a spectacular landscape of limestone mountains covered in jungle, straddles the border with Laos. In 2009, led by a Vietnamese farmer, named Ho Khanh, a British expedition discovered the largest cave system in the world here. Son Doong Cave is on a biblical scale: great hangers carved out of the limestone by underground rivers. Inside there\u2019s a remarkable subterranean world of strange rock formations. Extremely exclusive tours spend days trekking through the cave. If this doesn\u2019t suit your budget, the area boasts many more extraordinary caverns: trek to Hang En, an equally impressive cave with its very own beach and turquoise water; take a subterranean boat ride through Phong Nha, the Cave of Teeth; walk along the plank-way and admire the sparkling stalactites of Thien Duong, Paradise Cave. <a title=\"Go to website\" href=\"http:\/\/oxalis.com.vn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oxalis<\/a> and <a title=\"Go to website\" href=\"http:\/\/phong-nha-cave.com\/tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phong Nha Farmstay<\/a> offer excellent tours.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"594\" class=\" wp-image-1630\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Son-Doong-cave-Oxalis-Adventure-VIetnam12-copy.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;&lt;yoastmark\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Son-Doong-cave-Oxalis-Adventure-VIetnam12-copy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Son-Doong-cave-Oxalis-Adventure-VIetnam12-copy-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#vietnam-content\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">BACK TO CONTENT<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_MASTER_CHEF\"><\/span><strong>6. MASTER CHEF<span id=\"master-chef\">&nbsp;<\/span> <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_cooking_course_in_Hoi_An\"><\/span><strong>Take a cooking course in Hoi An<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Increasingly famous throughout the world, Vietnamese cuisine owes much to the freshness of its ingredients, but don\u2019t underestimate the obsessive attention to presentation, and the sophistication of preparation, involved in rustling up some of the country\u2019s most popular dishes. Cooking courses in Hoi An give you a chance to try your hand at making a classic Vietnamese meal. Starting early in the morning at the local market to find the best ingredients, you\u2019ll learn plenty of culinary tricks to take back home with you. Check out <a title=\"Go to website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greenbamboo-hoian.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Bamboo Cooking School<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<p>If cooking Vietnamese food gives you a craving for more excitement in Hoi An, look to our <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/2017\/03\/16\/how-to-spend-one-day-in-hoi-an-custom-itineraries-for-vietnam\/\" rel=\"\u201ddofollow&quot;\">Hoi An Custom Itineraries for a day<\/a>\u00a0for additional ideas for your itinerary. For travelers who only have time for a short trip in Vietnam, we also offer advice for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/2017\/01\/21\/how-to-spend-one-day-in-ho-chi-minh-city-custom-itineraries-in-vietnam\/\" rel=\"\u201ddofollow&quot;\">spending 1 day in Ho Chi Minh City<\/a>\u00a0and\/or <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/2017\/05\/05\/how-to-spend-two-days-in-hanoi-custom-itineraries-for-vietnam\/\" rel=\"\u201ddofollow&quot;\">2 days in Ha Noi.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1632\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1632\" style=\"width: 601px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1632\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/IMG_8750copy.jpg\" alt=\"Master chef: learn to cook classic Vietnamese dishes in Hoi An\" width=\"601\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/IMG_8750copy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/IMG_8750copy-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1632\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Master chef: learn to cook classic Vietnamese dishes in Hoi An<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#vietnam-content\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">BACK TO CONTENT<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_HIT_THE_ROAD\"><\/span><strong>7. HIT THE ROAD<span id=\"hit-the-road\">&nbsp;<\/span> <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_motorbike_road_trip\"><\/span><strong>Take a motorbike road trip<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An icon of Vietnam, the motorbike is the nation\u2019s preferred mode of transport. With over 40 million and counting, motorbikes are one of the first things that any visitor to Vietnam notices. Get involved and get in the saddle: take a <em>xe \u00f4m <\/em>(motorbike taxi) in the middle of Hanoi rush hour to experience the impossible jigsaw puzzle that is Vietnam\u2019s urban commuter traffic; hop on the back of an <a title=\"More about Easy Riders\" href=\"http:\/\/www.easy-riders.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Rider<\/a> for a tour of the Central Highlands; or go solo and hit the road on your own set of wheels, venturing into the spectacular scenery of the northern mountains. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tigitmotorbikes.com\" rel=\"\u201dnofollow&quot;\">Tigit Motorbikes<\/a> for bike rental and tours.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1634\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1634\" style=\"width: 598px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1634\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/20140920_161540-social.jpg\" alt=\"Hit the road: tour the mountains on two wheels\" width=\"598\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/20140920_161540-social.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/20140920_161540-social-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1634\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hit the road: tour the mountains on two wheels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#vietnam-content\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">BACK TO CONTENT<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_A_NIGHT_AT_SEA\"><\/span><strong>8. A NIGHT AT SEA<span id=\"night-at-sea\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spend_a_night_on_a_junk_in_Halong_Bay\"><\/span><strong>Spend a night on a junk in Halong Bay<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As one of Vietnam\u2019s most popular attractions, Halong Bay can get crowded with tourists during the day. But at night, it\u2019s peaceful and calm. Avoid the booze cruises, and spend a night aboard one of the elegant wooden vessels, known as junks, floating among the limestone islands in the moonlight. In the morning, watch the sunrise from the deck with coffee and breakfast. Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.indochina-junk.com\/\">Indochina Junk<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhayacruises.com\/\" rel=\"\u201dnofollow&quot;\">Bhaya Cruises<\/a>\u00a0for cruise information.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1635\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1635\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1635\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Ha_Long_Bay_sunset-Andrew-Crump-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Serenity: a night afloat on Halong Bay\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Ha_Long_Bay_sunset-Andrew-Crump-copy.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Ha_Long_Bay_sunset-Andrew-Crump-copy-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1635\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Serenity: a night afloat on Halong Bay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#vietnam-content\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">BACK TO CONTENT<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_TOMB_RIDER\"><\/span><strong>9. TOMB RIDER<span id=\"tomb-rider\">&nbsp;<\/span> <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cycling_the_Royal_Tombs_in_Hue\"><\/span><strong>Cycling the Royal Tombs in Hue:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The last royal dynasty of Vietnam ruled from the imperial capital of Hue. After their deaths, the emperors were laid to rest in extravagant mausoleums on the outskirts of the city. Set in beautifully landscaped gardens along the Perfume River, the royal tombs are strewn over a large and scenic area, best explored by bicycle. Pedal your way through history as you ride from one emperor\u2019s resting place to the next. The most elaborate is Minh Mang\u2019s mausoleum, but the most mysterious is Emperor Gia Long\u2019s forgotten tomb, reached via a wooden boat across the Perfume River.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1636\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1636\" style=\"width: 599px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1636 \" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/minhmangtomb-copy-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Royal grandeur: Tour the emperors' tombs by bicycle\" width=\"599\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/minhmangtomb-copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/minhmangtomb-copy-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1636\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Royal grandeur: tour the emperors&#8217; tombs by bicycle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#vietnam-content\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">BACK TO CONTENT<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_SHOP_LIKE_A_LOCAL\"><\/span><strong>10. SHOP LIKE A LOCAL<span id=\"shop-like-local\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bargain_in_a_Mekong_market\"><\/span><strong>Bargain in a Mekong market<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Local markets still play a central role in most Vietnamese people\u2019s daily lives. The Mekong Delta is home to the most colourful, bountiful, frenzied markets in the country. Prices are rarely fixed so bargaining is a rule, and this is a great chance to really act like a local. Learn a few numbers \u2013 it\u2019s not that difficult \u2013 and try your hand at bartering. Pick up some exotic-looking fruit, ask how much it is, and let the contest begin. Be polite and keep a smile on your face \u2013 bargaining is expected so there\u2019s nothing rude about it: in fact, it\u2019s great fun! Our tip: settle for roughly 60% of the original price offered, and keep it friendly and good-natured.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#vietnam-content\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">BACK TO CONTENT<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_MAKE_A_SPLASH\"><\/span><strong>11: MAKE A SPLASH:<span id=\"make-a-plash\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swim_in_the_East_Sea\"><\/span><strong>Swim in the East Sea<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With a coastline stretching over 3,000km, you&#8217;re never far from <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/cruising-the-coast-the-top-5-best-beach-destinations-in-vietnam\/\">the beach in Vietnam<\/a>. The East Sea is balmy and blue year-round. Fine sand beaches, rocky coves, rugged islands, and hedonistic beach towns abound: pick a spot, and take a plunge. We recommend the white sand and cobalt blue waters of Doc Let, just north of Nha Trang.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1639\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1639\" style=\"width: 601px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1639\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/DSC00542-copy-XO.jpg\" alt=\"Take a dip: Vietnam has plenty of beach to go around\" width=\"601\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/DSC00542-copy-XO.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/DSC00542-copy-XO-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1639\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take a dip: Vietnam has plenty of beaches to go around<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#vietnam-content\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">BACK TO CONTENT<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_INTOXICATION\"><\/span><strong>12. INTOXICATION<span id=\"intoxication\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ride_the_high_with_locals\"><\/span><strong>Ride the high with locals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s caffeine or alcohol, getting your fix in Vietnam is easy, and it\u2019s a great way to meet local people. Coffee is typically strong and sweet, and cafe culture is thriving in Saigon. Pop into one of the many cool local caf\u00e9s to get your buzz; or join locals for <em>c\u00e0 ph\u00ea b\u1ec7t<\/em> \u2013 essentially street coffee, where students sit in public parks, socializing in the cool hours of evening: try the park near Saigon&#8217;s Notre Dame Cathedral. Beer is cheap and plentiful. In Hanoi, <em>bia h\u01a1i <\/em>(fresh beer) is served in small glasses for a fraction of a dollar, and it\u2019s the fuel behind many a great night out: try Hanoi&#8217;s &#8216;Bia H\u01a1i Corner&#8217;.\u00a0<em>R\u01b0\u1ee3u <\/em>(rice liquor) is especially popular in highland areas, where locals say it keeps you warm. Like a fire in the throat, rice liquor is potent stuff: it\u2019s offered to foreigners as a prelude to socializing, especially during homestays with ethnic minorities.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1640\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1640\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1640 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/f974e252d8f69bf3e034bb9e372fc918-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Get a buzz with locals: beer, rice liquor &amp; coffee are plentiful\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/f974e252d8f69bf3e034bb9e372fc918-copy.jpg 640w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/f974e252d8f69bf3e034bb9e372fc918-copy-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1640\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get a buzz with locals: beer, rice liquor &amp; coffee are excellent social lubricants<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#vietnam-content\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">BACK TO CONTENT<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_TRAIN_IT\"><\/span><strong>13. TRAIN IT<span id=\"train-it\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ride_the_railroad_along_the_coast\"><\/span><strong>Ride the railroad along the coast<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The train has always been a romantic way to travel, and in Vietnam, it\u2019s no different. Stretching north to south \u2013 Hanoi to Saigon \u2013 the Reunification Express is a great way to travel between destinations on the coast, and it\u2019s an experience in itself. The trains are in decent condition, clattering along at a leisurely speed, allowing time for passengers to watch Vietnam rattle by through the windows. It\u2019s far more scenic and comfortable than the buses, and you\u2019ll get the opportunity to interact with Vietnamese passengers. In the Great Railway Bazaar, Paul Theroux travels the world by train, and Vietnam makes a deep impression: <em>\u201cOf all the places the railway had taken me since London, this was the loveliest.\u201d \u00a0<\/em>Check schedules and fares at\u00a0<a title=\"Go to website\" href=\"https:\/\/vietnam-railway.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow&quot;\">vietnam-railway.com<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1641\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1641\" style=\"width: 702px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1641 \" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/1-copy.jpg\" alt=\"A romantic way to travel: take the Reunification Express along the coast\" width=\"702\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/1-copy.jpg 907w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/1-copy-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1641\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A romantic way to travel: take the Reunification Express along the coast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#vietnam-content\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">BACK TO CONTENT<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>We hope this bucket list of the top 13 things to do in Vietnam helps add some fun and excitement to your Vietnam itinerary. If you travel to Saigon, and you find yourself looking for something fun to do, please check out our 4\u00a0acclaimed <a href=\"http:\/\/xotours.vn\">scooter tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_choose_XO_Tours\"><\/span><strong>Why choose XO Tours?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>1st motorbike food tour in Vietnam and still most acclaimed food tour in Vietnam. Voted 1 of the top 9 food tours in the world by Forbes magazine. Listed in Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, and Fodors.<\/li>\n<li>1st motorbike tour with all female drivers, providing Vietnamese women with previously unafforded opportunities to work in tourism<\/li>\n<li>1st motorbike tour in Vietnam to provide accident insurance for all guests<\/li>\n<li>1st tour operator in Vietnam with security\/support staff following every tour<\/li>\n<li>1st tour operator in Vietnam to provide free tour photos to every guest<\/li>\n<li>To learn more about all our fun tours in Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An, please visit out the rest of our <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/travel-tips\">travel tips<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From exploring the depths of a mysterious subterranean world to bargaining in a Mekong market, from sleeping under a bamboo roof in the mountains to scaling waterfalls in the Central Highlands, Vietnam is bursting with fun\u00a0things to do. 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