Best Vietnam tours for 2022

1. G Adventures

An adventure and small group tour specialist, G Adventures is committed to local experiences with small carbon footprints and is ideal for an "insider's guide" to Vietnam.

• Best for: Eco-tourists and adventurists
• Cost: Mid-range
• Our favourite itinerary: While G Adventures boasts a wide mixture of youth, family and active tours, the ones that stand out in our eye are the National Geographic journeys. Its Explore Vietnam tour is a fortnight of unique cultural experiences where you'll sleep in a traditional junk boat, trek through hill-tribe villages, cycle Hanoi and enjoy a traditional lantern experience.

2. Intrepid

A powerhouse in the touring world, people often view Intrepid as an adventure specialist for youths. But on closer inspection, its tours are also open to multi-generational families with many classic tours allowing for children as young as 5 and adults as old as 70.

• Best for: Groups and families
• Cost: Mid-range
• Our favourite itinerary: The Vietnam Family Holiday tour is a tried and true favourite that soaks in all the highlights of the nation, taking you through Hanoi, Ha Long, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta.

3. Intro Travel

With its focus on backpacker and working holiday tours through Australia and South-East Asia, Intro Travel is a budget-friendly option for the young seeking a fun and adventurous getaway with mates or soon-to-be mates.

• Best for: Backpackers and budget travellers
• Cost: Budget
• Our favourite itinerary: If you've never set foot in Vietnam before, the Vietnam Intro tour is the way to cover everything in 12 days for a little over $100 per day.

4. Hoi An Express

For that local touch, Hoi An Express is 100% Vietnamese owned and prides itself on offering a diverse range of high-end tours which are fully customisable to your needs.

• Best for: Families and seniors
• Cost: High-end
• Our favourite itinerary: If you want to make the most of your trip, this 21-day Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia tour takes you through Vietnam's biggest cities (Hanoi, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang) as well as its surrounding countries without missing a beat.

5. Go Vietnam Travel

• Best for: Active travellers, youths
• Cost: Mid-range
• Our favourite itinerary: This 12-day biking and trekking tour is mainly for travellers 18-39 years old. This is a highly active tour that sees you bike through Hanoi, trek Pu Luong National Reserve, swim around Ti Top Island and kayak Van Boi while still taking in the sights and sounds of the main cities.

Best Vietnam tour companies for unique tour itineraries

• G Adventures: Cycle backroads and discover the landscape with National Geographic Journeys
• Go Vietnam Travel: Put your best foot forward with National Reserve trekking tours.
• Ultimate Travel: See the city by night and stay on a private island in Halong Bay.

Best luxury Vietnam tour companies

• Hoi An Express: Customisable tours, hotel accommodation and suitable for 1-80 year olds.
• Trafalgar: Indulge in a buffet breakfasts, hotel accommodation and a myriad of optional activities.
• Legend Travel Group: Chose from 90+ itineraries each with hotel accommodation. Private and custom tours are available on request.

Best Vietnam tours for singles

• Intro Travel: Specialists in gap-year travel, Intro Travel is youthful, adventurous and friendly.
• G Adventures: Expect small grounds, single supplements and time to get know each other.
• Busabout: Play it your own way with a series of tours that you can link together to see as much or as little as you like in Vietnam giving solos flexibility and time on their own.