The 15 Best Island Hopping Tours in Vietnam

1.Mekong Delta Islands Boat & Tuk-Tuk Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,285 reviews · 9 hours · from $14Our pick

Spend nine hours exploring the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide such as Phong, Steve, Lam, or Little Trung. Ride among four islands, sample honey tea, coconut candy, fruit, and Bánh Khọt, then travel by motorboat, rowboat, tuk-tuk, and bicycle. It is a busy, good-value day with plenty of local flavor.

“Kiem is the best tour guide ever!! He made our trip truly unforgettable, I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the beauty of the Mekong Delta, I hope you get Kiem so you can have a day that is as perfect as mine!”

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2.Mekong Delta 4 Islands, TukTuk, Boat, Try Khot Cake Local Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,148 reviews · from $23Top rated

Spend about nine hours exploring the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. Visit Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda, ride motorboats and narrow canal boats, sample tropical fruit, honey tea, coconut candy, and Bánh Khọt, then enjoy lunch and traditional music. Guides such as Tim, Thanh, Tommy, and Tam have earned praise for their care and humor.

“We love everything about the trip. The only thing we wished for was better weather and stronger AC in the van. It was just so hot in the van especially after we came back from excursion. Not sure why no one in our group never said anythinRead more”

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3.Trip 3 : 3 Islands by boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,131 reviews · from $29

Spend about eight hours sailing from Phu Quoc to Mong Tay, Gam Ghi, and May Rut islands. You get snorkeling equipment, a Vietnamese lunch, beach time, and pickup options. Guide Huy has earned praise for his care and humor, but groups can be large and Mong Tay may have swimming limits.

“Pickup arrived on time and tour guide spoke very good English. There was not a great deal to see when snorkelling but it was still good fun”

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4.3 Island Tour by Boat with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 658 reviews · 8 hours · from $31

Spend eight hours exploring southern Phu Quoc with an English-speaking guide such as Huy, Viet, or Tuan. Snorkel at Xuong or Buom Island and Gam Ghi, eat a Vietnamese lunch on board, then relax at May Rut Trong. Pickup is available in central Duong Dong, with weather-based island changes possible.

“It was cheap, and it was a group bus, but the ship didn't shake much, and it was comfortable to sell beer and juice. The crew on board was also friendly. The snorkeling water was muddy in some places, but it looked beautiful.”

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5.Speedboat Tour of 4 Islands with Snorkeling & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 428 reviews · from $56

You’ll visit Kim Quy, May Rut Ngoai, Buom, and Fingernail Islands by speedboat with Pacific Boat Phu Quoc. Expect two snorkeling sessions, beach time, fruit, drinks, and a seafood BBQ lunch at a mainland restaurant. Guides including Windy, Ben, Hugo, and T are praised for friendly care and good English.

“Absolutely wonderful tour, could not recommend it more. We were two adults and our ten year old daughter - great for all ages. The islands we visited offered a glimpse at more untouched parts of the area and the snorkeling was truly wonderful. More fish than we’d ever seen! All of this was made all the better thanks to the wonderful guide. Lunch was excellent to. All in all 10/10 and a definite highlight of our trip. Thank you”

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6.Cable Car Ride and 3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 422 reviews · from $61

Spend a full day exploring Phu Quoc’s southern islands with an English or Vietnamese guide. Snorkel near Xuong or Gam Ghi, relax at May Rut Trong, eat lunch aboard the boat, then visit Aquatopia water park on Thom Island before crossing back by cable car. Guides such as Tuan, Ruby, Bang, and Lya are known for friendly service.

“Everything is superb except the food! Not the same level of food offered in Philippines with island hopping!”

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7.Hoi An/Da Nang: Snorkelling & Island-Hopping Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 397 reviews · from $63

Spend the day around Cham Islands with Pacific Boat, traveling by fast speedboat to two snorkeling sites at Dai and Tai islands. You get roughly two hours in the water, a Vietnamese lunch at Chong or Ong Beach, drinks, fruit, and beach time. English-speaking guides such as Cha Cha, Phi, and Sam join you in the water and help spot fish and coral.

“Beautiful island 🏝️ to visit, great equipment to use for the snorkelling 🤿, saw loads of amazing fish and had a lovely lunch. Brilliant day 😊”

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9.3 Islands Tour of Nha Trang

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · from $55

Spend 6 to 8 hours around Nha Trang Bay with beach time at Bai Tranh, lunch at a floating seafood restaurant, and mineral mud bathing at MerPerle Hon Tam. The $55 tour includes transport, guide, lunch, water, admission, and mud bath tickets. Guides such as Loojc are often praised for friendly help and photos, but crowds and paid water sports are part of the deal.

“On the first island you could swim and do various activities such as jet skiing, flying, etc. That wasn't all that exciting for us, but the next experiences were even more interesting. On the second island we were able to try the local food. On the third island we got mud bath, a new experience for us and after that we bathed in the beautiful swimming pool. We were looked after very well by Loojc the whole time. He took good care of us and explained everything to us. We felt very comfortable and safe with him.”

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10.Phu Quoc Speedboat Trip: 3 Islands By Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 153 reviews · from $36

Spend a full day speeding between Phu Quoc’s southern islands with an English-speaking guide. Snorkel at Xuong and Gam Ghi, relax on May Rut Trong, eat a seafood lunch, and receive a short drone video plus three photos. Guides such as Emma, Leyla, Mia, and Sally have helped make this a friendly, well-run outing.

“excelent day with our guide Emma. wonderful beaches and great snorkeling spots. very nice lunch.”

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11.4 Islands By Speedboat & Cable Car Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 101 reviews · from $68

Spend a full day exploring southern Phu Quoc by car and speedboat, with snorkeling at Xuong or Buom and Gam Ghi, lunch on May Rut Trong, and a cable car ride to Hon Thom. The tour includes water park entry, gear, guide, hotel pickup in Duong Dong, and drone photos.

“The activity was amazing. The additional trip to the coral reef was great too, walking amongst the fish and reef. The trip on the cable car was fun and picturesque - and the snorkelling and lunch were great. Catered for dusters requirements too. Thanks.”

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12.Full Day Boat Tour in Halong Bay, Cat Ba Archipelago & Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $42

Start at 8:00am from Cat Ba with guides such as Phong, Ninh, Minh, or Tony, then cruise through Lan Ha Bay and Ha Long Bay, kayak near Dark and Light Cave, eat a Vietnamese lunch, cycle through Viet Hai Village, and return after about 8 hours 30 minutes.

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13.RED RIVER TOUR (Share group): DISCOVERY 3 ISLANDS BY BOAT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $29

Join Red River Tour Phu Quoc for an early start from Dương Tơ, then fish with local guidance, snorkel at Gam Ghi, stop at Hon Roi or Coconut Island, and relax at Mong Tay or May Rut. Lunch is served on the boat, snorkeling gear and hotel transport are included, and optional sea walking, scuba, SUP photos, and water sports cost extra.

“Although the trip is good overall, staff didn't offer a hand at the very shaky floating pier on an island with John's Tours logo emblazoned on the pier. The pier was so shaky that my husband almost fell overboard!”

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14.Nha Trang Island Hopping Tour Snorkeling and Floating Party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $29

Spend about six and a half hours on Nha Trang Bay with an English-speaking guide, snorkeling, music, fruit and wine at a floating bar, lunch, and two hours at Bai Tranh Beach. Free city pickup is offered, the group can reach 35 people, and water sports cost extra.

“The trip was fantastic. Guides were very fun and friendly. Highly recommend for you. It is regret if you miss that trip in Nha Trang”

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15.PHU QUOC TRIP 2: 2 ISLANDS BY BOAT

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 57 reviews · 6 hours · from $25

Spend about six hours on a shared boat from Duong Dong, fishing first, snorkeling at Xuong or Gam Ghi Island, eating lunch onboard, then swimming at May Rut Island. English and Vietnamese guides, equipment, hotel pickup, and a beach-bar stop are included. Island stops can change with the weather.

“La Guida era simpaticissima l’escursione fluida è molto carina il fotografo ci ha fatto delle foto bellissime”

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