Where to Go Out: the 15 Best Vietnam Bar Crawls

1.Nha Trang: Coral Reef Snorkeling and Floating Bar Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 555 reviews · 390 minutes - 8 hours · from $30Our pick

Spend up to eight hours island-hopping from Nha Trang with guides such as Tiger and Minh. Snorkel at Hon Tam, enjoy homemade bakes and coffee, then join a floating bar at Hon Mot for cocktails, fruit, music, and dancing. Lunch, a waterslide, SUP, kayaking, and optional water sports round out this lively group outing.

“I had a great time! The crew were so much fun. I would definitely recommend it to family and friends! Tiger/ Justin and the rest of the on board crew were so talented. Love the Asian Boy Band!”

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2.Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 396 reviews · from $96Top rated

Cruise Nha Trang Bay aboard a traditional Vietnamese junk as the sun sets. You get hotel pickup, unlimited drinks, live music, finger foods, and a five-course dinner with lobster, beef, or salmon. The cruise lasts about three hours, with the full evening taking roughly four hours. Staff member Ms. Hao has earned special praise for anniversary service.

“We booked the cruise for the evening of our wedding anniversary and I’m lost for words when it comes to explaining how exceptional hospitality the cruise staff had shown us. - Commendable coordination by Ms. Hao. - We were picked up/dropped from right outside ouRead more”

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3.Secret Cocktail Experience in Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · from $61

Walk Hoi An Ancient Town from 5:00 pm with a host such as Tim, Loan, Tinh, Ky, or Long, stopping at tucked-away bars for four cocktails and paired snacks. Drinks reflect Vietnamese, French, Japanese, and Chinese influences. The three-hour tour suits adults, accommodates dietary needs, and offers mocktails by request.

“Great experience - Tinh took us to some amazing hidden bars where we had some fantastic cocktails but the best part of the tour were his life stories and explanation of Vietnam history.”

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4.Saigon After Dark With Seafood, Beer & Live Music Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · from $92

Ride as a passenger with an English-speaking guide such as Kay, Grace, or Anna, stopping for bún bò, jasmine tea, flower-market scenes, an old apartment complex, District 4 street food, dessert, beer, and rooftop views. The three-to-four-hour private tour begins at 6 p.m. and returns to central Ho Chi Minh City.

“This was a really fun experience! Kay picked me up on a scooter at my hotel. At first I was a bit terrified (the traffic in HCMC is crazy), but Kay was a very careful driver and I felt much more relaxed pretty quickly. The first place we visited was a roof bar which was really, really Read more”

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5.Coral Reef Snorkeling and Floating Bar Party from Nha Trang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $29

Spend about 6.5 hours island-hopping from Nha Trang with snorkeling at Hon Tam, SUP and kayaking, a seafood lunch at Con Se Tre, and a floating bar with unlimited cocktails, fruit, live music, and a giant slide. Hosts such as Phuc, Tiger, Huy, and Khue keep the mood lively. Allow closer to eight hours if timing matters.

“Cop and Chu Bao are the best hosts. They kept the group in high spirits the entire time. Would book again!”

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6.Jeep Tour Saigon By Night : FRESH SEAFOOD, STREET FOOD & SKY BAR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $69

Spend four hours touring Ho Chi Minh City after dark in a Vietnam Army Legend Jeep. Guide Mia and driver Hung lead you from Nguyen Hue Street to District 4 seafood, banh xeo at Nguyen Thien Thuat apartments, central city photo stops, and a rooftop bar near Bui Vien. Dinner, drinks, hotel pickup in District 1, and rain ponchos are included.

“Great sight seeing in a Russian jeep. Fantastic evening experience. Tour guide Mia and driver Hung were extraordinary in their navigation of this wonderful city with great knowledge and friendly delivery of interesting information. And the food, Read more”

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7.VIP Tour in Saigon: Romantic Sunset Cocktail by SpeedBoat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $230

You’ll board a luxury speedboat at Bach Dang pier for a 45 to 60 minute Saigon River cruise, guided by hosts such as Lan, Moon, or Tham. Expect bridge views, city lights, water, and a cocktail or mocktail at a riverside restaurant. The boat holds no more than 15 people.

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8.Secret Cocktail Experience in Saigon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $79

Spend about three hours walking through central Ho Chi Minh City with a host such as Julie, Long, Dean, or Natalya. Visit four concealed bars and creative spaces, taste four cocktails built around Vietnamese ingredients, and enjoy small food pairings. Mocktails are available on request. Groups are capped at 10 adults.

“This was such an experience: we went places I never would have found. 3rd floor classy bars, first floor back room nightclubs, and places with great views. Each cocktail was wildly different and our guide quizzed us on each to see if we Read more”

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9.Mad Monkey Hoi An Pub Crawl-Free shot on arrival at each bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 23 reviews · from $9Best value

Meet at Mad Monkey Hoi An at 8 PM, collect your singlet, and join an English-speaking guide and fellow backpackers for a night out. The route includes UNO Bar, Velvet Club, and Why Not Bar, with a free shot at each venue, a Jägerbomb, and bus transport back at about 2 AM.

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10.Nha Trang: Coral Reef Snorkeling, Mud Bath & Floating Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · from $39

Spend 6.5 hours exploring Nha Trang by boat and limousine, with coral reef snorkeling, homemade bakes, a floating bar, cocktails, SUP, water slides, seafood lunch, live music, and a mud bath at Hon Tam Merperle. English, Vietnamese, and Korean guides are available, with hotel pickup in central Nha Trang.

“Brilliant day out, activities were great and timings were planned well and on time. Our guide was fab as were the Captain and crew on the boat. Highly recommend.”

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11.Hoi An Old Town Secret Cocktail Experience with Local Host

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $59

Join Secret EATS Vietnam for a four-hour cocktail walk through Hoi An’s Old Town. A local host, including guide Chelsea on some departures, leads you to three or four hand-picked bars and heritage spaces for Vietnamese cocktails, regional spirits, gourmet bites, and stories about the Japanese Covered Bridge, Night Market, and Ancient Town.

“La qualité des cocktails et l’originalité des endroits choisis, de même que le partage d’expériences de notre guide”

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12.Secret Cocktail Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · from $59

Spend three hours walking Hoi An’s Old Town with a host such as Tinh, stopping at four secret spaces for four locally inspired cocktails and matching snacks. Hear how Vietnamese, French, Chinese, and Japanese influences shaped the town. Adults only for join-in tours, with mocktails and dietary accommodations available.

“We loved this tour. I told Tinh he was the most interesting man in the world and that was not a joke. The experience was so much more than just having cocktails - which were all very fantastic and unique. It felt like we were VIPs - at each location our table was already reserved just for us. You know that the conversation with Tinh was interesting when another couple stopped me on the way back to the table to tell me they had been intently listening to our conversation and they were disappointed we were leaving to the next location. They then asked Tinh how they could sign up…”

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13.Han River Night Cruise with Sunrise Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 14 reviews · 1h 30m · from $10

Board near Novotel Da Nang for a 90-minute evening cruise along the Han River. You’ll see the city lights, enjoy a welcome dance, and receive a free Sunrise Cocktail. Food and other drinks cost extra. On weekends, the route includes views of Dragon Bridge’s fire and water show. The English-speaking host has no listed name.

“Good view of dragon bridge, pleasant cruise up and down 😌 Seats could have more comfortable, cushions maybe 🤔”

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14.DA NANG NIGHTLIFE Tour with MARBLE MOUNTAIN & LADY BUDDHA STATUE, DRAGON BRIDGE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $90

Start at 3 pm with private pickup from Da Nang or Hoi An, then visit Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha, and Dragon Bridge. Your English-speaking guide leads the way, points out photo spots, serves local dinner, and helps you catch the weekend fire show. Guides have included Mr. June, Mr. Khuong, Mr. Tuan, and Mr. Le.

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15.Hoi An Nightlife Tour with Hoi An Ancient Walking Tour, Boat Ride, Night Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $75

Starting at 3 p.m., your private guide and driver take you from Da Nang or Hoi An into the lantern-lit Old Town. You will visit the night market, cross the Japanese Covered Bridge, taste market foods, light a luck lantern, and ride a sampan on the Hoai River. Guide assignments vary, with Chang, Tuan, and Li praised for clear English and thoughtful help.

“We had a wonderful afternoon and evening in Hoi An with Mr.Tuan, our guide. We visited at the tail end of Lunar New Year and the ancient town was jam-packed with people, more so than usual according to our guide. Despite this,he kept Read more”

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