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Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular things to do in Hanoi. Old Quarter street food, the lake and the water-puppet theatre, and the day trips out to Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh.
Ride Hanoi in a vintage GAZ-69 Jeep for 4 hours, see Train Street and Long Biên Bridge, and enjoy included food and coffee.
“Jim, our guide, was excellent. Very informative. The driver was also very capable. A great afternoon!”
Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, Mua Cave steps, Tam Coc sampan caves, biking to Bich Dong, plus river lunch.
“This tour was fun. They picked us up at our hotel which was very efficient. We got to go to temples, bike ride, had lunch, a boat tour. It was a very nice day.”
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay day cruise: Sung Sot Cave, Luon kayaking, Titop swim, seafood lunch, and wine sunset party.
“Sunny was a great guide! We made the most out of the day and enjoyed a relaxing day with great tips and info. We also got vegetarian food on the ship. Highly recommend the tour with Sunny!”
Book Hanoi Water Puppet Show tickets in advance, pick up near the theatre, and enjoy 50 minutes of classic Vietnamese water puppetry.
“Very different but fun experience, the live Vietnamese music is amazing”
Ride a vintage motorbike through Hanoi’s food lanes, landmarks, and Train Street, with pickup, tastings, and safety gear included.
“It was a bit scary but never unsafe and I’m a biker. Fantastic experience and guide Seven was excellent a real friendly and helpful man with lots of historical knowledge”
Full-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking, Titop Island swim and hike, plus a sunset party.
“Sunny was our guide and he was really really nice and helpful. we had a really good day in the boat and doing kayak!”
Hanoi Old Quarter food crawl with Bun Cha, dry pho, banh mi, kem xôi, egg coffee, then Train Street for the pass.
“Oliver, our guide, was brilliant. As it was just my husband and myself it felt more like a private tour. We enjoyed trying and learning the history behind the food we ate and also a bit more about life in Vietnam in general. A throughly enjoyable tour.”
Hanoi cooking class with a local market walk, Old Quarter pickup, Hanoi classics like bun cha and spring rolls, plus real CSR impact.
“Highly recommend taking this class. Alex was our guide in the market and chef (along with his aunt) during class and it was a really fun, cozy, chill experience. Felt like cooking at a friend's house. Learned a lot and was lucky to have great people in my tour. Made green mango salad, bun cha,…”
Shop Hanoi’s largest market and cook 5 classic dishes in an Old Quarter class, then eat your meal with rice vodka in 3h15.
“Best part of my trip to Vietnam. Very friendly host, and was great to learn some traditional recipes and share a meal with people from around the world.”
Small-group Hanoi street food walk with pickup, tastings, and a sit-down meal, with vegetarian options and real local guidance. 3 hours.
“We had the most amazing food tour with Bob. He was so knowledgeable of the history, area and food. The food was all delicious and so much fun trying places and foods we wouldn’t have the opportunity to try. Bob was so patient and good with our two children (age 7 &5) . Absolute highlight…”
Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu history, Tam Coc bamboo-boat views, and a 500-step Mua Cave climb, plus optional biking.
“Pick up offered from hotel or Hanoi Opera House, free bottle of water followed by intro and plan for the day. Guide was a positive person, althought he tried to frighten travellers and convince them the bus was headed to Cambodia (some peoRead more”
Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip by limousine: Bai Dinh or Hoa Lu, Trang An cave boat ride, and Mua Cave viewpoint hike for about $46.
“I had a wonderful day in Hoi An! Our guide Thuan was so much fun and explained everything in a very clear and interesting way. We explored the area by bike, took a boat through the bay, and enjoyed every moment of the experience. It was the perfect mix of culture, nature, and adventure. Highly…”
Small-group Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi with Tam Coc boat ride, Mua Cave 500-step hike, scooter backroads, Hoa Lu, and lunch.
“This tour was incredible. We did so much and everything ran so smoothly. Louis was excellent. He kept the group organized and kept time well. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an adventure outside Hanoi.”
Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip with Bai Dinh Pagoda, a Trang An cave sampan cruise, Mua Cave views, and buffet lunch.
“AMAZING. clean and modern bus, very knowledgeable guide, super interesting places to visit and an unforgettable experience. 5 stars well deserved ⭐️”
One packed day from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, rowboat cave rides (Tam Coc or Trang An), village biking, and the Mua Cave viewpoint for $45.
“Chong, our guide was amazing. He was super confident on all the curiosities and all the topics we came through. The tour was on time and well scheduled”
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