VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular northern vietnam tours in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
2-day Elite of the Seas cruise from Tuan Chau through Lan Ha Bay: kayaking, cave ride, sunrise tai-chi, 8-course dining, spa time.
“Amazing experience. Amy and Kelly were fantastic and made the experience so special! We would absolutely come back again. One of the most memorable experiences in Vietnam!”
Easy Cuc Phuong hike from Tam Coc with A/C pickup, wildlife talks, ancient trees, prehistoric cave views, and a conservation stop.
“Super knowledgeable guide and a very beautiful area of the world to visit. Definitely only an introduction to this huge national park but perfect if you're pressed for time. Our guide went above and beyond - the value for money was exceptiRead more”
Luxury small-group day trip from Hanoi to Trang An, Mua Cave (500 steps), and Bich Dong cycling, with an English guide and lunch.
“This was a fantastic day of activity. Trekking up 500 steps, biking through Ninh Binh, being rowed up Tam Coc and lunch. All aspects were great with some stunning views. Our guide Drake was superb.”
Small-group Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with limo pickup, cave boat ride, optional cycling, lunch, and the Dragon Tail viewpoint hike.
“The trip was very interesting. Even seeing rice paddies was so different to us coming from the west. We declined the bike ride, along with the other couple on our group, and chose the jeep ride instead. It was really interesting being so cloRead more”
Small-group Ninh Binh tour with Trang An caves boat ride, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Hoa Lu ancient capital, and a sunset hike to Mua Cave.
“The walk up the 500 steps was memorable. Lunch was extensive. Transport was comfortable. The guide was extremely good with excellent English and very knowledgeable.”
Luxury private day trip from Hanoi to Mua Cave, Bich Dong, and Trang An boat ride, with guided stops, lunch, and small-group comfort.
“The experience was magical. We started the trip with a nice ride in luxury to the mountain to climb and see the views from the top. Our guide was amazing and very knowledgable. From the mountain climb we did some bike riding through Read more”
Small-group Ninh Binh tour with hotel pickup: Hoa Lu history, Trang An boat caves, Bich Dong pagoda, Mua Cave steps.
“Amazing views, perfect English speaker guide and completely worth it trip. The meal was traditional and amazing. Best part is the An Trang river landscape. 10/10”
A premium Halong and Lan Ha Bay catamaran day with hammock nets, kayaking, a cooking class, and a tea-and-cake sunset return.
“Mr. Ben was an outstanding guide and host. Everything was organized perfectly, from start to finish. The trip exceeded our expectations. Many thanks to Ben and the crew”
Bai Dinh pagoda, Trang An boat caves, and Mua Cave steps in one day from Hanoi. Includes lunch, fees, e-car, and pickup.
“What made this tour great was our guide Leo. We were part of a group of about 10 and he engaged each and every one of us with insightful stories about all the places he took us to. He made it fun for everyone and genuinely enjoyed answerRead more”
4 days linking Pu Luong homestays and trekking with Ninh Binh karst boat trips, caves and ancient capital for $210.
“We booked a 4 days tour to Ninh Binh Pu Luong with them. They were professional and everything was well organized. The homestay is very beautiful. I would recommend this agency anyway.”
Overnight luxury small-group tour from Hanoi to Tam Coc by bike and boat, plus Mua Cave, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and Hoa Lu for $249.
“The sites were beautiful, the hotel accommodation”
Rent a motorbike in Ninh Bình with pickup options and a free beginner lesson, from 50cc scooters to manual 175cc bikes, starting near Hoa Lư.
“Alan is awesome, he’s honest and communicates very well! I took the manual clutch motorcycle in the mountains for a 500km solo adventure. Best days I had in Vietnam. Absolutely zero problems with the motorcycle the whole trip, I’ll rent from him again!”
One-day small-group trip to Cuc Phuong from Tam Coc: primate rescue center, choice of treks to ancient trees, cave history, lunch, optional Van Long.
“A good small group day tour - Viet the tour guide looked after everyone and provided lots of interesting information along the way - we particularly enjoyed the wetlands boat trip as our boat driver pointed out birdlife and langur monkeys Read more”
Full-day Mu Cang Chai motorbike tour with an English-speaking guide, rice-terrace viewpoints, waterfall, market, and local lunch.
“We did the full day motorbike tour in Mu Cang Chai with Yien. We got to see many hidden local sights and we were able to see many terraced rice fields, up close and personal ! The waterfall was nice, bamboo forest was peaceful and the terRead more”
Door-to-door private transfer between Ninh Binh and Halong Bay with free hotel pickup, AC comfort, and flexible mid-trip stops.
“On time and as advertised. Actually even better because I changed the time last minute and they were able to accommodate me.”
