Northern Vietnam Tours

Experience majestic Halong Bay in one day, with round-trip transport from Hanoi via the Red River Delta. Aboard a traditional Chinese junk, cruise past an epic landscape of limestone pillars and tiny islets. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch, take a kayak or bamboo boat ride, and visit the stunning Thien Cung Cave. Upgrade for a private tour with your own personal guide and transport vehicle.

Enjoy the stunning natural landscapes of one of Vietnam's most-storied provinces on this day trip by boat and bike from Hanoi. Journey into Hoa Lu, the ancient Vietnamese capital, and the Tam Coc caves, just 110 kilometers outside of the city. This leisurely journey includes lunch and is ideal for all fitness levels. Choose from four tour options to suit your budget.

Learn about northern Vietnamese history and rural life on a full-day tour to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc from Hanoi. See the Hoa Lu temples in the ancient capital of Vietnam, then go to Tam Coc for a sampan ride on a slow-moving river with a landscape of karst formations and caves. Finish up with a bike ride through rural villages. Includes buffet lunch, transportation and guide, all activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.

Visit Hoa Lu and Tam Coc on a full-day tour from Hanoi that explores Vietnam's imperial history and spectacular scenery. See two beautiful temples on the grounds of a former palace, pause for lunch, then cruise to a series of three limestone caves on the Ngo Dong River. Pass soaring limestone mountains and rice paddies at the edge of the river, and take in great views on the scenic trip back to Hanoi. This full-day Hoa Lu and Tam Coc tour includes all transport, entrance fees, activities, and lunch.

Take the opportunity to experience Halong Bay, one of the world’s natural wonders recognized by UNESCO. With thousands of limestone islands jutting out from the Gulf of Tonkin and traditional junks dotting the horizon, it’s a magnificent sight not to be missed. Depart Hanoi for a full-day trip to the ‘descending dragon,’ where you’ll cruise around the World Heritage site and enjoy a seafood lunch served on board. Visit caves, float past islets and kayak the emerald waters.

Discover the spectacular Vietnamese countryside by bike and boat on a captivating small-group tour from Hanoi. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and embark on a bike ride through beautiful back roads and verdant rice fields; visit the majestic ancient capital of Hoa Lu to see the home of the country’s first emperor; and revitalize with a traditional Vietnamese lunch. Cruise the sparkling waters of Tam Coc in a traditional wooden rowboat and capture magnificent vistas dotted with limestone karsts. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour.

See the highlights of historic Hanoi on a 4-hour tour of the city that includes the Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about Vietnam’s history and traditions at a series of landmarks, then take a traditional 'cyclo' ride through the Old Quarter on a three-wheeled, bike-powered pedicab. This small-group tour is limited to 10 participants for a personalized experience, and all entrance fees are included, as well as pickup and drop-off at Hanoi hotels.

Swap the bustle of Hoi An for the tranquil rice fields of Sapa during a 2-day excursion that includes accommodation in a local home. Perfect for travelers looking for insight into Vietnamese culture, this tour involves short hikes along mountain trails, visits to local villages and waterfalls, and traditional Vietnamese meals. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An are included.

Kick off your Hanoi stay with a half-day motorbike tour of the city. Sit bak and relax as local drivers transport you through the main streets and back alleys of this Vietnamese destination. Cruise past iconic landmarks, sample local cuisine and choose from one of three tour options to meet your interests and needs. This is the perfect way to get acclimated to the city and begin to explore with the wind in your hair!

Enjoy a scenic drive through the rural landscapes of northern Vietnam followed by a Halong Bay cruise. This full-day tour, round-trip from Hanoi, includes kayaking and a seafood lunch served on board. Marvel at towering limestone karsts as you drift along the World Heritage–listed waters of Halong Bay and explore caves such as Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave) with your knowledgeable guide.

Discover the secrets of traditional Vietnamese pottery without a time-consuming trip to one of the country’s rural ceramics villages. In this half-day pottery class, learn how to make all sorts of clay creations from a master artisan direct from Bat Trang, one of the country’s oldest ceramics villages. Get personalized guidance and answers to all your questions in this private session – no fighting to be heard from the back of the class.

9.00 AM: Pick up & transfers to Halong bay (optional - 10 USD per person for round trip) 12.00: Check-in onboard from Tuan Chau Marina Habour. - Cruising in the bay: Passing many beautiful landscape in Halong bay: Ba Hang fishing villages, Dinh Huong islet, Kissing chicken rock, Titop island, Surprising cave, Luon Cave... - Visiting Halong Surprising cave. - Visiting Luon cave by kayaking or sampan boat - Visiting Halong Titop island - Enjoy Delicious food on boat. - Enjoy amazing atmosphere from the sundeck on boat. 17.00: Arrive back to Tuan Chau habour. - Transfer back to Hanoi (Optional)

Swap bustling Hanoi for the Vietnamese countryside on an easy half-day bike ride, departing the capital in the afternoon. Cross over the Long Bien Bridge and pedal alongside the Red River for a look at village life. You’ll taste fruit from plantations on Red River Island, learn about contemporary art at a local estate, view ceramics in the pottery village of Quang Ba, and stop at West Lake for coffee or tea at sunset. Numbers are limited to 12 people for a small-group experience with your informative guide.

Even with limited time in Vietnam, you can experience the natural beauty of the north on a full-day trekking tour to Ba Vi National Park from Hanoi. Your trekking guide leads a challenging hike that takes you to spectacular viewpoints, giant old-growth forest, and French colonial ruins that date to the 19th century. Your tour includes a restaurant lunch and comfortable round-trip transportation from Hanoi.

- 02 hours riding with Luxurious comfort Limousine via new expressway (Faster. Normal way is 4 hours) - It's worth spending time: Visit 02 beautiful Bay: Ha Long bay (World Heritage Site) and Lan Ha Bay (New Area, Less Tourists, More quiet) - 07 hours cruise tour for all activities. - Itinerary is variation, same 2 days overnight cruise route which we have many activities can do. - Cooking demonstration and SUNSET party. - Kayaking and local rowing boat through an array of stalagmite caves leaded into hidden lagoons. - Swimming in a quiet cover with amazing backdrop - Seeing the genuine float houses of local fisher folks - Group of 9 people riding a limousine car. INCLUDED: - 07 hour cruise - All meals on board - Welcome drink - Sunset party - Bottled mineral water on limousine. - Cooking demonstration - Entrance and sightseeing fees - Kayaking - Local rowing boat - Free onboard wifi - English speaking guide - Limousine transfer - On board insurance.

Escape the hustle of urban Hanoi and set sail on a full-day tour of picturesque Halong Bay. Relax on the semi-sheltered open waters as you paddle your kayak through scenic landscapes. This all-day tour is a relaxing way to see the sites, and ideal for newbies as well. Personalized attention from an expert guide and included supplies ensures a perfect day on the water and plenty of unforgettable memories, too.

Skip the lines and the hassle with this book ahead service that includes Water Puppet entrance tickets and delivery to your Hanoi hotel. Choose from several showtimes to fit your travel schedule and wait for tickets to be delivered to you! Arrive at the theater 15 minutes before showtime and prepare to experience one of Vietnam's most memorable traditional art forms live on stage.

Learn to cook like a local during this lesson in Hanoi. After meeting up with an informative instructor in the historic Old Quarter, head to the city’s largest market and learn about the basics of Vietnamese cooking. Pick the best produce and spices, then cook several authentic dishes. Afterward, enjoy your creations while sipping complimentary rice wine.

See stunning scenery and get some exercise on this tour of Ninh Binh province from Hanoi. You’ll visit the ancient Hoa Lu citadel and Le Dai Hahn temple, float on a boat through caves on the Tam Coc river, and visit the Kong: Skull Island set. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup, hear commentary along the way from your guide, and see even more of the area with an optional bike ride.

Take in the highlights of Halong Bay in just one day on this great-value tour, ideal for travelers on a budget. After a shuttle bus transfer from Hanoi, set sail around Halong Bay aboard a traditional wooden junk boat. Admire landmarks including Fighting Cocks Island, Thien Cung Cave, and Dau Go Cave; tuck into a tasty seafood lunch on-board; and enjoy a bamboo boat ride around the Floating Village.

The UNESCO-listed landscapes of Trang An are located at the mouth of the Red River Delta, less than two hours’ drive from Hanoi. On this tour, explore the Buddhist temples of Bai Dinh Pagoda in the morning, then enjoy a typical Vietnamese lunch. In the afternoon, set sail on a scenic cruise around Trang An, admiring the magnificent karst cliffs and natural caves.

On this full day tour of the Ninh Bình province, get out of your bus and into the countryside with a series of picturesque nature treks and cruises. Hike to the top of the Mua Cave and snap some panoramic photos of the view from the top; take a rowboat down the Ngo Dong River and see the limestone mountains of Tam Coc towering over you; and cycle through the fields and rice paddies to a local village and experience life outside of the hustle and bustle of downtown Hanoi.

Stay overnight at a comfortable hotel in Sapa and relax between guided trekking tours during this 2-day itinerary. Hike for several hours each day to hill tribe villages belonging to the Black Hmong and Dzay ethnic minorities. Visit Cat Cat, Lao Chai and Ta Van with an experienced guide and enjoy the scenery of the Hoang Lien Son mountains. Meals and round-trip hotel transport from Hanoi included.

Enjoy all the expertise of a local guide without having to tailor your pace to strangers on this private hiking day trip. After your guide collects you from your Sapa hotel, explore the Muong Hoa Valley, Ta Van village, and Cat Cat village, and soak up views of Mt. Fansipan, Indochina’s highest peak. Enjoy a local lunch en route before your guide escorts you back to base.