IN HANOI
1672 Tours Reviewed
Sapa calls for good legs and a good plan. This 3-day trip gives you comfortable limousine transfers plus hands-on time with the area’s hill-tribe communities. You’ll see places like Cat Cat and Ta Van, then push farther on day two…
Three villages, one craft-fueled day. This tour strings together incense, conical hats, and lacquer painting, with a guide who gives context as you visit each workshop. I love that you actually make something: you create a conical hat and do…
Cuc Phuong mixes primates with real jungle effort. I like how this tour feels private, so you’re not weaving around strangers, and I especially love the chance to meet the animals at the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre. You’ll also get…
Lan Ha Bay feels personal on this small ship. I love the night kayaking for bioluminescent plankton and the 9 spacious cabins that keep the trip feeling comfortable, not crowded. One thing to consider: beverages are not included, so plan…
Ninh Binh in two days is a sprint, not a dream. Still, this private luxury setup makes it feel controlled: a comfy transfer, a proper resort room, and a packed circuit that hits the big-name sights without wasting hours. I…
Some neighborhoods in Hanoi hold stories no monument explains. This 2.5-hour walk connects the Vietnam War to daily life—planned-economy struggles, the split between North and South, and what unification meant on the ground. I like that it’s framed as a…
Water puppetry is a very Hanoi thing. This Thang Long Water Puppet Show turns old Vietnamese village life into live performance on a water stage, with puppets moving as if they’re gliding across the surface. I love that you get…
Halong Bay has a way of making time feel irrelevant. This all-in group day cruise packs caves, kayaking, and island views into one 6 to 12 hour escape from Hanoi, with an English-speaking guide keeping things moving. If you’re lucky…
A single day connects Hanoi’s past and present. This private route strings together Vietnam’s most important memorial sights, classic French-colonial streets, and then the eye-catching chaos of Train Street. What makes it work is the private format and flexible start…
Hanoi to Ninh Binh is a full-day reset. This tour keeps things simple: pickup in the Old Quarter, a smooth bus ride, then classic Ninh Binh stops with an English-speaking guide. I especially like how the schedule balances big sights…
Limestone scenery can feel unreal. This Ha Long Bay luxury sail day pairs classic limestone sights with real time in remote waters, plus stops that actually change the pace—caves, kayaking, and a beach break. I also like that the day…
Hanoi tastes like a story. This Old Quarter walk turns street food into culture, with a local guide guiding you through hidden alleys and secret streets while you sample up to 10 local specialties. The area itself is a head-turner:…
Lan Ha Bay feels different when the day isn’t rushed. I love the less-touristy route that focuses on the wilder side of the bay, and I also like that the cruise is built for hanging out as much as doing…
Jeep wheels make Hanoi feel personal. I love the mix of French Quarter elegance and West Lake calm. I also love how the route slows down just enough to show you what locals actually do and eat. The one drawback…
Border waterfalls hit different. This 2-day trip from Hanoi brings you to Ban Gioc, where Vietnam and China share a dramatic waterfall setting, plus Nguom Ngao Cave and Mat Than Mountain. I like the way the route mixes loud scenery…
