IN HANOI
249 Tours Reviewed
Karst cliffs and caves start fast here. This day trip links Bai Dinh Pagoda with the hard-earned payoff of climbing up Mua Cave and then finishing with a Trang An sampan ride through limestone tunnels. It is a smart sampler…
A trip to Halong Bay goes fast. This one slows down just enough to feel worth it. You get a full onboard program with caves, kayaking, and swimming time, plus meals that are actually planned (not just snacks and hope).…
Hanoi feels like a living puzzle. This private walking tour stitches together big-significance sites and street-level Old Quarter life, with the added bonus of a local student guide who can explain what you’re actually looking at. I like that it’s…
Halong Bay is the kind of place you plan around the weather. This 2-day cruise focuses on the showy limestone scenery but also builds in enough activity to keep the trip feeling full. You’ll move between Halong Bay, Lan Ha…
Street food, but with a plan. This private Hanoi tour led by former chef Kevin turns Dong Xuan Market and the Old Quarter’s alley maze into a real food route, not a random wander. I especially like the hotel pickup…
Halong Bay can fit in a long day. This is a 12-hour full-day cruise that covers the big-ticket sights fast: Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, and Ti Top Island with a hike for bay views.…
Smell the market before you cook. This Hanoi class turns shopping into part of the lesson, starting with an ingredient hunt and ending with you sitting down to a full meal in a classic old-house setting. I loved the market…
Balcony time in Vietnam’s bay. This 3-day, 2-night cruise is built for relaxed scenery with a private balcony cabin and a packed set of on-the-water and onboard activities. You’ll move through the Halong-Lan Ha-Bai Tu Long area at a leisurely…
A quiet kind of wow. This 2-day, 1-night Vega Legend Cruise is built for people who find the main Ha Long routes stressful, not special. You’ll head from Tuan Chau Harbor toward the calmer side of the bay, sailing past…
Hanoi has puppets that perform on water. The Thang Long Water Puppet Theater turns Vietnamese folk stories into live stage magic, with puppetry, storytelling, and traditional music happening right over the water. I love how the art form traces back…
Ha Long Bay gets loud fast. Still, a well-run day cruise from Hanoi lets you see major stops without the hassle of overnight planning, and you’ll finish with a sunset party on the water. What I like most is the…
A day trip to Ninh Binh feels like a reset. This tour strings together three of the most in-demand sights—Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave—in an 11 to 12 hour schedule, with an English-speaking guide, lunch, entrance fees, and…
Halong Bay gets real when you sleep on it. This 2-day cruise on the traditional-style Oriental Sails puts you in UNESCO-listed Halong Bay with hotel pickup and drop-off from Hanoi, plus a small group (max 20 travelers). You’ll spend the…
Caves, rice fields, and a little climb. This full-day trip from Hanoi strings together Hoa Lư, a Tam Cốc bamboo-boat ride, and Mua Cave so you get variety without rushing all day. It’s a clean, efficient plan with a 17-seat…
Hanoi looks better from an open jeep. This tour pairs a classic GAZ-69 army jeep ride with up-close city moments, from narrow alleys to big landmarks like Train Street. You also get a proper hotel-area pickup and a quick safety…
