HANOI
330 Tours Reviewed
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…
Japanese hot springs in Vietnam feel oddly right. This Wyndham Lynn Times Onsen Wellness experience mixes Japanese-inspired relaxation with Vietnam-style scenic time, with included natural and theme onsen access plus a museum stop that keeps the vibe from getting too…
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…
Hanoi goes by fast on a motorbike. This tour is interesting because it mixes the big, recognizable stops with the alleyway side of Hanoi, all while you’re riding instead of walking. I love the helmets and rain ponchos that make…
Hanoi tastes better when you shop first and cook it yourself. This class pairs a guided Old Quarter wet market run with a hands-on cooking session where you learn 5 traditional dishes step by step, not just watch someone else…
Stepping onto the trails near Sapa feels like time travel. This full-day trek takes you through a tight set of ethnic villages and rice terraces without committing to a multi-day hike, and it’s paced with a real local guide to…
One day in Sapa can feel like three. This Lao Chai and Ta Van trek mixes rice-terrace hiking with hands-on village culture, from daily life in the Black Hmong community to an herb-based incense lesson in Ta Van. You’ll walk…
Balcony breakfasts in limestone waters hit different. This 2-day cruise through Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay mixes modern comforts with classic “boats-and-caves” energy, plus a surprise quiet feel once you overnight in Lan Ha. I like that it…
