Red River Delta Jeep Tour from Hanoi: Co Loa or Bat Trang

Trade the Hanoi streets for farmland and village workshops in a morning or afternoon.

A 4.5-hour jeep tour from Hanoi into the Red River Delta countryside, with hotel pickup and choice of two routes: Co Loa Ancient Citadel village with a home-hosted meal, or Bat Trang Ceramic Village with a pottery class and organic lunch. The guide is English-speaking, entrance fees and all food are included, and the jeep accommodates small groups or can be booked private. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the tour is wheelchair accessible.

The Experience

The jeep picks you up from your hotel in or near Hanoi Old Quarter and heads out across a bridge to the Red River's far side, where the city noise drops away and farmland opens up. The route follows the outskirts through rural villages where you'll see farmers at work in wet rice fields, local markets, and the everyday life that tourism rarely reaches. The contrast between central Hanoi and these quiet stretches is sharp enough that most visitors remark on it.

You choose your destination at checkout. Co Loa Ancient Citadel village centers on a historic site dating to 280 BC, with well-preserved architecture that carries Vietnamese culture and mythology through its layout and detail. You walk the back alleys, watch handicraft production, and the day ends with an authentic Vietnamese meal prepared by a local family in their home — no restaurant, no performance, just food and conversation. Bat Trang Ceramic Village, the largest of its kind in Vietnam, takes a different path: you move through tiny ancient alleyways, join a pottery class with a local craftsman to learn the trade, and eat organic Hanoi food at the start or end depending on whether you book the morning or afternoon slot.

The jeep is a Vietnam Army Legend model, and the driver is experienced. Rain ponchos come with the tour, entrance fees are covered, and the guide speaks English throughout. Vegan and vegetarian meals are available if you request them when booking. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or in a specialized seat, and strollers are welcome. The surfaces and areas are wheelchair accessible, though the operator notes you should have at least moderate physical fitness for the day.

What’s included

• Vietnam Army Legend Jeep and fuel.
• English-speaking guide.
• entrance fees to Co Loa or Bat Trang.
• authentic Vietnamese lunch with vegan or vegetarian options available.
• rain ponchos.
• all taxes and fees.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Hanoi Backstreet Tours - REAL

Is this one for you?Book the Co Loa route if you want to step inside a village home and eat with a local family; choose Bat Trang if you'd rather work with clay and learn a craft firsthand. Both routes run mornings (08:00–12:30) or afternoons (12:30–17:00), so pick the time that fits your Hanoi schedule.

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Top questions

What is Co Loa Ancient Citadel and why is it the main stop on that route?

Co Loa Ancient Citadel is a historic site dating back to 280 BC, located in a village on the Red River Delta. It's the centerpiece of the Co Loa route because its well-preserved architecture and layout carry Vietnamese culture, history and mythology, and the surrounding village still practices traditional wet rice farming and handicrafts, making it a living example of rural life that has changed little in centuries.

Can I take a pottery class at Bat Trang, and what does that involve?

Yes, the Bat Trang Ceramic Village route includes a ceramic class with a local craftsman. You learn the basics of the trade and work with clay under instruction, giving you a hands-on sense of the craft that has defined the village for thousands of years.

Is lunch included, and when do I eat on each tour option?

Lunch is included on both routes. On the morning tour (08:00–12:30), you eat an authentic Vietnamese meal at the end of the day, prepared by a local family at Co Loa or served as organic food at Bat Trang. On the afternoon tour (12:30–17:00), the meal comes at the beginning, so you start with food before heading out to the villages.

Does the tour pick me up from my hotel, and what if I'm staying outside Hanoi Old Quarter?

Hotel pickup is included for hotels in and around Hanoi Old Quarter. If you're staying elsewhere in Hanoi, contact the operator to confirm your location and arrange pickup.

Can I book this as a private tour instead of joining a group?

Yes, private tours are available with a surcharge that depends on your group size. Contact the operator directly for pricing and to arrange a personalized departure.

Is this tour suitable for young children or babies?

Children from age 1 are welcome. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized infant seat, and strollers are permitted. The tour is wheelchair accessible throughout, though the operator recommends at least moderate physical fitness for the day.