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Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi: Trang An, Tam Coc, Mua Cave
Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi: Trang An, Tam Coc, Mua Cave★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (260)12hA full-day guided tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh's main attractions—Hoa Lu ancient capital, a hand-rowed sampan boat ride through either UNESCO-listed Trang An or Tam Coc's three limestone caves, and a hike to Mua Cave's peak. The tour includes round-trip transport, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees, a Vietnamese buffet lunch, and water; you choose between the two boat options at checkout.Is it for me?This tour works for anyone leaving from Hanoi who wants to see Ninh Binh's main sights without arranging separate transport or guides—the boat ride, the cave hike and the ancient capital all fit into a single day with timing and logistics already set.Free cancellationMost bookedKids −24%fromUS$ 49View ›
Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, boat trip & mountain trek
Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, boat trip & mountain trek★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (257)11h–12hA full-day guided tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh combines visits to Hoa Lu ancient citadel or Bai Dinh pagoda with a two-hour boat trip through Trang An or Tam Coc's water caves and limestone peaks, plus a trek up Mua Cave mountain. Hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter, an English-speaking guide, buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes, and all entrance tickets are included; the day runs roughly 11 to 12 hours door to door.Is it for me?Your shuttle picks you up in Hanoi Old Quarter, guides you through Ninh Binh's ancient temples and limestone karsts by boat, and returns you the same day—everything timed and led for you.Free cancellationKids −22%fromUS$ 49View ›
Hanoi Cooking Class: Private Market Tour & 5 Dishes of Your Choice
Hanoi Cooking Class: Private Market Tour & 5 Dishes of Your Choice★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (256)4hYou’ll shop for ingredients in a lively Hanoi market with your instructor before heading back to cook five Vietnamese dishes you choose yourself. Learn real techniques, laugh over sticky rice paper moments, then sit down together for dinner (with homemade rice wine). You’ll leave full — and probably thinking about those flavors long after.Free cancellationfromUS$ 85View ›
Hanoi: City Jeep Tour, Train Street & Bun Cha Lunch
Hanoi: City Jeep Tour, Train Street & Bun Cha Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (255)4h 15mYou’ll ride through Hanoi’s lively streets in an open-air jeep with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Taste egg coffee on Train Street as trains pass by inches away, visit landmarks like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and St Joseph’s Cathedral, and enjoy authentic bún chả for lunch. Expect surprises—and maybe leave with more questions than answers.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-10%fromUS$ 23View ›
Halong Bay: Cave Island Kayak Swim Day Trip with Buffet Lunch
Halong Bay: Cave Island Kayak Swim Day Trip with Buffet Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (254)12hYou’ll float through Halong Bay’s limestone towers by boat, explore Sung Sot Cave’s cool chambers, paddle your own kayak or ride a bamboo boat near Luon Cave, then swim or climb to panoramic views on Titop Island. A traditional Vietnamese lunch with fresh seafood is included before heading back—expect laughter, new friends, and moments you’ll remember long after.Free cancellationfromUS$ 56View ›
Lan Ha Bay cruise from Hanoi: Kayaking, biking & cooking class
Lan Ha Bay cruise from Hanoi: Kayaking, biking & cooking class★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (254)2dA two-day overnight cruise from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay combines kayaking through limestone karst formations and caves, biking to Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island, and a hands-on cooking class onboard the Venezia Cruise. The tour departs from Hanoi Old Quarter hotels with pickup and drop-off included, operates with a small group and English-speaking guide, and covers all entrance fees, meals, and activities.Is it for me?Book Hanoi-Cruise-Hanoi to start from your hotel in the Old Quarter and board the boat by tender; choose Cat Ba pickup if you're already on the island or driving to Beo Harbour yourself.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 127View ›
Tam Coc Day Tour from Hanoi: Limestone Caves & Rice Fields
Tam Coc Day Tour from Hanoi: Limestone Caves & Rice Fields★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (251)5h–12hA private day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh Province takes you 100 km south to explore Hoa Lu's ancient temples, Tam Coc's river caves and the countryside on bicycle. Your guide speaks English, your driver picks you up from your hotel, and lunch is Vietnamese home cooking. You choose one of three routes: Hoa Lu with Tam Coc and cycling, Hoa Lu with Tam Coc and Mua Cave, or Bai Dinh Pagoda with Trang An and Mua Cave. The day runs 5 to 12 hours depending on which stops you pick.Is it for me?Choose the Hoa Lu and Tam Coc route if you want a mix of history, boat scenery and countryside cycling without the steep climb; pick the Mua Cave option if you're comfortable with a 500-stair ascent and want a panoramic view of the whole province; go with Bai Dinh Pagoda or Trang An if temples and cave exploration matter more than cycling.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 109View ›
Hanoi Old Quarter: Egg Coffee Class & Balcony Tasting
Hanoi Old Quarter: Egg Coffee Class & Balcony Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (247)50m–1hYou’ll crack eggs and whisk them into frothy magic right in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Learn three different styles of Vietnamese coffee with a local teacher, taste your creations on a balcony above the city buzz, and leave with a small gift plus new skills for home brewing. There’s something quietly special about that first creamy sip.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 12View ›
Bai Dinh, Trang An & Mua Cave Day Trip with Lunch & Pickup
Bai Dinh, Trang An & Mua Cave Day Trip with Lunch & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (246)11h–12hYou’ll start your day with hotel pickup from Hanoi before wandering Bai Dinh Pagoda’s peaceful halls. Taste local dishes (yes, goat meat!) at lunch, then float quietly through Trang An’s cave-filled waterways with a guide who knows every story. Finish by hiking Mua Cave for wild views over rice fields—bring your camera, but also just breathe it in.Free cancellationfromUS$ 48View ›
Hanoi: Private Street Food Tour with 10 Tastings & Egg Coffee
Hanoi: Private Street Food Tour with 10 Tastings & Egg Coffee★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (245)3hYou’ll weave through Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide, tasting everything from crispy shrimp pancakes to sweet coconut fruit desserts. Alongside each bite comes a story — temples shrouded in incense, French villas echoing old laughter, egg coffee served upstairs where locals linger. Expect warmth, surprises, and maybe sauce on your shirt.Free cancellationfromUS$ 76View ›
Hanoi: Vintage Jeep City Tour, Train Street & Food Tasting
Hanoi: Vintage Jeep City Tour, Train Street & Food Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (244)4hYou’ll ride through Hanoi by open-air Jeep with a local guide who knows every shortcut. Expect alleyway buzz, countryside calm on Banana Island, safe views of Train Street life, plus stops for egg coffee and bún chả—smoky, sweet and real. This is for anyone who wants to feel Hanoi as more than just another stop.Free cancellationKids −20%fromUS$ 35View ›
Hanoi: Walking Tour, Train Street & Egg Coffee Tasting
Hanoi: Walking Tour, Train Street & Egg Coffee Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (242)10mYou’ll walk Hanoi’s tangled streets with a local guide who actually knows shortcuts and stories behind every corner. Sip egg coffee in a tiny café, squeeze onto Train Street as the train rumbles by (if you’re lucky), taste snacks at Thanh Ha Market, and end up feeling oddly at home among strangers.Free cancellationKids −31%fromUS$ 29View ›
Hanoi: City Highlights Day Tour with Lunch & Entry Fees
Hanoi: City Highlights Day Tour with Lunch & Entry Fees★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (237)8h–9hYou’ll walk Hanoi’s winding lanes with a local guide who brings each landmark alive — from incense-swirled pagodas to quiet gardens where history lingers. Taste real phở over lunch and feel both the weight and warmth of this city as you move between centuries-old temples and somber stories at Hoa Lo Prison.Free cancellationKids −44%fromUS$ 45View ›
Hanoi Cooking Class: Market Tour, Egg Coffee & Free Wine
Hanoi Cooking Class: Market Tour, Egg Coffee & Free Wine★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (230)4h 30mYou’ll wander Hanoi’s lively markets with a local chef, learn to cook classic dishes like spring rolls and bun cha, taste homemade wine, and finish with iconic egg coffee. Expect laughter, real kitchen tips, stories behind every flavor—and leave knowing your booking helps support meals for children in Hanoi hospitals.Free cancellationfromUS$ 34View ›
Ninh Binh Day Trip: Limousine, Sampan Boat & Cycling Tour
Ninh Binh Day Trip: Limousine, Sampan Boat & Cycling Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (230)11hYou’ll drift on a sampan boat beneath limestone peaks in Ninh Binh, cycle past rice fields with a small group, share tea with a local family, and climb Mua Cave for sweeping views—all with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. It’s not just scenery; you’ll feel part of village life for a day.Free cancellationKids −23%fromUS$ 79View ›
Vietnam SIM & eSIM: 10-Day Unlimited 4G/5G Data Pickup
Vietnam SIM & eSIM: 10-Day Unlimited 4G/5G Data Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (229)1d–10dYou’ll land in Vietnam and get online within minutes—either with an instant eSIM sent before arrival or a physical SIM picked up any time at Noi Bai Airport. Use unlimited high-speed data across the country for maps, chats, and travel tips—no stress about WiFi dead zones or language barriers. It’s simple comfort that lets you focus on exploring instead of troubleshooting.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 8.86View ›
Ha Long Bay: Cruise Day Tour, Surprise Cave & Titop Island
Ha Long Bay: Cruise Day Tour, Surprise Cave & Titop Island★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (229)6h–13hYou’ll kayak through Luon Cave’s calm waters, wander deep into Surprise Cave’s chambers, feast on fresh seafood aboard your boat, and hike up Titop Island for wild views over Ha Long Bay. With an easy pickup from Hanoi and a local guide who keeps things lively, you’ll pack two days’ worth of highlights into one full day—leaving with more stories than you expected.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 30View ›
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Trang An Boat & Mua Cave Climb
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Trang An Boat & Mua Cave Climb★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (229)12hYou cycle through rice paddies, row a bamboo boat through limestone grottos, and climb 500 steps to a mountain-top view of Tam Coc. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi are included, along with all entrance fees, a buffet lunch, a guide who speaks English, and a bottle of water. The full day runs from early morning until early evening, with the pace set by the itinerary so you don't have to.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Hanoi without a car who want to see Ninh Binh's main attractions—temples, boat grottos, countryside, and mountain views—in a single day without arranging transport or entrance fees separately. The full day out, from early morning to early evening, is what fits all three landscapes and the cycling into one trip.Free cancellationfromUS$ 56View ›
Halong Bay: 6-Hour Cruise, Kayaking & Titop Island Day Trip
Halong Bay: 6-Hour Cruise, Kayaking & Titop Island Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (228)10h–12hYou’ll cruise through Halong Bay’s limestone towers, kayak or float by bamboo boat into quiet coves, wander through Sung Sot Cave’s cool chambers, and climb—or just relax—on Titop Island’s sandy beach. With hotel pickup from Hanoi and a fresh seafood lunch included, this day trip is all about small surprises and those little moments you’ll remember later.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 56View ›
Hanoi Old Quarter: Street Food Walk & Train Street Guide
Hanoi Old Quarter: Street Food Walk & Train Street Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (228)3hYou’ll weave through Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide who knows every shortcut and snack stand, sampling steamed rice pancakes, crispy spring rolls, and sipping egg coffee right on Train Street as the train rumbles past. With each bite and story shared, you’ll get closer to the city’s real flavor — something you’ll remember long after the walk ends.Free cancellationKids −21%fromUS$ 35View ›
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