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Halong Bay: 1-Day Luxury Cruise, Surprise Cave & Titop Island
Halong Bay: 1-Day Luxury Cruise, Surprise Cave & Titop Island★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (206)12hYou’ll start your Halong Bay day trip from Hanoi with hotel pickup and an easy drive through local villages. Cruise among limestone islands, enjoy fresh seafood lunch onboard, explore Surprise Cave’s cool chambers, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave’s lagoon, and swim or climb at Titop Island before heading back as dusk settles on the bay.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 53View ›
Hanoi Motorbike Food Tour: Old Quarter, West Lake & Street Eats
Hanoi Motorbike Food Tour: Old Quarter, West Lake & Street Eats★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (206)4hYou’ll ride pillion through Hanoi’s tangled streets with a local guide, stopping at lakesides and historic gates before tasting iconic street food in the Old Quarter. Expect laughter over egg coffee, stories at St Joseph’s Cathedral, and moments of quiet by West Lake—a day that lingers long after you’ve washed off the city dust.Free cancellationKids −25%fromUS$ 55View ›
Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, caves & mountain views
Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, caves & mountain views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (205)10h–12hA guided day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh combines the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, a 2.5-hour boat ride through Trang An's limestone grottoes and valleys, and the climb up Mua Cave to a panoramic overlook — with hotel pickup, entrance fees, lunch and an English-speaking guide included. Choose between a private tour, a small group, or a group option without the Mua Cave climb. Moderate fitness helps with the stone steps and biking, though a car ride replaces cycling if you prefer.Is it for me?Choose private to move at your own rhythm through Hoa Lu and Trang An, small group to share costs while staying intimate, or the group option to skip Mua Cave and linger longer between the two valleys.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −23%fromUS$ 32View ›
Halong Bay Day Cruise: Surprise Cave, Titop Island & Kayak
Halong Bay Day Cruise: Surprise Cave, Titop Island & Kayak★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (202)10h–11hYou’ll start your Halong Bay day trip with hotel pickup in Hanoi, cruise past limestone islands, explore Surprise Cave’s echoing chambers, kayak or drift into Luon Cave’s lagoon, then relax or swim at Titop Island before heading back as sunset colors hit the bay.Free cancellationfromUS$ 69View ›
Ha Giang Loop 4-Day Tour from Hanoi & Sapa
Ha Giang Loop 4-Day Tour from Hanoi & Sapa★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (200)4dYou ride the Ha Giang Loop over four days with a small group and a local English-speaking guide, staying in ethnic minority homestays and eating with the families. The route covers Ma Pi Leng pass, Nho Que river by boat, Lung Cu flag tower, and Hmong King Palace, with all meals, accommodation, motorbike transport, and entry fees included. Return transport to Hanoi or Sapa is by comfortable limousine or sleeper bus.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want to see the Ha Giang Loop without arranging their own transport, navigating mountain roads, or figuring out where to eat and sleep — the small group size and homestay stays mean you get both the landscape and the human side of the region without the logistics.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 50View ›
Halong Bay & Bai Tu Long: Private Day Cruise, Kayak & Fishing Village
Halong Bay & Bai Tu Long: Private Day Cruise, Kayak & Fishing Village★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (198)12hYou’ll drift through emerald waters past limestone islands on this private Halong Bay day cruise. Paddle your own kayak near Cua Van Floating Village, wander through cool chambers in Tien Ong Cave, and share fresh local lunch on deck with new friends or family. Expect small surprises — maybe laughter with your guide or the hush before sunset — that linger long after you’re back on land.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 345View ›
Bat Trang pottery workshop: Make ceramics in ancient village
Bat Trang pottery workshop: Make ceramics in ancient village★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (196)4hA half-day ceramic workshop at Bat Trang village, where you learn traditional pottery techniques from a guide, make your own piece, and take it home. The village sits by the Red River and has been a center of ceramic production since the 10th century. Lunch and pickup from your hotel are included; the experience runs four hours.Is it for me?The four-hour commitment means you're not rushing—there's time to actually learn the wheel and understand why this village has been a pottery center for centuries. If you want a craft class that goes beyond a quick demo, where you leave with something you made yourself, this one delivers that.Free cancellationfromUS$ 55View ›
Halong Bay: 2D1N Cruise, Titop Island Hike & Cave with Meals
Halong Bay: 2D1N Cruise, Titop Island Hike & Cave with Meals★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (195)2dYou’ll wake up surrounded by Halong Bay’s limestone peaks, kayak near peaceful pearl farms, climb Titop Island for wild views, and share laughs with your small group over fresh meals. With all transfers, food, and a local guide included, this overnight cruise leaves you with memories that stick long after you’re back in Hanoi.Free cancellationKids −25%fromUS$ 136View ›
Hanoi: Old Quarter Private Walking Tour & Hoa Lo Prison
Hanoi: Old Quarter Private Walking Tour & Hoa Lo Prison★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (193)3hYou’ll wander Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide, taste street coffee at Dong Xuan Market, slip into hidden temples most people miss, stand quietly inside St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and end at Hoa Lo Prison hearing stories that linger long after. This private city tour is personal—expect real conversation and small surprises along the way.Free cancellationfromUS$ 67View ›
Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Kayak, Caves, Cooking Class
Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay Cruise: Kayak, Caves, Cooking Class★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (191)2dYou’ll glide through Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay by cruise with all meals included—from fresh seafood lunches to a relaxed dinner on deck. Kayak in quiet coves near Tra Bau, join a hands-on cooking class (no pressure if your rolls aren’t perfect), and wake up to Tai Chi with misty views before exploring caves by bamboo boat. The pace is gentle—leaving space for small surprises and honest moments.Free cancellationKids −15%fromUS$ 60View ›
Hanoi Countryside Motorbike Tour: Women Riders & Village Lunch
Hanoi Countryside Motorbike Tour: Women Riders & Village Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (191)4h 30mYou’ll ride out of Hanoi with women guides across Long Bien Bridge into quiet villages and green farmland. Share tea with local families, explore ancient sites like Co Loa Citadel, then relax over lunch with traditional dishes and egg coffee before heading back refreshed.Free cancellationfromUS$ 59View ›
Hanoi Spa: Oat Milk Body Scrub & Facial Relaxation Package
Hanoi Spa: Oat Milk Body Scrub & Facial Relaxation Package★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (183)4hYou’ll slip into a soft robe in Hanoi and let go of city noise as you move from an oat milk body scrub to a gentle wrap, herbal steam, unique full-body treatment, and a luxury facial. Drinks are included—and there’s time to linger by the jacuzzi afterward if you want that extra pause before heading back out.Free cancellationTop ratedfromUS$ 127View ›
Ninh Binh Private Full-Day Tour from Hanoi: Caves & Pagodas
Ninh Binh Private Full-Day Tour from Hanoi: Caves & Pagodas★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (182)10h–12hYou travel by private car with an English-speaking guide who shares real stories about the region, not just facts. The day includes boat rides through Tam Coc's three caves, an electric cart tour of Bái Đính Pagoda with its 500+ Arhat statues, a climb to Mua Cave's panoramic viewpoint, and a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. All entry fees, transport, and water are covered, and your hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don't arrange a thing.Is it for me?Choose this if you want the main Ninh Binh highlights in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself — the private car and guide handle all logistics, which is what lets you linger at caves and viewpoints without watching the clock.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 62View ›
Ninh Binh: Tam Coc Boat & Hoa Lu Small Group Day Trip
Ninh Binh: Tam Coc Boat & Hoa Lu Small Group Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (182)10hYou’ll glide by boat beneath Tam Coc’s limestone cliffs, wander ancient courtyards at Hoa Lu, share a traditional buffet lunch with your group, and pedal through peaceful villages where life moves slow. With pickup included and a local guide leading every step, it’s a day you’ll feel long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 41View ›
Hanoi Old Quarter & Hoan Kiem: Street Food Walking Tour
Hanoi Old Quarter & Hoan Kiem: Street Food Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (181)3hYou’ll wander Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide who knows every shortcut and snack stand. Taste banh mi, bun cha, sticky rice desserts, and sip creamy egg coffee near Hoan Kiem Lake. Learn how to cross the road like a local — nerves included! Expect laughter, new flavors, and glimpses into daily life you won’t forget soon.Free cancellationfromUS$ 22View ›
Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave Full Day Small Group
Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave Full Day Small Group★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (178)8hYou cycle through rice villages, boat through limestone grottoes for 2.5 hours with a local rower, visit two ancient temples, and climb Mua Cave for a panoramic view of the valley. Lunch, all entry fees, bike rental, and an English-speaking guide are included. The small group size (under 22 people) and fixed itinerary mean you're not negotiating logistics or waiting in long lines — the day is already planned.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to see Ninh Binh's main sites — temples, grottoes, and cave views — in a single day without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing. The small group size and fixed schedule take the logistics off your hands, which is what makes it possible to fit cycling, boating, and climbing into one afternoon.Free cancellationfromUS$ 49View ›
Halong Bay Day Tour: Caves, Kayak & Seafood Lunch from Hanoi
Halong Bay Day Tour: Caves, Kayak & Seafood Lunch from Hanoi★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (176)10hYou travel from Hanoi by expressway to Tuan Chau Marina, cruise past Hon Ga Choi Island and through Thien Cung Cave with a guide and laser pointer, eat a seafood lunch on deck, then spend 45 minutes kayaking or rowing through Ba Hang's underground caves. The small group size and included transport mean you're not arranging logistics yourself, and the fixed schedule fits the whole experience into one day.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Halong Bay highlights — caves, limestone islands, kayaking — without arranging your own transport, boat tickets and timing; the small group size and expressway transfer mean you spend the day on the water instead of organizing logistics.Free cancellationfromUS$ 39View ›
Hanoi French Quarter Walk: Coffee, Cathedral & Opera Stories
Hanoi French Quarter Walk: Coffee, Cathedral & Opera Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (175)2h 30mYou’ll sip Vietnamese coffee in a secret French villa, wander under cathedral arches buzzing with city life, taste classic Trang Tien ice cream on lively streets, and hear personal stories from your local guide as you walk past Hanoi Opera House and Hoan Kiem Lake. It’s not just facts—it’s laughter, small surprises, and real moments you’ll remember long after.Free cancellationKids −20%fromUS$ 29View ›
Hanoi to Cat Ba Island: Speed Boat & Hotel Pickup
Hanoi to Cat Ba Island: Speed Boat & Hotel Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (175)3hYou get hotel-to-hotel transport from Hanoi to Cat Ba without arranging a ferry or dealing with separate tickets. The bus handles the drive to Hai Phong, a speedboat crosses the water in five minutes, and another bus finishes the journey to your hotel. WiFi and AC are included, and you can book a round trip with flexible return dates or lock in a one-way if you're staying longer.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Hanoi's Old Quarter who want to reach Cat Ba without arranging separate ferry tickets or waiting in queues. The limousine van cuts travel time to 2.5 hours if you're on a tight schedule; the tourist bus is the budget option and still gets you there by early afternoon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 13View ›
Halong Bay, Lan Ha & Bai Tu Long: 3-Day Cruise with Caves & Cat Ba
Halong Bay, Lan Ha & Bai Tu Long: 3-Day Cruise with Caves & Cat Ba★★★★★★★★★★ 4.51 (174)3dYou’ll float between limestone peaks in Halong Bay, kayak into hidden caves in Lan Ha Bay, bike through Cat Ba Island’s jungle paths, and meet locals in small villages. With all meals included and a guide who feels more like a friend than a tour leader, this 3-day cruise lets you slow down and soak in northern Vietnam’s rhythms.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 319View ›
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