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Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking: Homestay & Hotel in One Trip
Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking: Homestay & Hotel in One Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (728)3dYou trek from Hanoi to Sapa over three days, spending one night in a Dzay village homestay and one in a hotel. The itinerary covers Cat Cat Village on day one, a 12-kilometer trek through rice terraces and Lao Chai on day two, and a final walk to Giang Ta Chai on day three. All meals, transport, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide are included, with pickup and drop-off at your Hanoi hotel.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Hanoi with 3 days to spare who want to trek and sleep in a village without the cost and fatigue of a night train. Expect a full schedule—you're walking or traveling most of each day—which is what lets you cover the mountains and stay with a local family instead of just passing through.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 139View ›
Halong Bay Day Trip: Titop Island, Cave Kayak & Lunch
Halong Bay Day Trip: Titop Island, Cave Kayak & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (726)12h–13hYou’ll ride from Hanoi to Halong Bay for a full day of kayaking beneath limestone cliffs, wandering through Sung Sot Cave’s cool chambers, and choosing between swimming or hiking up Titop Island for hazy views across the water. With local seafood lunch included and a sunset fruit party on deck before heading home, it’s one of those days that sticks with you long after.Free cancellationKids −19%fromUS$ 40View ›
Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Red River Delta & Ceramic Village
Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Red River Delta & Ceramic Village★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (718)4h 30mYou ride a vintage motorbike from central Hanoi into the Red River Delta, stopping at either an ancient citadel village or a working ceramic workshop where you try the pottery wheel yourself. Lunch is cooked and served in a local home, your English-speaking guide eats with you, and all food and drinks are included. The ride takes you off the main roads and into the daily rhythm of the countryside, which is the whole point — you see how people actually live outside the city, not a performance of it.Is it for me?Book this if you want to leave central Hanoi and see how people actually live in the Red River Delta villages — the motorbike gets you off the main roads and into the daily rhythm, and the local guide eats lunch with you, which is what makes the connection real instead of performed.Free cancellationTop ratedKids −18%fromUS$ 55View ›
2-day Halong Bay kayaking and cave tour: Overnight boat
2-day Halong Bay kayaking and cave tour: Overnight boat★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (718)2dA 2-day, 1-night boat tour of Halong Bay combines cave visits, kayaking and island exploration with an overnight stay in a shared cabin aboard a traditional vessel. The itinerary includes Sung Sot Cave on day one, Titop Island for swimming and viewpoint hikes, and Luon Cave kayaking on day two; breakfast and dinner are provided each day. A live English-speaking guide leads the experience, and you can arrange pickup from Hanoi or meet the boat at Tuan Chau harbor.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to sleep aboard a boat moving through Halong Bay overnight, so you wake up at different sites—the shared cabin keeps costs down, and the guided kayaking through Luon Cave suits first-time paddlers.Free cancellationKids −24%fromUS$ 98View ›
3-day Lan Ha Bay kayaking cruise from Hanoi: Viet Hai Village
3-day Lan Ha Bay kayaking cruise from Hanoi: Viet Hai Village★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (715)3dA 3-day cruise from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay combines kayaking and cycling across less-visited scenery—Viet Hai Village, Three Peaches Beach, Dark & Bright Cave—with accommodation in a Junior Suite, roundtrip shuttle bus from Hanoi Old Quarter, meals, and an English-speaking guide. Tai Chi at sunrise, cooking demonstrations, and squid fishing happen on the boat; you choose between cycling or an electric car tour at Viet Hai on day two. Suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want to paddle and pedal instead of sit and watch—the kayaking and cycling put you in motion through the landscape, which is what separates a 3-day cruise like this from the versions that keep you on deck. Small groups work best here, since the day boat and kayak sessions operate with a limited number of people at a time.Kids −22%fromUS$ 540View ›
Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Incense Village, Tam Coc Boat & Hoa Lu
Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Incense Village, Tam Coc Boat & Hoa Lu★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (696)10h–11hYou’ll meet incense makers in Quang Phu Cau village, drift through Tam Coc’s limestone caves by boat with a local rower, share lunch in Ninh Binh province, and wander ancient courtyards at Hoa Lu with your guide’s stories echoing around you. It’s more than sightseeing — expect small surprises and moments that linger after you’re home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −23%fromUS$ 85View ›
Halong Bay Cruise: 2-Day Kayak, Cave & Island Tour with Meals
Halong Bay Cruise: 2-Day Kayak, Cave & Island Tour with Meals★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (696)2dYou’ll drift through Halong Bay’s limestone maze, kayak in peaceful corners where it’s just you and the cliffs, taste fresh seafood on deck, and try your luck at night squid fishing. With hotel pickup from Hanoi and a private cabin included, expect small surprises—like laughter over spring rolls or sunrise views you won’t forget.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 46View ›
Hanoi Old Quarter: Street Food Walking Tour & Egg Coffee
Hanoi Old Quarter: Street Food Walking Tour & Egg Coffee★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (675)3hYou’ll wander Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide, sampling street foods you probably can’t pronounce but won’t forget. Taste grilled pork skewers, try traditional desserts on Hang Bac Street, and finish with creamy egg coffee overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake. Expect laughter, new flavors, and moments that stick with you long after.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 27View ›
Sapa Trekking Tour: 3-Day Village Stay & Hanoi Pickup
Sapa Trekking Tour: 3-Day Village Stay & Hanoi Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (674)3dYou’ll trek Sapa’s rice terraces with a local guide, share home-cooked meals in Ta Van village bungalows, cross bamboo forests to Giang Ta Chai, and relax with new friends each night. Expect muddy boots, laughter over dinner, and moments of real quiet you’ll remember long after you get back.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −20%fromUS$ 89View ›
Hanoi: City Highlights, Train Street & War History Tour
Hanoi: City Highlights, Train Street & War History Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (674)4h 30mYou’ll start early in Hanoi with a local guide showing you city highlights like Hoan Kiem Lake, One-Pillar Pagoda, and bustling Train Street (yes—the train really comes). Walk through war history at Hoa Lo Prison Museum and share traditional tea with locals in a quiet spot most tourists miss. Expect laughter, honest stories, and moments that stick with you long after.Free cancellationfromUS$ 28View ›
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (673)10h 30mYou get picked up from your Hanoi hotel and driven south to Ninh Binh, where you choose between itineraries that combine Hoa Lu's ancient temples, Tam Coc's river caves, Mua Cave's viewpoint, or Bai Dinh Pagoda — all with a boat cruise, Vietnamese lunch, and an English guide included. The drive is 2.5 hours each way, and the day runs long, but you see three or four major sites without arranging transport or tickets yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ninh Binh's main sites in one day without renting a car or figuring out transport and tickets yourself — the fixed itineraries and included pickup mean you just show up at your hotel and the day unfolds.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 38View ›
Hanoi Old Quarter: Food Walking Tour with Egg Coffee & Pickup
Hanoi Old Quarter: Food Walking Tour with Egg Coffee & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (670)3hYou’ll taste Hanoi’s real street food—from smoky bun cha to creamy egg coffee—while winding through Old Quarter alleys with a local guide. Expect laughter at tiny tables, new friends over bowls of pho, and small surprises along the way. It’s more than just eating; it’s feeling the city beat around you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −25%fromUS$ 28View ›
Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi: Cycling, Boat & Cave Climb
Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi: Cycling, Boat & Cave Climb★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (669)12hA full-day guided tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh combining visits to Hoa Lu (Vietnam's 10th-century capital), a short countryside bike ride, a sampan boat exploration of Trang An's cave system and temples, and a climb up Mua Cave to panoramic views of Tam Coc Valley. An English-speaking guide leads the group; entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transport from Hanoi's Old Quarter are included. Choose from three vehicle sizes—shuttle bus, limousine, or premium car—depending on group preference and budget.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see multiple landmarks—ancient temples, a UNESCO cave system, and mountain views—without arranging transport or entrance fees yourself. The guide, the fixed itinerary, and the included meals mean the day holds together without you building it, and the choice of three vehicle sizes lets you decide between traveling with a large group or a smaller one.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 45View ›
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat & Mua Cave Climb
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat & Mua Cave Climb★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (668)9h–11hYou get picked up at your Hanoi hotel and driven to Ninh Binh with a private English-speaking guide. The day includes entry to Hoa Lu ancient capital, a sampan boat ride through three grottos at Tam Coc, a countryside bike ride, and a climb up Mua Cave's 500 steps with a panoramic view. Vietnamese lunch is included, and you're dropped back at your hotel in the evening. Nothing extra to arrange, nothing to negotiate on the day.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want to see Ninh Binh's main sights without the pace and company of a group — the private guide and car mean you move at your own speed and eat where locals eat, which is what makes a two-hour drive feel like a real escape from Hanoi.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 115View ›
Ha Long Bay Cruise: Caves, Kayaking & Buffet from Hanoi
Ha Long Bay Cruise: Caves, Kayaking & Buffet from Hanoi★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (653)11h–12hYou’ll ride from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay with a local guide, cruise past limestone islands, explore Sung Sot Cave’s echoing chambers, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, swim or climb at Ti Top Island, and share tea and fruit on deck as the sun drops behind the bay. It’s one of those days you’ll remember mostly in small flashes — salt air, laughter, cool cave shadows.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −24%fromUS$ 65View ›
Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour with Student Guide
Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour with Student Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (649)3h–4hYou get picked up at your Old Quarter hotel and walk through Hanoi's narrow streets with a local student guide who shares stories and street food recommendations. You'll see Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ancient House, and have the option to catch a water puppet show in the evening. Hotel drop-off included, and your booking directly supports local education.Is it for me?Book this if you want to walk the Old Quarter with someone who actually lives there rather than someone delivering a rehearsed script—the student guide angle means you get genuine local knowledge and your money supports their education, which is the whole point.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefrom · per groupUS$ 5.13View ›
Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Day Trip with Lunch
Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Day Trip with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (630)6h–12hYou’ll share tea with locals in Hoa Lu’s ancient capital, cycle past rice paddies after a traditional lunch, float through Tam Coc’s limestone valleys by boat, and trek up Mua Cave for those unreal views—all with a guide who makes it feel personal. It’s one of those days where Vietnam feels close enough to touch.Free cancellationfromUS$ 46View ›
Ha Long Bay 2-Day Cruise: Kayak, Cave & Cooking Class
Ha Long Bay 2-Day Cruise: Kayak, Cave & Cooking Class★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (620)2dYou’ll wake up surrounded by Ha Long Bay’s limestone peaks, kayak near hidden pearl farms, wander through Sung Sot Cave with a local guide, and end your day sharing barbecue under starlight on deck. With hotel pickup from Hanoi included and only a handful of cabins onboard, this cruise feels personal — like you’re part of a small adventure rather than just another tour.Is it for me?Kayaking, cave exploration, and island visits all happen on this overnight cruise—your meals and transport are handled, and the small cabin count means you won't feel crowded.Free cancellationKids −25%fromUS$ 150View ›
Hanoi: Street Food Tour & Train Street with Egg Coffee
Hanoi: Street Food Tour & Train Street with Egg Coffee★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (603)3h 30mYou eat seven traditional Vietnamese dishes at local-only spots in the Old Quarter, walk through Train Street while waiting for a train to pass, and drink egg coffee at a café steps from the tracks. All food, drinks, and entrance fees are included, and your guide handles the ordering so you don't have to navigate the menus or the language. The small group size — maximum eight people — means you move through the neighborhood without drawing attention, which is exactly why the food is still good.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat what locals eat without spending an hour figuring out which alley to turn down — the guide does that work, the small group keeps you from standing out, and the fixed price means no surprises at the register.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 38View ›
Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay: 2-Day Kayak Cruise with Viet Hai Village
Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay: 2-Day Kayak Cruise with Viet Hai Village★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (602)2dYou’ll drift through quieter corners of Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay on this 2-day kayak cruise—with hotel pickup from Hanoi included—kayaking hidden lagoons, cycling shaded paths to Viet Hai village on Cat Ba Island, sharing meals on deck with fellow travelers, and soaking up silence far from the usual crowds.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-19%fromUS$ 146View ›
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