Top Hanoi Full-day Tours

Enjoy the stunning natural landscapes of one of Vietnam's most-storied provinces on this day trip by boat and bike from Hanoi. Journey into Hoa Lu, the ancient Vietnamese capital, and the Tam Coc caves, just 110 kilometers outside of the city. This leisurely journey includes lunch and is ideal for all fitness levels. Choose from four tour options to suit your budget.

Experience majestic Halong Bay in one day, with round-trip transport from Hanoi via the Red River Delta. Aboard a traditional Chinese junk, cruise past an epic landscape of limestone pillars and tiny islets. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch, take a kayak or bamboo boat ride, and visit the stunning Thien Cung Cave. Upgrade for a private tour with your own personal guide and transport vehicle.

Escape the bustling confines of Hanoi city, and breath the fresh air on this full-day rural Vietnam tour. With a local lunch of goat meat, fried rice and local fruits onboard, you’ll be fueled for an afternoon of action, taking in the scenery by both bamboo boat and mountain bike. See local villagers going about their daily lives as you come to appreciate a quieter slice of Vietnamese culture.

Cruise around the dramatic karst cliffs, lush islands, and natural sea caves of Halong Bay and admire the UNESCO-listed wonders from the water. After your transfer from Hanoi (if option selected), set sail on board a luxury cruise ship and enjoy at least five and a half hours cruising around the bay. During the tour, visit Sung Sot Cave, go kayaking or take a bamboo boat ride around Luon Cave, and cool off with a swim at Ti Top Island.

Learn about northern Vietnamese history and rural life on a full-day tour to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc from Hanoi. See the Hoa Lu temples in the ancient capital of Vietnam, then go to Tam Coc for a sampan ride on a slow-moving river with a landscape of karst formations and caves. Finish up with a bike ride through rural villages. Includes buffet lunch, transportation and guide, all activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.

Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda to see hundreds of Buddhist statues and take a sampan boat trip along Trang An River on this tour. Your boat will be steered by local people, so you can relax and enjoy stunning scenery including rising limestone cliffs, water caves, and more. Included hotel pickup and drop-off make, plus lunch at a local restaurant, make this a convenient day trip from Hanoi.

Halong Bay is one of the must-see attractions in Vietnam, even for travelers on a time budget. This full-day tour of the UNESCO-listed bay is the perfect choice if you’re trying to squeeze in a quick trip from Hanoi. Take it easy with all-inclusive transportation plus lunch, and enjoy kayaking, swimming, and hiking to the Ti Top Island vista point.

See some of the natural wonders of Vietnam’s scenic Ninh Binh Province without blowing out your tight travel schedule with this day-trip from Hanoi. Drive from Hanoi to Ninh Binh in a luxurious limousine bus – no cramped seats and stuffy conditions for this long drive. Discover the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, cycle around local villages and sail down the Tam Coc valley, taking in vibrant rice terraces and towering mountains along the way.

Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh in just one day on this door-to-door guided tour that covers the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and the karst landscapes of Tam Coc. First, learn about the rich heritage of Hoa Lu. Then, enjoy a buffet lunch of local specialties before you cruise the Ngo Dong river through startling rock formations and ancient caves.

Active, adventurous travelers will love this full-day tour to the Hoa Lu Temples, Trang An Grottoes, and Mua Caves from Hanoi. Hike, bike, and climb lots of steps in the beautiful Trang An Ecotourism Complex, a UNESCO-listed site. As well as active pursuits you will enjoy eating Vietnamese food and cruising on a leisurely boat ride around dramatic Trang An. See and do a lot in a single day.

Swap the crowded streets and dense traffic of Hanoi for the lagoons, bays and towering karst islands of Ha Long Bay on this luxurious day trip. Drive from Hanoi to Ha Long and spend the day cruising through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscapes on a sleek, modern cruise ship. Stop along the way for swimming, kayaking, and bamboo-boating at natural wonders like the Dark and Bright Caves.

Get out of Hanoi and explore some natural and cultural highlights of northern Vietnam on this day tour to Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An Caves, and Mua Cave. Get around the sprawling Bai Dinh complex in a convenient electric car, take a scenic boat ride through the Trang An cave system, and climb to the top of Mua Island for panoramic views. See and do a lot without worrying about logistics.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival with this Hanoi airport private arrival transfer. Meet your friendly driver when your plane touches down and avoid the headache of navigating a new city. Your professional driver will be waiting with a personalized signboard to whisk you off to your hotel of choice.

Eating Vietnamese dishes is temporary, but learning to cook local specialities lasts for a lifetime. Opt for an insider experience during a cooking class in a local home, a great choice for food lovers and families. As well as receiving personalized attention in a small group limited to 10, you’ll explore a local market and enjoy the convenient of hotel pickup and drop-off, an added benefit not usually included with cooking classes.

Take in the natural beauty and history of Ninh Binh Province with all the details handled by your guide on this full-day tour from Hanoi. Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, see stunning rock formations in Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and ride downriver and into caves by paddleboat on the Trang An River. Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Old Quarter is provided.

Visit Hoa Lu and Tam Coc on a full-day tour from Hanoi that explores Vietnam's imperial history and spectacular scenery. See two beautiful temples on the grounds of a former palace, pause for lunch, then cruise to a series of three limestone caves on the Ngo Dong River. Pass soaring limestone mountains and rice paddies at the edge of the river, and take in great views on the scenic trip back to Hanoi. This full-day Hoa Lu and Tam Coc tour includes all transport, entrance fees, activities, and lunch.

Any visitor to Hanoi is faced with a multitude of choices when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine. This private walking tour with a foodie as your guide takes away the guesswork. Let an insider lead the way to some of the best food stands and eateries in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. You’ll observe local life while filling up on flavors that make Hanoi a culinary destination.

Take the opportunity to experience Halong Bay, one of the world’s natural wonders recognized by UNESCO. With thousands of limestone islands jutting out from the Gulf of Tonkin and traditional junks dotting the horizon, it’s a magnificent sight not to be missed. Depart Hanoi for a full-day trip to the ‘descending dragon,’ where you’ll cruise around the World Heritage site and enjoy a seafood lunch served on board. Visit caves, float past islets and kayak the emerald waters.

Enjoy this airport departure transfer and let your local provider to take you to the airport in a comfortable and hassle-free way.

It can be difficult to get out of the big city when you’re in a country you don’t know. Rather than organising your own trip to the Tràng An Scenic Complex – and braving the Vietnam traffic from behind the wheel of your rental car – join this day trip from Hanoi and take all of the hassle out of the process. Get picked up from your Hanoi Old Quarter hotel taken straight to Tràng An. Spend the day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site’s stunning natural landscapes and historic landmarks.

Take a day trip to Ninh Binh province, a region of historical significance and outstanding natural beauty. Your knowledgeable guide describes the tombs of Hoa Lu, an ancient capital of the Dinh and Le dynasties. Enjoy a buffet lunch in Tam Coc and hop in a sampan for a ride past a World Heritage–listed landscape dotted with caves, pagodas and jagged limestone formations.

Navigating Hanoi’s busy streets on your own can be challenging, but on this food walking tour, you just need to follow your guide to tasty spots. Although the itinerary may change, possible tastings on include rice noodle soup with beef, snails, steamed pancakes, Vietnamese sandwiches and various kinds of donuts. You’ll also enjoy lunch or dinner at a restaurant, depending on the departure time you choose.

You have a choice of standard, deluxe, or VIP first class seats to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi. Book your entrance ticket and skip the line with priority seating. The unique puppetry performance is done on the water, accompanied by storytelling and music. Choose a showtime to fit your sightseeing schedule.

Learn to cook like a local during this lesson in Hanoi. After meeting up with an informative instructor in the historic Old Quarter, head to the city’s largest market and learn about the basics of Vietnamese cooking. Pick the best produce and spices, then cook several authentic dishes. Afterward, enjoy your creations while sipping complimentary rice wine.