Day Trips in Northern Vietnam

Visit Perfume Pagoda, a complex of Buddhist shrines and temples, on this day trip from Hanoi. You'll enjoy views of the countryside during the drive, take a boat ride on the Yen River, see Thien Tru Pagoda, and hike to a mountaintop cave (or ride the cable car at your own expense).

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Trang An is renowned for its lush landscapes, dramatic karst valleys, and beautiful Buddhist temples. On this full-day tour from Hanoi, explore the magnificent temple complex of Bai Dinh, cruise around the Trang An Grottoes in a traditional sampan, and take a scenic bike ride through the countryside.

On this private day trip, explore the natural and cultural wonders of Mai Chau, a rural district located in the mountainous province of Hoa Binh. You'll travel in the comfort of a private vehicle on the approximate 86-mile (140-km) drive from Hanoi. On arrival in the idyllic Mai Chau valley, fortify yourself with lunch at a traditional stilt house before embarking on a village trek with your guide. Warning: you just may be overwhelmed by the beauty of the landscape and the friendliness of the local people.

Ride a limousine bus into a landscape of caves, temples, and ancient capitals. Enjoy a panoramic view from the Mua Cave, ride a boat along the dreamy Ngo Dong River and into a cave complex, and enjoy a buffet lunch immersed in a landscape of mountains. Enjoy a low stress day in Vietnam's serene wildness and dive into local history along the way.

Escape Hanoi's heat and noise on a full-day trip to Tam Dao Hill Station that includes entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transport from your Hanoi hotel. Spend the day in the cool air and lush scenery of the Tam Dao mountain range, swimming in a mountain pool, walking to a waterfall, and paying your respects to the Goddess of the Jungle in a mountain temple.

Visit the Perfume Pagoda on a full-day trip from Hanoi that includes round-trip hotel transport, a scenic boat trip, lunch, admission, and a cable car ride to the mountain top pilgrimage site. Follow a short trail into a cave shrine, experience Vietnam's Buddhist heritage, and explore a scenic landscape of karst cliffs and rice paddies.

Highlights: Private full-day Hanoi city seghtseeing tour to Discover Hanoi - the peaceful city of green trees and lakes that is called the "Paris of the East". After an authentic cyclo ride, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Ethnology Museum, cyclo ride to the Old Quarter, and enjoy your meals in the local restaurant in town. 

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 and Tam Coc, just 110 kilometers outside of the city. This leisurely journey includes lunch and is ideal for all fitness levels.

Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are two of the most beautiful landscapes of Ninh Binh province, just 100km to the southeast of Hanoi. Hoa Lu was the ancient Royal capital during the Dinh and Pre-Le dynasties which lasted for 41 years (from 969-1009). In comparison with Hoa Lu's cultural significance, Tam Coc is considered naturally significant as the Ha Long Bay of the rice paddies because it is reminiscent of the famous natural heritage area in its due to its beautiful limestone landscape, charm. Sitting on boat cruising Tam Coc, one is enclosed by the scenic beauty of huge rocks standing along river and scattered green rice fields, all combined to form a poetic painting picture of the countryside

This is private Hanoi city tour help clients having easier way to discover a Hanoi capital with rich and diversity curture, you have a great oppotunity getting experience Hanoi cuisine also see how people in Hanoi working and living, the tour guide will take you to visit almost highlight spots in Hanoi such as Ho Chi Minh complex, Vietnam museum of ethnology,Temple of literature, Hoa Lo prison and weslake, and end of the trip you will joining water puppet show, or cycling around Hanoi old quarter.

Hoa Lu is ancient capital of Dai Co Viet (Vietnam) in 9th century under Ding and the first Le dynasty, the ancient capital located in Ninh Binh province, the home land of many national heroes in Vietnam also the place Ding Tien Hoang setted up Vietnam's capital in years of 968 until 1010, after you travel to Hoa Lu your tour guide will bring you to Tam Coc, the tourists called this place is "Halong bay on land" special this place Hollywood played very famous movie named Kong Skull island.

Although Hanoi is packed full of pagodas, museums and street markets, weary travellers often enjoy getting out of town for a day to enjoy a slower pace. On this tour, adventure two hours' south of Hanoi into the depths of āinh Dynasty territory. Leave the capital behind and enjoy open landscapes with long rivers, limestone formations, and caves and temples.

The Perfume Pagoda is one of the most important religious sites for Buddhists in Vietnam. This full-day tour from Hanoi takes you to Huong Tich Cave, reached via rowboat along scenic waterways. You'll climb steep mountain paths into the limestone cliffs and visit centuries-old temples with your guide.

The best Explore of Ninh Binh with the Highlights: Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, The mystical Tam Coc has been become one of the most favorite spots in Ninh Binh and Hang Mua Trek for  beautiful scenery of lotus ponds, rice field and villages. The hike to the summit of Mt. Ngoa Long will offer you a wonderful 360-degree view over the karsts

Travelling can exhaust the body and mind. This tour offers a chance to reconnect with nature; trek though the Hoang Lien National Park to enjoy scenic mountain views without getting lost or worrying about reading a map. Exploring with a guide means you'll learn about the traditions and lifestyle of the H'mong and Giay people. After a long day of walking, your tour concludes with a convenient transfer to your accommodation.

Perfume Pagoda (Chua Huong) is a popular destination for visitors worldwide; see it on a private day trip from Hanoi and you'll benefit from personalized commentary from your own guide. Visit the network of temples located in a vast cave system on Huong Son mountain, surrounded by magnificent cliffs. Enjoy a boat trip to Den Trinh Temple, climb up to Huong Tich Pagoda, and visit Thien Tru Pagoda. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport included.

Do you want to see the morning activities of Hanoi people in the early morning? Taking a bike tour around the lakes in Hanoi is the best way. On this half day, we will see 02 different lakes including Hoan Kiem Lake and West Lake. Hanoi is a city full of character - and there's no better time to experience it than in the early morning. As dawn breaks, be prepared to get swept up in the buzz of activities during the morning rush hours. Catch a glimpse of Hanoi's residents performing their morning exercise routines on the banks of Hoan Kiem Lake and, perhaps, join a tai chi class to stretch your tired limbs.

Boasting magnificent architecture, Bai Dinh Pagoda is a must-see destination in the UNESCO-listed region of Trang An, located in Ninh Binh province. This day trip from Hanoi delivers you to Vietnam's largest pagoda, where your guide enlightens you about its many Buddhist statues. Enjoy a restaurant lunch before touring several caves of the Trang An Grottoes, passing limestone karsts along the way by boat.

Enjoy a scenic drive through the rural landscapes of northern Vietnam followed by a Halong Bay cruise. This full-day tour, round-trip from Hanoi, includes kayaking and a seafood lunch served on board. Marvel at towering limestone karsts as you drift along the World Heritage"“listed waters of Halong Bay and explore caves such as Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave) with your knowledgeable guide.

Explore the vast temple complex of the Perfume Pagoda on this flexible-length trip from Hanoi. Board an authentic bamboo boat as you float 1.8 miles (3 kilometers) downstream to the base of the pagoda's mountain-top location, proceeding by cable car or on foot to the entrance. Then explore the wealth of shrines and religious buildings located at this sprawling site, stopping for a break to have lunch at a local restaurant. This Perfume Pagoda visit covers round-trip hotel transport, lunch, a guide and site entrance fees.