Day Trips & Excursions in Northern Vietnam

Explore Vietnam's imperial history and limestone mountains on a full-day trip to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc from Hanoi, and experience a landscape that's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the two remaining ancient temples in Hoa Lu, travel to the Tam Coc caves by river boat, then ride a bike through the countryside. This 10-hour tour includes entrance fees, activities, lunch, and round-trip transport from your Hanoi hotel.

Hanoi, located on the banks of the Red River, is one of the most ancient capital in the world, where travelers can find well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, temples and unique museums within the city center. At the end of the tour, the bus would go to the water puppet show. Tour end. Customers go the hotel yourself.

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.

Get out of Hanoi for a day and enter Vietnam's fascinating hill region. Delve into several ancient cave systems, then mix it up with a buffet lunch and a trip to Vietnam's ancient capital, Hoa Lu. Travel in a variety of ways - in a luxury van, on cycles, on a sampan boat and on foot (save your strength for walking up 500 stone steps!). A guide offers unique stories from these fascinating places as you go.

Explore Vietnam's scenic countryside and traditional villages on a full-day trip to Mai Chau from Hanoi that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, all activities, and lunch. Discover a steep valley lined with rice fields, ride a bicycle along quiet village roads, and get a glimpse of rural life at its most picturesque. This full day tour is available as a small-group experience, or as a private trip for your group of up to 10 people.

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.

Discover the World Heritage-listed treasures of Ninh Binh province on this unforgettable day trip with a small-group. You'll visit tombs from the Dinh and Le dynasties in the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. After lunch in Tam Coc, board a sampan for a tranquil boat ride past a majestic landscape of limestone caves, home to Bich Dong Pagoda. Numbers are limited to ensure personalized attention from the guide.

Discover the ancient Cham architecture of My Son Sanctuary on a full-day tour from Hoi An that includes a cruise along the Thu Bon river. Learn the story of the Cham culture while strolling through a complex of tower-temples at My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built from the 4th century to the 13th century. Next, see villages and countryside scenery on the banks of the Thu Bon river, stopping at a traditional carpentry village to see local crafts. With pickup at selected Hoi An hotels, this tour includes lunch and all transport.

Spend the day taking in the outstanding natural beauty and historical significance of northern Ninh Binh Province. In the ancient former capital-city of Hoa Lu, explore the enchanting tombs and ruins the area is famous for.  Next head to Trang An, an area that is often referred to as "Halong Bay on land" and explore the stunningly statuesque geological formations that dot the landscape.JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS - Enjoying the spectacular natural beauty and karst mountains of Ninh Binh - Visiting the UNESCO site of Trang An and cruising down the Trang An River by paddle boat - Rowing through caverns that cut their way through mountains along the river

- Small group tour with maximum personal experience. - High-quality transfer service. - Visit the local family and learn the Vietnamese culture through their daily activities. - Widen your knowledge of Vietnam history and understand the origin of Buddhism. - Discover Trang An - the "Halong Bay on land - World Natural Heritage site" - Unique and unforgettable biking route passing through villages, rice fields and karst mountains on a high-quality sports bike.

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Trek along the coastline of Cat Ba Island to Viet Hai and soak up beautiful scenes of both land and sea. You'll visit the farming village and enjoy sweeping views over Halong Bay; ride a bike through Cat Ba National Park; and take a boat past the floating villages in Lan Ha Bay, where you can kayak and swim at pristine beaches. Your guide helps you interact with the locals and keeps an eye out for various animals you might see in the forest. Lunch and hotel transport are included.

The UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary and the natural wonders of the Marble Mountains are two of the most popular day trips from Da Nang. This full-day tour visits both - start by exploring the ancient city of the Champa Kings, then enjoy spectacular views from the five peaks of the Marble Mountains. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

It's a 5-hour round trip to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc. Travel in comfort without being rushed on this door-to-door private guided tour. First, explore the outer citadel and royal temples of Vietnam's ancient capital, Hoa Lu. After a Vietnamese lunch in Tam Coc, cruise the Hoang Long river by sampan, then pedal through the countryside to see the karst formations up close.

Visit Hoa Lu and Tam Coc on a full-day tour from Hanoi that explores Vietnam's imperial history and spectacular scenery. You'll 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.

Combine a morning of sightseeing at My Son Sanctuary with an afternoon walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town. Wander with your guide around the UNESCO-listed Hindu temple complex, once home to the former Champa Kingdom. After lunch, return to Hoi An and step back into Vietnam's rich history with a stroll through the alleyways of this former trading port - another designated World Heritage site.

Located 83 miles (135 km) southwest of Hanoi in the Hoa Binh province of northern Vietnam, Mai Chau has a population of about 47,500 inhabitants who belong to different ethnic minority groups such as the White Thai, H'mong, Zao, Muong, Tay, Hoa, and Viet. On this day tour from Hanoi, visit a couple of these hill tribes, known for their handicrafts, particularly their skills in embroidering clothes. You can also marvel at the lush green scenery of the valley, dotted with stilt houses inhabited mainly by the White Thai ethnic group. The Sunday market attracts people into town where traditional Thai dishes are made and traditional dances performed.

Visit two of Vietnam's UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a full-day, small-group trip from Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Ancient City. Explore Champa architecture with cultural roots in Hindu India, and take a walking tour of Hoi An's market, historic landmarks, and characteristic timber frame architecture. This 8-hour tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch at a local restaurant, and all entrance fees, and is limited to 10 people for a personalized experience.

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Travel to the scenic Ninh Binh province on this guided all-day tour. First, visit the Bich Dong Pagoda and learn about Buddhism in Vietnam, then hop aboard a sampan (a traditional wooden boat) and head to Thung Nang, a less-visited destination than nearby Tam Coc. The tour ends with a trip to Hoa Lu to see the temples.