Day Trips & Excursions in Northern Vietnam

Hoa Lu Ancient Temples - Mua Cave - Tam CocWould you like to get panoramic view of Tam Coc- Halong bay on land? Mua cave is a great place with trekking activitie to conquer Mua mountains.You will have an impressive overview and beautiful photos of limestone mountains,Ngo Giang river & rice fields in Tam Coc in Ninh Binh. This is also a change to learn further about history of Vietnam when the former capital, Hoa Lu is also a part of the trip. Let's come and experience local activities with visiting local market and cooking with local as well.

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.

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.

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.

(Every Wednesday) On this trip you will visit one of the smallest local markets in Lao Cai province. It is a beautiful market located in the heart of the mountains. The trip takes you through some of the most spectacular mountain scenery that Vietnam has to offer. The market takes place on every Wednesday, and still sustains its original features. Here you will meet the Flower H'mong, the Nung and the Black Dao minorities, and in the afternoon you will have a chance to take a short walk in White Dao village or enjoy a motor boat cruise on Chay River before heading back to Lao Cai.

Discover the spectacular Vietnamese countryside by bike and boat on a captivating small-group tour from Hanoi. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and embark on a bike ride through beautiful back roads and verdant rice fields; visit the majestic ancient capital of Hoa Lu to see the home of the country's first emperor; and revitalize with a traditional Vietnamese lunch. Cruise the sparkling waters of Tam Coc in a traditional wooden rowboat and capture magnificent vistas dotted with limestone karsts. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour.

You needn't miss out on Halong Bay just because you're short on time. On this speedy day tour, soak up the seascapes as you visit the beautiful grotto of Dong Thien Cung, paddle a kayak around a floating fishing village, and savor a delicious seafood lunch. Tour includes door-to-door round-trip transport from Hanoi.

Learn more about Vietnam's spiritual heritage and explore the UNESCO-listed temples of My Son on this private 5-hour from Hoi An, including hotel pick-up. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you roam the ancient temple complex and discover its importance to the Champa Kingdom. Keep your camera handy as you visit around 20 different temple ruins, set against a dramatic backdrop of green mountains and lush jungle. 

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, a supreme destination in the Ninh Binh province, renowned as an ancient capital featuring the royal palace grounds of the Le and Dinh dynasties. Visit the 10th-century temples, then ride a boat down the Ngo Dong River to explore the limestone caves of Tam Coc. Opt to include a countryside bike tour to Bich Dong Pagoda. Your day trip includes a buffet lunch and guided commentary with round-trip hotel transport from the Old Quarter.

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.