Day Trips & Excursions in Hanoi

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.

(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.

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.

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.