Top Northern Vietnam Packages & Special Events

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.

The Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is known for its mastery of traditional Vietnamese water puppetry, where lacquered puppets perform in a waist-deep pool of water, with live music and dramatic special effects. Enjoy a performance exclusively for your group when you book this private showing, available at a choice of four different times across the day.

First-time visitors to Vietnam’s capital will love this comprehensive day tour. It’s designed to show you the highlights of Hanoi, including museums, temples, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, and even a cyclo ride around the Old Quarter so you don’t get lost in the crowded streets. You can also enjoy one of Vietnam’s special art forms—a water puppet show. This tour fits many fun activities and sights into a single day.

Discover the secrets of traditional Vietnamese pottery without a time-consuming trip to one of the country’s rural ceramics villages. In this half-day pottery class, learn how to make all sorts of clay creations from a master artisan direct from Bat Trang, one of the country’s oldest ceramics villages. Get personalized guidance and answers to all your questions in this private session – no fighting to be heard from the back of the class.

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.

The Heritage Cruises Explorer is a program particularly designed for those who love exploring. Venture off the beaten path, go kayaking, swimming, and cycling. Discover secluded beaches, lagoons, coves, and caves. Cruising is all about personal experiences. We ensure your cruising experience is comfortable and special with excellent food, friendly staff, an interesting itinerary with many optional activities, excellent service, attention to detail, elegance, sophistication, and, of course, guaranteed safety.