Top Northern Vietnam Outdoor Activities

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.

Skip the hassle of piecing together boats and bike rentals and savor Ninh Binh’s highlights on this guided door-to-door experience. You’ll visit Hoa Lu, once capital of Vietnam, explore Mua Cave and take in views from the mountain above, ride a boat through the Tam Coc caves, and cycle through the fields to Bich Dong Pagoda cave temples. Your day includes a restaurant lunch and small-group transfers by limousine minivan.

Spend 2 days cruising around Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay or Bai Tu Long Bay. Highlights include Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island for Halong, Cat Ba Island and Dark and Bright Cave for Lan Ha, and Thien Cahn Son Cave and Vung Vien Floating Village for Bai Tu Long. Tour includes accommodation at different luxury levels, meals, activities and round-trip transfers from Hanoi.

Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Hanoi in a unique way as you explore the city in a Soviet-era GAZ-69 jeep. See a mix of city highlights and hidden gems in the capital of Vietnam and learn about the country’s history from your guide. Choose from morning, afternoon, or evening tours and enjoy a delicious street food meal and drink at a rooftop bar included in your package.

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, the ancient Vietnamese capital, and the Tam Coc caves, just 110 kilometers outside of the city. This leisurely journey includes lunch and is ideal for all fitness levels. Choose from four tour options to suit your budget.

Get to Hanoi Airport the quick and easy way with this private transfer service. Your driver meets you at your hotel with your name on a sign, ensuring an efficient and stress-free process. You will then be whisked to the airport in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Take the stress out of your departure and sit back and relax while your driver gets you to where you need to be.

Discover the cuisine of northern Vietnam on a food tour of Hanoi. Hop on the back of a Soviet-era Minsk motorbike and zoom through the streets of the city in search of delicious dishes. Choose from a morning, afternoon, or evening departure and enjoy tastings of delectable street foods as well as a complimentary drink over the course of a few hours.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival with this Hanoi airport private arrival transfer. Meet your friendly driver when your plane touches down and avoid the headache of navigating a new city. Your professional driver will be waiting with a personalized signboard to whisk you off to your hotel of choice.

Explore Halong Bay and have several activities planned for you on this two-day group tour from Hanoi. Several meals, transport, accommodation, and more are taken care of for you, so you just need to enjoy your time cruising the bay. Try cooking class, bamboo boat, kayaking, and more, all organized by your guide and crew.

Discover the historical sights and delectable bites of Hanoi’s Old Quarter on a food walking tour of the city. Accompanied by a passionate gastronomic guide, feast your senses on the exotic flavors of Vietnam; sample fresh fruit, sumptuous street food, and local delicacies as you stroll amid the antique charm of the Old Quarter. Explore hidden alleyways and visit the city's local market, Hang Be. Enjoy an intimate experience on this small-group tour, which operates with a maximum of 12 food-lovers.

The Ha Giang loop is hailed as one of the most spectacular driving routes in the world. Enhance your experience of the stunning mountain landscapes on a private motorbike tour that saves you the hassle of arranging transport, meals, and accommodation. Not only will you be able to admire the sights as someone else drives, you’ll stay in homestays for deeper insight into local culture.

It takes a local to navigate the Old Quarter’s warren of back streets and identify the best street food. On this walking tour, your foodie guide will introduce you to at least seven separate Vietnamese dishes and drinks—from egg coffee and “banh mi” sandwiches through to fresh beer and noodle soup—as they explain Hanoi’s food culture and ingredients. They’ll even collect you from your Old Quarter hotel.

The natural wonders of Halong Bay are often enjoyed on an overnight or multi-day cruise, but it’s still possible to take in the highlights with limited time. This half-day cruise is the ideal way to experience Halong Bay in one day, setting out from Tuan Chau port and including a delicious lunch on board. Visit Sung Sot Cave, go kayaking at Hang Luon Cave, and enjoy swimming at Titop Island.

The narrow streets and alleyways of old Hanoi can be hard to navigate. Forget guidebooks and itinerary planning, and immerse in this ancient city’s rich culture with a dedicated private guide. Enjoy the sorts of insights only a local can provide as you explore markets, temples, alleyways, historic homes, the French Quarter, the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and even Hoa Lo Prison.

Navigating Hanoi’s busy streets on your own can be challenging, but on this food walking tour, you just need to follow your guide to tasty spots. Although the itinerary may change, possible tastings on include rice noodle soup with beef, snails, steamed pancakes, Vietnamese sandwiches and various kinds of donuts. You’ll also enjoy lunch or dinner at a restaurant, depending on the departure time you choose.

For those short on time, book this group trip to Halong Bay for a full overview of the gorgeous bay and a chance to have a few adventures, too. Your guide will take care of all the details, like return transfers from Hanoi, a seafood lunch, kayaking, hiking, visiting Sung Sot Cave, and even a sunset party. You just need to be ready to enjoy your day on the bay.

Eating Vietnamese dishes is temporary, but learning to cook local specialties lasts for a lifetime. Opt for an insider experience during a cooking class in a local villa, a great choice for food lovers and families. As well as receiving personalized attention in a small group limited to 10, you’ll explore a local market and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off, an added benefit not usually included with cooking classes.

See major attractions in the capital city of Hanoi on a private 3.5-hour tour, departing in the morning or afternoon. Unlock Vietnam’s rich history at its cultural heart, heading to popular sights that include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and Quan Thanh Temple. Stroll to West Lake with a personal guide at your side and cast your gaze on picturesque Tran Quoc Pagoda before a visit to the Old Quarter.

Get a feel for Hanoi on a private sightseeing tour. Your own personal guide shares the city’s highlights and local culture, with your choice of itineraries that both include the Old Quarter. Choose a morning or afternoon departure and see the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison, and the famous train street.

Travelers who love the outdoors will enjoy this two-day hiking tour in the Sapa area from Hanoi. Experience some of the most beautiful landscapes in northern Vietnam: terraced fields, mountains, and small villages. Spend the night in a bungalow in a hill tribe village, Ta Van, where you can learn more about rural Vietnamese life and culture. Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour (max. 15).

Avoid waiting in taxi lines or taking slow public transportation with this affordable arrival transfer from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi. This private service picks travelers up from the arrival lobby and takes them directly to hotels in Hanoi’s City Center. The service includes flight tracking and two hours of waiting time, and options for groups of up to ten passengers.

In this tour, you will be taken by our experienced local guide across three different villages of the Hmong, Giay and Red Dao ethnic minorities. The tour will give you the chance to enjoy fantastic mountain landscapes as well as to see Sapa’s most significant river and valley. You will also see the famous rice terrace fields and learn more about the culture, customs, and traditions of the two main different ethnic minorities in Sapa. Our tour guide will also introduce you to Hmong’s unique marriage traditions, rice fields, work, and house building techniques, and much more!

With this same-day cruise tour from Hanoi, see the UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscapes of Ha Long Bay without taking several days out of your jam-packed travel schedule. Meet your driver in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and drive direct to the bays. Once there, board your cozy boat for an afternoon of cruising, kayaking on lagoons and swimming at secluded beaches.