Top Hanoi Hiking Tours

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.

Discover Ninh Binh on a fully private, flexible day tour from Hanoi, tailored to your interests and preferred pace, with no strangers joining your group. Choose from routes featuring Hoa Lu, Trang An, Tam Coc, Bai Dinh, Bich Dong and Mua Cave, or customize your itinerary where practical. Select a private car with a driver, or upgrade to include an English-speaking guide and lunch. With a guide, learn about local history, culture and daily life while receiving personal assistance throughout the journey. Enjoy private boat and sampan rides when included in your selected option. On selected routes, you can also enjoy cycling or an e-bike experience, a local homestay swimming pool and a private Tam Coc boat trip. Whether traveling solo, as a couple, with family or friends, enjoy a personalized Ninh Binh experience with attentive service and the freedom to explore at your own pace.

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.

On a cruise around the picturesque Halong Bay, discover hidden gems and favorite local spots as you enjoy the luxury experience of being on board a top class vessel. Visit Sung Sot Cave, and spend time on land trekking on Titop Island. Swim in crystal clear waters and bask in the sun on white, unspoilt beaches. Take a Thai cooking class, or fish for squid.

For some fresh mountain air, there are few places better in northern Vietnam than Ba Vi National Park, about 90 minutes from Hanoi. On this private tour, you’ll trek through a lush forest to Ngoc Hoa cave, stumble upon a series of French ruins, visit Thuong temple, and stand in the dense fog of Tan Vien peak.

Skip the stress of arranging village accommodation and relax on this small-group Sapa tour with guide, a bungalow, seven meals, and vehicle support included, plus transfers from Old Quarter hotels. On day one, hike five miles (nine kilometers) from Y Linh Ho to Ta Van; on day two, spend the morning trekking to Giang Ta Chai; on day three, embark on a medium trek to Ta van, Hang Cun, Sam 2, ad Lao Chai before returning to Hanoi.

If you want a day trip to outside of Hanoi to get away from the bustling of the city to the tranquil and peaceful authentic countryside villages, this group tour is fit for you. This private tour will take you to visit some famous places in Ninh Binh Gateway and bring a lot of experiences such as Bai Dinh Pagoda (the biggest pagoda in Vietnam), Trang An Eco where doing boat trip and Mua Cave where hiking up moutain for seeing hole view of local area. Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Viet Nam and take a boat trip nearly 2 hours go along Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc (Three caves).

Start from Hanoi or Ninh Binh and enjoy a fully customized private tour designed around your preferences. Start from Hanoi and choose up to 3 attractions, or start from Ninh Binh and choose up to 4 attractions based on your preferences.

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.

Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Hanoi in a Vietnamese legendary army UAZ 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.

Avoid waiting in taxi lines or slow public transport with this private arrival transfer from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi. This private service picks you up from the arrival lobby and takes you directly to hotels in Hanoi’s City Center. The driver tracks your flight and offers free waiting time in case of delays, with options for groups up to ten passengers.

Skip the lines and the hassle with this book-ahead service that includes water puppet show entrance tickets and delivery to your Hanoi hotel. Choose from several showtimes to fit your travel schedule and wait for tickets to be delivered to you. Arrive at the theater 15 minutes before showtime and prepare to experience one of Vietnam's most memorable traditional art forms live on stage.

Active, adventurous travelers will love this full-day tour to the Hoa Lu Temples, Trang An Grottoes, and Mua Caves from Hanoi. Hike, bike, and climb lots of steps in the beautiful Trang An Ecotourism Complex, a UNESCO-listed site. As well as active pursuits you will enjoy eating Vietnamese food and cruising on a leisurely boat ride around dramatic Trang An. See and do a lot in a single day.

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Skip the hassle of piecing together transportation and spend three days soaking up northern Vietnam's beauty with one night in Ninh Binh and a night on a 5-star Ha Long Bay or Lan Ha Bay cruise. See Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An Landscape Complex, then explore caves and islets from a balcony cabin. Package includes meals, guide, activities, and transfers; accommodation is included only for the first two nights.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Trang An Landscape Complex is one of northern Vietnam’s premier destinations. Enjoy a stress-free exploration of its diverse attractions on this all-inclusive day trip, featuring lunch and a knowledgeable guide. Visit the magnificent Bai Dinh Pagoda, embark on a serene rowing boat ride through enchanting karst landscapes and hidden tunnels, and hike up to the breathtaking Mua Caves. Enhance your experience with a small-group tour in a luxurious limousine van.

Leave behind the slow-moving buses—active travelers who want to fit a lot of adventure into a single day will love this private trip to Mua Cave and beautiful Tam Coc. With your guide, you'll enjoy hiking, biking, touring by bamboo boat, and more. You'll catch great views of Vietnam's "inland Halong Bay," try local foods, and have a driver at your beck and call.

Experience majestic Ha Long Bay in one day, with round-trip transport from Hanoi via the Red River Delta. Cruise past an epic landscape of limestone pillars and tiny islets. With the all-inclusive option, you'll also enjoy a fresh seafood lunch, take a kayak or bamboo boat ride, and row to Ba Hang Cave. Upgrade for a private tour with your own personal guide and transport vehicle.

Combine cuisine, culture, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) all in one experience on this half-day cooking class in Hanoi. Learn to cook Vietnamese dishes in a local villa while supporting meaningful CSR programs. Visit a vibrant market, enjoy an eco-friendly setup, and benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off within Hanoi’s Old Quarter. This hands-on class offers cultural stories, fresh ingredients, and a full Vietnamese meal.

Get out of busy Hanoi for a day on a customizable private day trip to Vietnam’s oldest national park and one of the largest nature preserves, Cuc Phuong National Park. There’s no need to navigate local bus timetables to reach the beautiful area, as you travel in an air-conditioned private vehicle. Hike in the rainforest and visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center to learn more about local conservation.

Taste your way through Vietnam’s capital city on this nighttime excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, hop on a motorbike with a female guide and savor complimentary dishes like *banh cuon* (steamed roll cake), *bun cha* (grilled pork with vermicelli noodles), and *banh ran ngot* (salty and sweet donuts). Get an insider’s view of Hanoi’s food scene while exploring sites such as the Old Quarter, Ngu Xa and village.

Active travelers who want to experience one of Vietnam’s finest trekking areas in just two days will love this well-planned tour from Hanoi. Spend two days hiking through local villages and past scenic terraced rice fields in the mountainous area. Avoid the risk of getting lost when you go with a guide, from whom you can learn more about Sapa.

You have a choice of standard, deluxe, or VIP first class seats to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi. Book your entrance ticket and skip the line with priority seating. The unique puppetry performance is done on the water, accompanied by storytelling and music. Choose a showtime to fit your sightseeing schedule.