Top Hanoi Wildlife Encounters

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a hassle-free experience for the Thang Long Water Puppet show by booking your admission ticket in advance. Watch this live performance of this traditional Vietnamese art form in a show that lasts about one hour. Choose from several showtimes to suit your schedule. Simply arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime, then enjoy a water puppet show that depicts legends and traditional life.

Active travelers will love the chance to hike through the northern Vietnamese countryside while enjoying beautiful views of rice terraces and mountains. This private three-day tour simplifies your trip to Sapa as all logistics are taken care of, and meals provided. Spend one night in a homestay within a hill tribe community, meeting the local people and learning more about their lives. Spend the days hiking between villages.

With limited public transit and minimal English spoken, a guided tour is the best way to discover the magical tranquility of Pu Luong Nature Reserve. This private door-to-door tour includes a sightseeing stop in Mai Chau Valley, two nights homestay accommodation—one in a stilt house—seven meals, and trekking on each of the three days. Learn about local life as you stay with minority families: you can even join their activities.