Top Northern Vietnam Volunteer Tours

Cruise around the spectacular and unique karst landscape of Ha Long Bay on a two-day cruise from Hanoi. Stay overnight on a boat in a private cabin with a balcony and bathtub; visit caves and villages; swim and kayak in the emerald-colored waters. Enjoy cooking demonstrations and try to make your own spring rolls. Your cruise includes optional onboard cooking class, tai chi practice, squid fishing, and more activities.

Embark on a transformative Culture Exchange Tour that takes you beyond the typical tourist spots and offers a unique opportunity to connect with the vibrant lives of young Vietnamese students. This tour is an invitation to step into their world, gaining insight into their daily routines, aspirations, and the dynamic energy that defines their experiences. With a duration of 3-4 hours, this tour offers a glimpse into the lives of young Vietnamese students. The itinerary is designed to ensure a comprehensive experience while allowing for flexibility based on your preferences and interests. Throughout the tour, you'll have the opportunity to interact with students who are eager to engage and share their stories. Gain insights into their challenges, aspirations, and the values that shape their perspectives. Book now to embrace the spirit of cultural exchange, stepping beyond the surface to experience the vitality, dreams, and camaraderie that define young Vietnamese student life.

Explore Ninh Binh your way on this flexible day tour from Hanoi. Choose from a number of tour options, which can include Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh Pagoda, a boat tour through Trang An, a bike ride through the Tam Coc countryside, and Mua Cave. Includes a buffet lunch and transfers from Hanoi.

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.

Inspired by the rich and conceptual local Thái word, man kháu means “pregnant rice”, indicating one of the most important phases of the rice cultivation: when the seed starts to grow kernel. The cultural immersive exhibition named Man Kháu emphasized the importance of water to the development of the main ration, the livelihood, and the culture of the area. The exhibition is part of the project "“Preserving Pù Luông's rice culture through sustainable water management in Tourism” supported by Youth4Climate, an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security.

Discover the beauty of Halong Bay on a 1-day cruise that includes a swift return to Hanoi, suitable for visitors with tight schedules. Admire the UNESCO World Heritage site’s iconic formations like Stone Dogs Island and Fighting Cocks Island, and explore the Thien Cung Cave. Enjoy kayaking, bamboo boating around islands, and swimming in crystal-clear waters. Savor a fresh seafood lunch and experience rural Vietnamese life. Return early to Hanoi and explore the Old Quarter, Night Market, and Beer 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.

In remote northwestern Vietnam, Sa Pa claims some of the world’s most scenic hillsides—pristine, lush rice terraces that have been farmed for centuries by local villagers. With this tour, you won’t miss it on your visit to Hanoi, letting your guide take care of everything from accommodation to meals and activities, like hiking, visiting villages, waterfall-hunting, and more.

Join unique fullday Ninh Binh tour, you will have chance to explore majestic caves; admire the beautiful scenery in Tuyet Tinh Coc, the “paradise place on earth” and one of the most picturesque "live virtual" in Ninh Binh from the hight peak of Mua cave; have a boat trip on river in Tam Coc with views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves.

• Visit beautiful areas of Northern Vietnam. • A perfect combination between adventure and relaxation. • Engage with local residents and experience authentic village life. • Trekking by Bicycle through scenic terraced rice paddies and traditional villages. • Convenient transfers between Hanoi to Mai Chau Valley. • Visiting the most beautiful Cave in Mai Chau.

Admiring The Serene Of Halong Bay - World's Heritage Site on 5- Hours Cruising in Afternoon. With activities such as Swimming, Kayaking, Sea Food Lunch Meals and Vietnamese cuisine. Admire Stone Dogs Island, Duck Island, Finger Island, Incense Burner Island, and Fighting Cocks Island, the symbol of Halong Bay. Visiting Sung Sot cave, a magnificent and otherworldly cave, going kayaking in Luon cave with exciting experience.

Ever wonder what life was like for a Vietnamese famer? Vietnam has over 30% population working in the agricultural sector yet in the crowded city we rarely see their sights and know much about their real life. Authentic Bavi Farming Tour will help you participate in real farming activities, meet real farmers, and take a peek into their everyday life as well as their dream and challenges. Bavi, 48km/ 30 miles from Hanoi capital. Due to Bavi peaceful and natural environment, the countryside is home to a variety of farmers from bees, cows, goat, ostrich to tea, rice, and veggies ... Bavi Homestead project is created since 2008 to promote agricultural tourism by connecting local farmers to the world. Through mutual partnership, the tour provides interesting authentic farming experience to you as well as supported local farmers economically.

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.

Join Trekking Sa Pa Chu for a full-day trekking adventure through the most stunning landscapes of Sa Pa. You will walk along breathtaking rice terraces, crystal-clear streams, and hidden trails that only local H’Mong guides truly know. This is not a common tourist path — it’s a unique journey designed to immerse you in the authentic beauty and culture of Sa Pa. Guided by our local H’Mong team, you don’t need to worry about maps or navigation. We will lead you through the Muong Hoa Valley, stopping at scenic viewpoints to admire the mountains, valleys, and traditional villages at the bottom of the valley. Along the way, you will discover the daily life of ethnic minority people, learn about their traditions, and experience Sa Pa in a way that most travelers never see. This trekking tour is perfect for travelers who want to explore nature, challenge themselves with an active day, and connect deeply with the local culture of northern Vietnam.