Top Hanoi Rail Tours

Discover the best of Halong Bay without leaving your comfort zone on a 3-day sightseeing cruise. The 4-star ship boasts private luxurious cabins, each with a private balcony and jacuzzi. Tour highlights include kayaking along Ba Trai Dao Beach, biking on Cat Ba Island, and a bamboo boat tour through local caves. On board the boat, you can try Tai Chi, squid fishing, and a Vietnamese cooking class.

Discover the most scenic routes through the hills around Sapa courtesy of your trekking guide on this small-group tour that includes a night in a hotel and three meals a day. Join in Sapa or add door-to-door round-trip transfers from Hanoi Old Quarter by overnight train. Expect to hike through Muong Hoa Valley and villages including Shin Chai, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Cat Cat.

Overnight cruises on Ha Long Bay are popular with travelers who want to experience the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, but there’s no need to miss out just because you don’t have multiple days to spare. This full-day cruise around the Bay is a good fit for travelers on a tight schedule. Get picked up from Hanoi and returned to the city on the same day. In between, cruise around sights like the otherworldly Sung Sot (Surprising) Cave and savor the views from the peak of Titop Island.

Trek through the tiered rice paddies, hill-tribe villages and sweeping mountain valleys of northwest Vietnam on this 3-night tour of Sapa from Hanoi. Embark on two days of moderate hiking, stopping to explore Sapa’s markets and enjoy views of Mt Fansipan, Golden Stream valley and Ta Phin valley. Follow your guide to Black Hmong, Red Dao and Dzay villages along the way and get an insight into the culture and traditions of Vietnam’s ethnic minority tribes. This tour includes overnight accommodation, meals and round-trip transport by sleeper train from Hanoi.

Simplify your visit to Northern Vietnam’s Sapa area on this small-group tour from Hanoi. Save time by catching an overnight train from the capital. Arrive in the mountainous area the next day ready to hike through terraced countryside dotted with ethnic minority villages. Boutique accommodation in Sapa is included. You’ll receive personalized attention on a tour with a maximum of ten participants.

Eating Vietnamese dishes is temporary, but learning to cook local specialities lasts for a lifetime. Opt for an insider experience during a cooking class in a local home, 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 convenient of hotel pickup and drop-off, an added benefit not usually included with cooking classes.

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.

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.

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.

Learn to cook like a local during this lesson in Hanoi. After meeting up with an informative instructor in the historic Old Quarter, head to the city’s largest market and learn about the basics of Vietnamese cooking. Pick the best produce and spices, then cook several authentic dishes. Afterward, enjoy your creations while sipping complimentary rice wine.

Follow in the footsteps of one of Vietnam’s most famous men as you explore the streets of Hanoi on this small-group adventure tour. Pay a visit to the Temple of Literature and the notorious Hanoi Hilton prison. Follow your expert guide on a walking tour of the Old-Quarter and enjoy the expertise and knowledge that comes from being led by a local.

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.

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.

Discover Hanoi on a full-day city tour that introduces you to major attractions such as the Old Quarter and Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake). With a guide, learn about the city's history as you visit One Pillar Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Ho Chi Minh Presidential Palace Historical Site, and the Temple of Literature. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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.

Swap bustling Hanoi for the Vietnamese countryside on an easy half-day bike ride, departing the capital in the afternoon. Cross over the Long Bien Bridge and pedal alongside the Red River for a look at village life. You’ll taste fruit from plantations on Red River Island, learn about contemporary art at a local estate, view ceramics in the pottery village of Quang Ba, and stop at West Lake for coffee or tea at sunset. Numbers are limited to 12 people for a small-group experience with your informative guide.

Enjoy this airport departure transfer and let your local provider to take you to the airport in a comfortable and hassle-free way.

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.

Discover the best of Hanoi like a local during this small-group motorbike tour. Zip through the busy streets with your tour guide and see key landmarks like Old Quarter, the Long Bien Bridge, the Hanoi Opera House, and the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Learn about the history and culture of Vietnam from your tour guide and enjoy a delicious lunch and coffee at local establishments.

See some of the natural wonders of Vietnam’s scenic Ninh Binh Province without blowing out your tight travel schedule with this day-trip from Hanoi. Drive from Hanoi to Ninh Binh in a luxurious limousine bus – no cramped seats and stuffy conditions for this long drive. Discover the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, cycle around local villages and sail down the Tam Coc valley, taking in vibrant rice terraces and towering mountains along the way.

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.

Trek through the rolling rice terraces, waterfalls, mountains and lush green hills of Sapa and get in touch with people from ethnic minority groups Cast away on a traditional junk boat and set sail through hundreds of limestone karsts that rise dramatically from the emerald waters of Halong Bay Get a glimpse of countryside in Vietnam, enjoy the peace with endless rice paddy fields and fresh air

The taste of North Vietnam in 7 days: Day 1: Hanoi arrival. Day 2: Hanoi- Halong Bay Day 3: Halong- Hanoi- Sapa Day 4: Sapa Trekking Day 5: Sapa- Hanoi Day 6: Hanoi- Ninh Binh Day 7: Hanoi departure.

This three-day trekking tour is a convenient way to visit Sapa, an area of incredible natural beauty and fascinating culture. Don’t risk getting lost in the hills and remote villages by trekking with a guide, who will also tell you all about the history and culture of Sapa. Trek through the famous rice terraces, stay at a local homestay for an authentic experience, and check out local villages inhabited by minority ethnic groups.