Cultural & Theme Tours in Hanoi

Explore the highlights of Hoa Lu and Tam Coc on a full-day tour to Ninh Binh province from Hanoi. Visit ancient temples and royal ruins, then take a leisurely ride down a scenic river in a sampan boat. Pass by villages, rice fields, mountains, and large caves, and learn from your guide about this picturesque part of northern Vietnam.

The highlands of northern Vietnam are known for their hill tribe villages and lively local markets. On this tour, explore the rural markets around Sapa, browse the stalls for traditional foods and handicrafts, and enjoy a fascinating insight into the culture and heritage of the different hill tribes.

With limited time in Hanoi, this half-day tour offers a comprehensive introduction to the city's most memorable sights. Benefit from the undivided attention of your private guide as you visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature. Continue to Hoan Kiem Lake, where highlights include the Opera House and Ngoc Son Temple.

Experience the UNESCO-listed wonders of Halong Bay on this full-day tour from Hanoi. This cruise itinerary is full of photo opportunities, including Fighting Cocks and Incense Burner islands, Surprising Cave, and Titov Island, where you can head ashore to swim or hike to the mountain viewpoints. A delicious Vietnamese-style lunch is also served on-board.

Learn about the ancient history of Hoa Lu, the former royal capital of Vietnam. On this day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh province you'll visit two temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties and see what remains of the 10th-century palaces. From Tam Coc, ride a 2-passenger sampan through an area of outstanding natural beauty with limestone peaks whose splendor is said to surpass that of Ha Long Bay. Enjoy a buffet lunch and an optional bike ride to Bich Dong Pagoda.

This half-day bike tour of Hanoi is designed for early birds or photographers to capture early morning sights of the capital. Enjoy the most beautiful architecture in the capital of Vietnam. You'll meet your guide at the Long Bien Bridge for the sunrise over the Red River. Then hop on a bicycle for a leisurely ride past West Lake and Ba Dinh Square. Explore several markets teeming with flowers, pottery and Vietnamese cuisine. You'll stop for an included breakfast of 'pho' (noodles in beef or chicken broth).

Unless you rent a car, traveling between Bai Dinh Temple and Trang An Grottoe independently is a difficult task. Tick off two of Vietnam's most fascinating natural attractions with ease on a stress-free day trip to Bai Dinh Temple and Trang An Grottoes. A guide provides lesser-know  cultural and historical context on each landmark while taking care of the driving and navigation, which leaves you to concentrate on the spectacular scenery of rural Vietnam.

Explore Hanoi's rich culture and fascinating history on this all-day guided tour. After a convenient pickup from the cruise ship port, travel by air-conditioned minivan to see Ho Chi Minh's burial place and one-time home, historic pagodas, and important museums. Take a relaxing stroll around beloved Hoan Kiem Lake, check out the Old Quarter's "36 Streets," and enjoy a delicious lunch included in the tour price.

Follow in the footsteps of countless Buddhist pilgrims on this day tour to the Perfume Pagoda, a sprawling mountainside complex of temples and shrines. Led by your guide, start with a rowing boat trip down the Yen Stream, then trek to the Huong Tich Cave. After lunch, view the Thien Tru Pagoda before you hop back in your boat and return to Hanoi.

Explore historic landmarks of central Vietnam on a full-day tour that takes in My Son Sanctuary in the morning, and Hoi An Ancient Town in the afternoon. Your knowledgeable guide shares the history of these iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites enjoy an in-depth experience of the temples, heritage buildings and stunning landscapes. Your tour includes a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a restaurant in Hoi An. Limited to only seven people on this small-group tour, which includes entrance fees, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Danang and Hoi An.

Hanoi is one of Vietnam's busiest cities and eco-conscious travelers are often concerned about contributing to the capital's pollution levels. This 2-hour electric car tour offers a fun and environmentally friendly way to get around Hanoi's atmospheric Old Quarter, with stops at Hoan Kiem Lake, Dong Xuan Market, and Dinh Tien Hoang Street.

The UNESCO-listed landscapes of Trang An and the Bai Dinh Pagoda are two of Ninh Binh's most visited attractions, but visiting on a shared tour means limited time to explore. This private full-day tour from Hanoi offers ample time to admire Vietnam's largest pagoda and cruise around the caves of Trang An. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

The stunning karst landscapes and historic monuments of Ninh Bình Province lie just two hour's drive south of Hanoi. On this tour, spend the morning visiting the ancient Vietnamese capital of Hoa Lu, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, set out to explore Tam Coc, part of the UNESCO-listed Trang An complex, and paddle around the scenic waterways and limestone cliffs in a traditional rowing boat.

Explore Hanoi on a morning sightseeing tour and take a cyclo ride around the Old Quarter in the afternoon. A knowledgeable guide first accompanies you to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake. After lunch, walk to Ngoc Son Temple on Hoa Kiem Lake, followed by a water puppet show at the end of the day.

Considered to be a charming city, retaining the ancient features of the old, visitors will find typical Hanoi features through a lively combination of bustling streets and a mix of French, Chinese architecture, united and Vietnam. Hanoi is considered as the jewel of Asia. Just a trip cyclo or walk, you will have a visit to the "36 streets" of the Old Quarter retains the ancient character of ancient Hanoi.

Halong Bay is a beautiful natural wonder in northern Vietnam near the Chinese border. Besides Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Literature of Temple, it is must- see place when visiting Vietnam. Explore " Descending dragon" by visiting the most beautiful of Halong Bay, hiking on the top of the mountain for taking photo with panoramic view of day, understanding the process of pearl making in Halong. You will have chance to enhance your health and get closer with the nature.

See the highlights of historic Hanoi on a 4-hour tour of the city that includes the Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about Vietnam's history and traditions at a series of landmarks, then take a traditional 'cyclo' ride through the Old Quarter on a three-wheeled, bike-powered pedicab. This small-group tour is limited to 10 participants for a personalized experience, and all entrance fees are included, as well as pickup and drop-off at Hanoi hotels.

On this day trip from Hanoi, get a look at local life at four traditional villages specializing in Vietnamese handicrafts. Learn about lacquered bamboo in Duyen Thai, mother-of-pearl inlay in Chuon, embroidered textiles in Quat Dong and ceramics in Bat Trang. With a knowledgeable guide you'll meet artisans at family workshops and stop for a cafe or picnic lunch.

Discover the fascinating history of the Champa at My Son and the beautiful scenery of the Marble Mountains during this full-day trip from Hoi An. Start your day at the UNESCO World Heritage site of My Son, exploring the wealth of abandoned towers left behind by the ancient Champa civilization. After enjoying an included lunch in Hoi An, continue to Ngu Hanh Son (the Marble Mountains) to take in the area's natural caves, beautiful pagodas and mountaintop views. Your full-day adventure on Vietnam's Central Coast includes entrance fees, transport, lunch and bottled water.

Escape fast-paced Hanoi for a countryside retreat of green valleys and fascinating ethnic minority communities on this full-day trip to Mai Chau. Admire gorgeous scenery on a drive through the famous Doc Cun mountain pass before sitting down for a lunch of local cuisine. Then tip back a few glasses of rice wine with a local family and enjoy a bicycle trip amidst the area's verdant farm fields. You'll also have time explore the surrounding villages of Mai Chau, providing a chance to soak up small village life for the region's indigenous communities. This Mai Chau trip also includes a guide, bike, bottled water and round-trip hotel transport.