Day Trips in Northern Vietnam

Visit the small market of Coc Ly on this day trip from Sapa. Meet members of local ethnic minorities like the Flower H'mong and the Phu La, and stop by the Tay village of Trung Do. You'll also have the chance to take a boat ride on the Chay River.

Bat Trang, a small village in the north of Vietnam, is about 13 kilometers southeast of Hanoi center, on the other side of Chuong Duong Bridge. Why is its name popular to most tourists to northern Vietnam? The answer is its ever-famous ceramic and pottery products of high quality. If you have known about Vietnam, you may not be surprised that Bat Trang's vases, bowls, dishes, and many other kinds of ceramic products have been exported worldwide. Should you would like to contemplate workers making ceramic products by hand, just come here! What's more, you can also try it yourself! On a cycling tour to Bat Trang, you can see not only the works of ceramic artisian but also the small alleys of an ancient village and understand the rich culture area located on the bank of the Red River.

Experience the fascinating history of Hoa Lu and stunning landscape of the Trang An Grottoes during this day trip from Hanoi. Admire the beautiful temples of Hoa Lu, the capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1009, learning about the various dynasties that once controlled its throne. Following a lunch at a local eatery head to Trang An Grottoes, an area known as the inland version of Ha Long Bay thanks to its lush scenery and towering limestone hills. Then take a peaceful rowing trip through this unique natural area before heading back to Hanoi. This Hoa Lu and Trang An day trip includes lunch, a guide, bottled water and round-trip hotel transport.

- Bat trang Located in an area rich in clay, the village has advantage of ingredients to create fine ceramics. Moreover, lying besides the Red river, between Thang Long and Pho Hien, two ancient trade centers in the north of Vietnam during 15th-17th century, Bat Trang's ceramics were favorite products not only in domestic market, but also foreign ones thanks to Japan, Chinese and Western trading boats that passed by. A traditional porcelain and pottery village with history of seven centuries, is an interesting attraction in Hanoi that tourists should not ignore.

Absorb the magnificent beauty of Halong Bay on a day cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage site. A professional crew sails you past numerous islets and limestone grottos. Spend your time relaxing on the sundeck, swimming or exploring the bay. A seafood lunch is served on board. This full-day itinerary includes a 4-hour trip each way from your hotel, passing through the Red River Delta en route to Halong Bay, which you'll reach by midday.

Discover a landscape of paddy fields, limestone cliffs, and rivers on a full-day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with a 2-hour boat ride to Tam Coc. Enjoy door-to-door transport from central Hanoi hotels, entrance fees, activities, and lunch, while you explore Vietnam's ancient imperial history and Buddhist temples.

We take clients away from the standard route of the Old Quarter so they experience the city as a local who lives in Hanoi would. No cyclos! We travel through the smallest alleyways and markets to get a behind the scenes view of the city with interesting stops and meetings.

Leave Hanoi behind and visit two traditional villages on this full-day private tour, led by your own personal guide. First, head to Bat Trang ceramic village for a look at local pottery. Watch artisans at work on high-quality products shaped by hand. After a visit to the snake village of Le Mat, enjoy lunch with a local family and scenic views of the Red River. Private round-trip hotel transport is included.

Slip past the limestone cliffs and emerald islets of Halong Bay on a day cruise. Relax aboard a traditional junk as you explore the natural wonders of this World Heritage site in the Gulf of Tonkin. See breathtaking scenery from the sundeck as you lounge and feast on a seafood lunch. Your guide accompanies you on a bamboo boat ride to a floating village and Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave).

Learn about northern Vietnamese history and rural life on a full-day tour to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc from Hanoi. See the Hoa Lu temples in the ancient capital of Vietnam, then go to Tam Coc for a sampan ride on a slow-moving river with a landscape of karst formations and caves. Finish up with a bike ride through rural villages. Includes buffet lunch, transportation and guide, all activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.

Ha Long Bay is a stunning World Heritage Site known for its outstanding scenic beauty and unique marine ecosystem. However at half a day's drive from Hanoi it can be difficult to get out to, especially if you're on a tight schedule. On this day trip from Hanoi, visit some of the Bay's natural highlights without having to throw out your itinerary. Spend the afternoon cruising around the Bay, stopping at sights like the surreal Sung Sot Grotto and the low-hanging Luon Water Cave.

Visit the handicraft villages of the Red River countryside on a cultural day trip from Hoi An. Get an in-depth look at ancient arts, starting at the Bat Trang ceramic village. Watch artisans at work on high-quality products shaped by hand, then learn about traditional techniques used in folk paintings at Dong Ho. After lunch, see one of Vietnam's most significant religious icons at But Thap pagoda.

Explore a landscape of soaring limestone, rice paddies, and winding rivers on a full-day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh Province, including the UNESCO-listed Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex. Visit the imperial temples of Hoa Lu, taste regional cuisine at a local restaurant, and explore the Tam Coc river caves by boat. This 10-hour, small-group tour is limited to 8 people for a personalized experience.

Explore a range of fascinating attractions and beautiful natural scenery during this one-way private car trip from Hue to Hoi An. Make the most of your 90-mile (145-kilometer) journey between the two cities as you enjoy a personalized visit to sites including Lang Co Beach, the scenic Hai Van Pass, Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village, the Marble Mountains and more. Best of all, you get to pick the sites you want to visit. Your transfer also covers an English-speaking driver, road tolls and parking fees.

Perfume pagoda is considered "the most beauty pagoda under Vietnamese sky". Join in this private day tour to visit mystery pagodas and float through winding streams with beautiful caves and stunning limestone mountain backdrop.- Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city- See native wildlife in their natural environment- Enjoy fantastic aerial views

Enjoy an insight into the life of local families that's simply not possible without a guide on this full-day bike tour around Sapa. Soak up the landscapes as you pedal past scenic rice-terrace landscapes and along beautiful Takko pass. Discover the Hmong village of Ma Tra and enjoy a home-cooked lunch in the Red Dao and Black Hmong village of Ta Phin. Tour includes door-to-door round-trip transportation.

Explore the magnificent Bai Dinh Pagoda and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscapes of Trang An on this full-day tour from Hanoi. Explore Vietnam's biggest Buddhist temple complex on a guided tour of Bai Dinh, tuck into a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, then cruise around the caves, grottoes, and karst cliffs of Trang An.

Witness Vietnam's ethnic minorities converge at the bustling Bac Ha market on this full-day tour from Sapa. Immerse in the authentic atmosphere of this Sunday market while you browse among the colorful handicraft stalls. Then visit the Hoang A Tuong palace and Trung Do village, where you're treated to a delicious home-prepared lunch with a local Tay family. Finish with a Chay River boat cruise, accompanied by your knowledgeable guide.

Spend an entire day at the mysterious Perfume Pagoda. Experience the pleasure of life outside the city and follow your expert guide through this stunning religious landmark. Learn about Buddhist practices and culture as you navigate the green waterway of Yen Stream and the limestone mountains of Huong Son. This day trip is the perfect way to experience the beauty of rural Vietnam and get a taste of life outside Hanoi

Ba Be National Park is centred around a vast lake enveloped by chalky karsts and thick tropical jungles. This trip takes you deep into Ba Be National Park and on to the waters of Ba Be Lake. On this two-day tour, you will experience local hospitality from an ethnic minority family, take a tranquil river trip, explore caves and see the landscape change from rice cultivation to forests to towering mountains.