Hanoi River Cruises: the 5 to Book First

1.Hanoi Countryside Motorbike Tour: Red River Culture & Daily Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 681 reviews · from $55Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide such as Nam, Snow, Tam, or Jackie for a 4.5-hour ride from Hanoi’s Old Quarter into Red River villages. Expect a vintage Minsk, farmland views, local food, tea with residents, and either Co Loa Citadel or Bat Trang pottery village, depending on the route.

“This was an amazing trip with Tam as my guide. Nice getting to talk with him about his local life in Hanoi. I especially appreciated getting to sit down with a local and have some tea and rice wine while learning about ceramic making. I would recommend this to any other solo travellers also as it is possible you may make a connection with someone else on the trip to spend your day with.”

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2.Hanoi Jeep Tour: Red River Countryside Culture & Daily Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 536 reviews · from $57

Leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter by Vietnam Army Legend Jeep and cross the Red River into rural villages, farms, temples, and craft communities. Choose Co Loa with a family meal or Bat Trang with a ceramic class. Guides such as Bee, John, Hannah, and Sim lead groups of up to 10.

“Great trip. Our guide - Sim - was very professional and funny. The country side is beautiful and peaceful very different from the rushing in Hanoi.”

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3.Hanoi Jeep Tour: Red River Countryside+ Backstreet+ Train-street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · from $57

Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide such as Jelly, Ria, or Tuna, riding a Vietnamese Army Legend Jeep from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Red River countryside, West Lake, Bay Mau Lake, Train Street, and a local café. Groups are capped at six, with hotel pickup from the Old Quarter.

“Seeing the countryside made the tour more interesting instead of just the touristy sights of Hanoi. Megan, the guide, and Cody, the driver, did their job very well. It was a relief avoiding crossing the streets full of scooters.”

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4.Hanoi Jeep Tours Led By Women: City & Red River Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · from $59

Ride through Hanoi in an open Jeep with a women-led local team, visiting Long Bien Bridge, West Lake, Ba Dinh Square, Huu Tiep Lake, and Train Street. Guides such as Grace, Audrey, and Chris have been praised for warm, clear storytelling. Lunch, Bia Hoi, and central hotel pickup are included.

“Very enjoyable and interesting experience. Friendly and energetic guides. Great way to get an overview of Hanoi and environs.”

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5.Hoa Lu Tam Coc Full-Day DELUXE Tour Including BUFFET LUNCH & River Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · from $42Best value

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc with an English-speaking guide such as Duc or Loan. Visit Dinh and Le Dynasty temples, eat a Vietnamese buffet, then ride a sampan through limestone caves on the Ngo Dong River. A short bike trip to Bich Dong may follow.

“Everything was smooth, friendly and helpful tour guides, and gorgeous scenery!Overall This was a great experiences,HIghly recommended .”

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