Need to know the best day trip from Hanoi? Impress Travel provides you with selective 1-day trip options to beautiful spots such as Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, Ba Vi National Park, which are ideal for solo travelers and couple to family. These quick getaways from Hanoi combine nature, culture, and local flavor, all with round-trip transportation, guides, and full itineraries included. Find the best day trips from Hanoi that suit you and your schedule, fulfilled by a local expert.
07:30 – Hotel Pickup in Hanoi
Your guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel. Experience the hilly countryside, green rice fields, and villagers going about their daily chores is a common sight.
10:00 – Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda
12:30 – Vietnamese Lunch at Local Restaurant
Refuel at a big lunch in Ninh Binh of goat, mountain vegetables, and crispy rice. Vegetarian options are available on request.
13:30 – Boat Trip in Trang An
16:00 – Short Break
Enjoy a short rest stop. Optional trip to a traditional craft village or temple if time allows.
16:30 – Depart for Hanoi
Relax on the comfortable drive back.
18:30 – Hotel Drop-Off
Return to your hotel filled with memories and photos.
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La Han corridor & bronze Buddha, Bai Dinh (Source: mia)
07:00 – Pick-up at Your Hotel (Hanoi Old Quarter)
Our English-speaking guide and the driver will pick you up at the hotel. Unwind in a spacious, modern minivan as we drive through the countryside to Halong Bay.
09:30 – Arrive at Halong Bay, Check-in at Cruise Terminal
Get on your luxury day cruises and make your way to cruise mates. Take pleasure in welcome drinks on arrival and a short introduction before the sails go up.
10:00 – Cruise Begins: Start Your Halong Bay Exploration
12:30 – Seafood Lunch Onboard
Enjoy a fantastic smorgasbord or set menu (depends on the cruise line) with fresh seafood, Vietnamese food, and vegetarian options.
14:00 – Relax on the Sundeck / Optional Activities
Lounge in the sun, sip tea, or attend optional onboard experiences such as cooking demonstrations or a tea ceremony.
15:30 – Cruise Back to Harbor
Take final photos as the boat glides back to the dock.
16:00 – Disembark and Return to Hanoi
Travel back via highway, arriving at your hotel by early evening.
20:00 – Drop-off at Your Hotel in Hanoi
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Thien Cung Caves (Source: vinwonders)
07:30 – Pick-Up from Your Hotel (Hanoi Old Quarter)
Meet our driver and guide at your hotel for the comfortable drive to Ninh Binh province in the Red River Delta.
10:00 – Arrive in Tam Coc, Start the Boat Ride
Paddle down the Ngo Dong River on a traditional sampan boat rowed by hand. And even on foot.
12:00 – Enjoy Vietnamese Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Dine on local dishes such as goat with lime, rice crackers, and seasonal vegetables. Vegetarian meals are available upon request.
13:30 – Visit Bich Dong Pagoda
Scale the stone staircase that’s been carved into the cliff to discover this three-story pagoda complex.
15:00 – Free Time to Explore Tam Coc Village or Take Photos
Optional brief foot or bicycle trek to see nearby rice paddies, subject to schedule and interest.
16:00 – Depart for Hanoi
Enjoy the calm ride back to the city.
18:30 – Drop-Off at Your Hotel in Hanoi
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Capture Beauty while Boating Tam Coc (Source: vnpay)
07:30 – Pick-Up from Your Hotel (Hanoi Old Quarter)
Drive out west of Hanoi down scenic country roads that pass through cornfields and villages.
09:30 – Arrive at Ba Vi National Park
12:00 – Depart for Local Farm Experience
Head to a family-run eco farm nestled beneath Ba Vi’s foothills.
12:30 – Vietnamese Lunch with Farm-to-Table Dishes
Indulge in a healthy country meal prepared from organic veggies, local chicken, tofu, and home-grown herbs.
13:30 – Hands-On Farm Activities
15:30 – Free Time & Snack Break
Have some herbal tea and fresh fruit, and then start joining your group again.
16:00 – Return to Hanoi
Return to your hotel by 18:00 with a clear head and many memories of the countryside.
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Cactus Garden (Source: baotintuc)
08:00 – Hotel Pick-Up (Hanoi Old Quarter)
Passengers leave Hanoi for Ha Long City in a comfortable private shuttle. On the way to Duong Lam, your guide will tell you about Duong Lam culture.
09:30 – Arrive at Duong Lam Village
11:30 – Biking Around the Village & Rice Fields
Embark on a peaceful bike ride through narrow village roads, local farms, and the river, a calm and picturesque adventure, perfect for photographs.
12:30 – Enjoy a Homemade Vietnamese Lunch
Eat a meal with a local host family with home-made food such as braised pork, fresh vegetables, and sticky rice cooked from the heart.
14:00 – Visit Temples of Ngo Quyen & Phung Hung Kings
Visit two significant monuments that pay homage to the heroes who defined Vietnam. Read about their heritage, and see the old temple carvings.
15:30 – Free Time for Coffee or Local Sweets
Kick back at a sidewalk courtyard café or sample some che lam, lightly salted peanuts tossed in freshly grated ginger.
16:00 – Depart for Hanoi
Head back to your hotel with a head full of culture and images of peaceful countryside landscapes.
17:00 – Drop-Off at Hotel
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Mong Phu Communal House (Source: hanoimoi)
08:00 / 13:30 – Hotel Pick-Up in Hanoi
Meet your welcoming guide, then drive east of the city, weaving through local neighborhoods to Bat Trang.
08:45 / 14:15 – Arrive at Bat Trang Village
Begin with a short walking tour of the village:
09:30 / 15:00 – Hands-On Pottery Workshop
11:00 / 16:30 – Village Free Time or Local Snack Tasting
12:00 / 17:00 – Return to Hanoi
Arrive at your hotel around 12:30 or 17:30, depending on your tour time.
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Learn to Shape Clay in Pottery Workshop (Source: vietgiaitri)
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Traveler Type |
Ideal Day Trip Destination |
Why It’s One of the Best Day Trips from Hanoi |
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First-Time Visitors |
Trang An, Halong Bay Day Cruise |
Iconic scenery, easy access, classic Vietnam landscapes, top picks for new visitors |
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Nature Lovers |
Ba Vi National Park, Van Long |
Peaceful forest trails, wetlands, and tea hills, ideal for greenery and gentle exploration |
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Families with Kids |
Bat Trang Village, Ba Vi |
Interactive pottery workshops, farm visits, safe soft trekking, perfect for all ages |
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Culture Seekers |
Duong Lam Village |
Ancient architecture, temples, royal capital history, heritage-rich, and immersive |
It should be exciting, not stressful, to plan your best day trip from Hanoi. Which is why travelers have come to love advancing with Impress Travel, a reputable local team supporting 15+ years of designing quality day trips all over Northern Vietnam. Whether you are sailing around Halong Bay or pedaling along the ancient laneways of Duong Lam, paddling your way through Trang An, we want your moments with us to be smooth, rewarding, and fun times. Our English-speaking guides, convenient private transfers, and selected local partners mean you can travel with complete confidence and tranquility.
We provide clear pricing, flexible cancellation, and the option to personalize your itinerary to your needs, perfect for families, couples, solo wanderers, and small groups. Whether you are booking a half-day ceramic workshop or one of the best 2-day trips from Hanoi has to offer, your comfort and cultural experience will be prioritized. And thanks to our hundreds of positive ratings and reviews, Impress Travel is one of the most reputable best day trips from Hanoi.
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We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.
Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!
I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
Sulaiman Pochee
Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.
This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.
My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .
We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress
Impress Travel offers daily tours to attractive destinations in the capital of Hanoi as well as package tours to explore the most popular destinations in North Vietnam, such as Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, and Sapa, or adventure tours to explore the Northeast & Northwest regions such as Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Mu Cang Chai. Our products focus on providing travel services for private tours, small groups, family groups, and couples who need to make special requests for the trip. For the trip to Hanoi & North Vietnam, your submission to Impress Travel & Destination Management Company (DMC), which will bring the greatest value to your trip.
To explore Hanoi Capital's hidden charm for the first day, visit the most iconic attractions such as historical President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, Ancient Temple of Literature, tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi elderly quarter. Then, the upcoming of Hanoi – Halong Tour, we will have an amazing 2 day and 1 night stay on an outstanding cruise to explore the seven natural wonder of the world.
We will explore the most amazing places in the north of Vietnam. We will bring you to explore Hanoi charming city. Then, we are going to Tam Coc, Ninh Binh where we visit the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, enjoy the boat trip in Tam Coc and to discover the countryside. The unforgettable time is on Halong bay cruise that bring you to explore the seven natural wonder of the world.
To bring travelers to discover the most iconic of treasures in the Northern part of Vietnam. Travelers get ahead with the discovery of Hanoi’s hidden charm .The stunning beauty of North Vietnam come up with Sapa’s discovery were attracted by imposing sceneries such as rows of mountains, hills, lush valleys, rice terraces, waterfalls, and ethnic minority community. Afterward, visitors following up to Ha Long Bay
To discover the most iconic of treasures in the Northern part of Vietnam. Travelers get ahead with the discovery of Hanoi. Then, to explore stunning beauty of Sapa where we are attracted by imposing sceneries such as rows of mountains, hills, lush valleys, rice terraces, waterfalls, and ethnic minority community. Afterward, visitors following up to Ha Long Bay & Ninh Binh (Tam Coc).
