Side Quests & Spring Rolls
Ninh Binh Full Day Tour
It's a full day tour. We had so much fun! Savor Ninh Binh’s highlights on a guided door-to-door experience. You’ll visit Hoa Lu, once capital of Vietnam, explore Mua Cave and take in views from the mountain above, ride a boat through the Tam Coc caves, and cycle through the fields to Bich Dong Pagoda cave temples. Most tours will include a restaurant lunch and small-group transfers by limousine minivan.
Hạ Long Bay
This is another tour we did and loved. Ha long bay is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. We were picked up from the Hanoi Old Quarter and traveled by bus to the bay. We did a 1 night cruise and felt like it was enough time to spend in the bay. Some tours even offer 2 night stays. It includes food, activities and kayaking. We previously were on the Stellar of the Seas cruise ship. It was a 5-star overnight cruise with a private balcony and jacuzzi tub.
Hanoi Train Street
Train Street in Hanoi is a one-of-a-kind destination where trains run just inches from cafés and homes. Enjoy a coffee by the tracks, capture incredible photos, and soak in the lively atmosphere. A must-visit spot for an unforgettable experience in Hanoi! Do you need a tour guide ? No. Just check the train schedule so you know when to go ! If you stay near the old quarter it is not far at all.
Incense Village & Hat Making Tour from Hanoi (by Vietnam Village Vibes)
We didn't do this tour but we hope to do so! Immerse yourself in a relaxing tour from Hanoi through three villages that are famous for their traditional crafts. Discover the arts of lacquerware, incense, and conical hat making as a driver takes you to the Chuong, Ha Thai and Quang Phu Cau villages. Learn about the local culture and craftspeople at each stop, then try your hand at lacquer painting and crafting a hat.
Hoàn Kiếm Lake
You don't need a tour, but if you stay in the old quarter this place is a beautiful lake right in the center.
The Note Coffee
Literally, everything is covered in sticky notes. It's right across the Hoan Kiem Lake. So stop for coffee and go for an early morning walk. They also feature unique items like Vietnamese egg coffee and coconut ice lattes. Sounds different but absolutely delicious.
Trang Tien Plaza
Trang Tien Plaza Hanoi is the first high-end luxury shopping center in Hanoi with various popular international authentic brands under one roof. Flagship stores of Louis Vuitton, Dior, Zegna, BVLGARI and several desirable brands. Trang Tien Plaza is the most comfortable stop for a shopping spree. I bough my louboutins here. It's real. Make sure you bring your passport so that you can collect your tax refund at the end of the trip.
St. Joseph Cathedral
St. Joseph’s Cathedral is the oldest church in Hanoi. Having gone through two fierce wars, the church keeps standing peacefully in the bustling city and has witnessed many ups and downs in Hanoi. The cathedral is open to the public for free everyday, except 8 to 11 am and 1 to 5pm on Sundays.
