What to do and see in Hanoi, Vietnam: The Best Rail Tours

May 19, 2021 Brandee Mangan

The charming Vietnamese capital has aged well, preserving the Old Quarter, monuments and colonial architecture, while making room for modern developments alongside. Hanoi may have shrugged off several former names, including Thang Long, or "ascending dragon," but it hasn't forgotten its past, as sites such as Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Hoa Lo Prison attest. Lakes, parks, shady boulevards and more than 600 temples and pagodas add to the appeal of this city, which is easily explored by taxi.
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1. Sapa 2 days by train

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At the altitude of 1650m, on the side of Hoang Lien Son range - Facing the summit in Indochina. Sapa is the common hone of several minority tribes such as Black H'Mong, Red Dzao. It is where you find the beauty of nature in valleys, mountains, streams, waterfalls and the warmly welcome of the ethnic people. Come to Sapa to ennjoy the scenery and explore the daily activities of the tribal people.

Inclusions: Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Trekking tour, Round-trip shared transfer, English speaking guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By Sandysimone123

A must have tour when in hanoi, we were able to see and learn so much about hanoi and vietnam during this private tour and i highly encourage everyone to go with this private tour instead of a group tour just because you can have the guide all to yourself ???? and its just amazing. our guide was very lovely and knowledgeable. we as a family thoroughly enjoyed the tour ????

2. 2-Day Amazing Sapa Trek With Sleeper Train From Hanoi - Overnight At Hotel

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Trek through the Muong Hoa Valley and visit local villages of different ethnic minority groups, including the Black Hmong and Red Dzao Spend the night at 2-star hotel in Sapa town to truly connect with the way of life Learn more about rice cultivation, from sowing the seeds to harvest

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Return night Hanoi - Sapa. Sharing cabin of 4 people, 1 bottle of water per person per day, 2-star hotel at Sapa, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Tip and Tax, Insurance, Drinks, All other services not indicated above

Reviewed By WolfgangFinkel

We did the Ninh Binh trip with Old Quarter Travel and I can guarantee you Viet offers the best price in the market. He is super friendly and there are no hidden costs at all. You meet new people and they have a lot of tour options to choose from. An amazing experience indeed. And a big shout out to Viet!!!

3. 7 Days Package Hanoi- Halong -Sapa-Ninh Binh

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The taste of North Vietnam in 7 days: Day 1: Hanoi arrival. Day 2: Hanoi- Halong Bay Day 3: Halong- Hanoi- Sapa Day 4: Sapa Trekking Day 5: Sapa- Hanoi Day 6: Hanoi- Ninh Binh Day 7: Hanoi departure.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance Fee, English Speaking Guide, Accommodation in Hanoi- Halong cruise- Sapa

Exclusions: Drinks, Travel Insurance, Tip, Personal Expensive, Single Supplement, Surcharge Lunar New Year 35usd/person

Reviewed By Fuautuiumuau

Excellent service, they solve some problems in our trip and suggest other possibilities to do. Thanks for everything

4. Hanoi To Hoi An Adventure 9 Days

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Join us on this incredible half-S-shape roadtrip that leads you to all the heritage sites from Hanoi to Hoi An. It will be the amazing landscape in world heritage Ha Long Bay, or the ancient atmosphere and breath-taking surroundings in Ninh Binh. What’s more, the cave and mountain systems in Phong Nha are likely to take your breath away. Continue your adventure to Hue – the old capital of Vietnam during 18th century with its unique eastern charm and historical features before ending up in Hoi An – an acient town in the center of middle Vietnam.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, A/C car transfer during the trip, Train tickets, Drinking water on car, All sightseeing tickets; travel permits and activities mentioned in the itinerary, 24/7 hotline support

Exclusions: Travel insurance, Beverage on meals, Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc…, Tips & Gratuities

Reviewed By andrew_perry19

I have been living and working in Southern Vietnam for 10 years and I love this country very much. On our first time to visit the North, we decided to travel to Ha Giang, Ban Gioc Waterfall, and Ba Be Lake. We chose Conical Travel according to one of our friends who did the trip with them. The six-day trip amazed and impressed us with the beauty of the natural landscape in the moutainous areas. Each of the destinations we visited has its own mesmerizing features and we had chance to interact with the local people. Our kids had great lessons about how the people in these regions survive without the modernization. In short, the trip was very very very excellent. We love Vietnam so much, from the bottom of our hearts! Andrew, Lorna & kids

5. Vietnam Ecotour 16 days / 15 nights

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Many nights at Ecolodge or with locals allowing you to lie in the middle of lush nature and enjoy the unforgettable atmosphere with very welcoming people. A real immersion to meet minority ethnic groups by participating in its daily activities such as making local products, cooking and discovering colorful traditional markets. Exploring a beautiful panoramic view of the picturesque and incredible landscapes of northern Vietnam off the beaten track. Sampan ride in the Van Long national reserve Visit the 3 major UNESCO sites: the marvelous Halong Bay, the imperial city of Hue, the pretty ancient city of Hoi An. Cruise on a traditional junk and overnight on board in the heart of the legendary Halong Bay. Escape to the heart of the Mekong, with authentic floating markets, through innumerable canals, green vegetable gardens.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By MikeK1938

We were on a 16 day trip through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand organized by Realistic Asia and absolutely loved it! They organized all of the flights to Vietnam and then home from Thailand, as well as the internal flights. They also booked the hotels and the tours, although we did organize some additional tours ahead of time on our own for the leisure days. Each of the tours tended to be run by people local to the city being visited and each of the tour guides was very professional and very enjoyable. The itinerary was such that we started in Vietnam, beginning in Hanoi and then Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh city, then to Siem Reap, Cambodia and finally ending in Phuket, Thailand. Each of the places was different and had things to admire and explore. Phuket was the beach place, although we found Hoi An had a great beach as well. We were very impressed and very happy with each and every hotel we were booked into. They were all very clean, nice and safe and had great staff. Would happily go back to stay at every one of them again. The travel agent who worked with us, David Huynh (Dat) was amazing! He was super responsive both before the trip when we had questions and during the trip when we were unsure about anything. We were on the leading edge of the Coronavirus pandemic and he actually noticed that our original flight to Vietnam was going through Seoul and we would have been forced to quarantine upon landing in Vietnam so he went ahead and changed our flights just days before we were to leave. We then got a notice that our flight home had been cancelled and that we needed to catch a flight home a day later. He went ahead and extended our hotel stay another night. We didn't even have to pay. We did not know what to expect when we booked the tour but after having gone we would enthusiastically recommend Realistic Asia and we would definitely go on another trip with them.

6. Thailand & Vietnam - 29 Day

Wild Orchid Villa, 8 Soi Phra-arthit Rd. ถนน พระอาทิตย์, ซอย ชนะสงคราม แขวง ชนะสงคราม เขตพระนคร กรุงเทพมหานคร 10200, Thailand INTRO Travel
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Experience two of the most spectacular countries in Asia on this mind-blowing 29 day combo tour! Discover the absolute best of Thailand and Vietnam with all transport, activities and accommodation included. Plus, you’ll have an awesome Group Leader with you from the moment you step off the plane, an instant group of friends to share your adventure with and help with all your onward travel. Get ready for the trip of a lifetime!

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 17 Nights Accommodation, All Transport Including flights during the tour, Bangkok River Cruise, Visit Ancient Temples, Visit Local Markets, Bicycle Tour of Ninh Binh, Dragon Mountain Viewpoint, Awesome Group Leader, Floating Bungalows, Help with Onward Travel, Island Trip & Snorkelling, Jungle Zip-Lining, Kayaking & Tubing, Khao Sok National Park, Local Homestay Experience, Mekong Delta Experience, Muay Thai or Yoga Experience, Overnight Boat Trip on Ha Long Bay, Overnight Hill Tribe Trek, Paradise Islands Boat Trip & Snorkelling, Phi Phi Islands Experience, Phi Phi Viewpoint, Private transportation, Private Island Stay & Kayaking, Bamboo River Rafting, Rice Paddies & River Boat Cruise, Beach BBQ, Thai Cooking Class, Thai Massage, Tuk Tuk Tour of Phnom Penh, Vietnamese Cooking Class, Walking & Rickshaw Tour of Hanoi, Cu Chi Tunnels Tours

Exclusions: Flights, Some Meals, Travel Insurance, Visas

Reviewed By 175sashar

AMAZING TRIP, AMAZING PEOPLE From the moment I arrived in Bangkok everything was perfect! I was met at the airport by my group leader, who was friendly and put me at ease straight away. Nothing was too much thought out the trip and he was always checking in on everyone to ensure they where ok and if he could do anything to make their trip even better. The accommodation through out the whole tour was really good! My fav of all was Khao Sok national park, you literally wake up on floating bungalows to the most amazing views ever! The best thing about this trip was there was no hidden extras! All the activities where included and we got more meals than I expected included too. The private speedboat trip in Koh Phi Phi was the highlight for me! Thank you Intro Travel and Jay for such an amazing experience and I can’t wait to do Bali next year with you!

7. Exclusively Sapa Bac Ha Market from Hanoi 3 days 2 nights

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Discover the nicest highland place in the North of Vietnam! Visit ethnic minorities group in Sapa such as Dzay People, H`mong Peple, Red Dao People. Take part in the most typical Sunday Market of ethnic minorities group in Bac Ha Town. Enjoy a private cabin on the night train & stay at the best 4-star Hotel in Sapa Town.

Inclusions: Accommodation in the programs, Guide, English speaking guide (other languages available upon request), Meals in the programs, Transfer in the program, Train to Lao Cai - Sapa, Bus to Hanoi

Exclusions: Tips and gratuities, Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.

Reviewed By Roshanne S

We booked directly on the Oasis Cruise website where we were prompted to pick a date and put down a $90 deposit for a 2D1N party cruise. 3 days later we received a notification that there were no cruises on the chosen date despite their site allowing us to select and pay deposit. We were offered a day cruise as an alternative and the customer service team was very proactive in contacting us and trying to get us to book a different date although none of the replacements fit our plans. We then asked for a refund and suddenly, the previously very attentive customer service team stopped answering our emails. We have sent 2 follow up emails regarding this payment we made in JUNE and we still haven't heard anything back. We are very disappointed in the service and support from this company and could see no reason to ever book with them direct, if at all. There are a large number of cruise lines operating in this area and we found a great alternative with excellent customer service.

8. Exclusively Sapa Bac Ha Market from Hanoi 3 days 2 nights

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3-day Sapa - Bac Ha Market from Hanoi: Come with us on a three-day tour to visit the stunning Northern highlands hill-station of Sapa. Experience spectacular landscapes and fascinating hill tribes in mountain villages and at the area’s biggest market - Bac Ha.

Inclusions: English speaking guide (other languages available upon request), Twin shared accommodation (2pax/room), Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners, Train to Sapa, Bus to Hanoi, Transfer in th itinerary

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Reviewed By Roshanne S

We booked directly on the Oasis Cruise website where we were prompted to pick a date and put down a $90 deposit for a 2D1N party cruise. 3 days later we received a notification that there were no cruises on the chosen date despite their site allowing us to select and pay deposit. We were offered a day cruise as an alternative and the customer service team was very proactive in contacting us and trying to get us to book a different date although none of the replacements fit our plans. We then asked for a refund and suddenly, the previously very attentive customer service team stopped answering our emails. We have sent 2 follow up emails regarding this payment we made in JUNE and we still haven't heard anything back. We are very disappointed in the service and support from this company and could see no reason to ever book with them direct, if at all. There are a large number of cruise lines operating in this area and we found a great alternative with excellent customer service.

9. Sapa and Bac Ha market group tour 2 days - train and bus from Hanoi

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This 2-day trip will take you to Sapa to explore its beauty with many interesting villages such as Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai,  Tavan,.... and Bac Ha Market. There, you will get the chance to know more about the daily life of the minority local people and also explore the mountainous areas that you should visit at least once in your life. Expect nothing but fun times in Vietnam's rural area. So don't wait any longer, be a part of this excursion now!

Inclusions: Accommodation in TWN/ DBL sharing - hotel 3 star, Luxury Limousine bus Sapa - Hanoi, English speaking guide, Meals as indicated in the program (2 Breakfast; 2 Lunch), Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Exclusions: Tips, laundry and gratuities, Meals not marked on itinerary, and drinks

Reviewed By Roshanne S

We booked directly on the Oasis Cruise website where we were prompted to pick a date and put down a $90 deposit for a 2D1N party cruise. 3 days later we received a notification that there were no cruises on the chosen date despite their site allowing us to select and pay deposit. We were offered a day cruise as an alternative and the customer service team was very proactive in contacting us and trying to get us to book a different date although none of the replacements fit our plans. We then asked for a refund and suddenly, the previously very attentive customer service team stopped answering our emails. We have sent 2 follow up emails regarding this payment we made in JUNE and we still haven't heard anything back. We are very disappointed in the service and support from this company and could see no reason to ever book with them direct, if at all. There are a large number of cruise lines operating in this area and we found a great alternative with excellent customer service.

10. Package 9 Days Discover Hanoi Halong Ninh Binh Hoi An Ho Chi Minh from Hanoi

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Start in Hanoi and end in Ho Chi Minh City! With the discovery tour VietnamPackage 9 Days Discover Hanoi Halong Ninh Binh Hoi An Ho Chi Minh from Hanoi, you have a 9 day tour package taking you from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City and through Hanoi, Vietnam and 4 other destinations in Vietnam. Package 9 Days Discover Hanoi Halong Ninh Binh Hoi An Ho Chi Minh from Hanoi includes accommodation in a hotel and hostel as well as flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

Inclusions: 7 nights accommodation is included:, 2 nights mixed dorm hostel in Hanoi, 1 night twin/triple share overnight boat, 1 night mixed dorm on private island, 1 night twin/triple share homestay in Ninh Binh, 1 night 4 share cabin overnight train, 2 nights twin/triple share hotel in Hoi An, Flights, An internal flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City on Day 9 is included, An experienced Western Group Leader and Local Guides will be part of your Vietnam Intro experience, Walking & Rickshaw Tour of Hanoi, Local Markets, Hanoi Nightlife, 3 Day / 2 Night Ha Long Bay Boat trip with overnight stay on private island, Sea Kayaking, Local Homestay in Ninh Binh, Bicycle Tour, River Boat Cruise, Dragon Mountain Viewpoint, Cooking Class, Crab Fishing Basket Boat Tour, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Exclusions: Tips and personal expenses

Reviewed By Roshanne S

We booked directly on the Oasis Cruise website where we were prompted to pick a date and put down a $90 deposit for a 2D1N party cruise. 3 days later we received a notification that there were no cruises on the chosen date despite their site allowing us to select and pay deposit. We were offered a day cruise as an alternative and the customer service team was very proactive in contacting us and trying to get us to book a different date although none of the replacements fit our plans. We then asked for a refund and suddenly, the previously very attentive customer service team stopped answering our emails. We have sent 2 follow up emails regarding this payment we made in JUNE and we still haven't heard anything back. We are very disappointed in the service and support from this company and could see no reason to ever book with them direct, if at all. There are a large number of cruise lines operating in this area and we found a great alternative with excellent customer service.

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