Travel around Hanoi is an ideal choice for those who want to explore beautiful destinations close to nature without having to go too far. Below are itineraries suitable for each need: relaxation, nature exploration, cultural experience, with means of transportation, estimated costs and places to eat.
1 Day Hanoi Tour Itinerary
Resort tourism in Soc Son near Hanoi
If you want to temporarily leave the hustle and bustle of Hanoi to find a peaceful space in the middle of nature, Soc Son is an ideal destination for a short vacation. Only about 40km from the center, this place has cool pine forests, picturesque homestays and poetic cafes in the middle of the mountains and forests. Let’s plan a day of complete relaxation!
Soc Son is one of the tourist attractions around Hanoi that you cannot miss (Photo credit: Internet)
- Transportation: Motorbike or private car (about 40km, 1-1.5 hours travel time).
- Itinerary:
Morning: Depart from Hanoi, go to a homestay with a pine forest view such as U Lesa, Rung Thong Xanh. Check in, rest.
Noon: Have dinner at the homestay or enjoy hill chicken, wild boar at a local restaurant (cost ~150,000 VND/person).
Afternoon: Relax, swim in the pool, walk in the pine forest or check-in at beautiful cafes such as The Forest.
Evening: Return to Hanoi. - Estimated cost: 500,000 – 1,000,000 VND/person.
Nature discovery tour in Ba Vi
Are you looking for a short trip but still enough to enjoy the fresh air, conquer beautiful roads and explore unique culture? Ba Vi is the perfect choice!
About 60km from Hanoi, this place not only has majestic mountains and forests but also many interesting places such as Thuong Temple, ancient church or Vietnam Ethnic Culture Village.
Let’s plan a full day in the middle of green nature!
Ba Vi is a tourist destination near Hanoi that is loved by many people (Photo credit: Internet)
- Transportation: Motorbike or personal car (about 60km, 1.5-2 hours travel).
- Itinerary:
Morning: Depart from Hanoi, go to Ba Vi National Park, climb the mountain to explore Thuong Temple, the ancient church.
Lunch: Have lunch at a local restaurant with specialties of wild boar and hill chicken (about 200,000 VND/person).
Afternoon: Visit the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture or Tien Sa Lake before returning to Hanoi. - Estimated cost: 300,000 – 800,000 VND/person.
Cultural experience tourism in Duong Lam Ancient Village
If you love nostalgic spaces and want to explore the beauty of Northern countryside architecture, Duong Lam Ancient Village is a destination not to be missed.
With the ancient architecture of a Northern village, Duong Lam Ancient Village is a tourist destination near Hanoi that you cannot miss (Photo credit: Internet)
Only about 40km from Hanoi, you can easily travel by motorbike, private car or bus 70B from My Dinh to enjoy a day walking on red brick roads, visiting Mong Phu communal house, Mia pagoda, ancient houses over 300 years old and enjoy specialties such as sugarcane chicken, banh te, peanut candy.
A gentle but meaningful trip, let’s schedule it now!
- Transportation: Motorbike, private car or bus (bus 70B from My Dinh, about 40km).
- Itinerary:
Morning: Arrive at the ancient village, visit Mong Phu communal house, Mia pagoda, and an ancient house over 300 years old.
Noon: Enjoy specialties such as sugarcane chicken, banh te, and peanut candy at local restaurants (150,000 VND/person).
Afternoon: Cycle around the village, take photos, buy souvenirs, and return to Hanoi. - Estimated cost: 200,000 – 500,000 VND/person.
Experience tourism in Bat Trang Pottery Village
If you love traditional craft villages and want to create unique ceramic products by yourself, Bat Trang Pottery Village is a destination not to be missed.
Only about 15km from the center of Hanoi, you can easily travel by motorbike, private car or bus 47 from Long Bien to enjoy a day exploring the bustling pottery market, handmade pottery workshops and experiencing pottery molding and painting under the guidance of artisans.
Bat Trang Museum is currently a popular destination for many tourists and young people (Photo credit: Internet)
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- Transportation: Motorbike, private car or bus (bus 47 from Long Bien, about 15km).Lịch trình:
- Morning: Arrive at the pottery village, visit Bat Trang pottery market, learn about the pottery making process at the workshops.
- Lunch: Have lunch at the village with specialties such as grilled cassava cake, squid bamboo soup, and banh te (~150,000 VND/person).
- Lunch: Have lunch at the village with specialties such as grilled cassava cake, squid bamboo soup, and banh te (~150,000 VND/person).
- Estimated cost: 200,000 – 500,000 VND/person.
Don’t forget to enjoy grilled cassava cake, bamboo shoot and squid soup, and banh te – specialties with a strong hometown flavor.
Bat Trang Pottery Village will be a super fun and ideal travel experience around Hanoi on the weekend
Itinerary for traveling around Hanoi 2 days 1 night
Not only are these destinations for day trips, there are also countless ideal places around Hanoi for you to enjoy an exciting 2-day-1-night short vacation!
Resort tourism in Tam Dao
If you are looking for a place to escape from the hustle and bustle of life, breathe fresh air and relax in nature, Tam Dao is the ideal destination. About 80km from Hanoi, you can easily travel by bus, motorbike or private car to enjoy the poetic scenery, rooftop cafes and attractive local specialties. Let’s plan a 2-day trip to relax in the mountains and forests!
Tam Dao – An ideal tourist destination near Hanoi for the weekend (Photo credit: Internet)
- Transportation: Bus, motorbike or private car (80km, about 2-2.5 hours travel time).
- Transportation: Bus, motorbike or private car (80km, about 2-2.5 hours travel time).
- Estimated cost: 1,000,000 – 2,000,000 VND/person.
Nature discovery tour in Ninh Binh
Want to enjoy the wild natural beauty and famous landmarks? Ninh Binh is a destination not to be missed! About 90km from Hanoi, you can easily travel by bus or private car to explore Trang An heritage, conquer Hang Mua, visit Bai Dinh pagoda and enjoy the specialty of mountain goat rice.
Ninh Binh – A destination near Hanoi loved by many young people (Photo credit: Internet)
The 2-day journey will definitely bring you memorable experiences amidst majestic nature, unforgettable memories not to be missed!
- Transportation: Bus or private car (90km, 2 hours travel).
- Itinerary:
Day 1: Trang An, Hang Mua, check-in homestay with mountain view.
Day 2: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, have lunch with mountain goat rice, return to Hanoi. - Estimated cost: 1,200,000 – 2,500,000 VND/person.
Travel around Hanoi: Cultural experience tourism in Mai Chau
If you want to get away from the city and immerse yourself in the peaceful space of the mountains and forests, Mai Chau is the perfect choice. About 140km from Hanoi, you can come here by bus or private car to enjoy the poetic space of Lac village, cycle through the green rice fields, and enjoy specialties such as bamboo rice and grilled meat.
Mai Chau – Where you can get away from the city and immerse yourself in the peaceful space of the mountains and forests (Photo credit: Internet)
A trip near Hanoi filled with cultural experiences awaits you!
- Transportation: Bus or private car (140km, 3.5-4 hours travel time).
- Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Lac village, stay at homestay, enjoy bamboo rice, grilled meat.
Day 2: Cycle around the village, buy handicrafts, return to Hanoi. - Estimated cost: 1,500,000 – 3,000,000 VND/person.
Travel experience foodtour in Hai Phong
If you are a foodie, Hai Phong is definitely a destination not to be missed! Not only does it have blue sea and beautiful islands, the city of red phoenix flowers also possesses a unique culinary paradise, making you want to eat forever!
Not far from Hanoi, Hai Phong is famous for its rich cuisine that is loved by many young people (Photo credit: Internet)
Only about 120km from Hanoi, you can easily get to Hai Phong by bus, train or private car. A 1-day or weekend food tour would be ideal.
- Must-try dishes:
Banh da cua – Rich broth, full of toppings, delicious chewy noodles.
Nem cua be – Crispy crust, full of fresh crab meat.
Banh mi cay – Small but mighty, the chi chuong dipping sauce is “the best”.
Snail Hai Phong – Dozens of fresh snails, delicious coconut sauce, tamarind sauce.
Coconut sorbet – A creamy, cool dessert, addictive. - Suggested itinerary:
Morning: Depart from Hanoi – Arrive in Hai Phong to eat crab noodles, spicy bread.
Noon: Explore delicious snail restaurants, crab spring rolls.
Afternoon: Enjoy coconut ice cream, wander around the streets to check-in.
Evening: Stroll along Do Son beach or return to Hanoi.
Estimated cost: 500,000 – 1,000,000 VND/person, eat until you’re full and forget the way home!
A day in Hai Phong, exploring the beautiful scenery and “bombarding” the super attractive cuisine – What are you waiting for? Invite your friends and go right away!
Whether you like to relax, explore nature or experience culture, traveling around Hanoi always has many attractive options. Plan according to your interests and budget to have the most complete trip!
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