Hanoi is the perfect base for exploring northern Vietnam. Within a few hours you can reach UNESCO bays, rice-terrace mountains, and ancient capitals. Here are the best day trips and multi-day tours from Hanoi in 2026, all bookable at the Quiri Hostel Hanoi front desk.
You can book any of these at Quiri Hostel Hanoi's reception in the Old Quarter - day tours, sleeper buses, and multi-day packages, with pickup from the hostel. Booking through one trusted team keeps your logistics simple and your luggage safe.
Short on time? Do Ninh Binh as a day trip. Want the highlight of the north? Ride the Ha Giang Loop. Want beach plus bay? Head to Cat Ba. Many travellers combine two or three over a week, using Hanoi as the hub.
Ninh Binh (Trang An or Tam Coc) is the most popular full-day trip - karst scenery, boat rides, and caves, about 2 hours from Hanoi.
Yes - day tours, buses, and multi-day packages are all bookable at reception, with pickup from the Old Quarter.
Both are possible, but an overnight cruise on Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay is the more relaxed and rewarding option.
About 2 hours each way by road, making it an easy full-day trip.
The Ha Giang Loop over 3-4 days is the standout, especially booked with Quiri's own tours and direct buses.