Discover the vibrant energy of Vietnam's capital on a guided walking tour through Hanoi's historic streets, lively markets, and hidden alleyways.

Half Day | Join-in Group Experience | English-speaking Guide | Departs from Hanoi, Vietnam

TO BOOK THIS TOUR: This tour requires at least 48 hours' notice. Due to popularity, we recommend booking in advance to ensure availability. Write your preferred date in the purchase form, and we'll get back to you to confirm within 24 hours.

Description

There's no better way to experience Hanoi than on foot. Join a knowledgeable local guide as you explore the city's fascinating mix of French colonial architecture, centuries-old traditions, and bustling street life.

Stroll through the iconic Old Quarter, browse colourful local markets, wander around the peaceful Hoàn Kiếm Lake, and discover hidden alleyways where locals gather to eat, socialise, and go about their daily lives. Along the way, your guide will share stories about Hanoi's history, culture, and everyday life, offering insights you won't find in a guidebook.

Whether you've just arrived in Vietnam or simply want to experience the city from a local perspective, this walking tour is the perfect introduction to Hanoi.

Day Itinerary

Meet your local guide before setting off to explore Hanoi's charming Old Quarter and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Visit bustling local markets, stroll around Hoàn Kiếm Lake, and wander through narrow alleyways that reveal a quieter side of the city beyond the main tourist streets. You'll also visit the famous Train Street area (subject to local access restrictions), where trains pass remarkably close to homes and cafés.

Throughout the tour, your guide will introduce you to Hanoi's history, architecture, traditions, and street culture, helping you gain a deeper appreciation of Vietnam's captivating capital.

✅ Inclusions

• Local English-speaking guide

• Guided walking tour of Hanoi

❌ Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Food and drinks

• Personal purchases and souvenirs

• Tips for your local guide (optional, but appreciated)

• Travel insurance

📝 Good to know

This experience is operated by one of Travelynne's trusted local partners and runs as a shared group walking tour.

• Duration: Half day

• Departure: Hanoi

• Difficulty: Easy walking with regular stops

• What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, sun protection, and a camera.

Step beyond Hanoi's bustling streets and discover a quieter side of northern Vietnam on this full-day guided tour to three traditional handicraft villages.

Full Day | Join-in Group Experience | English-speaking Guide | Departs from Hanoi, Vietnam

TO BOOK THIS TOUR: This tour requires at least 48 hours' notice. Write your preferred date in the purchase form, and we'll get back to you to confirm within 12 hours.

Description

Just outside the city, generations of skilled artisans continue to practise crafts that have shaped Vietnamese culture for centuries. From the vibrant incense village of Quảng Phú Cầu to the iconic conical hats of Chuong Village and the intricate lacquerware of Hạ Thái, you'll meet local makers, learn about their craft, and gain a deeper appreciation for the traditions that continue to thrive today.

Along the way, enjoy a home-cooked lunch with a local family and even try your hand at making a traditional Vietnamese conical hat.

This is an ideal day trip if you're looking to experience a more authentic side of Vietnam beyond Hanoi's main attractions.

Day itinerary

Begin the day in one of Vietnam's most colourful craft villages, where incense sticks are produced using techniques passed down through generations. Learn about the cultural importance of incense in Vietnamese daily life and watch artisans at work creating bundles destined for homes and temples across the country.

Pause for a traditional Vietnamese lunch prepared by a local family.

Then, discover the craftsmanship behind Vietnam's iconic nón lá (conical hat). See every stage of the process, from preparing palm leaves to stitching the finished hat, and have the opportunity to try making one yourself.

Finish the day in a village renowned for its lacquerware. Meet local artisans, learn about this centuries-old art form, and see how intricate lacquer paintings and decorative pieces are created before returning to Hanoi.

✅ Inclusions

• Local English-speaking guide

• Return transfer from your Hanoi Old Town hotel

• Transportation between locations

• Local lunch

• Incense Sticks

❌ Not Included

• Personal purchases and souvenirs

• Additional food and drinks not mentioned

• Tips for your local guide (optional, but appreciated)

• Travel insurance

• Hotel pickup outside Hanoi's Old Quarter (if applicable)

📝 Good to know

This experience is operated by one of Travelynne's trusted local partners and runs as a shared group day tour.

• Duration: Full day

• Departure: Hanoi (hotel pickup within the Old Quarter)

• Minimum group size: 4 travellers. If you're travelling as a group of three or fewer, please contact me before booking to check availability.

• Dietary restrictions: Dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.

Spend a morning helping restore Bali's coral reefs in a beautiful setting — with the choice to snorkel or dive the coral site.

Half Day | Join-in Group Experience | English-speaking Guides | Departs from Padang Bai, Bali

TO BOOK THIS TOUR: This tour requires at least 48 hours' notice. Write your preferred date in the purchase form, and we'll get back to you to confirm within 12 hours.

Highlights

• Plant your own coral star as part of a local reef restoration project

• Choose between snorkelling or scuba diving to explore the reef

• Divers will plant their coral stars (snorkellers can watch!)

• Learn about Bali's marine ecosystems and coral conservation efforts

• Meet the passionate local team working to restore the reef

• Leave knowing you've made a meaningful contribution to the ocean, and keep up your conservation efforts

Description

Bali's coral reefs are home to an incredible diversity of marine life, but — like reefs around the world — they face growing environmental challenges.

This unique experience gives you the opportunity to do more than admire the ocean — you’ll give back to it! Working alongside a talented conservation team, you'll help plant coral fragments onto a restoration structure called a coral star. Then, you’ll head into the water to explore the surrounding reef by snorkel or scuba dive, seeing the impact this coral restoration project has already made, with vibrant fish and — if you’re lucky — maybe even turtles or reef sharks.

Whether you're an experienced diver or just enjoy a snorkel, this is a meaningful way to experience Bali's underwater world while learning about the ongoing efforts to protect it.

P.S. Want to learn to dive? Contact me for details on great programs in Bali!

✅ What's Included

• Coral planting experience with a local conservation team

• Half a coral star per person

• Life vest, snorkelling equipment & snorkelling guide

• Professional educational and diving team

• Short boat ride to access the pontoon

• Drinking water, coffee & tea

• Indonesian lunch

• Shower and towel access after lunch

🤿 DIVING ADD-ON

Do you dive? Make the experience even more immersive by adding on 2 dives for an extra charge of $95.

This includes 2 tank dives, mask, boots, fins, wetsuit, weights, bcd, full reef star and a bamboo name tag.

You can participate in exploring the restored reefs, planting new coral stars, and even coral maintenance, for a beautiful and unique diving experience.

❌ What's Excluded

• Transportation to Padang Bai (available as an add-on)

• Personal expenses

• Additional food and beverages

• Travel insurance

📝 Good to Know

• Suitable for confident swimmers, with life jackets available

• Children 6+ are welcome when accompanied by an adult

• No previous snorkelling experience is required

• Certified divers and beginners can be accommodated

• Bring swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, reusable water bottle & towel

• The experience operates weather permitting and may be adjusted depending on sea conditions

White-sand beaches, dramatic cliffs, peaceful mangroves, and the laid-back island life that makes Lembongan so easy to fall in love with.

Half Day | Private Tour | Local English-speaking Guide | Departs from Nusa Lembongan or Nusa Ceningan

TO BOOK THIS TOUR: The quoted price is for a minimum of 2 pax. See below for solo and group options! This tour requires at least 48 hours' notice and is subject to availability. Write your preferred date in the purchase form, and we'll get back to you to confirm within 12 hours.

Highlights

• Explore the island with a local guide

• Visit Dream Beach and Devil's Tear for epic scenes of crashing waters

• Walk across the island's famous Yellow Bridge

• Visit the sister island of Nusa Ceningan, including Blue Lagoon & Mahana Point

• Take a traditional rowboat ride through the mangrove forest

Description

Slow down and experience Bali's island paradise beyond the mainland. Nusa Lembongan offers a refreshing change of pace, where turquoise waters, coastal cliffs, and traditional village life come together.

Spend the day exploring the island's most beautiful highlights, from the crashing waves of Devil's Tear and the soft sands of Dream Beach to the famous Yellow Bridge connecting Lembongan with neighbouring Nusa Ceningan. Continue to Blue Lagoon and Mahana Point, where dramatic cliffs meet impossibly blue ocean views—and hopefully spot turtles swimming in the clear waters below!

To finish the day, trade the coastline for calm as you glide through the island's peaceful mangrove forest by traditional rowboat. Surrounded by tangled roots, calm waterways, and birdsong, it's the perfect reminder that some of Bali's greatest treasures are found when you slow down.

This is the perfect introduction to Nusa Lembongan for travellers who want to experience both its iconic sights and its quieter side.

✅ What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Nusa Lembongan or Nusa Ceningan

• Private island tour (approx. 4 hours) with transportation

• Visits to Dream Beach, Devil's Tear, Yellow Bridge, Blue Lagoon & Mahana Point, including all entrance fees

• Traditional mangrove tour by rowboat

• Drinking water

❌ What's Excluded

• Personal expenses or shopping

• Additional food and beverages

• Travel insurance

• Gratuities for guides are appreciated if you enjoyed your experience

📝 Good to Know

• Suitable for all ages, including families with children

• Children's pricing available: 50% of the adult rate

• Hotel pick-up time is flexible

• Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a reusable water bottle

• Some light walking is required at Devil's Tear; sandals are suitable for this tour

• Mangrove tours are weather and tide dependent

• This tour is outdoors but can operate rain or shine (as long as conditions are safe) — prepare accordingly

💲 Price

The quoted price is per person for 2 pax — the per-person rate for other group sizes is:

• 4 pax: $22 USD each

• 3 pax: $34 USD each

• 2 pax: $48 USD each

• Solo traveler: $34 USD *by scooter (instead of pick-up truck)

*Custom group sizes & special outings (celebrations, corporate, etc.) also available. Contact me with your needs and I will get back to you within 48 hours.

🌊 Want More?

• Curious about one of Nusa Lembongan's oldest traditions? Join your guide for a hands-on Seaweed Farm Experience, where you'll learn how local families cultivate one of the island's most important crops.

• Extend your island escape with an extra night (or two!) in Nusa Lembongan. I'd love to help you plan a beautiful stay with spa visits, beach time, snorkelling, delicious local food, and plenty of time to slow down. Contact me here

Step beyond the beaches and discover the people, livelihoods, and coastal landscapes that have shaped everyday life on Nusa Lembongan.

Half Day | 1.5-2 hour Tour | Local English-speaking Guide | Departs from Nusa Lembongan or Nusa Ceningan

TO BOOK THIS TOUR: This tour requires at least 48 hours' notice. Write your preferred date in the purchase form, and we'll get back to you to confirm within 12 hours.

Highlights

• Visit a working seaweed farm with a local guide

• Learn how seaweed is planted, harvested, dried, and prepared for sale

• Walk through the shallow waters at low tide alongside local farmers

• Gain a deeper understanding of one of the island's most important local industries

• Experience a side of Nusa Lembongan that many visitors never get to see

Description

Seaweed farming is an important source of income for many families on Nusa Lembongan. Visitors to the island see colourful seaweed plots stretching across the shallow lagoons—but few learn about the people and work behind them.

Join a local guide to visit a working seaweed farm, where you'll learn how seaweed is cultivated, harvested, dried, and prepared for sale. Depending on the tides and season, you may even have the opportunity to lend a hand and experience parts of the process yourself.

It's a fascinating glimpse into daily island life—and a chance to connect with the people whose work continues alongside Nusa Lembongan's growing tourism industry.

✅ What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Nusa Lembongan or Nusa Ceningan

• Guided visit to a working seaweed farm with a local English-speaking guide

• Hands-on introduction to the seaweed cultivation process (season and tide permitting)

• Drinking water

❌ What's Excluded

• Personal expenses or shopping

• Additional food and beverages

• Travel insurance

• Gratuities for guides are appreciated if you enjoyed your experience

📝 Good to Know

• Suitable for all ages, including families with children

• Children's pricing available: 50% of the adult rate

• Tour start time depends on daily tide

• Expect to walk through shallow seawater; shorts with sandals or water shoes are recommended

• Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a reusable water bottle

• The tour operates rain or shine, although the itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather and sea conditions

🌊 Want More?

• Discover even more of the island with our Nusa Lembongan Island Escape day trip, featuring Dream Beach, Devil's Tear, Yellow Bridge, Blue Lagoon, Mahana Point, and a peaceful mangrove boat tour.

• Extend your island escape with a longer stay in Nusa Lembongan. I'd love to help you plan a beautiful stay with spa visits, beach time, snorkelling, delicious local food, and plenty of time to slow down. Contact me here.

Explore Tabanan's countryside by classic Land Rover with rice terrace views, a traditional Balinese house visit, hidden waterfalls, and a dramatic black sand beach.

FULL-DAY TRIP (7-8 hours) | Private Tour | English-speaking guide | From Ubud, Sanur, Canggu, or anywhere in South Bali

TO BOOK THIS TOUR: The quoted price is for a minimum of 2 pax. See below for solo and group options! This tour requires at least 48 hours' notice to book and is subject to availability — book early to secure your spot. Write your preferred date in the purchase form, and we'll get back to you to confirm within 12 hours.

Highlights

• Scenic Land Rover adventure through the rice terraces of Tabanan

• Experience Bali's countryside beyond the usual tourist trail

• Coffee break at a traditional Balinese family compound

• Lunch at a nature-surrounded restaurant in Tabanan

• Visit the Tibu Sampi Waterfall

• Relax at Pasut Beach, famous for its volcanic black sand

Description

Discover a different side of Bali on this full-day Land Rover adventure through the lush green landscapes of Tabanan. Combining scenic countryside drives, local culture, hidden nature spots, and coastal views, this experience is perfect for travellers looking to get off the beaten path.

After hotel pick-up, you'll head into Bali's beautiful agricultural heartland, where you'll travel through rolling rice terraces and quiet village roads aboard a classic Land Rover. Along the way, stop at a traditional Balinese family compound for coffee and a glimpse into local life.

Continue to a leisurely lunch surrounded by nature before visiting Tibu Sampi Waterfall, a peaceful gem where you can enjoy the fresh air, beautiful scenery, and take photos away from the crowds.

The adventure finishes at Pasut Beach, one of Bali's most striking black sand beaches. Wander the shoreline, admire the dramatic coastal scenery, and soak up the peaceful atmosphere before returning to your hotel.

✅ What's Included:

• Private Land Rover tour

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Ubud, Sanur, Canggu, or anywhere in South Bali

• English-speaking guide

• Coffee break at a traditional Balinese house compound

• Lunch

• Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary

❌ What's Excluded:

• Personal expenses or shopping

• Travel insurance

• Additional food or beverages

• Gratuities for drivers and guides are appreciated if you enjoyed your experience

💲 Price

The quoted price is per person for 2 pax — the per-person rate for other group sizes is:

• 4 pax: $70 USD each

• 3 pax: $85 USD each

• 2 pax: $98 USD each

• Solo traveler: $165 USD

📝 Good to Know:

• Tour start time is approximately 8 AM, depending on pickup location

• Suitable for all ages and fitness levels

• Bring comfortable clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat

• If you'd like to swim at the waterfall, bring a swimsuit, towel, and change of clothes

• The tour operates rain or shine, though the route may be adjusted depending on conditions

🪷 Want more?

We can customize this experience with an overnight stay or onward journey to Munduk or another location. Contact usfor a custom itinerary!

This is a one-of-a-kind tour offered by local Balinese partners. Don’t miss this opportunity to get off the beaten path and take in the peaceful side of Tabanan.

HALF-DAY TRIP | English-speaking guide | From Ubud

TO BOOK THIS TOUR: The quoted price is for a minimum of 2 pax. See below for solo and group options! This tour requires at least 48 hours’ notice to book and is subject to availability — book early to secure your spot! Write your preferred date & time in the purchase form, and we’ll get back to you to confirm within 12 hours.

About this Adventure

Join local guide Kiki for one of Bali’s most iconic experiences: a sunrise volcano hike! Start in the dark and summit by sunrise to marvel at the sun rising over the clouds.

Kiki has been hiking Mount Batur since she was a little kid, and we use one of the less popular trails, offering a bit more peace and connection to nature and culture.

✅ What’s Included:

This trip includes:

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Ubud

  • Other pick-up points available for an extra charge

• Hiking permit

• Local hiking guide

• Breakfast with coffee or tea

• Headlamp, hiking stick & drinking water

❌ What’s Excluded:

• Personal expenses or shopping

• Additional food or beverages

• Gratuities for drivers and guides are appreciated if you enjoyed your experience

• Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

💲 Price

The quoted price is per person for 2-3 pax — the per-person rate for other group sizes is:

• 8 pax: $23 USD each

• 4 pax: $23 USD each

• 2-3 pax: $39 USD each

• Solo traveler: $60 USD each

📝 Good to Know:

• This hike can be combined with our ‘Mount Batur Sunrise & Coffee Adventure’ for a full day adventure in Kintamani

• This hike requires a moderate fitness level. Reaching the summit usually takes 1 to 1.5 hours and descent takes about 45 mins to an hour. The way up will happen in the dark with headlamps.

• Wear closed running shoes as you’ll be hiking on volcanic sand, which is fine and can be slippery.

• Bring a top layer for the cool morning while climbing and waiting for the sunrise in Kintamani.

• Depending on where you are starting from, morning tour pickup time is around 2-3 AM to make it in time for sunrise, and the total expected tour time is about 4 hours with transfers.

🪷 Want more?

We have plenty of options to make your experience as custom as possible! Here are some ideas:

• Get dropped off in beautiful Sidemen and enjoy artisan activities or a scooter tour of the villages

• Head to Amed for a diving course or a day of snorkeling

• Ask us about our multi-day trips and explore East Bali or Nusa Lembongan with us

• And more… contact us for a custom itinerary!

This is a one-of-a-kind tour offered by local Balinese partners. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the best sunrise in Bali with the loveliest local guide, and a challenge you won’t soon forget!

For a longer day trip, see our ‘Mount Batur Sunrise & Coffee Adventure’ with hiking add-on!

Volcanic landscapes, off-roading in a Land Rover, our signature coffee experience & more.

FULL-DAY TRIP (6-8 hours) | English-speaking guide | From Ubud, Sanur, Canggu, or anywhere in South Bali

TO BOOK THIS TOUR: The listed price is for a minimum of 2 pax. See below for solo and group options! This tour requires at least 48 hours’ notice to book and is subject to availability — book early to secure your spot. Write your preferred date & time in the purchase form, and we’ll get back to you to confirm within 12 hours.

Highlights

• Sunrise views of Mount Batur and Lake Batur

• No trekking required

• Explore black lava fields by classic Land Rover

• Meet local coffee farmers and learn about coffee production

• Seasonal coffee cherry picking experience

• Specialty coffee tasting, including ethically sourced wild Luwak coffee

• Lunch and wander time in Penglipuran Village

Description

Experience the beauty of Mount Batur at sunrise. This unique adventure combines stunning panoramic views, a volcanic Land Rover tour, a traditional village visit, and an immersive coffee experience that takes you from farm to cup.

Start your day with sunrise views over Mount Batur and Lake Batur from the scenic Penelokan area. Then, explore the volcano's dramatic black lava fields aboard a classic Land Rover before heading to Bangli for a hands-on coffee experience.

Meet local farmers, learn about Bali's specialty coffee industry, and, during harvest season (June–September), try picking coffee cherries yourself. Visit a micro coffee processor to discover how coffee is transformed through washed, honey, natural, and wine-processing methods before enjoying a guided tasting of Bali specialty Arabica coffees and ethically sourced wild Luwak coffee.

The day continues with lunch in the beautiful heritage village of Penglipuran, where you'll have time to explore one of Bali's most picturesque traditional communities before returning to your hotel.

✅ What’s Included:

• Private return transfer from your hotel/villa in a classic Land Rover from the Ubud, Sanur, Kuta, Canggu or Seminyak area

• Entry to Mount Batur sunrise viewpoint, black lava field off-roading, coffee plantation visit with hands-on activities, visit to Goa Raja Waterfall, coffee tasting session from Balinese beans, entry to Penglipuran Village

• Meals: Breakfast and hot beverage + local lunch in a plant nursery

• Professional Guide: Knowledgeable and friendly English-speaking guide throughout the tour.

  Scenic Stop at Mount Batur Area: Enjoy panoramic views of Mount Batur and Lake Batur.

❌ What’s Excluded:

• Personal expenses or shopping

• Additional food or beverages

• Gratuities for drivers and guides are appreciated if you enjoyed your experience

• Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

💲 Price

The quoted price is per person for 2 pax — the per person rate for other group sizes are:

• 4 pax: $70 USD each

• 3 pax: $85 USD each

• 2 pax: $98 USD each

• Solo traveler: $165 USD

📝 Good to Know:

• This tour does NOT include hiking up Mount Batur — but hiking is available as an add-on (or on its own)

• Bring a top layer for the cool morning in Kintamani and lighter clothes for the warm afternoon. If you’d like to swim at the waterfall, bring a bathing suit, change of clothes, and a towel.

• Suitable for all ages with moderate mobility levels

• There is a short, light hike to the waterfall and walking on uneven terrain at the coffee plantation

• Depending on where you are starting from, morning tour pickup time is around 4 AM to make it in time for sunrise, and the total expected tour time is 6-8 hours with transfers

🪷 Want more?

We have plenty of options to make your experience as custom as possible! Here are some ideas:

• Get dropped off in beautiful Sidemen and enjoy artisan activities or a scooter tour of the villages

• Head to Amed for a diving course or a day of snorkeling

• Ask us about our multi-day trips and explore East Bali or Nusa Lembongan with us

• And more… contact us for a custom itinerary!

This is a one-of-a-kind tour offered by local Balinese partners. Don’t miss this opportunity to get up close with local life while enjoying some of Bali’s most unique landscapes.