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