Hanoi Sidecar Tour: Hanoi Countryside Food, Culture & Daily Life
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Hoàn Kiếm
Ride a sidecar through Hanoi's countryside. Discover local culture, visit Co Loa citadel, explore markets, and enjoy a meal with a local family.
Duration: 4 hours, 40 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hanoi - We will arrange for your pickup either from your hotel in the Old Quarter or our designated MEETING POINT. You will be transported to the outskirts of Hanoi in a comfortable minivan or car, which takes around 30 minutes to escape the bustling city.

Once we reach the village, our Hanoi Countryside Sidecar Tour begins, allowing you to explore the authentic countryside that is rarely visited by tourists. This is a unique opportunity to witness the daily lives of local people. Encounter local farmers at work on the rice paddies, vegetable and flower farms, orchards, and bonsai gardens, as well as livestock and cattle such as water buffaloes, ducks, and chickens farms. It offers a contrasting experience to the hustle and bustle of city life and provides a truly eye-opening perspective.

  • Co Loa Citadel - Our main destination for the day is the Co Loa ancient citadel. This historic site dates back to 280 BC and offers a captivating insight into Vietnamese culture, history, and mythology through its well-preserved architecture. Additionally, we delve deep into the traditional way of life in rural Hanoi with activities such as wet rice farming, exploring local farmer markets, and witnessing the production of handicrafts. Co Loa village is like a living museum, presenting the essence of Vietnamese culture and daily life.

We conclude our incredible day with a meal at a local family’s home, enjoying an authentic Vietnamese meal. Here, we have the opportunity to indulge in authentic Vietnamese cuisine and forge a meaningful connection with the local culture.

What's Included
  • Pick up and drop off from a hotel or a designated meeting point in a minivan or car
  • Helmets and rain ponchos
  • Water & drinks
  • English speaking guide
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Lunch
  • Experienced & well-trained drivers
  • Vespa Sidecar
What's Not Included
  • Tip & Gratuity
Additional Information

Experience the thrill of riding in a sidecar with our one-of-a-kind Sidecar riding adventure. Feel the wind in your hair as you cruise through scenic country roads in Hanoi. Witness the daily lives of locals, observe farming activities, and visit the historic Co Loa ancient citadel. Explore bustling farmer markets, savor local delicacies, and end the journey with an authentic Vietnamese meal at a local family’s home.

Location
Hanoi Backstreet Tours/ Hanoi Motorbike Tours/ Hanoi Jeep Tours/ Hanoi Vespa Tours/ Hanoi Scooter Tours
Phố Hàng Tre
In the alley, inside Hidden Gem Cafe.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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L0vel0cks
Jun 6, 2024
Great tour! - This was a very fun and relaxing tour of the Hanoi countryside. Our tour guide, Louis was very knowledgeable and fun, helping us all enjoy the tour. The highlight of the tour is a delicious lunch at a local family's home. Highly recommend this tour!
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Shaunao795
May 29, 2024
Amazing tour of the countryside! - Wow, What a great experience of the countryside in a vintage Jeep. We got to see the rice paddies, crops and temples. Also enjoyed a homemade meal of a northern family, which was extremely heartwarming and delicious! Our guides Summer and Tuna were so sweet and funny, not to mention great photographers that took a bunch of pictures for us, they were just amazing! would definitely come back to do the tour again with them! Shout out to the adorable baby avocado at the host family, so very cute!
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Arnalll
May 27, 2024
Thank you Louis for a great tour! - had a wonderful morning with my tour guide Louis. I was taken off the beaten track, it was great to see things a normal tourist would never see. Riding a sidecar around the countryside was fun and I also felt very safe. The tour ends with a delicious lunch at Ms. Giang's house. Highly recommend this tour for those traveling to Hanoi!
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Donnasj3407dp
May 24, 2024
The tour you don’t want to miss - We had the best time on this tour, it’s such a unique way to see the countryside of Hanoi. We finished with lunch at Joys corner also stopped there earlier in the tour for a traditional Vietnamese coffee as well. I can honestly say we have never eaten so much food and was so nice meeting a local family. We were lucky enough to meet mum😉. Would recommend this tour for everyone. Thanks to Summer and Mike for making the day a great one!
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Wayne
May 17, 2024
Adventures in Vietnam - We had a fantastic day. We learnt so much about Vietnamese ancient history and were able to combine that with motor scooter, motorbike and sidecar touring. We also had lunch at a home and the Vietnamese food was home cooked and the best we’ve ever eaten. Would recommend this tour to any person.
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Candiceml6244nk
May 1, 2024
10/10! - Amazing experience, and our favourite day out so far! The whole team are so friendly, knowledgeable and well prepared. The food is exceptional, highly recommend to everyone.
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M0ggk
Apr 24, 2024
Great tour! - Louis and Manh did a great job taking us around and took great care of my wife, who just had her knee replaced. We enjoyed this tour and will definitely book street tours when we return to Vietnam!
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303leandras
Apr 24, 2024
Hanoi countryside Sidecar tour. - We really enjoyed this trip. Lunch was especially great with a local family. Our tour guide Louis told us many interesting information, showed us how farmers do rice cultivation and told us wonderful stories about the Ancient Kingdom. Riding a sidecar around the countryside is so much fun.
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Go57341617700
Apr 14, 2024
Great - For me, everything here is new and amazing. After the trip, I learn many many things. I hope next summer parents will take me to visit the there again.
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Vacation03049035400
Apr 14, 2024
Ms. Summer, Brother Mike, Brother East, Auntie Joy - Had wonderful time with tours and sidecar and many stories. The scenery there is very beautiful. In addition, the people here are very friendly, polite and kind. We enjoyed this holiday in a very enjoyable way that brought back a lot of good memories for me. I hope that I will have the opportunity to return here one day.
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