About this tour
A four-hour guided Jeep tour through Hanoi's countryside, driven by local women guides. Travel past rice paddies and village gardens to Co Loa Ancient Citadel Temple, explore bustling rural markets, and visit local homes for tea and conversation. The experience wraps with lunch featuring traditional Vietnamese dishes, egg coffee, and mango pudding at a neighbourhood favourite. Hotel pickup available from the Old Quarter or Opera House.
Highlights
- Rice terraces and garden landscapes beyond the city
- Co Loa Ancient Citadel Temple ruins and historical narratives
- Rural market atmosphere and daily village rhythms
- Tea and stories shared in local family homes
- Authentic Vietnamese lunch with egg coffee and mango pudding
- Female-led Jeep excursion through countryside terrain
What to expect
You'll board a Jeep with a female guide and head out past Hanoi's outskirts into cultivated farmland. The route takes in working rice paddies and kitchen gardens, then pauses at Co Loa's ancient temple complex where you'll hear local histories tied to the ruins. A stop at an active rural market puts you among vendors and residents conducting daily business. A highlight is sitting down in someone's home over hot tea, where guides facilitate informal chat about village life. Finally, you'll settle in at a local eatery for a substantial lunch featuring regional specialities, Vietnamese-style egg coffee (thick, creamy, unique), and a light mango pudding to finish.
Good to know
Pick-up operates only from Old Quarter hotels or the Opera House. Children must be supervised by an adult; infants can sit on laps or use specialist seats. All beverages and meals are included. The four-hour duration covers travel time, so plan accordingly. Suitable for most fitness levels.
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