Hanoi Jeep Tour – Outskirts & Co Loa Countryside

Leave Hanoi’s familiar boulevards behind and set out for the countryside in a vintage open-air Jeep. With a professional local guide and skilled driver leading the way, this half-day experience follows a more unexpected route through the city’s backstreets and outskirts, across the historic Chuong Duong Bridge and toward the villages and paddy fields beyond. Along the way, catch glimpses of everyday life – local markets opening, gardens tucked between homes, and farmers at work in the fields – while your guide shares the stories behind the changing landscape. The journey also brings you to Co Loa Ancient Citadel, a site linked to Vietnam’s early history and the legendary King An Duong Vuong. Explore its ancient remains, then take time to enjoy Hanoi’s local food and a cup of egg coffee before the scenic ride back to your hotel. It’s a chance to see a quieter, more local side of Hanoi, connect the countryside with the city’s past, and enjoy the freedom and character of travelling by open-air Jeep.

Tour Details

• Duration of the tour: 4,5 hours
• Pick-up & Drop-off: at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter area
• Tour Times: Morning Departure (8:00AM, 8:30AM), Afternoon Departure (12:30PM, 13:00PM)
• The tour departs daily

Detailed itinerary

Hotel pick-up | Morning or afternoon
Your professional local guide and skilled driver meet you at your hotel. Climb into the vintage open-air Jeep and get ready to see a side of Hanoi that many visitors miss.

Through Hanoi’s backstreets and outskirts
Follow a route through tucked-away alleyways and neighborhoods, passing local markets, gardens, small temples, and rural communities. Cross the historic Chuong Duong Bridge and take in views over the Red River as the urban streets give way to the countryside.

A stop in a traditional village
Pause in a local village to observe the rhythms of rural life. See farming landscapes and paddy fields, learn about traditional practices, and, when possible, meet local residents or see craft-making.

Explore the Co Loa Ancient Citadel
Visit Co Loa, an ancient site associated with Vietnam’s early history and dating back to the 3rd century BC. Explore its remains and temples while your guide shares the story of King An Duong Vuong and the legends connected with the citadel.

Enjoy local food and egg coffee.
Take a break to taste Hanoi local food and try a cup of egg coffee, a much-loved Hanoi specialty.

Scenic ride back to Hanoi
Settle in for the return journey, with more views of the countryside and everyday local life along the way. Your guide will bring the experience to a close before you are dropped off at your hotel.