Hanoi by Army Jeep: The 15 Best Tours

1.Hanoi Jeep Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vietnam Army Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15,222 reviews · from $55Our pick

Ride through Hanoi in an open-air Soviet-era GAZ-69 with an English-speaking guide and driver. The four-hour route pairs narrow residential lanes with city landmarks, Long Bien Bridge, Train Street coffee, and a full meal at a local cafe. Guides such as Finn, Louis, and Danny have been praised for mixing clear history with humor.

“Excellent tour, would highly recommend. Our tour guide Jenna was amazing and very knowledgable about Hanoi, she had a great sense of humour and spoke Good english. We had a stop For a Craft beer and we were taken to the Hidden Gem Cafe for some local cuisine….. and the famous egg coffee. Fantastic few hours xxxx”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Hanoi Backstreet Jeep Tour : Hanoi HIGHTLIGHTS and HIDDEN GEMS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,922 reviews · from $57

Spend about four and a half hours touring Hanoi in a Vietnam Army Jeep with an English-speaking guide and driver. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, the Temple of Literature, and, on select departures, Train Street, then ride through back lanes and around West Lake. Hotel pickup in the Old Quarter, entry tickets, water, snacks and egg coffee are included.

“Amazing tour, this experience was unique an definitely a people needs to consider to visit amazing places in Vietnam”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Hanoi Half-day with Food + Fun + Culture By Russian Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,243 reviews · from $70

Ride through Hanoi in a camouflage GAZ-69 jeep, with short walks through backstreets, time around Train Street, views of French-era landmarks and Westlake, and enough local food for a meal. The four-hour tour starts and ends at Hanoi Opera House, with Old Quarter hotel pickup offered. Guides on past tours have included Martin, Ryan, Linh and Boo.

“I had a great time doing the evening tour in Hanoi. My guide Linh was excellent - great company and really easy to talk to. Doing the tour in the evening was really great to see the city by night, food was excellent and fantastic to get out and see some of those parts you wouldn't see by yourself on foot. If you get a bit of time in Hanoi I'd highly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Hanoi Jeep City Highlight, Backstreet, Train Street, Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · from $55

In four hours, an English-speaking guide and experienced jeep driver take you through Hanoi’s Old Quarter and French Quarter, past West Lake and Ba Dinh, and out to Red River island farms and a local home. The route also includes pagodas, B-52 Lake and Train Street, with lunch, hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Good trip and we saw a lot of the city. I would have liked to have gone to the train track - even for photos. That didn’t happen. Also, one guest was late by around 10mins+ and we waited in the car. Be prepared for air pollution! Overall, good tour guide.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Hanoi Jeep Tour: Red River Countryside Culture & Daily Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 536 reviews · from $57

Ride a Vietnam Army Legend Jeep from Hanoi’s Old Quarter toward the Red River countryside, with a guide, driver and a small group of up to 10. Depending on the route, visit Co Loa’s ancient citadel or Bat Trang’s ceramic workshops. Food and drinks are included, with a home-hosted meal on the Co Loa itinerary.

“Great way to get out of the city to see quieter side of Hanoi! Lots of information about the area and culture from our friendly guide and driver was very safe. Loved being hosted by a local family in their home. They served a delicious Vietnamese meal.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Hanoi Food, Culture, Sightseeing & Fun By Vietnam Army Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 405 reviews · from $60

Ride through Hanoi in a classic GAZ-69 with an English-speaking guide and driver. The route combines backstreets and local markets with sights such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, West Lake and Train Street, then ends with an included meal and drinks at a cafe. Guides vary by departure, with names including Bee, Hui and Fred.

“Highly recommended way to visit Hanoi. Sim was an amazing guide”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Hanoi Jeep Tour: Red River Countryside+ Backstreet+ Train-street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · from $57

In four hours, a local English-speaking guide and driver take you by Vietnamese Army Legend Jeep from Old Quarter pickup to Red River Island, West Lake lanes, city landmarks, Train Street, and a meal at a local café. Groups are capped at six. Guides named on recent outings include Jelly, Ria, Tuna, and Oggy, though your guide may differ.

“We had a great afternoon tour with Hanoi Backstreet. Our tour guide was Tuna and he took us to several off the beaten path locations. The military jeep was very fun to drive in and I loved going to several destinations on this tour that would Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Ha Giang Army open Air Jeep 3 Days 2 Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · from $298

Ride Ha Giang’s mountain roads in an open-air army jeep with an English-speaking guide and professional driver. Over three days, you’ll cross Bac Sum and Ma Pi Leng passes, visit Hmong King’s Palace and Du Gia waterfall, and sleep in private rooms at traditional homes. Pickup is offered around Ha Giang; the group is capped at 15.

“Would definitely do again. Great alternative to the bike option. Stays were nice, food was great, and the views were incredible.”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Hanoi Jeep Tours Led By Women: City & Red River Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · from $59

Explore Hanoi in an open Jeep with a women-led guide and driver, stopping at Long Bien Bridge, West Lake, Huu Tiep Lake’s B-52 wreck, and the railway neighborhood. The four-hour outing includes local food, a Bia Hoi stop, and Vietnamese lunch. Central hotel pickup is offered; the listed meeting point is Hanoi Opera House.

“The whole experience was amazing. Ben and Tom were awesome. Great to talk with a local and see wonderful sites. The food was sensational.”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Ha Giang Open Air New Model Jeep Tour 3 Days 2 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $398

Take a three-day, two-night Ha Giang Loop tour in an open-air Jeep with an experienced driver and English-speaking guide. Stops include Heaven Gate, Tham Ma Pass, the Hmong King Palace, Ma Pi Leng Pass, and Du Gia. Private-room homestay stays and meals are included. Guides named on the tour include Do and Beng, though your assigned guide may differ.

“This tour was amazing. Very comfortable in the jeep. Our guide "Beng" was a great. Attentive and informative. Would highly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Hanoi Jeep Tours Led By Women: Hanoi City Jeep Tours Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $59

This four-hour Hanoi jeep tour pairs city landmarks with Red River countryside, West Lake, and local neighborhoods. Guides Summi and Emma and driver Kai have been named by past guests, though your crew may differ. Expect a group of up to 15, hotel pickup in the Old Quarter or a start at Hanoi Opera House, plus food and coffee.

“Fantastic tour! Our guide Summi and driver Kai were amazing. Knowledgeable and great fun. Thank you so much for a great day! Highly recommend this tour!”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Half-day Explore Bat Trang Ceramic Village by Russian Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $55

Leave Hanoi by Russian Jeep for Bat Trang, a long-established pottery village near the Red River. The roughly four-hour outing includes a 30-minute drive around Hoan Kiem Lake, countryside views, village visits, and a chance to make and take home your own ceramic piece. Guides named on past outings include Martin, Kien, and Boo.

“Nice little trip to experience vietnam. We enjoyed the jeep ride through the fields, having tea with an elderly Vietnamese couple and of course lovely ceramic work”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Hanoi Jeep City Tour combine Countryside Train Street, Hidden Gem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · from $53

Spend about four and a half hours exploring Hanoi and its outskirts in an open-air army Jeep with a local English-speaking guide and driver. The route can include backstreets, a farm, Train Street, Long Bien Bridge and major sights. Hotel pickup in the Old Quarter, entrance fees and local lunch are included. Henri is one guide name associated with the tour.

“Nice tour to explore part of Hanoi and it's outskirts. Navigate through streets and alleys to find out more about Hanoi. Interesting stop at local farmer's house. Taste delicious egg coffee. And hang on for an exciting ride.”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Hanoi Jeep Tour: City Highlights, Train St & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $44Best value

Spend about four hours crossing Hanoi by Vietnamese military Jeep, with an English-speaking local guide. Stop at Train Street, the Ho Chi Minh government area, Tao Sach Pagoda, Banana Island, the B-52 wreckage at Huu Tiep Lake and the Old Quarter for a meal. Guides on past outings have included Julian, Lana, Huang and Chris.

“This was a fun and interesting tour. Julian was very informative about the history of Hanoi and other facts. We enjoyed the authentic food and egg coffee. Great tour for anyone wanting to get an authentic Vietnamese experience.”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.Ha Giang Open Air Jeep 3 Days 2 Nights off The Beaten Path

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · from $398

This three-day Ha Giang trip pairs an open-air 4WD Army Jeep and professional driver with an English-speaking guide. You’ll pass Tham Ma Slope, visit the Hmong King Palace, take in Ma Pi Leng Pass and the Nho Que River, and travel through remote villages. Guides have included Kelly, Hoang, Vincent, and Chucky; your guide is assigned for your departure.

“I had an unforgettable experience on the Ha Giang Loop. The journey was absolutely stunning, with breathtaking mountains and peaceful villages everywhere. Kelly was an amazing guide—she was very friendly, caring, and knowledgeRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review