TRAIN EXPERIENCES
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 6 coffee train trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend about 3.5 hours with a local English-speaking guide tasting Hanoi classics, from bún chả and pho cuon to egg coffee, eel noodles, bia hoi, and chè. You’ll also make spring rolls, visit Bach Ma Temple, and finish at Hanoi Train Street.
“Attentive guide with unique dining options and interesting dishes. Train street experience was super awesome. Recommended!”
Set out at 6pm from Hanoi’s Old Quarter for a 3.5-hour open-air Jeep ride with guides such as Tyson and Linh. You’ll eat bun cha, pho cuon, banh mi, and other local dishes, then visit Train Street and drink egg coffee.
“Wonderful experience with a top tour guide Tyson. He is well versed in all aspects of the tour and everything was very well arranged. Thank you for giving us an unforgettable experience.”
Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private English-speaking guide at the Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and After the Rain Coffee & Gallery. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, a motor boat, snacks, water, and one café drink are included.
“The markets were crowded with people, and I got to see a train pass right through the market, super close! My guide took me to the perfect spot for photos, which was amazing. After that, we went to the floating market, which was also vRead more”
Travel by private car from Hanoi to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village and Chuong Hat Village, where you’ll see traditional craftwork up close. Finish at Hanoi Train Street with tea or egg coffee while waiting for the train. English-speaking guides, entrance fees, water, and hotel pickup are included.
“It was good fun. Can took good care of us, especially my parents. The whole experience was pretty good!”
At 65 Railway Coffee in Dong Da, an English-speaking teacher guides you through Vietnamese filtered, egg, coconut, salted, and fruit coffee. You prepare the drinks yourself, then watch the train pass beside the café. Choose a private or small-group class, with optional hotel pickup.
“If I were to rank them accdg to my fave: - BANANA COFFEE HANDS DOWN - EGG COFFEE TASTES LIKE TIRAMISU - I WAS SURPRISED I LIKED COCONUT COFFEE - SALTY COFFEE GOOD BUT IVE TRIED IN HO CHI MINH SO NOT AS NEW TO ME - FILTERED COFFEE WAS SURPRISINGLY STRONG - ORANGE COFFEE WAS REFRESHING BUT MY TASTEBUDS AND BRAIN CELLS ARE CONFUSED - am I drinking orange juice or coffee? HOW CAN IT BE BOTH?! It’s like a summer drink”
Join guide Chung for a private half-day trip from Hanoi to Van Phuc Silk Village, where families keep old weaving traditions alive. See silk production from spinning to weaving, visit silk-masters’ shrines, then stop for coffee and train watching near Hanoi’s famous railway street.
“It was very impressive! Thanks for Chung! He was fantastic! fulfilled all requests, patiently waited while I took photos, bought. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone”
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