HANOI · VIETNAM
Hanoi’s best days out.
The 15 1-day tours worth planning a day around in Hanoi and the north. What each one includes, what it costs, and who runs it.
One packed day from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with Hoa Lu temples, a sampan cave cruise, biking villages, and the Hang Mua viewpoint.
Most Popular“Chong, our guide was amazing. He was super confident on all the curiosities and all the topics we came through. The tour was on time and well scheduled”
Full-day Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay cruise from Cat Ba with cave kayaking, Cai Beo fishing village, secluded beach swims, and lunch included.
“It was a good day out and lots of beautiful views. Good vegan lunch was given.”
Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with bicycle at Hoa Lu, Trang An grotto boat ride, Mua Cave 500 steps, buffet lunch, and shuttle pickup.
“Very nice tour with visits to the main highlights. Good guide. Only downside is that it was a little rushed, but I guess it gotta be if you wanna see that much in one day. Would still definitely recommend”
Spend a long day in Ninh Binh with Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An boat caves, and Mua Cave steps. Buffet lunch and tickets included.
“It was an amazing experience, our Guide Son was very helpful and a treasure of knowledge. I recommend mua cave and grotto a must must visit”
Private day cruise from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay: cave visit, kayaking or bamboo boat, quiet lagoons, and seafood lunch with pickup.
“The guide was local and very knowledgeable about the local culture. Everyone we interacted with was very friendly, courteous and kind. The scenery was beautiful and the food was great.”
Luxury Halong Bay day trip from Hanoi with cave, kayaking, Titop Island views, seafood lunch, sunset party, and round-trip transfer.
“There’s a reason why the photo of the bus and food are not being featured because it’s not the best comparison to other who are offering the same. The staff is amazing and helpful. Very informative as well.”
Luxury Ha Long Bay day trip from Hanoi with a 5-star cruise, Sung Sot Cave, kayak/bamboo, Ti Top swim, and a sunset party.
“Big thank you to Tinh for being an amazing guide. Well organised, on time and fun. Highly recommend!”
Private Ha Long Bay day trip from Hanoi with cave visits, seafood lunch, and time kayaking or on a bamboo boat, plus a return to the city.
“Wonderful private tour of Ha Long Bay for my friend and I from Hien. I’ve wanted to visit for years and he helped make our day feel very special. He was very thorough with his explanation of history, we never felt lost or confused, and his kindness and friendliness makes him a wonderful addition to…”
Halong Bay day trip from Hanoi with Luon Cave kayaking, Surprising Cave, Titop Island swim, seafood lunch and red wine sunset.
“Everything was great and well organized. Our guide Tinh was fantastic and told us a lot of historical facts. Highly recommend.”
A small-group Sapa trek to Lao Chai and Ta Van with lunch, village culture, stream views, and a hands-on herb incense lesson.
“Our guide for the day was Giang, who took us on an adventure through the rice terraces and bamboo forests of Sa Pa. The trek was very muddy due to the previous day's rain, so she made us trekking sticks out of bamboo to help us navigate the terrain. Giang led us along less popular…”
Cruise Ha Long Bay from Hanoi on a 1-day route with cave sights, seafood buffet lunch, and sunset party plus limousine pickup.
“Halong Bay is amazing! If you can't stay the night out there, then do this tour! Our guide Thanh was fantastic!”
One-day Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Luon kayaking, Ti Top Island views, and an included seafood lunch plus hotel pickup.
“great day trip, the place was beautiful, the boat was great as well as the meals and the guide was really super nice!! The price is very correct, I recommend 100%”
Sapa 1-day trek to Sa Seng, Hang Da and Hau Thao villages for Fansipan views, Muong Hoa rice terraces, Black Hmong culture, lunch.
A guided day in Cuc Phuong National Park from Ninh Binh with a primate rescue center, jungle caves, the 1,000-year-old Cay Cho tree, and lunch.
“great tour, guide was like the Vietnamese David Attenborough! answered all questions and was very knowledgeable. well organised and the food provided was fresh and tasty”
Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay cruise from Hanoi with lunch, Viet Hai village visit, plus swimming, kayaking, and a deck sunset party.
“An amazing experience on the Serenity Cruise - Tralli (not sure how to spell his name sorry) was so friendly and informative, giving us history about Cat Ba island and the surrounding areas. Although the journey to Cat Ba island was a bit long, we were able to go cycling in the national park, and…”
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