HANOI · VIETNAM
Hanoi’s best days out.
The 15 full-day tours worth planning a day around in Hanoi and the north. What each one includes, what it costs, and who runs it.
Full-day Ninh Binh highlights from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave steps, Tam Coc boat ride, bike to Bich Dong, plus lunch.
Most Popular“We had the most excellent day trip with Nien and our driver. The group was small enough to make the trip feel quite personal. Although the drive is quite long, it’s worth it when you get there and you get to have a halfway point stop on the way out. The spots can be very…”
Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Mua Cave: an air-conditioned day trip with English guide, boat ride, optional bike ride and buffet lunch.
“Great Day, our tour guide Sunny was very informative, professional, funny and gave us a great insight into Vietnam. Our driver was brilliant also. A lovely day, getting a taste of rural Vietnam, beautiful scenery and didn't feel rushed at all. Very good lunch also. Well worth the trip.”
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.”
Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu, Tam Coc boat time, cycling option, Mua Cave steps, and a scenic buffet lunch.
“Very nice trip with Jun. She told us some interesting historical things about Vietnam and the places we have visited.”
Small-group Ninh Binh day trip with Mua Cave views, a bike ride, Tam Coc sampan caves, and Hoa Lu temples. Lunch and entry included.
“Great day tour. Good sequence of activities with hike first ( which was a tough climb but worth it). Great banquet lunch too.”
Cat Ba day cruise to Lan Ha and Ha Long: cave boat time, Viet Hai bike ride, fish massage, swim stops, lunch included.
“really good value for money, food was very good, got to see langurs in the bay”
Full-day Lan Ha Bay cruise from Hanoi with calm scenery, kayaking, swimming, village visits, and lunch on board Serenity Cruises.
“We were torn on this tour and another for Ha Long Bay. Thankfully we met two other couples who both went to Ha Long the day prior and told us we made the right choice. Great choice!”
A deluxe Halong Bay day cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island hike, beach time, and either kayaking or a bamboo boat ride.
“Had a wonderful experience at Ha Long bay. Such unrealistically beautiful views. Me and my friends had a lot of fun. The whole guided tour was very a very culture rixh experience for us.”
Full-day Ha Long Bay tour from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon kayaking, Ti Top swim or hike, and a seafood lunch on board.
“This was the worst tour I’ve done on Viator. I was told that I would be picked up at 8:15, and they arrived 20 minutes early so I couldn’t eat breakfast. It happens, but sucks. Then, we stop twice in a 2 hour ride- the first at a tourist rest stop and the second at…”
Premium catamaran full-day cruise from Hanoi through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay with cave kayaking, cooking demo, and hammock-deck comfort.
“Lovely boat, great food and very good guide. Chef made a wonderful vegetarian choice for us. Also gave us some cooking and carving demonstration to keep the guests busy. A good evening tea! Not sure if these caves were the best Read more”
Full-day small-group Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, 500 steps at Mua Cave, Tam Coc boat, biking to Bich Dong.
“Fantastic day. The guide Thắng was really friendly, informative, organised and made the day fun. The driver was great. The day couldn’t have been better.”
Hanoi to Ninh Binh in one day: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc bamboo boat, Mua Cave climb, bike ride, lunch and tickets included for $41.
“Henry our tour guide knows well About the history of places we visited. We like the tour itself and so is the buffet.”
Private full-day Ninh Binh from Hanoi with a guide, cave climb, sampan boat ride, biking, and included lunch and entrance fees.
“A busy day with varied experiences, most of which can still go ahead even on a rainy day like we had.”
One full day from Cat Ba through Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay, with cave kayaking, calm-lagoon swimming, a solid seafood lunch, and lots of deck time.
“Really enjoyable tour with kayaking, swimming and fishing village visit. Lunch had a good selection and was delicious. The guide was friendly and enthusiastic (tiny tiger) and made the trip very fun!”
Walk Sapa’s rice terraces and villages in 6-7 hours with a guide, lunch in Ta Van, and bus transfers for $25.
“Mama So was an excelente guide. She explained to us everything about Sapa rice fields. Food was very good too”
From the Old Quarter to Halong Bay, every corner of the north and every way to reach it.
