HANOI · VIETNAM
Hanoi’s best days out.
The 15 lunch experiences 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 tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu, Tam Coc boat time, cycling option, Mua Cave steps, and a scenic buffet lunch.
Most Popular“Hai Dang provided a memorable experience, providing local knowledge and insight of the Ninh Binh area. The tour was very enjoyable with the bike ride along the countryside followed by an authentic Vietnamese lunch.”
Halong Bay day tour from Hanoi with Titop Island, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, seafood lunch, and sunset fruit and cake. Pickup included.
“Great day trip with Tom who was a great guide! Amazing day with good weather and good food. Great!!!”
Halong Bay day trip from Hanoi with Thien Cung cave, seafood lunch, and kayaking in UNESCO waters around $34.
“Perfect on time. Bus was fine. The stop at the pearl farm was nice. I've never seen this, so it was new and interesting to me. Food was fine, they had vegetarian options. The kayaking was included and a lot of fun. I also enjoyed the walk through the cave. They weren't annoying with tips…”
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay day cruise with Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon kayaking, Ti Top beach or viewpoint, lunch, and sunset snacks.
“Our tour guide Alex made sure our tour was enjoyable. Pick up instructions were clear. Bus was on time. Information clear and relevant.”
Cat Ba day cruise to Lan Ha and Ha Long: cave boat time, Viet Hai bike ride, fish massage, swim stops, lunch included.
“The trip was great. Our tour guide was good and shared a lot of information. The tour itself and the spots were also well chosen and we enjoyed the trip a lot. The lunch on the boat was great and more than enough.”
Halong Heritage luxury day cruise from Hanoi with limousine transfer, cave visits, kayaking or bamboo boat, Titov beach, and buffet lunch.
“The trip was good and the tour guide Luke is professional, informative, organized and good attitude and inclusive.”
Halong Bay day tour from Hanoi with Titop Island views, Sung Sot Cave, Luon kayaking or bamboo boats, lunch, and sunset snacks for $40.
“Excellent tour guide, cruise, food and sightseeing including pickup from our hotel and vegetarian food”
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.
“It was a full day. Are guide took good care of us along the way explaining and keeping us informed throughout the day. The ship was extremely comfortable and lunch had a wide variety of foods. Took the speedboat option which was very enjoyable. Well worth the money.”
Hoa Lu and Tam Coc in one day: ancient temples, karst caves by bamboo boat, countryside cycling, buffet lunch, and optional Hang Mua.
“Awesome trip, well organized with all expenses covered.”
Hanoi day cruise to Ha Long Bay with Sung Sot Cave, Luon kayaking or bamboo boat, Ti Top hike, and seafood lunch.
“I had a fantastic trip with Tony the guide who was very knowledgeable and helpful every step of the way. The activities were well paced and very well organised. A great day, highly recommended”
Ha Long Bay day cruise from Hanoi with Surprise Cave, Ti Top Island views, Luon kayaking, seafood lunch, and pickup transport.
“Brilliant day. Only about 2 hours from Hanoi. An amazing lunch on the boat and met some great people on the day. Ha Long Bay really did take my breath away. We were luckily it was a clear sunny day. Would totally 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.
“Giao was a wonderful tour guide. It was wonderful to learn about the local culture and traditions and enjoy a stunning view of the rice fields.”
Cruise Ha Long Bay from Hanoi on a 1-day route with cave sights, seafood buffet lunch, and sunset party plus limousine pickup.
“The boat trip itself was okay, with a good buffet and reasonably priced drinks onboard too. But the scam was that we had to pay for the boat ticket ourselves in cash at the terminal, which we thought would be included. This wasn’t just an Read more”
One-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with seafood lunch, cave visit, and kayak or bamboo boat. Includes key sights and tickets.
“The trip at halong bay was a great experience but the bus that we traveled hanoi-halong bay and halong bay-hanoi was terrible. The seats are SO CRAMP and so SOLID HARD, straight up right, making our waist and ass pain like no tomorrow. I even shifted to an empty seat but the driver asked me…”
Halong Bay day cruise from Hanoi with a Jacuzzi, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking or bamboo boat, buffet lunch, and sunset party.
“Good experience and nice hosting by the staff and also organised well”
From the Old Quarter to Halong Bay, every corner of the north and every way to reach it.
