HANOI · VIETNAM
Hanoi’s best days out.
The 14 shore excursions tours worth planning a day around in Hanoi and the north. What each one includes, what it costs, and who runs it.
Ha Long Bay day cruise with English guide, included kayaking/bamboo boat, Sung Sot Cave, and Tiptop Beach, plus a free Vietnamese lunch.
Most Popular“Great way to see Halong bay. Did the speed boat and saw the way they make pearls and visited a cave. All was great. Food on the boat was good too.”
Full-day Halong Bay cruise from the cruise port with an English guide, limestone islets, pearl farm, Sun Cot Cave, and lunch.
“We had a blast! The tour guide unfortunately had to take one of the people on the tour to the hospital as a result of an accident embarking the boat.”
Private Hanoi day from HaLong Port: Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Train Street coffee, Ho Chi Minh.
“Very informative and enlighting...Great tour guide, very professional and knowledgeable. She gave us the experience we were hoping for. We learned a lot and enjoyed our trip.”
Halong Bay cruise from your ship with port transfers, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking, and a Vietnamese lunch for $79.
“Johny our guide was great. Very engaging and knowledgeable plus arranged our stops so that we were not stuck in crowds. Every stop was engaging and very much fun. We saw a lot of Hue Long bay with a generous lunch. Highly recommended,”
Private guided Hanoi day trip from Ha Long Bay port with Ho Chi Minh sites, pagodas, Citadel, Old Quarter, lunch, and entrance fees.
“Tour worth considering as you are able to customize the itinerary. Was able to see the main attractions that were of interest to us and at our own pace. Our tour guide, Don Mike, was knowledge and very service oriented. Would highly recommend this tour company.”
4-hour Halong Bay shore excursion from Hanoi cruise port with Thien Cung and Dau Go caves, lunch, English guide, and time on the water.
“Amy was an awesome guide. She was very knowledgeable and approachable. She was very energetic and enthusiastic about the tour”
Full-day Hanoi shore excursion from Halong Port with pickup, included lunch, major sights like Hoan Kiem Lake, and guaranteed ship timing.
“Long journey from where the cruise ship docked and not much to see when you get there I should have spent the 2 days in Halong bay. The Guild was very helpful and made the trip worthwhile. However if considering a trip to Hanoi reconsider. The only thing we enjoyed was Train street .”
Private Hanoi day trip from your cruise port with guide, driver, UNESCO sites, Hoan Kiem and Hoa Lo, plus lunch included.
“On a cruise and was the first stop in Vietnam. Was very interesting and we learnt a lot about Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh. Guide was great and had a fabulous informative tour.”
6-hour private Ha Long Bay shore excursion from your cruise port: Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, Luon Cave kayaking, lunch, and an English guide.
“We were happy with this cruise. The guide was very accommodating. And she was very patient with us .”
Private Halong Bay cruise plus Hanoi highlights and a night Old Quarter food tour, customizable for cruise times and built for shore-goers.
“It was a good trip, boat ride near Halong Bay was nice and beautiful scenery. We had the whole boat to ourselves and the chef gave us a lot of food for lunch. When we were done, we drove from Halong Bay to Hanoi. It was a Friday and trafRead more”
Private Hanoi shore excursion from Ha Long port with guided culture stops, Temple of Literature, Old Quarter cyclo ride, and Hoa Lo Prison.
“Being an American visiting a shot down b52 was not a pleasant experience and not necessary Keeping it all these years in a small water area in a village harbors bad feelings both sides”
A full-day Hanoi shore excursion from Halong, mixing iconic landmarks, pagodas, Old Quarter streets, and Hoa Lo Prison with lunch.
“Ms Nga was a great tour guide. Her English was very good and we spent a lot of time at each site on the tour and she was very knowledgeable about each one. She made us feel safe as walking the streets can be quite precarious. Our origRead more”
A small-group full-day cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, kayaking to Trinh Nu, and a sunset deck party plus pho-roll cooking.
“The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, providing clear information throughout the trip.”
Private Hanoi day trip from Ha Long cruise port with a local guide, key landmarks, included lunch, and admission fees handled for $165.
“Great tour of city and its culture. Our guide Peter was very knowledgeable and able to answer any of our questions. Peter was hospitable and provided us with a great experience. He exposed us to Vietnamese culture and a very local disRead more”
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