DAY TRIPS · HANOI
Good day trips from hanoi sell out weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Hanoi to Ninh Binh’s Tam Coc, Hoa Lu, and Mua Cave day trip, with boat rides, cycling, lunch, temples, costs, and practical tips.
“Great day out, informative and interesting, lovely place to visit recommended”
Explore Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave, and rural Ninh Binh by bike and boat on a full-day Hanoi tour priced at $43.
“I'm very torn on how to write this review... Our guide was great- good English, very energetic. Van was comfortable. Temple stop was nice, good information by our guide. I think we stayed too long though. Everyone was just standing around and we could have gotten on the road to the next stop. The cycling was only ok. Very old bikes and not really much to see on the route, especially when trying to dodge potholes. It was extremely hot but that is not the fault of the company. Lunch was not good. Not only was the food sub par but I also found something in one of the dishes…”
Review of a Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi covering Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An by boat, Mua Cave, lunch, transport, and value.
“It was a great tour being in the Tam Coc region, rowing boats, climbing cliffs and witnessing Buddha in majestic pagodas. Our tour guide was 10/10”
Review of Halong Bay’s $45 full-day cruise from Hanoi, with cave visits, kayaking, Titop Island, buffet lunch, transfers, and sunset drinks.
“Outstanding place, fabulous ship, wonderful staff! However, transportation crew and guide fell short. Despite warning them about my small child, they asked me to walk 2 blocks with him at 9 PM and picked us up on a motorcycle in the moRead more”
Review of a Hanoi to Ha Long Bay luxury day cruise with limousine transfer, buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Ti Top Beach, and sunset snacks.
“A very informative, pleasant guide who kept us informed of the days itinerary. Nice stops along the way and particularly enjoyed the pearl farming. The cruise exceeded our expectations with a lovely buffet lunch”
Review of a private Ha Long Bay day trip from Hanoi, with caves, kayaking, seafood lunch, private transfers, and practical booking advice.
“Incredible private Tour. Picked us up at our Airbnb and had a wonderful trip to Ha Long Bay. Our guide Hien, explained the history along the way and our private boat was waiting for us in the Marina. Our meal was excellent, and the kayak trip amazing, finished it off with some cave exploration. It was great to get out of the city for a day. Thank you.!”
A boat, a castle, a waterfall or a very long lunch.
