DAY TRIPS · HANOI
Good day trips from hanoi sell out weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 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.!”
Review of Hanoi’s Halong Bay day trip with Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking, Titop Island, lunch, and sunset wine for $40.
“It was excellent, good activities and vibes, the guide was really great and kind. I recommend!!”
Review of the Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay day cruise from Hanoi, with kayaking, Viet Hai Village, lunch, swimming, and practical booking advice.
“Really enjoyed our day on Lan Ha Bay! Unfortunately it was a bit cloudy, but it was still warm & the views were beautiful! We really enjoyed the bike ride through Viet Hai Village - such a highlight for us! Charlie was very accomodating, and kept us well informed with time expectations and the itinerary. Very impressed”
Review of Hanoi’s Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave day trip, with boat caves, temples, buffet lunch, hiking tips, and honest value advice.
“Our tour guide was super friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. It was worth every dime!! Ninh Binh was absolutely breathtaking, better than Ha Long Bay.”
Review of a Halong Bay day cruise from Hanoi, with Surprise Cave, Titop Island, lunch, transport, costs, tips, and practical advice.
“All fine. Really enjoyed it! Ken was a really nice guide”
Review of Hanoi’s Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave day trip, with cycling, temples, boat scenery, lunch, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“I would recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Halong Bay. Tony was an excellent guide. He was incredibly engaging and made sure everyone felt very well taken care of. The tour was brilliantly organised. Thank you very much Tony for making this such a great experience and I hope to join on some other tours in and around Hanoi with him soon!”
Review of Halong Bay from Hanoi with lunch, caves, kayaking, Titop Island, transfers, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Loved it, our guide Toan was fabulous so funny really enjoyed our day. It is long so just be aware of that but so worth it.”
Review of Hanoi’s Ninh Binh day trip to Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and Tam Coc, with practical advice on views, lunch, boats, guides, and value.
“We had Tony for our guide and he was ! This tour is worth every penny. Recommend comfy shoes, lots of water and cover from the sun!”
Review of Ninh Binh’s Hoa Lu, Trang An boat ride, and Mua Cave hike, with practical advice on timing, food, transport, and value.
“The activity was good and the son our guide was very helpful. But we can skip the temples tour.”
Review of Hanoi’s Ninh Binh day trip, with Hoa Lu, Tam Coc boat ride, Mua Cave hike, cycling, lunch, tips, and practical advice.
“Excellent day out of the city of Hanoi! Sunny was engaging and filled our bus time with interesting facts about the history of Viet Nam - the geography, language, and culture. The 3 stops were beautiful, and I would highly recommend this tour and tour guide to other travelers.”
A boat, a castle, a waterfall or a very long lunch.
