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Top 15 Trips with the Buffet Lunch Included from Hanoi

22 tours  ·  from $28 a head

These are the 15 trips with the buffet lunch included worth your time, each with its price, how long it takes and who it suits best. The first one is the safest booking on the list.

Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming - Walking through Sung Sot Cave
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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

1.Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,512 reviews · from $48Our pick

Ride from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay for a full day of limestone-island views, a buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, and Ti Top Island. Choose kayaking or a bamboo boat, then enjoy a sunset snack and drink onboard. Guides such as Minh, Tim, and Duc have earned praise for clear communication and keeping the day on track.

“Ha Long Bay is awesome and well worth the trip! The best part of the tour was the boat ride where it’s peaceful and you can take in the sites. A note though-it’s all very crowded so just prepare yourself for that. Minh our guide was so great and made the tour even better!”

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Ninh Binh Heritage Full Day Tour with Buffet Lunch and Limousine

2.Ninh Binh Heritage Full Day Tour with Buffet Lunch and Limousine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,692 reviews · from $49

Leave Hanoi Old Quarter around 7:30 am for a full day in Ninh Binh. Visit Hoa Lu’s temples, cycle through the countryside, eat a buffet of local specialties, row along Tam Coc’s Ngo Dong River and climb 500 steps at Mua Cave. The group is capped at 22, and guides such as Jun, Trang and Hai Dang have led the tour.

“Our Ninh Binh Heritage Full Day Tour was exceptional from start to finish — seamless, scenic, and elevated by our amazing guide, Jun. Her warmth, storytelling, and passion for the region turned the entire journey into something truly meRead more”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus - A buffet lunch before the river
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

3.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · from $55

Leave Hanoi Old Quarter by shuttle for Bai Dinh Pagoda, a Vietnamese buffet, a two-hour bamboo boat ride through Trang An, and Mua Cave’s nearly 500-step climb. An English-speaking guide leads the day. Son is one guide praised for his help and local knowledge, but guides may vary.

“A great day. The temple was impressive. The view from the river stunning. I would strongly recommend these place to visit”

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Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour - The Crew and the Feel of the Cruise
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Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour

4.Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,034 reviews · from $38

Spend about four hours aboard Paradise Delight, a large dining cruise on Ha Long Bay. The tour includes a lunch or dinner, canapés, a scenic cruise, and visits to illuminated limestone cave formations. Staff members named in guest feedback include Blue, Trang, and Nyi, also known as Antonio. Beverages and transportation are extra.

“Great accomodation and great food. Very timed itinerary as well. Definitely worth it. They helped us very well especially the Filipino crew and Blue assisted us with everything we needed.”

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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer - Climbing Titop Island for a Bay-wide View
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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

5.Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 933 reviews · from $45

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay by bus, then spend over six hours cruising among limestone islets. Visit Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and enjoy lunch and a sunset gathering onboard. An English-speaking guide leads the day; guide assignments can vary.

“Good experience overall because of incredible scenery and sunset and quality of boat and guide. But the bay was crowded with boats and the activities were absolutely packed. It was overwhelmed with tourists. We skipped an activity Read more”

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip - Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch - Sung Sot Cave’s Vast Chambers
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

6.Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 673 reviews · from $62

This 12-hour trip pairs a limousine ride from Hanoi with a Ha Long Bay cruise, Vietnamese buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, and time to kayak or ride a bamboo boat near Luon Cave. At Ti Top Island, swim or climb for a bay view. English-speaking guides such as Tinh, Henry, and Jason lead departures.

“the tour guide is amiable, helpful and knows the Halong Bay very well..”

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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Buffet lunch & Cycling - Hoa Lu’s temples and early rulers
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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Buffet lunch & Cycling

7.Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Buffet lunch & Cycling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 616 reviews · from $28Best value

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc for a temple visit, a sampan ride through caves and limestone scenery, and a short countryside cycle. A buffet lunch is included, with vegetarian options. Some versions also stop at Hang Mua, where an optional climb of about 500 steps leads to mountain views. Guides vary; past tour guides have included Kenny, Toan, Emma, and Phuong.

“The tour was great! One if the highlights of my trip to Vietnam. It was a super rainy day. The whole boat ride that lasted for 1,5h it was pouring rain. But for me it actually made the experience even more unique and fun. We also did the biking tour in rain. The buffet lunch had a lot if options and was very tasty. Only minus is that the tour guide didn't speak that good of an English. So pretty much the whole group had problem understanding what he was saying. Great value for the money!”

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Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim - Lunch on board, then Surprising Cave
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Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

8.Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 456 reviews · from $42

Spend a full day on Ha Long Bay with an English-speaking guide, a buffet lunch, a walk through Surprising Cave, and kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave. Swim or climb Ti Top Peak, then return by boat with wine, tea, fruit, cakes, and music. Guides vary by departure; names include Tim, Minh, James, Trung, and Thanh, also called Tiger.

“Tim was an excellent guide for us and helped us immensely by waiting as we got late to reach halong bay from hanoi. overall he managed the trip really well. Highly recommended!”

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Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus - A buffet lunch with the karsts drifting past
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Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

9.Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 388 reviews · from $35

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by limousine, then spend about five hours cruising among limestone islets. The day includes a buffet lunch, a visit to Surprise Cave, Titop Island, a cooking class and a sunset party. Kayaking is optional and costs extra. Guides named Jake, Thanh, Phong and Long have led trips, though the schedule can feel crowded on busy days.

“From the moment we were picked up in a luxury bus (with seats like business class plane) to getting on the boat, we were treated so well by our wonderful guide, Jake. The whole day was so well planned, with 3 fabulous stops on the cruiRead more”

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Halong Bay Day Tour Luxury Cruise With Jacuzzi and Buffet Lunch - Titop Island: choose the view or the water
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Halong Bay Day Tour Luxury Cruise With Jacuzzi and Buffet Lunch

10.Halong Bay Day Tour Luxury Cruise With Jacuzzi and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · from $50

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay for about six hours aboard a premium cruise advertised with a Jacuzzi. The day includes a Vietnamese and Western buffet, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking or a bamboo boat, and a fruit-and-cake sunset break. English-speaking guides lead the outing; Sam is one guide praised for helpful explanations.

“Great experience from my tour guide, Sam! Ha Long Bay was beautiful, the cruise I was on is new and amazing. Highly recommend Sam to others!”

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Sea Lion Luxury 5-Star Halong Day Cruise,Buffet Lunch,Shuttle Bus - Buffet lunch aboard the cruise
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Sea Lion Luxury 5-Star Halong Day Cruise,Buffet Lunch,Shuttle Bus

11.Sea Lion Luxury 5-Star Halong Day Cruise,Buffet Lunch,Shuttle Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · from $56

Set out from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus for a full day in Halong Bay. The Cozy Bay Premium Cruise visits Surprise Cave and Titop Island, with a kayak or bamboo-boat outing at Hang Luon Cave, a buffet lunch advertised with more than 30 dishes, and a sunset party. Guides named Timtam, Peter, Jason, Jacky and Em Nam have led past departures.

“Climbing the Ha Long caves & witnessing the sunset from the boat as well. All the activities were well organised. Worth every dong spent.”

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From Hanoi: Ha Long Bay 5-star Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch - Lunch on the water, with a few things to know
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From Hanoi: Ha Long Bay 5-star Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch

12.Ha Long Bay 5-star Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 258 reviews · from $50

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus to Ha Long Bay, then spend the day aboard a cruise with a buffet lunch, a visit to Surprise Cave, and time at Luon Cave and Titop Island. You can kayak, swim, or take in the views. Guides such as Jacky, Sam, and Robert have been praised for keeping the day organized and friendly.

“Really enjoyed it. Tùng our guide was really nice and made sure the trip went smoothly. The bus(limousine) was extremely comfortable and worth the small extra cost of this tour. They really sell the Speedboat on the trip but we really enjoyed it and thought it was better than the bamboo or kayaking. I think a day is definitely enough in Ha Long Bay as it's extremely busy”

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Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch - Trang An: caves, cliffs and a long boat ride
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Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch

13.Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 228 reviews · from $52

Leave Hanoi by limousine bus for Hoa Lu’s Dinh and Le dynasty temples, then cycle and take a rowing-boat tour through Trang An’s grottoes. The day ends with Mua Cave’s steep climb and broad views. Hotel transfers, a buffet lunch, bottled water, guide, boat and entrance fees are included. Guides praised by name include Happy, Leo, Loan and Tommy, though assignments vary.

“It was a great trip for a day to spend at ninh binh. Full of adventure , fun and enjoyment. The guide Loan was very friendly and well versed. Bus drive was comfortable.”

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From Hanoi: Ninh Binh Tour Highlights - Transfer & Buffet Lunch - Mua Cave’s 500-step climb and Tam Coc view
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From Hanoi: Ninh Binh Tour Highlights – Transfer & Buffet Lunch

14.Ninh Binh Tour Highlights – Transfer & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · from $35

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh from Hanoi by air-conditioned coach, with a licensed English-speaking guide, Vietnamese buffet lunch and a two-hour boat trip through Trang An or Tam Coc. Depending on your chosen option, visit Hoa Lu or Bai Dinh, then climb Mua Cave’s 500 steps for a view over Tam Coc. Pickup is offered in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“My husband and I traveled for this tour. The activities including traveling time lasted for 12 hours. The tourist guide was very informative and helpful. It’s a very enjoyable trip. We had well informed the picked up time a day before and also followed through the activities. But don’t expect too much on the food.”

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Exploring Bai Dinh Pagoda -Trang An -Mua Cave with Buffet Lunch 1 Day From Hanoi - Trang An by boat, through caves and karst scenery
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Exploring Bai Dinh Pagoda -Trang An -Mua Cave with Buffet Lunch 1 Day From Hanoi

15.Exploring Bai Dinh Pagoda -Trang An -Mua Cave with Buffet Lunch 1 Day From Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $48

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Bai Dinh Pagoda, then take a boat through Trang An’s cave routes and climb about 500 steps at Mua Cave for wide views over rice fields and karst peaks. The 11 to 12-hour small-group tour includes a buffet lunch, guide, transport, entrance fees, and boat fee. Guides have included Ruby, Jack, and Quyen.

“It was a day worth to try. They pick you up and drop you off in your hotel. The lunch buffet was so good. What amazed me was the Trang An. The guide also was so helpful and kind. The admission was free except for the trang an boat entrance”

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