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The 15 Best Day Trips from Hanoi

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Ha Long, Ninh Binh, the Perfume Pagoda and the craft villages all fit in a day if you leave early. These 15 are priced and timed, with the drive each one involves.

Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike - A village ride, with no pressure to pedal
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Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

1.Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,384 reviews · from $33Our pick

This 12 to 13 hour group tour pairs Hoa Lu’s royal temples with a Tam Coc river trip, an optional village bike ride and a climb of nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. Expect an air-conditioned bus, buffet lunch and an English-speaking guide. Guides named Sunny, Linh and Viet have led tours, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“I liked it better then ha long bay! Cycling was great. Go hiking as high as possible. I'd even recommend to stay there for a night!”

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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves - Hoa Lu’s Temples and Early Vietnamese History
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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

2.1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,706 reviews · from $45

Spend a full day outside Hanoi visiting Hoa Lu’s 10th-century temples, then choose a sampan route at Tam Coc or Trang An. The tour includes lunch, optional village cycling, and a climb at Mua Cave for wide views over the countryside and Ngo Dong River. English-speaking guides have included Gary, Thang, and Hai, though guide assignments vary.

“Chong, our guide was amazing. He was super confident on all the curiosities and all the topics we came through. The tour was on time and well scheduled”

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Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds - Kayaking through caves and lagoons
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Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds

3.Full day trip to Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay from Cat Ba, avoid the crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,317 reviews · from $41

Leave Cat Ba at 8:30 am for a nine-hour boat trip through Cai Beo floating village, Lan Ha Bay, and Ha Long Bay. Expect 1.5 to 2 hours of kayaking through rock arches and caves, beach stops for swimming, and lunch on board. Guides such as Hang, Jack, Bee, and Tony have earned praise, though your guide will vary.

“This was incredible! No crowds as promised and our guide, Hang, was absolutely lovely (knowledgeable, fun, and so caring—he truly went above and beyond for each of us). The first swim spot in particular was like something out of a dreRead more”

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Ninh Binh Heritage Full Day Tour with Buffet Lunch and Limousine

4.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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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - Lunch among the limestone islets
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

5.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,551 reviews · from $40

Ride from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay for a six-hour cruise among limestone islets, with a Vietnamese lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and time to hike or swim at Ti Top Island. Guides such as Alex, Tinh, Sam, Henry, Tom, and Austin have led the trip, though your guide will vary.

“Had a wonderful time in Ha Long Bay! Ken was an outstanding guide—knowledgeable and attentive. The breathtaking views and smooth organization made for a fantastic day. Highly recommend this trip for anyone looking to explore the beauty of the bay.”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat - Lunch is included, but drinks cost extra
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

6.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,886 reviews · from $43

Leave Hanoi around 7 am for a full day in Ninh Binh. Cycle around Hoa Lu’s Dinh and Le temples, eat a Vietnamese buffet lunch, take a bamboo-boat trip through Trang An’s caves, then climb about 500 steps at Mua Cave for wide views. An English-speaking guide leads the group, which can have up to 32 people.

“This itinerary is well organized but it could be improved a little since the main course is the hike to see the dragon. This tour gives you about 45 min to go up and down and this feels a bit rushed, given the difficulty of the hike. The positives: Read more”

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Halong Bay Day Tour By Diamond Era Cruise,Titop,Sung Sot & kayak - Walking through Sung Sot Cave
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Halong Bay Day Tour By Diamond Era Cruise,Titop,Sung Sot & kayak

7.Halong Bay Day Tour By Diamond Era Cruise,Titop,Sung Sot & kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,301 reviews · from $48

Ride an expressway limousine bus from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, then spend about six hours aboard the Diamond Era cruise. The day includes Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Hang Luon, and time for a swim or climb on Ti Top Island. Buffet lunch, entry fees and a sunset snack are included. Guides have included Richie, Tom, Johnny and Andy.

“The cruise ship is nice. The lunch buffet also good. But so many people came out all at once which made it so unorganized and messy. I hope the cruise ship has better solution in the future for people to come out to get food.”

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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour - Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch - The cruise puts the bay in view
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Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

8.Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour – Cave, Kayaking, Swimming & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,244 reviews · from $42

Leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter by bus for a full day on Ha Long Bay, with a set-menu lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Hang Luon, and time to swim or climb on Ti Top Island. Guides such as Alex, Ken, and Nam have led trips, though your guide will vary. Expect popular sights, a long day, and some crowds.

“Our guide Nam was experienced and helpful. My family enjoyed this day trip. We recommend this trip if you have only a day to spare.”

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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

9.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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Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu - Trang An/Tam Coc - Mua Cave - Choose Trang An or Tam Coc carefully
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Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave

10.Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,081 reviews · from $50

Leave Hanoi by limousine bus for Hoa Lu’s royal temples, a village bike ride, a Vietnamese buffet and your choice of a Trang An or Tam Coc boat trip. Finish with nearly 500 steps to Mua Cave’s high viewpoint. The group is capped at 20; guides have included Ryan, Quy and Giang.

“So fun and absolutely worth the price.tour guide knowledgeable and friendly. The activities are absolutely so worth it. The boat ride is incredible.”

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PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat - Two landmark islets, seen from the boat
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PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

11.PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,007 reviews · from $160

Leave Hanoi by private air-conditioned car or van for a day on Ha Long Bay. Cruise past limestone islands, stop at Fighting Cocks Island and the Incense Burner, explore Thien Cung Cave, and kayak or take a fisherman-rowed bamboo boat through peaceful lagoons. The cruise can be private or shared, depending on your choice. Guides have included Hai, Gam, Robert, Lyn, and Jacky.

“My husband and I had a fantastic time on this private boat and I would definitely recommend the experience. I felt it was a great value for the money to have an entire 48-person boat (plus staff!) for just me and my husband for 4 hours. We alRead more”

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Lan Ha Bay Full-Day Tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong - Serenity Cruises - Kayaking, swimming, and the return cruise
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Lan Ha Bay full-day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong – Serenity Cruises

12.Lan Ha Bay full-day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong – Serenity Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 958 reviews · from $48

Spend a long day reaching Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi, then cruise past Cai Beo fishing village, visit Viet Hai by bicycle or electric car, and stop for kayaking, swimming, jumping, and sliding. The $48 tour includes transfers, lunch, entry fees, and water. Guides such as Binh, Flora, and Tam have earned praise for their care and smooth organization.

“This was a great tour - Lan Ha Bay is beautiful and peaceful, the boat was comfortable and the cable car, cycling and kayaking were also fun. In particular, we really enjoyed the day with Flora, our guide, she was fun and kind and made sure everything ran smoothly.”

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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

13.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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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch - Lunch among the limestone islets
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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

14.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 725 reviews · from $40

From Hanoi, ride to Ha Long Bay for a seafood lunch aboard a cruise, a walk through Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and time to hike Titop Island or swim. The $40 tour includes round-trip transport, an English-speaking guide, and a fruit-and-cake sunset snack. Expect a long, busy day with a maximum group size of 40.

“Kayak and sunset. We suggest to give clients the option to join the group at the last pick up point because we happened to be the first to be collected and after one hour of hotel pick up we were at 200mt of distance and still tired of travelling.”

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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

15.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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