Best of · LUXURY DAY TRIPS IN HANOI
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 luxury day trips in Hanoi worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Leave Hanoi by limousine for a full day on Ha Long Bay aboard a modern five-star cruise. Explore Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim at Ti Top Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch, jacuzzi, and sunset snacks. Guides include Tinh, Henry, Jason, Nam, and Trinh.
“Jason was a great guide for our group. Very knowledgeable and clear communicator.”
You’ll cruise from Hanoi to Halong Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Tim, Minh, Ming, James, or Trung, depending on the day. Expect a buffet lunch, Surprising Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, swimming and a Ti Top climb, then wine, fruit, music, and sunset views.
“The host Tim was brilliant and the activities around ha long bay were very enjoyable.”
Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh for a full day of temples, mountain views, and a Tam Coc sampan ride through three caves. Your English-speaking guide leads a group of up to 25, with lunch, transport, entrance fees, and bottled water included. Jason may be your guide.
“Wow what a great tour of Ninh Binh and Tam Coc. SST the travel company was communicative through the entire booking process and finalized details and pick up in Hanoi. They picked up and dropped off every single person on my tRead more”
Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by luxury limousine, then cruise past karst islands with an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, stop at Titop Island, enjoy a seafood buffet, and have the option to kayak. Guides such as Jake, Thanh, Long, and Phong have led this well-organized day.
“Good experience overall. Guide was very enthusiastic but a little hard to understand, I thik as a result there was confusion at times. The activities were enjoyable, cruise was good, boat decent and the lunch was a wide selection. Overall it was a good experience.”
Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus to a six-hour Halong Bay cruise. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Hang Luon, hike or swim at Titop Island, and eat a Vietnamese seafood lunch. Groups can reach 38 people, so expect comfort rather than intimacy.
“A fantastic luxuary cruisetour in Halong bay . The Cave was amazing beautiful. The tour guide was perfect.”
Spend 13 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by shuttle and boat. Cruise among limestone islets, visit Surprise Cave and Titop Island, and choose kayaking at Luon Cave. Guides such as Sunny, Ken, and Henry lead the day in English, with lunch served onboard.
“Sunny was our guide today and he was fantastic! He made the day really fun, and knew a lot about the bay. The trip is excellent value for money, can’t rate this tour and Sunny highly enough!”
Spend 13 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by limousine and sightseeing boat. Guide Jackie, Sam, Thanh, Robert, and others have earned praise for clear explanations and friendly care. Expect a full day of caves, kayaking, swimming, island views, buffet food, and a busy schedule.
“Great trip, bus was perfect and comfortable as was the boat. It is a very long day however abd the last stop on the way home was probably not required.”
Travel from Hanoi in a small group of up to 8 people, then explore Ninh Binh by sampan, sports bike, and on foot. Your English-speaking guide leads you through Tam Coc, village roads, local family life, and Mua Cave, with lunch, entry fees, water, and transport included.
“Guides were great, friendly and so helpful. Lunch was amazing . Kept going despite the pouring rain. Thanks”
Spend a full day cruising Ha Long Bay from Hanoi, with optional limousine transfers, a Vietnamese buffet, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking, Titov Island, and a sunset party with coffee, snacks, and jacuzzi time.
“An amazing unforgettable day. Would highly recommend this to everyone 👌 The guide was warm and friendly and very funny.”
You’ll ride from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Tuan Chau Harbor, then cruise past Ha Long Bay’s limestone islets with an English or Vietnamese-speaking guide. The day includes lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, Titop Island, swimming, and a sunset snack party.
“The guide were professional and explained to us about Ha long bay and its attraction. The cruise is also good and the food sortiment is ok. The problem was in transportation which delayed for 1:30 hours.”
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