DAY TRIP FROM HANOI
227 Tours Reviewed
Halong Bay magic starts with a private-feeling cruise. This boutique-style Heritage Cruises sailing turns the Red River region into a two-day mix of dramatic limestone scenery and hands-on activities. I especially like that you get a Delta Suite cabin with…
That first slice of open water hits fast. This full-day boat trip out of Cat Ba mixes Lan Ha Bay’s calmer scenery with a Ha Long Bay kayaking run through rock tunnels and caves, plus a real break on land…
Lan Ha Bay is gorgeous, and this half-day plan is efficient. You’ll get private-style time on the water, with kayaking in quieter, fewer-tourists spots, plus swimming on small, less-visited beaches. Best of all, the cruise includes a passage by the…
Lan Ha Bay has a calmer feel than you expect. This 3-day combo blends a 2D 1N classic cruise with a full-on Ninh Binh day trip so you’re not doing Vietnam’s logistics twice. I especially like the small-group setup (around…
Slip into bay time for three days. This 3-day boat tour is a smart way to see Halong Bay and especially Lan Ha Bay without rushing every hour. You’ll move through a mix of big-name sights like Sung Sot Cave,…
You get limestone cliffs, fresh seafood, and real time on the water. What makes this Lan Ha Bay 2D/1N cruise appealing is the mix of active moments (like kayaking and swimming) plus downtime on a traditional wooden boat with A/C…
The limestone karsts look unreal even before you’re on the water. I like this one-day Lan Ha Bay outing because it strings together boat views with hands-on time in the bayside world: caves, beach, and kayaking. My favorite part is…
Lan Ha Bay feels calmer than you expect. With a small ship (under 11 cabins), you get the scenery without the big-boat vibe, and the day is built around kayak time and real local life. I especially like the Dark…
Lan Ha Bay at sunset sounds fancy, but this trip keeps it practical. On the 4-star Daiichi Cruise, you get a smooth, comfortable ride plus time on the water when the light is softer for kayaking. I also like how…
Luxury gets real quick on the water. This 3-day Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay cruise is built for comfort first, then for scenery second, with a schedule that mixes classic bay time with hands-on activities. I love the ocean-view…
Halong Bay gets crowded. This tour tries to beat that. I like the fast start and the “business class” feel of the transfer, plus the way the day mixes cruising with hands-on time in Lan Ha Bay. Two things I’d…
Lan Ha Bay glows at dusk. This Cat Ba outing strings together sunset views plus bioluminescent dinoflagellates that can spark around your paddle in the dark water. I love how the timing lines up: you get the calm cruise first,…
A luxury bay cruise without the crowd. Amanda Luxury Cruise takes you through both Halong Bay and the calmer Lan Ha Bay, on a 20-cabin French-inspired iron ship where your cabin comes with a private balcony and bathtub. The vibe…
Lan Ha and Cat Ba hit different. I like the way this cruise mixes 5-star comfort with a calmer bay route, plus a real focus on Cat Ba caves (not just the usual photo stops). Two things I’d put near…
This is a fast, fun Bay break. Calypso Cruises runs a tight 2-day loop from Hanoi with kayak or bamboo-boat time in Lan Ha’s Light and Dark Water Cave area, then adds Cat Ba Island sightseeing plus night activities like…
