DAY TRIP FROM HANOI
89 Tours Reviewed
A five-star cruise meets quiet limestone days. This 3-day Northern Vietnam trip strings together Lan Ha Bay calm-water time with Ninh Binh’s temple-and-water scenery, while steering clear of the most chaotic crowds. I like that you’re not stuck doing one…
Ninh Binh hits fast, and hard. This one-day luxury-style run takes you from Hanoi into limestone country for Hoa Lu’s royal sites, a long boat session at Trang An, and a payoff view from Mua Cave. The plan is tightly…
Mornings get an early start. This day tour to Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An mixes huge religious sights with real karst scenery you see from the water. You’re also climbing up to Mua Cave viewpoint, where the effort pays…
That first climb changes the whole day. This Ninh Binh tour strings together three very different sides of the area—limestone caves, big panoramic views, and calm countryside cycling—without making you bounce between far-apart places. You also get a real village…
Ha Long’s karsts feel close enough to touch. On this 2-day, 1-night cruise from Ninh Binh to Tuan Chau, you get the big-bay scenery plus a tight schedule of real activities, not just sitting on a boat. I especially liked…
A whole Halong Bay day, packed tight. This trip strings together the famous sights with kayaking in Luon Cave and a visit to Sung Sot Cave, so you get big wow moments without needing an overnight stay. Starting at Mike’s…
Lan Ha feels calmer than the usual Ha Long rush. This 2-day, 1-night cruise runs on a 10-cabin luxury boat with private balconies for a small-group feel (max 20), plus a smart mix of downtime and hands-on fun like kayaking,…
This morning in rural Vietnam moves at farm speed. You’ll get close with the people who actually grow the rice—buffalo, fishing, planting, even a cooking class—set around Buffalo Cave and the nearby countryside. I especially like the mix of hands-on…
Night lights change everything. A nighttime visit to Bái Đính Pagoda turns a huge spiritual complex into something calmer and more personal. I love how this tour is built around the big worship spaces, starting with the walk through the…
That famous bay looks good on a schedule. This 3-day trip strings together Halong Bay scenery with caves and water time, then hands you a full day in Ninh Bình for temples, boat rides, and big viewpoint hiking. I like…
Tam Coc feels like Ha Long, minus the sea. This one-day trip turns the famous limestone drama of northern Vietnam into an easy, packed route from Hanoi, mixing temples, a boat ride, a short bike option, and a hike to…
A small boat makes a big difference. This 2D/1N Lan Ha Bay cruise feels personal, with a brand-new ship, only up to 20 guests, and private balconies for slow mornings and sunset views. I love the mix of water time…
Cooking and caves, side by side. This Buffalo Cave combo mixes a traditional Vietnamese cooking class with close-up local farm life and then hands you time to explore the cave area, including waterfall bathing. I like the hands-on focus where…
Some days in Vietnam feel almost too perfect. This one earns its hype with temples, caves, and a sunset view that’s worth the steps. I like how this tour strings together Hoa Lu (old royal capital) and Trang An (boat…
One day, two icons of North Vietnam. This private-car loop links the colorful Quang Phu Cau incense yards with Ninh Binh’s Hang Mua viewpoint and the UNESCO Trang An boat ride. I like the private car comfort and the driver…
