Northern Vietnam · 1-DAY TOURS
The 15 best day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend a full day from Hanoi exploring Hoa Lu, Tam Coc or Trang An, village lanes, a local lunch, and Hang Mua’s famous mountain view.
“Great experience and definitely recommend for anyone visiting Hanoi. Our guide Gary/Hop was really informative on the vietnamese history and context of the tour spots which made it feel authentic, thank you”
Explore Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays from Cat Ba by kayak, swim at quiet beaches, visit Cai Beo floating village, and enjoy lunch onboard.
“This is the perfect day trip to explore Lan Ha and Ha Log Bay. The boat was comfortable and well stocked with drinks to purchase. The lunch was plentiful and very tasty. The guides were excellent weaving tales of the local area as well as the history of Vietnam. We stopped as several secluded beaches to which we were able to jump off of the boat and swim to. The kayaking was an amazing expernece as well as we got to explore caves and the nooks and crannies of the beautiful rock formations.”
Review of a $43 Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, cycling, Trang An boat ride, Mua Cave hike, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“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”
Explore Bai Dinh Pagoda, cruise Trang An by bamboo boat, climb Mua Cave, and enjoy lunch on a full-day trip from Hanoi.
“A great day. The temple was impressive. The view from the river stunning. I would strongly recommend these place to visit”
Review of a private one-day Halong Bay tour from Hanoi with a seafood lunch, Heavenly Palace Grotto, kayaking, and a bamboo boat ride.
“Robert was an excellent tour guide!! He was very personable and attentive to our needs. He was very knowledgeable and made our day very enjoyable. We had off and on rain, but we made the best of the situation. Ha Long Bay is very beautiful.”
Cruise Halong Bay from Hanoi with cave visits, kayaking, Titop Island, buffet lunch, sunset drinks, and round-trip transfer.
“Buena organización . Intenso para hacer en un día . Comida abundante. Guías pendientes. Paradas en zonas turísticas pero sin molestar”
Review of a $62 Hanoi to Ha Long Bay day trip with five-star cruise, buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Ti Top Beach and sunset snacks.
“I really loved this activity, it was very well organized, we had as a guide Tinh his English is amazing and he was so informative of everything. The pool on the boat was so lovely to enjoy after the activities!”
Cruise Ha Long Bay from Hanoi on a private day tour with seafood lunch, caves, kayaking or bamboo boats, and hotel pickup.
“All we wanted we got: a private transfer to Halong Bay and a cruise. As we booked the private tour option, we had the ship for our own. Food was great on the boat (way too much for 2 persons) but outside the tour company. It is prepared by the ship owner. The tourguide was ok, we figured out she is doing mainly group tours and not really set for private tours. The details were missing, sometimes there were misunderstandings due to the languague barrier. Several jokes she made can be done on a group, but when you are not familiar with the EN-languague - just donˋt do it. The…”
Cruise Halong Bay from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking, Titop Island, seafood lunch, and a sunset party for $40.
“A lot of people, but it's beautiful! Thank you Tom guide”
Trek 12 km from Sapa through Hmong rice terraces and Zay villages, with a local lunch, mountain views, and traditional incense making.
“Giang was an amazing guide. She was very funny but also informative and answered all our questions. The trek itself had amazing views and was not too challenging. Lunch was delicious and very generous. Overall we had a great time and highly recommend!”
Review of a Halong Bay day cruise from Hanoi with limousine transfer, buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking, and sunset views.
“Halong Bay is amazing! If you can't stay the night out there, then do this tour! Our guide Thanh was fantastic!”
See Halong Bay in one long day from Hanoi, with a seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Ti Top Island, and sunset views.
“Everything well organised. They pick and drop of you at the hotel .. all included except the drinks during the lunch Guide speak good English”
Explore Bich Dong, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu, and Trang An on an $48 small-group Ninh Binh day trip with lunch, fees, and local guides.
“This was a really great experience - after searching for many tours and reading their reviews, I’m glad that I went with this one. The tickets being included meant there was no time wasted queuing and that the tour was great value for monRead more”
Trek from Sapa to Sa Seng, Hang Da, and Hau Thao for mountain views, rice terraces, Hmong culture, local lunch, and a rewarding full-day hike.
“Our guides, Zozo and Tung were amazing. Helpful, thoughtful and professional throughout. Thank NRG was quietly there to help whenever needed and took time to make everyone feel welcomed. Zozo was exceptionally informative and funny, creating a fabulous atmosphere to enjoy all the wonderful views.”
Hike Cuc Phuong from Ninh Binh, meet rescued primates, visit ancient caves and trees, and enjoy Vietnamese lunch in Vietnam’s oldest national park.
“The guide was very experienced and he really enjoys the jungles, so it was extremely interesting listening to him. Beautiful experience!”
Pick a bay, a valley or a bowl of noodles.
