Northern Vietnam · FULL-DAY
The 15 best full-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.
Explore Ninh Binh from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, Mua Cave views, a Tam Coc boat ride, cycling, lunch, and small-group transfers.
“Phong was absolutely incredible guide. He makes a full day trip to Ninh Binh amazing - we biked to a pagoda, boat ride, mountain climb, lunch, rice fields - more than we expected.”
Review of a $33 Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi covering Hoa Lu, Tam Coc by boat, village cycling, Mua Cave, lunch, and transport.
“We booked our full-day tour in Ninh Binh at the very last minute after hearing so many incredible things from other travelers—and it ended up being one of the absolute highlights of our Vietnam trip, right up there with Sa Pa and Ha Long Bay. Yes, it is touristy, but honestly, it’s easy to see why. The boat ride through the river, surrounded by towering limestone mountains and lush scenery, is simply jaw-dropping. Photos really don’t do it justice. Being there in person feels peaceful, surreal, and unforgettable all at once. The day was well organized and gave us a great overview of what makes Ninh Binh so special. If…”
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 the Ninh Binh Heritage day tour from Hanoi, with Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave, cycling, buffet lunch, and limousine transport.
“Our guide Viet was great! Thank you! We had very heavy rains but they kept adjusting to the latest weather conditions to give us the best experience. It made it very unique and fun!”
Review of a Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi with Mua Cave views, Tam Coc boat ride, cycling, Hoa Lu temples, lunch, and a small group.
“Great experience - our guide Bruce Lee was one of the best I’ve had. This trip had it all from hiking and biking to great food and more.”
Cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long bays from Cat Ba with swimming, a bamboo cave ride, lunch, cycling, and Viet Hai village.
“The lunch was actually very very good! Our guide was THE sweetest, he even remembered all of our names! While we cycled to the village, ( do the cycling if you can instead of the electric car, it's so worth it ) he made sure we were all okay and checked frequently on us. He gave us a nice heads up about the Cat ba island must-know infos, and even let us try a local snake juice ( that was unexpectedly NOT bad). Totally worth it, and would recommend it!”
Review of Serenity Cruises’ Lan Ha Bay day tour from Hanoi, with kayaking, Viet Hai Village, lunch, scenic views, and practical booking tips.
“recommend Han La Bay if you don't want to see cruise ships and tourist everywhere, this is why I chose this over Ha Long Bay and I certainly wasn't disappointed. We were so lucky to have had "TAM" as our guide for the day. He picked mRead more”
Review of a $38 Halong Bay day cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking, lunch, and sunset tea.
“Amazing guide, really good quality cruise, great food, everything bang on. Great value for money, super clean and lovely staff.”
See Ha Long Bay from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Ti Top Island, seafood lunch, and highway transfers for $39.50.
“Even though it’s mentioned Highway transfer we had to pay extra 10 dollars for the pick up. Ver friendly tour guy. The food was amazing. Kayaking is optional and they will not guid you”
Review of the Halong Catamaran Premium Cruise, a 12-hour Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay day trip with kayaking, lunch, and limousine transfer.
“We had an unforgettable Ha Long Bay catamaran cruise with Robert! as our guide. Not only was he knowledgeable, warm, and fun, but he’s also an amazing photographer — capturing beautiful moments for us throughout the day. The bRead more”
Explore Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, and Bich Dong Pagoda on an active Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with lunch and a small group.
“Our guide Hapi was very enthusiastic 😊 and the tour was very diverse and filled with enjoyable activities. We highly recommend”
Review of a $41 Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu, Tam Coc boat ride, village cycling, Mua Cave, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Henry our tour guide knows well About the history of places we visited. We like the tour itself and so is the buffet.”
Review of a private Hanoi to Ninh Binh day tour with Hoa Lu, Tam Coc boat ride, cycling, Mua Cave hike, lunch, and private transport.
“Excellent experience. We did as private tour and this was perfect for us. Anna was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable.”
Review of Cat Ba’s $32 full-day Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay cruise, with kayaking, caves, swimming, lunch, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Kayaking through caves was an amazing experience. Very well organised, it feels real and is very safe. There was a payable option to go on bamboo boats that can take up to 6 people for 300,000 dongs. People who took this option enjRead more”
Trek through Sapa’s rice terraces and ethnic villages, enjoy a local lunch in Ta Van, and return by bus on this active full-day tour.
“The Sapa 1 day tour was perfect to get familiar with the villages and see the beautiful surroundings. The trekking had its difficult moments when we were covering muddy sections, but going slowly and carefully, the trekking turned out to be a great experience.”
Pick a bay, a valley or a bowl of noodles.
