Hanoi · SHORE EXCURSIONS
14 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 14 shore excursions tours worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
A full-day Ha Long Bay cruise with caves, kayak or bamboo boat time at Luon, and an included Vietnamese lunch. Good value for $89.
“Fantastic trip, shame it was a bit cloudy. Our tour guide David was great. The buffet lunch was lovely and lots of choice. All in all a great day, and good value for money, well worth it!”
Full-day Halong Bay cruise from the cruise port with an English-speaking guide, set lunch, key islets, and cave/pearl stops for about 7 hours.
“The tour was wonderful but it is physically challenging . Lots and lots of steep steps. Pearl farm was very good. Extremely informational. Food was plentiful and good. Crew was pleasant and helpful. Johnny was an excellent tour guide.”
Private Ha Long Port to Hanoi shore excursion with Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, lunch, and return.
“what a great day with these guys. nora was a brilliant guide so polite and friendly. tu our driver drove careful even in the city were it is hectic. bryan who we had cotact with was so pacient with all my queastion . when i come back to this beautiful country i certainly will use this company again. thankyou so much for showing us how wonderful your country is.10/10”
Halong Bay UNESCO cruise with caves, kayaking options, English guide, and port transfers, plus a included Vietnamese lunch for $79.
“This half-day trip through Ha Long Bay was an amazing experience! There is hotel pickup and when we got on the bus, our tour guide told us that we had a private tour booked (pleasantly surprised by that). We were with a group of people, but we had a separate tour guide from them, so we received more information about everything (thank you, Johnny!). We were lucky that the sun came our fairly early, so we got some amazing pictures and the lunch was delicious!”
Private Hanoi day highlights from Halong Bay port. See Ho Chi Minh, temples, Thang Long Citadel, Hoan Kiem, train street, lunch included.
“Great way to experience Hanoi in a day especially if you are on a cruise ship and have limited time.”
A 4-hour Halong Bay shore excursion from Hanoi with cave stops, a real cruise slice, and lunch included for about $120.
“Booked this thinking this was a normal tour. The operator mentioned this was for excursions for cruise tours. They made it a private tour and I had the whole boat to myself - now that's an idea for a private party. The location is less busier thaRead more”
Hanoi shore excursion from Halong Port to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Train Street, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Old Quarter with lunch.
“Our guide in Hanoi was friendly and helpful; I use a mobility scooter so accessibility is very important to me!! The lunch was truly a delight and we got to try lots of things we might not have otherwise. We would recommend!”
Private Hanoi day from your cruise port with a guide and driver: Hoan Kiem, Old Quarter, Thang Long Citadel, Hoa Lo Prison, lunch.
“Our tour guide Duc was very kind and knowledgeable! He was very accommodating as to what we were interested in seeing and made sure that each member of our group was safe and accounted for as well, especially with the crazy VietRead more”
Private 6-hour Ha Long Bay cruise from your ship: Sung Sot Cave, TiTop views, Luon kayaking, lunch, English guide.
“The whole trip was fantastic and well arranged. Julie contacted us months before the excursion ensuring that every detail was in order, double and triple checks helped to ease our minds when departing the ship. Coco our tour guide coRead more”
Private Hanoi port pickup with cyclo through the Old Quarter, Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh landmarks, Tran Quoc pagoda, and Hoa Lo Prison.
“Being an American visiting a shot down b52 was not a pleasant experience and not necessary Keeping it all these years in a small water area in a village harbors bad feelings both sides”
2-day Ha Long Bay private cruise from Ha Long City to Hanoi, with caves, Old Quarter food tour, top history sites, transfers, and 1 night.
“It was a good trip, boat ride near Halong Bay was nice and beautiful scenery. We had the whole boat to ourselves and the chef gave us a lot of food for lunch. When we were done, we drove from Halong Bay to Hanoi. It was a Friday and trafRead more”
A 9–12 hour Hanoi shore excursion from Halong Cruise Port with pickup, lunch, tickets, and a guided circuit of major sights.
“Ms Nga was a great tour guide. Her English was very good and we spent a lot of time at each site on the tour and she was very knowledgeable about each one. She made us feel safe as walking the streets can be quite precarious. Our origRead more”
A small-group, full-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Trinh Nu beach time, and a spring-roll cooking class.
“I had a amazing time in Vietnam with my friends. A special thanks to our tour guide, who were incredibly attentive to our needs, ensuring that every part of the trip went smoothly. There were no delays or cancellations from the agency. I'll definitely recommend it.”
Private Hanoi shore excursion from Ha Long port with a local guide, major sights, traditional lunch, and smooth cruise pickup and drop-off.
“Great tour of city and its culture. Our guide Peter was very knowledgeable and able to answer any of our questions. Peter was hospitable and provided us with a great experience. He exposed us to Vietnamese culture and a very local disRead more”
