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The 15 Best Day Trips from Hanoi

23 day trips  ·  from $12 a seat

The 15 best day trips from hanoi, with the pickup time, the hours on the road and what the price actually covers. Start at the top.

Hanoi/Ninh Binh: Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves Full-Day Trip - Hoa Lu and the Dinh and Le temples
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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves Full-Day Trip

1.Hanoi/Ninh Binh: Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,613 reviews · from $46Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by air-conditioned bus, visit Hoa Lu’s 10th-century temples, eat Vietnamese food, row through Tam Coc’s three caves, cycle through villages, and climb 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Gary, Hai, and Thang are praised for clear explanations and friendly care, though the day is active and Tam Coc can be busy.

“Excellent day tour. Friendly knowledgeable guide,beautiful scenery-loved the boat tour especially. Thank you.”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat - Vietnamese buffet lunch and the practical middle of the day
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

2.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,886 reviews · from $43Top rated

Spend a full day in Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide, cycling around Hoa Lu, visiting Dinh and Le King temples, eating a Vietnamese buffet, boating through Trang An grottoes, and climbing about 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Liam, Max, Tim, James, and Jason have received especially strong praise.

“The boat ride in Trang An was amazing in the truest sense of the word. We chose Route number 3 which takes you through Dot Cave ( the longest cave ). It was a breath-taking experience. This was the high point of the trip and apart froRead more”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus - Bai Dinh Pagoda and Its Monumental Scale
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

3.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · from $55

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus to Bai Dinh Pagoda, a Vietnamese buffet, Trang An’s two-hour cave-and-temple boat ride, and Mua Cave’s 500-step climb. An English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, entrance fees, lunch, and return transport are included. Guide Son has earned special praise for his helpful explanations.

“Enjoyable and educational visit to Ninh Binh where we learnt about Vietnamese history at the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Had a lovely time cruising down the river through limestone caves and a challenging climb to what was a phenomenal view of the area. U need to put aside some money for tips but it was a day we'll spent.”

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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer - The morning ride from Hanoi to Tuan Chau
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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

4.Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 933 reviews · from $45

Spend 10 to 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay on a modern cruise with an English-speaking guide. The day includes a seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking or bamboo boating, and a sunset party with red wine and fruit. Guide Duy has earned praise for smooth organization.

“Good experience overall because of incredible scenery and sunset and quality of boat and guide. But the bay was crowded with boats and the activities were absolutely packed. It was overwhelmed with tourists. We skipped an activity Read more”

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip - Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch - A buffet lunch among limestone islands
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

5.Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 673 reviews · from $62

Leave Hanoi by luxury limousine for a full day on Ha Long Bay. Your English-speaking guide, often Tinh, Henry, Jason, or another team member, leads you to Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Ti Top Island. Expect a buffet lunch, kayaking or bamboo boat ride, swimming, a jacuzzi, and a long return to Hanoi.

“Tinh was such a great guide! Such a beautiful day planned down to the hour. Everything went smoothly & the boat even has a small pool to enjoy after the hike.”

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Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour) - Leaving Hanoi at 8:00 or 8:30
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Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)

6.Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 657 reviews · from $159

Leave Hanoi around 8:00 or 8:30 for a full day at Ha Long Bay. Cruise among limestone islets, eat Vietnamese seafood, visit Thien Cung and possibly Dau Go Cave, then kayak or take a bamboo boat through Ba Hang. Private transport and guide options are available, but check whether your boat is private or shared before booking.

“No issues meeting up with our guide. Our guide, Angela, spoke very good English and was so knowledgeable. She was sweet and kind as well. It was a very comfortable, clean boat with restrooms. The tour took us to a beautiful cave where we walked through with Angela. It was amazing! We then had the choice of kayaking or taking a wooden boat tour around beautiful grottoes. Both fun options! We slowly made our way back, and had several rock formations pointed out to us. A delicious Vietnamese lunch was then served. Alcohol beverages were available for purchase. It was a wonderful day! Highly recommend this tour. You will be…”

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Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak - The long morning ride from Hanoi to Tuan Chau
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Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak

7.Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 528 reviews · from $40

Spend a full day on Halong Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Sunny, or Tinh. Ride from Hanoi to Tuan Chau, cruise past limestone islands, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, climb Titop Island, and return with fruit, cakes, and red wine at sunset.

“Tom, our tour Guide was very good, it was an awesome experience”

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Hanoi: Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Day Trip Cruise with Lunch - Starting from Hanoi or Cat Ba Town
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Hanoi: Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Day Trip Cruise with Lunch

8.Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Day Trip Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 308 reviews · from $59

Join a full-day Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay cruise from Hanoi or Cat Ba Town. You’ll sail past Cai Beo fishing village, visit Viet Hai by electric car or bike, kayak, swim, and eat lunch aboard. Guides such as Billy, Binh, and Charlie are praised for clear English and lively commentary. The day is long, but it packs in a lot.

“Billy was a wonderful guide and we had the best time on the trip! Thank you”

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Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An Caves & Mua Cave Day Trip and Lunch - Hoa Lu and the temples of Vietnam’s early kings
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Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An Caves & Mua Cave Day Trip and Lunch

9.Hoa Lu, Trang An Caves & Mua Cave Day Trip and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 306 reviews · from $49

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave in a comfortable air-conditioned van. Visit 10th-century temples, cycle through rural villages, ride a sampan through caves, and climb roughly 500 steep steps for views over Ngo Dong River. Guides such as Thong, Moon, Giang, and Frankie have led recent departures.

“The day trip to Ninh Binh was great! The nature and temples were beautiful, and the cycling tour was a highlight since it took us to a less touristy area. A well-organized trip and a great way to see the countryside!”

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From Hanoi: Halong Bay Deluxe Cruise Day Trip - The Hanoi pickup and the three-hour ride east
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From Hanoi: Halong Bay Deluxe Cruise Day Trip

10.Halong Bay Deluxe Cruise Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 269 reviews · from $36

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by shuttle to Halong Bay for a guided cruise through limestone islets, with lunch, Surprise Cave, Luon Cave, and Titop Island. Guides such as Sunny, Ken, Henry, and Tung are known for clear explanations and good humor. Kayaking costs extra, and the day involves stairs, crowds, and a long return ride.

“Our guide, Sunny was great- he was very fair and sincere in every way and made sure that we were safe and organized. The members in the tour were also quite well behaved that we enjoyed our activities a lot. Thank you Sunny, for the cultural education and your smile😘”

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Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave Full-Day Trip - The two-hour ride from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
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Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave Full-Day Trip

11.Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 249 reviews · from $48

Leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter for Hoa Lu temples, a short countryside bike ride, a local buffet, a two-hour Trang An boat trip, and Mua Cave’s 500-step climb. English-speaking guides such as Quy, May, Mike, and Sam lead the day. Expect a long, active outing with excellent scenery, heat, and plenty of time on the road.

“It was a beautiful day with a lovely guide May who was sweet kind and made the whole day a success. The boat ride was comfortable and we felt safe at all times. The food was quite decent and all the places we saw were beautiful. I especially enjoyed the bike ride. Highly recommend!”

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From Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Lunch and Transfers - Leaving Hanoi between 8:00 and 8:45am
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From Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Lunch and Transfers

12.Halong Bay Day Trip with Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 240 reviews · from $48

Spend 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay, with a Vietnamese lunch, a cruise among limestone islands, a visit to Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or bamboo boating, and swimming at Titop Beach. English-speaking guides such as Ben, Toan, Kenny, Alan, and Luca have led past departures.

“Lovely day, good pace and beautiful place to see - as to be expected very busy with tourists. Kenny was our guide, absolutely excellent”

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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave and Tam Coc Full-Day Trip - Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s former capital
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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave and Tam Coc Full-Day Trip

13.Hoa Lu, Mua Cave and Tam Coc Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 164 reviews · from $45

Spend a full day in Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Tony, Max, Lee, or Ngoc. Visit Hoa Lu, hike to Mua Cave viewpoint, eat Vietnamese food, and ride a sampan through Tam Coc’s Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba. Pickup is available in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“It was great, it rained but we had fun nevertheless.”

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Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Caves Hiking Day Trip - Leaving Hanoi at 7:30 a.m.
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Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Caves Hiking Day Trip

14.Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Caves Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · from $43

Leave Hanoi early for Hoa Lu’s ancient temples, a 2.5-hour bamboo-boat ride through Trang An’s caves and a local lunch, then climb 486 steps at Mua Cave for broad views over Tam Coc. English-speaking guides such as Hoang, Harry, Bao, and Leo have led past departures. Hotel pickup, transport, tickets, and lunch are included.

“Harry and Song were amazing. Harry had great knowledge of the area and good jokes. the trip was timed perfectly around rainstorms. truly a remarkable trip hitting the highlights of ninh binh.”

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From Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, & Mua Cave Day-Trip - Getting from Hanoi to the countryside
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From Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, & Mua Cave Day-Trip

15.Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, & Mua Cave Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 138 reviews · 13 hours · from $26

Spend a full day outside Hanoi visiting Hoa Lu’s ancient temples, cycling through village lanes, cruising Tam Coc by bamboo boat, and climbing nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. An English-speaking guide such as Sunny, Ken, or Jun leads the trip, with hotel pickup, buffet lunch, water, entrance fees, and rain gear included.

“Transition was smooth from each activity and the tour guide was very helpful and friendly”

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★ 4.7Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, & Mua Cave Day Trip with Lunch & LimousineFrom $4524 reviews
★ 4.7Halong Bay 1 Day Trip Visit Cave, Island, KayakFrom $4720 reviews

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