13 Hanoi Shore Excursions to Build a Port Day Around

1.Shore Excursion Discovery Hanoi City from HaLong Bay Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $139Our pick

Travel by private vehicle from Ha Long International Cruise Port to Hanoi for a nine-hour city tour. Your guide may be Kimo, Linh, Nora, Dac, or another Sondax Travel guide. Visit the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, Hoan Kiem Lake, Train Street, and the Ho Chi Minh complex, with lunch and bottled water included.

“We enjoyed our tour with Lin in Hanoi. She was very sweet and conscientious. The library of literature and education was a highlight as was seeing the horror of the Hanoi Hilton. We shared a pho lunch that was very good . The train street was Read more”

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2.Shore Excursion: Wonderful Heritage Day Cruise at Halong Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $79Best value

Sail from Ha Long International Cruise Port through UNESCO-listed Halong Bay, passing famous limestone islets before visiting Sung Sot Cave and Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat. A Vietnamese set lunch, bottled water, guide, entrance fees, and return port transfer are included. Guides such as Johnny and Mr. Son have earned special praise for their care and clear explanations.

“Probably one of the best tours I’ve ever taken with Viator and I have taken many. This tour is a Gem. If you are looking for the true Asian experience. We highly recommend this tour. You get taken to a cruise ship called ambassador that is very Read more”

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3.A Day in Paradise: Halong Bay Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $120

From Halong International Cruise Port, you’ll cruise among Ha Long Bay’s limestone islands, visit Thien Cung and Dau Go caves, and enjoy lunch aboard. The four-hour trip costs $120, includes fees and cave admission, and keeps groups to 14. Guides such as Florence and Amy have been praised for clear English and friendly service.

“Florence was waiting with a sign at the cruise terminal for me and my wife as we arrived. She was such a wonderful, happy and knowledgeable guide who spoke very good English, making our trip with her such a delight. She took us direRead more”

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4.Shore Excursion: Full-day Hanoi City Tour from Halong Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $130

Travel from Halong Port to Hanoi by air-conditioned vehicle, then visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Train Street, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and the Old Quarter. Guides such as Victor and Gam have adapted the day to guests’ needs. Lunch, water, entry fees, and port pickup are included.

“Had a wonderful day in Hanoi exploring all the sights. Our tour guide GAM, was very knowledgeable and helpful. She was also very flexible with helping to go to the best locations.”

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5.Amazing Private Hanoi City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $165

Travel from Ha Long International Cruise Port to Hanoi in a private vehicle with a guide and driver. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Old Quarter, Imperial Citadel, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Hoa Lo Prison. Guides such as Donie, Peter, Mickey, Duc, and Anh The have led this tour.

“On a cruise and was the first stop in Vietnam. Was very interesting and we learnt a lot about Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh. Guide was great and had a fabulous informative tour.”

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6.Halong Bay Shore Excursion 6 Hour Private Cruise from Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $207

Spend six hours on a private Ha Long Bay cruise from Halong International Cruise Port. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, and Luon Cave, with lunch, an English-speaking guide, kayaking or a sampan ride, and time for swimming or a hilltop view. Guides have included Phong, Loan, Harry, and Nguyen Tuan Phong.

“I booked a trip with these guys and it was amazing it was so stress free and my agent Julie made the whole process a breeze I really reccomend this company and to ask for Julie she’s great! 10/10 service”

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7.Private Hanoi Shore Excursion with Puppet Show from the port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $157

From Cai Lan or Halong Port, you travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Hanoi with an English-speaking guide. See the Temple of Literature, Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and Hoa Lo Prison, then ride a cyclo through the old streets. The tour lasts about 8 to 10 hours and is designed for your group alone.

“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”

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8.From Phu My Port: Cu Chi Tunnels Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews · from $118

From Phu My Port, you’ll ride with a private driver and English-speaking guide through rubber country and villages to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Expect a documentary, restored underground passages, wartime kitchens, tapioca and tea, plus an optional AK-47 or M16 range. Guide Son is noted for clear English and a friendly manner.

“The guide Son was great. Good personality & some good information. The resturant for lunch had no water so could not flush toilet or wash hands. A member of staff had to get a jug of water from another building. The food was on a table next to the open toilets before being served.”

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9.Hanoi City Private Excursion from Halong Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $215

Travel privately from Halong International Cruise Port to Hanoi with an English-speaking guide and driver. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and Train Street. Lunch, entrance fees, and air-conditioned transport are included, but the full port-to-port day involves about five hours on the road.

“I thought windy our english speaking tour guide was very good and without him it would Not have been a good trip. All the way the team kept in touch. And our driver was excellent. I would recommend you need people who know where to go.”

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10.Private Full Day Cruise Shore Excursion in Halong Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $114

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay for a full day on the water. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak toward Trinh Nu Cave, swim at Trinh Nu Beach, pass Bai Tu Long Bay, and make fresh spring rolls at sunset. An English-speaking guide, lunch, transfers, entrance fees, and water are included.

“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.”

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11.Private Hanoi City Shore Excursion from Ha Long Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $165

Travel from Ha Long Cruise Port to Hanoi in a private air-conditioned minivan with a local guide and driver. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Old Quarter, Imperial Citadel, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Hoa Lo Prison, with a Vietnamese lunch included. Guides Peter and Mickey are noted for their helpful, flexible service.

“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”

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12.Shore Excursion: The Beauty of Hanoi City from Halong Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $148

Travel from Halong Cruise Port to Hanoi for a private 9 to 12-hour day with a local guide and separate driver. Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Old Quarter, Imperial Citadel, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Hoa Lo Prison. Guides have included Ms Nga, Peter, and Tim Tam.

“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”

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13.VIP Ha Long Bay 6 hour FUJI cruise with latest luxury cruise ship + limousine + highway + dinner for Japanese only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $79

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay in a luxury limousine with a Japanese-speaking guide, then spend six hours aboard the new FUJI cruise ship. You’ll enjoy a seafood lunch, kayak or bamboo boat ride, Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, sunset tea, and pho dinner before returning to Hanoi. Pickup is offered, with a listed meeting point at Hotel du Parc Hanoi.

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