4 Hanoi Shore Excursions You Can Do Before All-Aboard

1.Shore Excursion Discovery Hanoi City from HaLong Bay Port

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

Travel privately from Ha Long International Cruise Port to Hanoi for a nine-hour day with stops at the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, Hoan Kiem Lake, Train Street, and the Ho Chi Minh complex. Guides such as Kimo, Linh, Nora, and Dac lead the visit, with lunch and transport included.

“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”

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

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

Spend about seven and a half hours sailing Halong Bay from Ha Long International Cruise Port. An English-speaking guide leads you to Sung Sot Cave and Luon Cave, with a Vietnamese set lunch, port transfers, entrance fees, and bottled water included. Guides such as Johnny and Mr. Son receive especially high marks.

“The pearl farm was fascinating. The explanation and demonstrations were really good. The other parts of the tour were somewhat soured by too many tourists and boats in the same places. The plastic pollution is a big problem.”

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3.A Day in Paradise: Halong Bay Shore Excursion

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

From Ha Long International Cruise Port, visit Thien Cung and Dau Go caves, then cruise among Ha Long Bay’s limestone islets. A guide such as Florence or Amy can lead the day in English. Lunch, entrance fees, taxes, and the boat trip are included for up to 14 people.

“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”

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

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

You’ll ride from Halong Port to Hanoi with an English-speaking guide, stopping at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Train Street, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and the Old Quarter. Lunch, water, transport, entrance fees, and a planned return to your ship are included.

“Outstanding value and personal attention. Included a fabulous lunch with very knowledgeable guide. Victor adapted to our schedule request and we had a great day!”

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