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15 3-Day Experiences from Hanoi Worth Booking

41 tours  ·  from $56

The 15 best 3-day experiences 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.

Amanda Cruise - Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay - All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N - Leaving Hanoi for the port
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Amanda Cruise – Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay – All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N

1.Amanda Cruise – Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay – All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,358 reviews · from $56Our pick

Spend 2 days and 1 night aboard Amanda Cruise, with Hanoi pickup, meals, a private sea-view cabin, kayaking, swimming, cave visits, Ti Top Island, Tai Chi, and squid fishing. Check your boat and route carefully, since Amanda and Amanda Luxury offer different experiences.

“Pick up was as per planned. We arrived at a waiting terminal for an hour and a half before boarding boat. Had lunch which was nice and then we got our keys to our room. Room was okay but not five star. We went on our excursion for thRead more”

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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise - Day one: Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Caves
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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise

2.3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,401 reviews · from $313

Travel from Hanoi to Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Caves, then spend a night in a private-balcony cruise cabin on Lan Ha Bay. Expect kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, squid fishing, Vietnamese meals, and careful WhatsApp support from the operator. Guides may include Peter, James, Leo, or Dat.

“Ninh Binh was super, bus was very clean and communication was super. On the cruise the team on board (La Casta) were so passionate about our enjoyment. Everything was on time, well arranged and simply wonderful. Would definitely recommend this trip”

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Mon Chéri Cruises 5 star: Amazing 3 days exploring Halong & Cat Ba island - Boarding at Lan Ha Bay on the first day
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Mon Chéri Cruises 5 star: Amazing 3 days exploring Halong & Cat Ba island

3.Mon Chéri Cruises 5 star: Amazing 3 days exploring Halong & Cat Ba island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,280 reviews · from $360

Sail for three days and two nights aboard the five-star Mon Chéri, with a private balcony cabin, meals, kayaking, swimming, caves, Tai Chi, and stops at Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, and Cat Ba Island. Halal food is available, and crew members Tam and Ryann are noted for warm service.

“Life time experience with mon Cheri. They were so slick and the operation was so smooth. We met some amazing people on the cruise who have become friends the whole experience was beyond worth it and one my wife and I would Read more”

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Ha Giang Loop 3 days Small group- From Ha Noi - Leaving Hanoi for Quan Ba’s mountain roads
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Ha Giang Loop 3 days Small group- From Ha Noi

4.Ha Giang Loop 3 days Small group- From Ha Noi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,114 reviews · from $136

Join a small-group Ha Giang Loop trip from Hanoi with an English-speaking guide, motorbike, fuel, helmet, meals, and village homestays. Choose a self-drive, easy-rider, or private-car option, then ride through Quan Ba, Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng, Du Gia, and the Nho Que River.

“Amazing experience with great drivers and beautiful views/ activities. Really good value for money with the food and home stays included.”

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Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel) - Day two: the long walk from Sapa to Ta Van
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Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel)

5.Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · from $139

Spend three days hiking from Sapa through Black H’mong, Dzay, and other hill communities. You’ll visit Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai, with guides such as Su, Cat, May, or Dao, one hotel night, one bungalow homestay, and meals included.

“Everything was absolutely perfect and more than expected. We particularly love the kindness of our guide Dao, that we sincerely appreciate.”

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3-Day Ha Giang Loop Tour from Ha Noi and Return - Day 1: Heaven Gate and the first mountain roads
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3-Day Ha Giang Loop Tour from Ha Noi and Return

6.3-Day Ha Giang Loop Tour from Ha Noi and Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · from $220

Ride the Ha Giang Loop with a local easy rider on a 3-day small-group trip from Hanoi. Expect Ma Pi Leng Pass, Quan Ba Heaven Gate, village meals, hotel and homestay nights, and guides such as Larry, Slowly, Minh, and Hoang. Transport, permits, food, and motorbike are included.

“Amazing trip, incredible scenery and atmosphere. We had been recommended this trip and it lived up to expectations. We had a fun group and the drivers /guides really looked after us well. The Homestay was very good, played games after swimming / jumping in by the waterfall.”

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Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 3 days visiting Halong - Lan Ha Bay - Day 1: Tra Bau kayaking and swimming
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Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 3 days visiting Halong – Lan Ha Bay

7.Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 3 days visiting Halong – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · from $425

Doris Cruise takes you from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay for three days of kayaking, swimming, cave visits, a Viet Hai Village bicycle ride, Tai Chi, and two nights in a 5-star cabin. Expect a busy schedule, limousine transfers, full meals, and possible vessel substitutions, so confirm the ship before departure.

“A great 2 night. Lots of activities, great food and plenty of it. The views are stunning. The staff are amazing. A shout out to Lucien aka as Michael McIntyre”

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All Inclusive 3-Day 2-Night explore Ha Long Bay with Au Co Cruise - Day Two: Kayaking at Trinh Nu Beach
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All Inclusive 3-Day 2-Night explore Ha Long Bay with Au Co Cruise

8.All Inclusive 3-Day 2-Night explore Ha Long Bay with Au Co Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 648 reviews · from $388

Spend two nights aboard Au Co cruising Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, and Lan Ha Bay. Visit Viet Hai village, kayak at Trinh Nu Beach and Cua Van, explore Sung Sot Cave, and enjoy meals, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. Shared Hanoi transfers or a seaplane upgrade may be available.

“We had a delightful cruise. The bed was very comfortable and it was lovely sitting on our private balcony watching the wonderful Halong Bay scenery. The food on board is delicious. The staff are lovely.”

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3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi - Stay Ta Van Village - Day two: bamboo forest and Giang Ta Chai
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3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi – Stay Ta Van Village

9.3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi – Stay Ta Van Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 611 reviews · from $109

Travel from Hanoi to Ta Van village for three days of guided walks through Muong Hoa Valley, bamboo forest, rice terraces, and Lao Chai. Guides such as Chang, Khu, Cat, Mu, Su, and May may lead the walks. A bungalow, seven meals, entry fees, and bus transfers are included.

“We stayed 3 days and 2 nights in Ta Van near Sa Pa Town. The hiking thru different villages was awesome and our guide Khu could tell us a lot about the region, nature an the people. We can really recommend a trip to the local villages and enjoy the nature and a layed back atmosphere with the local people and really friendly guides.”

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Orchid Cruises 3days/2nights For 5 Star All Included - Day 1: Leaving Hanoi for Halong Bay
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Orchid Cruises 3days/2nights For 5 Star All Included

10.Orchid Cruises 3days/2nights For 5 Star All Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 531 reviews · from $799

Spend 3 days and 2 nights aboard Orchid Cruises among Halong and Lan Ha Bay’s limestone islands. You’ll have a spacious suite, Vietnamese meals, an English-speaking guide, Hanoi pickup, and time for shore activities. Confirm pickup details and note that drinks, tips, and personal costs are extra.

“Our 3 days / 2 nights cruise on Orchid Cruise in Halong Bay was an absolutely unforgettable experience, one that I would highly recommend without hesitation.”

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From Hanoi: 3-Day Motorbike Ha Giang Loop with Easy Rider - Hanoi to Ha Giang: a long first night
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From Hanoi: 3-Day Motorbike Ha Giang Loop with Easy Rider

11.3-Day Motorbike Ha Giang Loop with Easy Rider

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 501 reviews · from $227

Ride the Ha Giang Loop as a passenger with an English-speaking guide and local easy rider. This small-group trip covers Bac Sum Pass, Ma Pi Leng, Nho Que River, Dong Van, and Du Gia, with simple stays, shared meals, and sleeper buses from Hanoi.

“The loops are so amazing! Best experience in Vietnam! Chestnut made sure that we had a good and safe experience! Would highly recommend! Our guide was so amazing and we miss all of them already 🫶”

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3-Day Hanoi-Ninh Binh-Halong - Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise & Balcony - Day 2: From Ninh Binh to a private-balcony cruise
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3-Day Hanoi-Ninh Binh-Halong-Lan Ha Bay 5 Star Cruise & Balcony

12.3-Day Hanoi-Ninh Binh-Halong-Lan Ha Bay 5 Star Cruise & Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · from $265

Travel from Hanoi through Hoa Lu, Trang An or Tam Coc, and Bai Dinh Pagoda before boarding a 5-star Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay cruise. Expect limousine transfers, meals, a private balcony cabin, kayaking, tai chi, and changing guides, with names such as James, Leo, and Henry appearing among the tour team.

“The service was incredible, nothing was too much to ask. The boat was very clean and stunning views from every room.”

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3-Day Ha Giang Loop Tour (small group with easy rider) - What the $189 price really covers
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3-Day Ha Giang Loop Tour (small group with easy rider)

13.3-Day Ha Giang Loop Tour (small group with easy rider)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 411 reviews · from $189

Spend three days on the Ha Giang Loop with a local easy rider, visiting Quan Ba, Ma Pi Leng Pass, the Nho Que River, Dong Van, and the Hmong King’s palace. Your motorbike, guide, homestays, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and Hanoi or Sapa transport are included.

“Just when you think you can't see anything better you get amazed by the scenery. The riders were amazing and always felt safe.”

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Hanoi - Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay - Cat Cat Village makes a strong first stop
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Hanoi – Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay

14.Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · from $125

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, then walk through Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan. You’ll spend one night in a town hotel and one in a private homestay room, with seven meals and a local English-speaking guide included.

“Both guides we had were fantastic. Wonderful, kind women who I really appreciated. But as for the organized tour itself - you are paying a lot more than you would on the local market for an average to cheap experience. The toilet and refrigerRead more”

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All-Inclusive 3 Day/2 Night Halong Luxury Cruise Meals, Cave, Kayaking, Swimming - Day one: port departure, caves, and a sunset deck
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All-Inclusive 3 Day/2 Night Halong Luxury Cruise Meals, Cave, Kayaking, Swimming

15.All-Inclusive 3 Day/2 Night Halong Luxury Cruise Meals, Cave, Kayaking, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 346 reviews · from $290

Spend two nights aboard a Halong Bay cruise with a private ocean-view cabin, three lunches, two dinners, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, and a cooking class. Routes may cover Halong, Lan Ha, or Bai Tu Long Bay, with cycling in Viet Hai Village on some departures.

“We enjoyed our experience. It was very social, we got to know a lot of other travellers. The food was incredible.”

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