Top 15 Full-Day Tours in Hanoi

Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi - Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s first capital

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,761 reviews · from $79Our pick

Spend 11 hours exploring Ninh Binh with a guide such as Nien, May, or Phong. Visit Hoa Lu, climb Mua Cave, row through Tam Coc, cycle to Bich Dong Pagoda, and eat lunch beside the Ngo Dong River in a group of up to nine.

“The tour is good, as described, but certainly not 5.0 for our experience. I would say that it is quite expensive, and value you get for money isn't great. Be aware that our tour guide requested tips for him and driver at the end, explaining that it is part of culture and explaining that minimum tip is 2-4 dollars per person. That wasn't professional.”

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Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

2.Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,384 reviews · from $33Best value

This 12 to 13-hour group tour takes you from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave by air-conditioned bus. An English-speaking guide such as Sunny may lead the day, with a buffet lunch, short village bike ride, bamboo boat trip, and nearly 500-step climb to a panoramic viewpoint.

“Fun excursion would recommend and do again! My guide was great and the others on the tour made the trip fun”

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Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi

3.Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,422 reviews · from $85

Spend 11 hours visiting Ninh Binh’s Mua Cave, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of nine people. You’ll climb for wide views, cycle beside rice fields, eat Vietnamese food, and float through Tam Coc’s limestone caves. Guides may include Bruce Lee, Felix, Hoa, Nien, or QA.

“What a great day. QA our guide was GREAT and so knowledgeable. Thaw hike up was steep but so worth the view.”

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Lan Ha Bay full-day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong – Serenity Cruises

4.Lan Ha Bay full-day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong – Serenity Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 958 reviews · from $48

Travel from Hanoi, Hai Phong, or Cat Ba to Lan Ha Bay aboard Serenity Cruise. You’ll visit Cai Beo Fishing Village and Viet Hai Village, then kayak, swim, jump, and slide in the bay. Guides such as Binh, Flora, and Tam are known for keeping this long day friendly and organized.

“We had a great time on board the cruise and the day, except some of the food (this didn’t overly bother us as it would of suited some’s taste and we get that). Until it was the dinner break/stop on the bus ride back to Hanoi. Apparently us eatiRead more”

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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

5.Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 884 reviews · from $38

Spend 12 to 14 hours traveling from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus, then cruise to Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island. You’ll kayak or ride a bamboo boat, eat Vietnamese dishes, and finish with sunset tea, fruit, and cake. Guides such as Sam and Hercules are noted by name.

“Amazing guide, really good quality cruise, great food, everything bang on. Great value for money, super clean and lovely staff.”

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Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming – Highway Transfer

6.Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming – Highway Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 743 reviews · from $39

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by highway, then cruise to Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon, and Ti Top Island. You get lunch, kayaking or a bamboo boat, swimming or a short hike, and guides such as Viet, Duc, Huy, or Mr. Tiger may lead the day.

“es un Tour increibe, las 3 actividades que se hacen son muy buenas, yo lo recomiendo ampliamente la comida deliciosa y se disfruta de un hermoso atardecer”

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From Hanoi: Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Small Group Tour

7.Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 614 reviews · from $89

Spend 11 hours visiting Hoa Lu, climbing 500 steps at Mua Cave, cycling to Bich Dong Pagoda, and floating through Tam Coc’s three caves. The small group is limited to eight, with English-speaking guides such as Happy, May, Thang, and Tam, plus lunch and transport from Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“We had a great time with our very nice guide May. Visited all the important places without feeling in a rush. The food was delicious, I would recommend this tour for everyone.”

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Highlight Ninh Binh Full Day Tour Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu

8.Highlight Ninh Binh Full Day Tour Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 517 reviews · from $41

This 10 to 11-hour Hanoi day trip combines Hoa Lu’s temples, a guided village bike ride, a Vietnamese buffet, a 1.5-hour Tam Coc bamboo boat ride, and the steep Mua Cave climb. Guides such as Nam, Long, Bao, and Henry are known for clear explanations and good humor. An option without climbing is available.

“We had a great time visiting the sights of the area and Long was a great guide! Beautiful scenery and friendly people.”

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Best Seller-Private Full-Day Tour to Ninh Binh Depart from Hanoi

9.Best Seller-Private Full-Day Tour to Ninh Binh Depart from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 510 reviews · from $115

Leave Hanoi by private car for Hoa Lu, Tam Coc or Trang An, and Mua Cave. Your English-speaking guide handles tickets, lunch, and timing while you enjoy a sampan ride, countryside cycling, and a 500-step climb. Guides may include Philip, Jason, Thang, Cong, or Eden.

“The tour guide was knowledgeable and helpful. He helped us hike all the way up the mountain. I’m glad I booked a private tour instead of a group so we weren’t rushed.”

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Full-Day Tour Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Boat Trip and Mua Cave

10.Full-Day Tour Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Boat Trip and Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · from $55

Travel from Hanoi in a 17-seat limousine bus to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave. You’ll cycle through villages, eat a Vietnamese buffet, take a 1.5-hour bamboo-boat ride, and climb nearly 500 steps for sweeping Tam Coc views. Guides such as Leo, Tuan, Bao, and Martin have led this route.

“A few Vietnamese movies were filmed in Nin Bin and I was very happy to finally get to go there in person. Our tour guide , Leo, explained histories behind places we visited.”

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INCENSE Villages & Ha Noi City Full Day guided Tour with Lunch

11.INCENSE Villages & Ha Noi City Full Day guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $45

Spend about eight hours with a guide such as Lee or Dem, visiting Quang Phu Cau incense village, Chuong Village, Hanoi landmarks, and Hoa Lo Prison. The tour includes Old Quarter pickup, an eight-dish lunch, air-conditioned transport, and a possible drop-off at Train Street.

“Our tour guide Mr Lee for the activity is very accommodating and explains details of each destinations. A wonderful experience in Hanoi and fully recommended.”

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Luxury Ninh Binh Full Day Tour From Hanoi (Trang An – Hoa Lu)

12.Luxury Ninh Binh Full Day Tour From Hanoi (Trang An – Hoa Lu)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · from $80

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh in a group of up to eight. Cycle through rice fields and karst peaks, visit a three-generation Vietnamese home, enjoy lunch, cruise Trang An by boat, and explore Hoa Lu with an English-speaking guide such as Tom or Phil.

“Tom was not only a hilarious tour guide, but he was also very knowledgeable and well aware of the history of Vietnam, and was able to answer many questions.”

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Hanoi City Tour Full Day ALL IN ONE – ALL INCLUDED

13.Hanoi City Tour Full Day ALL IN ONE – ALL INCLUDED

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · from $39

Spend about eight hours touring Hanoi by shuttle, with Old Quarter hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide, Wi-Fi, water, entrance fees, and a family-style Vietnamese lunch. Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh complex, the Museum of Ethnology, One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison.

“They are extremely organized. The bus arrived on time, our guide, Son, was wonderful! I recommend this tour 100%.”

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Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave Full-Day Trip

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

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

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave with an English-speaking guide such as Quy, May, Mike, or Sam. Visit temple grounds, cycle through a village, eat a local buffet, cruise limestone waterways, and climb 500 steps for Tam Coc views.

“Got to do a lot of things. Had a lot of delicious vegan and vegetarian foods to choose from at the buffet. Climbed to the top of the mountains, everyone was super helpful and our guide handled everything. If you can't or don't want to cycle, you don't have to either. Really great experience. Definitely go. Learnt some history about hoa lu and had loads of opportunities to take pictures. The only thing I would say is to bring your own water if you don't want to buy any out (you're given water but it is hot and you'll likely get very warm climbing the mountains). The caves are beautiful…”

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From Hanoi: Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave Full-Day Tour

15.Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 235 reviews · from $52

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh for Bai Dinh Pagoda, a Vietnamese lunch, a boat ride through Trang An caves, and a climb at Mua Cave. English-speaking guides such as Tony, Tree, Hai, Frankie, and Sophia lead the day. Expect comfortable transport, a full schedule, and steep steps.

“We got picked up from our hotel on time. The trip to the caves was comfortable and there was wifi. Frankie was a great and friendly tour guide would definitely recommend to friends and family!”

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