The 9 Best Shore Excursions from Ha Long

1.Shore Excursion: Amazing Day Cruise at Ha Long Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $89Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Ha Long International Cruise Port for a full day among limestone islets, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Tip Top Island. Guides such as Sonny, Monica, Johnny, Angela, and David have led this trip. Kayaking, bamboo boating, lunch, and bottled water are included.

“Ship is very comfortable and well equipped. Crew are really attentive and lunch was outstanding. The cave excursion .. around 600 steps is not for everyone.. my feet still hurt! However cave is spectacular. The other too excursions on little boat and an island were very crowded. To end on a high pitons were great .. when sun got through clouds. Erik the manager is outstanding.”

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2.Halong Bay Shore Excursion: Full Day Cruise Tour from Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $79Best value

Spend about seven hours cruising Ha Long Bay from Ha Long International Cruise Port. You will see Stone Dog, Incense Burner, and Fighting Cock islets, visit a cave and pearl farm, eat a Vietnamese lunch, and travel with an English-speaking guide such as Johnny or Sonny. An optional speedboat ride costs $12.

“Chaotic trying to find guide almost got hijacked by non Viator Guide before we found Johnny also very difficult to understand some of Johnnys commentary. Really disappointed we couldn’t partake in motorboat experience 🤬”

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3.Amazing Private Hanoi City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port

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

Travel from Ha Long International Cruise Port to Hanoi with a private guide and driver. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Old Quarter, Imperial Citadel, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hoa Lo Prison, and more, with a Vietnamese lunch included. Guides such as Donie, Peter, Mickey, and Anh The have led past tours.

“Pros - The special itinerary cater to our group. Best was the pho and dumplings we ate at, highlight was seeing the train pass on the narrow street. Cons - long drive to and from Hanoi, the mini van had garbage and cigarette smoke smell inside.”

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

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

Spend six hours on Halong Bay after your ship docks at Halong International Cruise Port. Your English-speaking guide takes you to Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, and Luon Cave for kayaking or a bamboo boat ride, with lunch and port pickup included. Guide assignments vary, including Phong and Loan.

“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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5.Hanoi 2 Days 1 Night From Halong City (Shore Excursion)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $462

Start with a private four-hour Ha Long Bay cruise and Dong Thien Cung Cave, then drive to Hanoi for an evening food walk with egg coffee. Day two covers Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, the Stilt House, and Hoa Lo Prison, with private guides, transport, meals, and one night included.

“It was a good trip, boat ride near Halong Bay was nice and beautiful scenery. We had the whole boat to ourselves and the chef gave us a lot of food for lunch. When we were done, we drove from Halong Bay to Hanoi. It was a Friday and trafRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $157

Travel privately from Cai Lan or Halong Port to Hanoi for a long day of temples, museums, lakes, and Old Quarter streets. A local English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and cyclo ride are included. Guide Nam is praised for his flexibility, but confirm the puppet show and lunch details before booking.

“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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7.Private Full Day Cruise Shore Excursion in Halong Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $114

Set out from Hanoi’s Old Quarter for a full day on Ha Long Bay. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak toward Trinh Nu Beach, pass Bai Tu Long Bay, eat Vietnamese dishes, and join a spring-roll class before returning to Hanoi.

“The scenery on this tour was breathtaking - towering mountains, misty valleys, and quiet rivers. Tiger Trail Travel really delivered on their promise of unforgettable journeys. I came home with amazing memories and lots of great photos!”

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8.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 such as Peter or Mickey. Visit the mausoleum, pagoda, Old Quarter, Imperial Citadel, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Hoa Lo Prison, with a Vietnamese lunch included.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $148

Travel from Halong Cruise Port to Hanoi on a private 9 to 12-hour tour with port pickup, a local guide, Vietnamese lunch, and entrance fees. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Old Quarter, Imperial Citadel, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Hoa Lo Prison.

“Guide and driver both excellent and provided wonderful day, providing interesting and valuable commentary. Would definitely recommend ‘Tim Tam’ and the driver.”

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