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15 VIP Experiences in Hanoi Worth Booking

39 tours  ·  from $16

Good vip experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Aspira Cruise from Hanoi - Day one: sailing toward Lan Ha Bay
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2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Aspira Cruise from Hanoi

1.2-Day Luxury Halong Bay Aspira Cruise from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,517 reviews · from $178Our pick

Spend one night aboard the 5-star Aspira Cruise, sailing Halong and Lan Ha bays from Tuan Chau. Expect a private balcony, sea-view bathtub, four meals, kayaking or a bamboo boat ride, Tai Chi, cooking, squid fishing, and an English-speaking guide. Hanoi transfers cost extra.

“Large spacious cabin with jacuzzi bath and large balcony area Excellent food , lots of choice and plentiful food Staff helpful and welcoming”

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Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat - Boarding Alisa Cruise and the first lunch
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Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat

2.Overnight Luxury 5 Star Alisa Cruise with Meals, Kayak or Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $133

Spend two days aboard Alisa Cruise, a small-group Ha Long Bay sailing for up to 15 people. Expect private cabins, meals, Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top beach when conditions allow, and a choice between kayaking and a pearl farm visit. Staff such as Phong, Ian, Ivy, and James Bond help shape the experience.

“We really enjoyed our overnight cruise with Alisa. Especially the service provided by Manager Mr. Phong who made sure my family was well taken care of with our special dietary needs (ceoliac disease). They served us very tasty and safe gluten free and dairy free food.”

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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave - Deluxe To Luxury - Cruising Halong Bay over lunch
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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

3.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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2-Day: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay Luxury Cruise - Day one begins with Hoa Lu’s old royal temples
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2-Day: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Luxury Cruise

4.2-Day: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 842 reviews · from $110

This fast-paced two-day tour returns you to Hanoi each evening, pairing Ninh Binh’s temples, sampan ride and Mua Cave climb with Ha Long Bay’s Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Titop Island. Guides such as Sunny, Ken and Alex lead the English tour, with meals and a pleasant cruise boat included.

“Beautiful experience! All of the stops were awesome and plenty of time at each!! The food was so delicious and my fried who is vegetarian had plenty to eat! Our specific guide was very fun and friendly and the rest of the staff was kind as well. The boat is very nice! Would recommend!”

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip - Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch - The limousine ride and the early Hanoi pickup
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

5.Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 673 reviews · from $62

Spend 12 hours moving from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay in a comfortable limousine, then cruise among limestone islands aboard a 5-star boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim at Ti Top Island, and finish with a sunset snack party. Guides such as Tinh, Henry, and Jason lead the day.

“Trinh was an amazing guide - we had such a good time and learnt a lot about the history and the area. The activities were so well organised and the boat, food and service was top notch. Everything ran so smoothly right from pickup. Highly recommend - it’s great value and a must see. A personal thanks from us, Trinh, for a memorable day. We wish you the best with the future and will carry very happy memories of our day at Ha Long Bay ☺️”

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All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming - From Hanoi to the harbor
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All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

6.All-Inclusive 2 Day/1 Night Halong Luxury Cruise, Meals, Cave, Kayaking,Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · from $50

You’ll ride from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to a small Halong Bay cruise capped at 20 people, with a private balcony cabin, meals, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, and squid fishing. Guides such as Sunny, Alex, Tom, and Tung have earned praise for clear, friendly service.

“Had the most amazing unforgettable day. Our tour guide Dylan was very friendly and fun. The food was great and the island was magical. Thank you!”

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Halong Bay - Hera Luxury Day Cruise 7.5 Hours - Dark and Bright Caves by kayak or bamboo boat
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Halong Bay – Hera Luxury Day Cruise 7.5 Hours

7.Hera Luxury Day Cruise 7.5 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · from $16Best value

Spend 7.5 hours cruising Ha Long and Lan Ha bays, with a seafood buffet, kayaking or bamboo-boat ride, swimming, cooking class, and sunset party. Hanoi pickup, meals, Wi-Fi, and one night at a 5-star Ha Long hotel are included, though drinks and some transfers cost extra.

“Leider ist diese wunderschöne Landschaft zugemüllt und überlaufen. Die 5 Sterne Schiffe entsprechen nicht den Bildern bzw. sind renovierungsbedürftig. Die Touren laufen alle ähnlich ab, man wird abgeholt (2 Stunden Zeit zu rechnen) und aRead more”

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Luxury small Group Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave Max 6 - 8 pax/tour - Leaving Hanoi in a small limousine
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Luxury small Group Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave Max 6 – 8 pax/tour

8.Luxury small Group Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave Max 6 – 8 pax/tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · from $75

Travel from Hanoi in an air-conditioned limousine for a full day around Ninh Binh. Visit Hoa Lu, hike Mua Cave, cycle through rural villages, eat a Vietnamese lunch, and row through Tam Coc. Groups are limited to eight, with guides such as Sophia praised for warm, lively service.

“The guide/tour company did not show up. I consider my two-star rating generous - I have provided it in recognition of the fact that the company fairly quickly admitted their error and refunded our money (or claimed to have refunded it - we Read more”

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Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim - The road from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Harbor
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Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

9.Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 456 reviews · from $42

You’ll cruise Halong Bay from Hanoi with an English-speaking guide such as Minh, James, Tim, or Trung, depending on the departure. Expect Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking or a bamboo boat, TiTop Island, a buffet lunch, and a lively sunset party.

“Today was amazing! The views were incredible, food was incredible & all made even more enjoyable by the lovely tour guide James!”

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Luxury Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc Day Tour from Hanoi - Leaving Hanoi at 7:30 am
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Luxury Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu – Mua Cave – Tam Coc Day Tour from Hanoi

10.Luxury Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu – Mua Cave – Tam Coc Day Tour from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $45

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh for Mua Cave’s hilltop view, a three-cave sampan ride through Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu’s Dinh and Le Dynasty temples. The 8 to 9 hour trip includes transport, guide Jason or another English-speaking guide, lunch, entrance fees, water, and an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Wow what a great tour of Ninh Binh and Tam Coc. SST the travel company was communicative through the entire booking process and finalized details and pick up in Hanoi. They picked up and dropped off every single person on my tRead more”

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Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise - Ambassador - City Lights, Bai Chay Bridge, and the Mainland Route
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Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise – Ambassador

11.Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise – Ambassador

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · from $105

Spend three hours aboard Ambassador Cruise II, sailing beside Ha Long City after dark. You’ll enjoy an Asian-European dinner, live band, DJ and dancers, plus a fireworks show at 8:30 pm. The cruise begins and ends at Ha Long International Cruise Port.

“The entertainment was fantastic.The food was great and the ship is huge and amazing. A really great vibe.Totally worth it, Halong Bay is simply breathtaking at night and is must!”

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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

12.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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Halong Bay Day Tour Luxury Cruise With Jacuzzi and Buffet Lunch - Boarding at noon and lunch on the bay
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Halong Bay Day Tour Luxury Cruise With Jacuzzi and Buffet Lunch

13.Halong Bay Day Tour Luxury Cruise With Jacuzzi and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · from $50

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay, with roughly six hours on a premium boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, hike or swim at Titop Island, kayak or take a bamboo boat, enjoy a buffet lunch, and finish with fruit, cake, and sunset. Guide Sam is frequently praised for his helpful, clear explanations.

“Good experience and nice hosting by the staff and also organised well”

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[OFFICIAL]Scarlet Pearl Cruises 5++stars &CATAMARAN ULTRA LUXURY - Getting from Hanoi to the harbor
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[OFFICIAL]Scarlet Pearl Cruises 5++stars &CATAMARAN ULTRA LUXURY

14.[OFFICIAL]Scarlet Pearl Cruises 5++stars &CATAMARAN ULTRA LUXURY

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · from $218

Spend two days aboard Scarlet Pearl Cruises in Lan Ha Bay, with hotel pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter, a private-balcony cabin, kayaking through Sang Cave, swimming at Ech Lagoon, sunset dining, Tai Chi, and two lunches. The ship carries up to 66 people and includes an English-speaking guide.

“Undoubtedly the highlight of our Vietnam trip! We chose the 3-day, 2-night cruise—perfect for our honeymoon. The crew was wonderful, service exceptional, and every excursion unfolded at a relaxed, enjoyable pace. A truly delightful surprise!”

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Sea Lion Luxury 5-Star Halong Day Cruise,Buffet Lunch,Shuttle Bus - Boarding the Cozy Bay Premium Cruise
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Sea Lion Luxury 5-Star Halong Day Cruise,Buffet Lunch,Shuttle Bus

15.Sea Lion Luxury 5-Star Halong Day Cruise,Buffet Lunch,Shuttle Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · from $56

Spend 11 to 12 hours from Hanoi exploring Halong Bay by Cozy Bay Premium Cruise. You’ll visit Surprise Cave and Titop Island, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Hang Luon, eat a 30-dish buffet, and return by limousine bus. Guides such as Timtam, Jacky, Peter, and Jason have earned especially warm praise.

“Superb. My second time but this time with Viator, its more impressive. It meets my expectation. Limousine bus, buffet lunch, cave tour and the boat ride were amazing.”

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