Hanoi in a day from Halong city
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4.9/5
Based on 89 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Hanoi in a day from Halong city worth booking?
Hanoi in a day from Halong city is a 10-hour experience in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, from $70 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 89 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (89)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $70 per person
This is a Door to Door service for your Halong port tour excursions with No-one Left Behind Policy From Vietnam Tour Tailor . We use - Hanoi local EXPERT tour guides who can serve you in different languages (Surcharge fo
What you get
About this experience
This is a Door to Door service for your Halong port tour excursions with No-one Left Behind Policy From Vietnam Tour Tailor . We use - Hanoi local EXPERT tour guides who can serve you in different languages (Surcharge following the language chosen from default English). The itinerary is able to customize to your personal experiences and will just be the BEST DAY EVER in your holiday
What's included
Included
- Lunch
- Port Of Call option: Inclusive Port pass for driver to pick up at your foot cruise
- Professional English speaking guide (Other languages possible)
- All local taxes, entry tickets to places in Hanoi
- Start From Our Meeting Point Option: You need to get to our Check-in Counter at port Admin building
- Private air-conditionered vehicle Halong - Hanoi - city tour - Halong
Not included
- Tips. drinks and other personal expenditures
- Guide other language surcharge: from 20$/group if changing from English to other language
What you'll see and do
Bai Chay
Pick up in Halong city with Private vehicle (notice for Port Of Call option our driver has your name on the card at the foot of your cruise. For tour starts from the hotel in Halong city, our driver finds you with the name at the reception.
Pass by without stopping
Hanoi Opera House
Private driver takes you to Hanoi after 2 hours drive, Our Hanoi private guide greets and meet you at Hanoi Opera House for the start point.
3 minutes here
Duờng Tau
A short stop at Hanoi train street for a glimpse of Vietnam famous railways system.
10 minutes here
Temple of Literature & National University
The 1st university of Vietnam from 1000 years ago
55 minutes here · Admission included
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
We queue up to visit our father of Vietnam - The one who gave birth to Vietnam nation in 1945.
25 minutes here · Admission included
Ba Dinh Square
Visit the place where Ho Chi Minh read the declaration to give birth the nation in 1945. Opposite to Congress House and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
3 minutes here · Admission included
One Pillar Pagoda
Unique pagoda in the middle of the lake looks like a lotus flower. It was built from 11th century
20 minutes here · Admission included
Hoa Lo Prison
Place Vietnam kept American pilots during the War. From here we start the drive back to Halong city/port
50 minutes here · Admission included
Old Quarter
Have a lunch in a Fine Vietnamese Food Restaurant in City Center + Rickshaw tour (2 hours) OR Enjoy the food tour around the Old town of Hanoi as below: Start our walking tour to the main stops are at the most Only-One-Dish-famous shops or restaurants owned by families who have been making certain famous traditional dishes for years. These experience will come one after one during the walking tour in this Hanoi National Heritage area. We will not only bring you the real local Hanoi dishes but also show the special way of enjoying them as parts of the daily culinary life in Hanoian. The journey will get you down to the local markets to learn about Vietnamese cooking and eating habits. This industrialized haste and busy life creates a lot of fast foods. Hanoians are lucky to be able to eat delicious home-cooked meals in a busy city at any time! The walking takes you to smaller walkways which you would not normally enter. It is time we find "A City Inside A City".
120 minutes here · Admission included
Egg coffee or a local coffee of Vietnam. Enjoy the Old Quarter in style
30 minutes here · Admission included
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
Center of Hanoi city
30 minutes here · Admission included
Bai Chay
After Guide's goodbye, Our driver takes you back to your Halong city port/Location. End of the day tour following your wished time
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
Hon Gai Cruise port is the 3rd port that customer's ship can dock
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
The cruise port in Bai Chay is the 2nd port that an international cruise can dock
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
This is one of the 3 ports that customers's ship can dock
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Hon Gai Cruise port is the 3rd port that customer's ship can dock
Ends at
The cruise port in Bai Chay is the 2nd port that an international cruise can dock
Ends at
This is one of the 3 ports that customers's ship can dock
Options you can book
Pick up at your cruise foot
Port pass inclusive: We buy port pass for our driver to pick up you at the cruise foot. Your cruise: We pick up right at the foot of your cruise. You will see our driver holding a card with your name on it. Pickup included
Start From Our Meeting Point
Our Check in Counter: Our Check in Counter at Halong International Cruise port - Hanoi city tour - Back to our Check in Counter Note: You will need to take free shuttle from your cruise to our Check in Counter at Halong International Cruise port (around 400m) Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, vi, ko, ja, en, zh-CN, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Vietnam Tour Tailor Company
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 89 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
89 verified traveler reviews for Hanoi in a day from Halong city. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Lots to see
Our guide Tom and the driver really looked after us all day, we were collected from our cruise ship on time , in an air conditioned comfortable car. We saw so many different interesting attractions during our day, Tom was very knowledgeable about them all. One stop was for an Egg Coffee, really creamy, a must do! The included lunch was lovely, the restaurant and staff really nice. The mad traffic is an experience like no other, both fab and mad, our driver did a great job. Thank you Tom we had a really great day spending just the right amount of time at each attraction.
via Viator
Hanoi history
Long day but Hanoi very interesting. Car journey longer than anticipated due to traffic so be aware. Guide knowledgeable about history of area
via Viator
Wonderful tour of Hanoi
We had a great day in Hanoi. Our tour guide Mike helped to make the most of limited time in this fascinating city. The day was well organized right from the beginning. We were picked up right at our cruise ship. That saved us the 900m walk along the pier which other passengers had to make. Our driver Phuong drove ve us from Halong to Hanoi. The drive took about two hours. Mike was born and raise in Hanoi. He was the perfect person to share his knowledge of the city and his love for Vietnam. A wonderful day! Highly recommended.
via Tripadvisor
Great Hanoi Day Tour
This was an extensive tour of Hanoi taken from a cruise ship in Ha Long. The transport was great, the guide was attentive and very good and took us to see all the things we could see in the time frame. He explained things well and spoke good English.
via Viator
Great operator
We had some issues on this tour, but the tour operator did everything possible to make it right. The tour operator is respectable & can be trusted to give you the best experience.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $70 to $292
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 31
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 74
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Hanoi in a day from Halong city: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ha Long Bay.
How much does Hanoi in a day from Halong city cost?
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Prices start at $70 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ha Long Bay usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Hanoi in a day from Halong city take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Ha Long Bay is not rushed.
Is Hanoi in a day from Halong city worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 89 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Ha Long Bay, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hanoi in a day from Halong city?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Hanoi in a day from Halong city suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Hanoi in a day from Halong city?
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Around 31 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Ha Long Bay can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Ha Long Bay and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hanoi in a day from Halong city start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Ha Long Bay within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Ha Long Bay?
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On Outty we rank every Ha Long Bay experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include All Inclusive 2 Days Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay on Au Co cruise, Top Tier: Overnight Ha Long Bay Cruise 5-Star, Balcony Cabin-2D1N, All inclusive Bhaya 2-Day Halong Bay Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Ha Long Bay?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Ha Long Bay?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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