Top Hanoi Water Tours

Discover Ninh Binh on a fully private, flexible day tour from Hanoi, tailored to your interests and preferred pace, with no strangers joining your group. Choose from routes featuring Hoa Lu, Trang An, Tam Coc, Bai Dinh, Bich Dong and Mua Cave, or customize your itinerary where practical. Select a private car with a driver, or upgrade to include an English-speaking guide and lunch. With a guide, learn about local history, culture and daily life while receiving personal assistance throughout the journey. Enjoy private boat and sampan rides when included in your selected option. On selected routes, you can also enjoy cycling or an e-bike experience, a local homestay swimming pool and a private Tam Coc boat trip. Whether traveling solo, as a couple, with family or friends, enjoy a personalized Ninh Binh experience with attentive service and the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay on this all-day tour with hotel pickup. Cruise around the bay, checking out its picturesque grottoes and caves. You’ll also be able to explore on your own in a kayak or bamboo boat. Visit Ti Top Island to get panoramic views of the bay and relax on the beach. Plus, a traditional Vietnamese lunch is served on the boat.

Experience the natural beauty of northern Vietnam’s Ban Gioc Waterfall on this multi-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup in Hanoi, explore the lake and its surroundings—tea plantations and mountains, the fishing village of Coc Toc and Hua Ma Cave, Nang River and Puong Grotto. Enjoy complimentary meals, accommodations, hikes through beautiful scenery and access to a boat and kayaks.

Even if you only have one free day on your trip to Hanoi, you can still see the UNESCO-protected Ha Long Bay with this tour. With your guide leading the way, visit Sung Sot Cave and take a bamboo boat or kayak around the bay. Plus, visit Ti Top Island to swim or trek up the mountain for panoramic views over Vietnam’s most picturesque waters.

Leave behind the slow-moving buses—active travelers who want to fit a lot of adventure into a single day will love this private trip to Mua Cave and beautiful Tam Coc. With your guide, you'll enjoy hiking, biking, touring by bamboo boat, and more. You'll catch great views of Vietnam's "inland Halong Bay," try local foods, and have a driver at your beck and call.

Explore Ninh Binh by car, boat, motorbike and on foot on this small group guided day tour. Enjoy a boat ride through the stunning limestone karst landscape of Tam Coc. After lunch at a local home-restaurant, ride on the back of a motorcycle through the countryside to Mua Caves, where you can hike to the top, and Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Afterwards, explore the Bich Dong Pagoda before returning to Hanoi.

Simplify the journey between Hanoi Airport and the city with this private transfer, which is available as both an arrival or departure transfer. There’s no need to line up for taxis or navigate public transport with luggage as your driver will meet you at the airport or your hotel and take you to your destination. Relax en route and arrive feeling refreshed and ready for the next stage of your journey.

Make the most of your visit to Ha Long Bay from Hanoi by visiting two top attractions: Titov Island and Sung Sot Cave. After transfers from Hanoi or Ha Long Bay itself, enjoy a well-planned day of exploring, kayaking, swimming, and hiking. Refuel with a tasty Vietnamese lunch on board the boat and learn more about the UNESCO World Heritage–listed landscape from your guide.

Navigating Hanoi’s busy streets on your own can be challenging, but on this food walking tour, you just need to follow your guide to tasty spots. Although the itinerary may change, possible tastings on include rice noodle soup with beef, snails, steamed pancakes, Vietnamese sandwiches and various kinds of donuts. You’ll also enjoy lunch or dinner at a restaurant, depending on the departure time you choose.

Don’t miss out on seeing Halong Bay because you’re short on time with this day trip from Hanoi. Take a cruise from Cat Ba National Park out onto the bay, admiring its signature karst islands from the sundeck. Make stops during the cruise to swim, kayak or hike at Ti Top Island and head into Sung Sot Cave to see the rock formations inside.

If you want a day trip to outside of Hanoi to get away from the bustling of the city to the tranquil and peaceful authentic countryside villages, this group tour is fit for you. This private tour will take you to visit some famous places in Ninh Binh Gateway and bring a lot of experiences such as Bai Dinh Pagoda (the biggest pagoda in Vietnam), Trang An Eco where doing boat trip and Mua Cave where hiking up moutain for seeing hole view of local area. Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Viet Nam and take a boat trip nearly 2 hours go along Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc (Three caves).

Escape Hanoi for a day of sightseeing to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave on this full-day guided tour. Walk around historic Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Enjoy a local buffet lunch, then explore the caves of Tam Coc by boat and the village by bicycle. Afterwards, climb to the top of Mua Cave for sweeping views of the countryside. Standard bus transfers with air conditioning and hotel pickup are included for added comfort.

Benefit from an overnight cruise on Halong Bay that allows you to experience this top destination from Hanoi, even if you have limited time. Depart early by minivan to meet your cruise boat and set out to explore caves, fishing villages, and inlets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your package covers all the essentials, including round-trip transfers, accommodation, meals onboard the boat, and a welcome drink upon arrival.

Combine cuisine, culture, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) all in one experience on this half-day cooking class in Hanoi. Learn to cook Vietnamese dishes in a local villa while supporting meaningful CSR programs. Visit a vibrant market, enjoy an eco-friendly setup, and benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off within Hanoi’s Old Quarter. This hands-on class offers cultural stories, fresh ingredients, and a full Vietnamese meal.

Avoid waiting in taxi lines or slow public transport with this private arrival transfer from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi. This private service picks you up from the arrival lobby and takes you directly to hotels in Hanoi’s City Center. The driver tracks your flight and offers free waiting time in case of delays, with options for groups up to ten passengers.

Lan Ha Bay day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Cat Ba with a unique itinerary on Serenity Cruise with lots of outdoor activities like kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, jumping, etc. The cruises aim to provide great safety and comfort for the guests while maintaining the vibes of luxury and royalty. Our Serenity Cruise has 3 separate areas: The Restaurant, The Lounge with a panorama view, and The Rooftop. In addition to the large space, your great cruising experience is guaranteed by the cruise team, who know what you need before you say it. Serenity Cruise is the best choice for your trip to Lan Ha Bay.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival with this Hanoi airport private arrival transfer. Meet your friendly driver when your plane touches down and avoid the headache of navigating a new city. Your professional driver will be waiting with a personalized signboard to whisk you off to your hotel of choice.

Any visitor to Hanoi is faced with a multitude of choices when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine. This half-day private walking tour with a foodie as your guide takes away the guesswork. Let an insider lead the way to some of the best food stands and eateries in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. You’ll observe local life while filling up on flavors that make Hanoi a culinary destination.

Enjoy the flexibility of choosing exactly what you want to do in Ninh Binh with these shared tours from Hanoi. All tours include a visit to the ancient capital of Hoa Lu to see its remaining temples, and a combination of other activities such as a traditional boat ride at Tam Coc, a hike to the Mua caves, and a cycling excursion.

You don’t need days to experience the beauty of Halong Bay: this day cruise makes visiting from Hanoi easy. Cruise through the serene waters of the bay, stopping at picturesque uninhabited islands for a closer look. Explore impressive caves, get active in a kayak, and refuel with a tasty Vietnamese lunch on board your luxury boat, plus enjoy a sunset tea break during the cruise.

Skip the lines and the hassle with this book-ahead service that includes water puppet show entrance tickets and delivery to your Hanoi hotel. Choose from several showtimes to fit your travel schedule and wait for tickets to be delivered to you. Arrive at the theater 15 minutes before showtime and prepare to experience one of Vietnam's most memorable traditional art forms live on stage.

Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter on foot with a foodie guide who introduces you to local cuisine. This street food tour takes you off the beaten path to food stalls and local eateries in Vietnam's capital city. Sample authentic dishes and learn about Vietnamese cuisine. Plus, you can upgrade to add an egg coffee class or visit to the famous Train Street to your itinerary.

Combine three scenic attractions in one tour with this full-day small-group tour to Quang Phu Cau, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu. Enjoy pickup from your Old Quarter hotel and travel air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide to the colorful Incense Village. Afterwards, visit Tam Coc, known as the Halong Bay on land, and enjoy a boat tour, then visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu.

You have a choice of standard, deluxe, or VIP first class seats to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi. Book your entrance ticket and skip the line with priority seating. The unique puppetry performance is done on the water, accompanied by storytelling and music. Choose a showtime to fit your sightseeing schedule.