Top Northern Vietnam Cruises & Sailing - page 3

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.

Sail among the striking limestone islands of the UNESCO-listed Halong Bay, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, with ease on this guided tour from Hanoi. Get picked up from the city and taken directly to your boat where you will enjoy four hours of cruising, including a visit to Thien Cung cave and a Vietnamese lunch on board, before returning via Cat Ba National Park to Hanoi.

A full-day shore excursion is a great way to maximize your time in Hanoi. The small group size allows for a more personalized experience, and you won't have to worry about planning an itinerary or coordinating transportation logistics. Learn about the city's history, try its famous street food, and cover major landmarks, all in one convenient outing.

With this same-day cruise tour from Hanoi, see the UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscapes of Ha Long Bay without taking several days out of your jam-packed travel schedule. Meet your driver in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and drive direct to the bay. Once there, board your cozy boat for an afternoon of cruising, kayaking (extra expense), and swimming at secluded beaches.

Skip the stress of arranging village accommodation and relax on this small-group Sapa tour with guide, a bungalow, seven meals, and vehicle support included, plus transfers from Old Quarter hotels. On day one, hike five miles (nine kilometers) from Y Linh Ho to Ta Van; on day two, spend the morning trekking to Giang Ta Chai; on day three, embark on a medium trek to Ta van, Hang Cun, Sam 2, ad Lao Chai before returning to Hanoi.

Our tour will go to all less touristy area of Lan Ha Bay Lunch will be served with plenty of local foods, vegetarian and vegan option are available. Learn how local fishermen live and work in Cai Beo floating village Join a cooking class while watching the sunset over the 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.

Hanoi is the epicenter of Vietnam, but crazy traffic and exploitative taxis make independent exploration challenging. Hit the highlights in just a day on this private tour with a guide to clue you in on the culture and the history. You’ll see Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter, Hoa Lo Prison, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and more.

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.

Discover Ninh Binh on a fully private and flexible day tour from Hanoi, designed around your interests and preferred pace — with no other guests joining your group. Choose from our designed routes featuring Hoa Lu, Trang An, Tam Coc, Bai Dinh, Bich Dong and Mua Cave, or create a flexible day based on your interests. Choose private car and driver, or upgrade to private car with an English-speaking guide and lunch. Spend more time at places you enjoy, skip what does not interest you, and travel at your own pace. All boat and sampan rides are also private — never shared with other travelers. When a guide is included, they share local insights, take care of details throughout the tour and help capture memorable photos. On selected routes, enjoy a bicycle ride, or upgrade to an e-bike experience with a local homestay swim and private Tam Coc boat trip. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families and friends — experience Ninh Binh your way, with personal attention from start to finish.

Active travelers who want to experience one of Vietnam’s finest trekking areas in just two days will love this well-planned tour from Hanoi. Spend two days hiking through local villages and past scenic terraced rice fields in the mountainous area. Avoid the risk of getting lost when you go with a guide, from whom you can learn more about Sapa.

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.

See the highlights of Ninh Binh without having to worry about transportation or language barriers on this small-group tour. Take a boat ride in Trang An Harbor and visit Mua Cave for a hike in the morning, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, take a cycling trip through rural landscapes, visit with a local family, and see Bich Dong Pagoda before returning to your departure point.

Travelers who love the outdoors will enjoy this two-day hiking tour in the Sapa area from Hanoi. Experience some of the most beautiful landscapes in northern Vietnam: terraced fields, mountains, and small villages. Spend the night in a bungalow in a hill tribe village, Ta Van, where you can learn more about rural Vietnamese life and culture.

Get to Hanoi Airport the quick and easy way with this private transfer service. Your driver meets you at your hotel with your name on a sign, ensuring an efficient and stress-free process. You will then be whisked to the airport in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Take the stress out of your departure and sit back and relax while your driver gets you to where you need to be.

Experience the best of Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, or Bai Tu Long Bay on this 2-night, 3-day cruise. A whole host of activities are included, both onboard and off the ship, from cave visits to squid fishing, cooking classes to a sunset party. All meals are also included, with a wide variety of seafood and vegetarian options available onboard.

Discover the lesser-visited Lan Ha Bay-Cat Ba Island area when you book this overnight excursion alongside a small group. Cruise through extraordinary limestone karst landscapes, pass beautiful coastal scenery, kayak into wild and mysterious caves and islets, and take a swim in the crystal clear waters of the bay.

Discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay on this day trip from Hanoi, ideal for visitors with limited time. Cruise around Ha Long Bay with lunch onboard, go kayaking (extra expense), explore Surprise Cave, relax on the beach on Titop Island, or hike to a vista point for sweeping views, and admire the sunset over the scenic bay before returning to Hanoi.

Make the most of your time on this day trip that lets you experience several of the top attractions in the area surrounding Hanoi. Relax as you’re driven past scenic mountains and rice paddies in Tam Coc, visit old temples in Hoa Lu, and enjoy a ride on a traditional sampan bamboo boat with included hotel pickup.

Skip the hassle of piecing together boats and bike rentals and savor Ninh Binh’s highlights on this guided door-to-door experience. You’ll visit Hoa Lu, once capital of Vietnam, explore Mua Caves and take in views from the mountain above, ride a boat through the Trang An Grottoes, and cycle through the fields to Bich Dong Pagoda cave temples. Your day includes a restaurant lunch and small-group transfers by limousine minivan.

If Halong Bay is too busy for you, opt for this overnight cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay—equally beautiful, and a lot less crowded. Besides admiring the spectacular karst rock formations, enjoy a rowing boat or kayaking, explore Thien Canh Son cave, feast on fresh seafood, and join in activities from tai chi to squid fishing.

Travelers short on time in Northern Vietnam can experience one of the region’s finest landscapes on an easy day tour of Halong Bay that includes port transfers. Sail peacefully through the UNESCO-listed bay, admiring the forested limestone mountains, cliffs, and outcrops along the way. Indulge in a tasty Vietnamese lunch and learn more about the area’s biological importance from your private guide.

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.

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.