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John_B, Oct 2026
Great day in Hanoi
Pete our guide was great. Our driver was also fantastic. No way I could have drove to all the spots we went to in that traffic. Pete was very knowledgeable and flexible. Due to construction causing some traffics delays in the area, he adjusted our schedule quickly so we still made it everything we wanted to see and still had enough time at every stop. We really wanted to experience train at and he had us at a very good cafe with time to enjoy a coffee before the train passed.
Mackenzie_B, Oct 2026
Must do tour!
We did this trip as family of four and Leo was our tour guide. He was amazing in explaining the history and making us laugh. This is definitely a trip for those that are more fit with the walking and biking. My family got tired of the biking and fell behind the group and Leo came back and got them and even offered to turn around. He came up with alternative options for our group and was very kind. The boat ride was beautiful and the lunch was ok. We enjoyed the bike ride. This is a must do activity. The bus was beautiful and had AC and was very roomy! Book this now!!
q6cf72gdsm, Oct 2026
Great service
Great experience.
We were met from the gate and escorted through the VIP lane at immigration.
The main queue looked huge and I’ve no doubt this saved us a lot of time.
They waited with us and helped with luggage before taking us through to our transfer driver.
Would definitely use them again.
Rahima_S, Sept 2026
Fantastic tour especially for people that like to be active
Our guide Sunny and driver Tian gave us a fantastic day trip to Ninh Binh. I am so glad I went with this company because I noticed there were a lot of other large bus tours but ours was timed so perfectly specifically to avoid crowds and impending rain.
I was so worried about the weather I almost cancelled but I'm so glad I did not. The overcast sky made the boat ride much more enjoyable. Our guide and driver made sure we had multiple bathroom stops and places for drinks and snacks.
The tour does, as mentioned, have biking and hiking components but if you're not physically able to, both locations have places to sit, relax and have a food or drink. As for the lunch, it was buffet style and about half the table was vegetarian options. They also had fish, goat, chicken, tofu and I believe beef options as well, so something for everyone.
For a tip, everyone goes to the left side on the hike to get to a higher viewpoint with a dragon. If you have time, do both, but if you're not able to or want to have better pictures, take the right hand turn to go up the mountain side with the pagoda. Less people go up that side and there's not a major difference in viewpoints but you can have more space to enjoy the top with less people.
Also, bring an umbrella if you're doing the boat ride on a sunny day. The hat helps, but that sun is a killer. And have small bills on hand for small purchases like water, ice cream, tips and such.
Nancy_B, Sept 2026
Ninh binh tour
I love the boat tour and the 500 stairs to the top of the mountain. The ancient temple was just ok, Tony explain very well the history of the King and why they move the temple. Good history and not too long. The extra tip to the boat driver should be include in the price. The van was clean and great temperature. Tony was a great guide
Lukasz_W, Aug 2026
Hiu was a fantastic guide...
Hiu was a fantastic guide for our Ninh Binh day tour. Punctual, friendly, and full of knowledge about the area — he made the history come alive and knew all the right timings to beat the crowds. Great English, great photos, and he took us to a wonderful local spot for lunch. We couldn’t have asked for a better day. Highly recommend!
Dharshini_G, Jun 2026
Calm and informative day trip to Ha Long Bay
Hien was very knowledgeable and patient with us and really gave us a good insight of Hanoi and the Hanlong bay, The boat ride itself was calm as was the sampan ride we opted for in lieu of kayaking and well worth it as we saw the inside of lovely caves and explored the limestone shapes. Amazing!
Andrew_W, Apr 2026
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.
Beth_G, Apr 2026
Would recommend!
Our trip was great! Our guide Johnny was very knowledgable and attentive for the 7 hour excursion. Easy to find him at the cruise ship port, and quick loading on to the boat. We had 18 passengers, and could have had room for at least 30, so lots of space, which was nice. Clean, available bathrooms. Soda, beer, water available for sale ($1-2 USD), and you do get 1 free with lunch. The itinerary was different than what was on Viator, but it all ended up being great. Went to an oyster & pearl farm, Sung Set Cave, then had lunch (so much food! A set menu, and it just kept coming. After lunch, we visited Luon Cave - we had options to take a bamboo boat (included), kayak (included) or speedboat (~$17 USD), and we had enough time to do 2 of the 3! Finally, we also stopped at Titov Isle - has a viewpoint with about 450 steps, which I didn't do, but we had enough time here to allow that. We stayed at the beach/shops area, which was pretty small. Swimming was allowed, but again, it was very small, so we didn't go in. Johnny was a great guide and the boat crew were wonderful! Great way to see the cool bay area.
Karam_K, Mar 2026
"A Flawless Experience with team Tom!
Huge thanks to Team Tom for an unforgettable day! Our guide, Tom, was exceptional from start to finish—professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive. Everything ran like clockwork, allowing us to just relax and enjoy the sights. If you’re looking for a seamless and high-quality tour, I can’t recommend this one highly enough!
Kiersten_L, Feb 2026
Definitely worth it!
What a great excursion! We had a great tour guide for Ninh Binh. Our accommodations that evening were very nice. The cruise ship and accommodations were spectacular. Just wish we could have fit in an extra night! Food was great and the service was exceptional. They helped us book a ride directly to the airport and their communication was top notch. Highly recommend
sridhar_n, Dec 2025
Great way to see ha long bay.
Well organized tour lasting about 24 hours. The staff worked really hard to make everything go seamlessly. They give you an itinerary right at the very start and stick to it throughout the time. The staff were very pleasant and service oriented. The facilities were good just as they look in the photos. The food was great, the scenery speaks for itself, and the boating/kayaking/swimming/cooking class, etc.. were all good things to keep you occupied. There were small just sufficient breaks so it didn't feel rushed.
I also enjoyed meeting other travelers in a setting that was small enough <50 passengers, that you got to talk to people if you wanted to do so.
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