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Tours/Ha Long Bay/Hanoi in a day from Halong city

Hanoi in a day from Halong city

Ha Long Bay8–12 hours
Hanoi in a day from Halong city
Hanoi in a day from Halong city
Hanoi in a day from Halong city
Hanoi in a day from Halong city
Hanoi in a day from Halong city
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Hanoi in a day from Halong city
Hanoi in a day from Halong city
Hanoi in a day from Halong city
Hanoi in a day from Halong city
Hanoi in a day from Halong city
Hanoi in a day from Halong city

At a glance

Duration
8–12 hours
Price from
$15 / person
Location
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Languages
DE, CMN, EN, FR
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Asia Pearl Travel Day Tours

Description

This tour is flexible from 9 to 12 hours duration. Various start time. Hanoi is 100 miles away from Halong city. Avoid 4 hours each way bus tour. We specially use the Highway #5B and it takes only 2 hours to get to Hanoi and you will have more time enjoying our city. Customers can customize the tour to their desire: Guide language; places to visit and especially a local food tour for lunch with authentic local food experience OR in a Top restaurant with themed Vietnamese food menu.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
13 times a day, 6:00 AM–12:00 PM
Next available
Mon, Oct 12
Adult (ages 9–80)
$15
Child (ages 4–8)
Free
Infant (ages 0–3)
Free

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $25.

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.

Tour Options

Start from Port Meeting point 10 hours

Change from English speaking?: Change from English speaking? - Book also the Surcharge option following your desired speaking guide. Come to our place at port: We will send direction to get to our meet point for the tour start. We donot need to buy port pass for this option. Duration: 10 hours: Flexible duration from 9 to 12 hours tour duration depending on your request and cruise time Tailored Made: You can choose a 2 hours Local Food tour in Old town OR a Lunch at a Fine restaurant + Cylclo (Richshaw) tour around Old town Spacious vehicle: 1-3 persons: SUV 8 seats. from 4: 16 seats spacious van All runs in a Highway. No stop Pickup included

All Inclusive Private Tour 10 hours

Change from English speaking? : Change from English speaking? - Book also the Surcharge option following your desired speaking guide. Premium: Pick up at the foot of your cruise. Our driver holding a card with your name on it at the very first steps from your cruise. Duration: 10 hours: Flexible duration from 9 to 12 hours tour duration depending on your request and cruise time Tailored Made: You can choose a 2 hours Local Food tour in Old town OR a Lunch at a Fine restaurant + Cylclo (Richshaw) tour around Old town Spacious vehicle: 1-3 persons: SUV 8 seats. from 4: 16 seats spacious van All runs in a Highway. No stop Pickup included

CHANGE CHINESE OR FRENCH

Chinese or French speaking: Chinese or French speaking guide surcharge per GROUP from default English speaking guide Surchage: When you booked a default tour with English you also book this option to change to Chinese or French Pickup included

Change Spanish Or Germans

Spanish or German speaking: Spanish or German speaking guide surcharge per GROUP from default English speaking guide Surchage: When you booked a default tour with English you also book this option to change to Spanish or German Pickup included

Itinerary

120 min

Pick up in Halong city with Private vehicle at our meet point OR for All Inclusive 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.

Hanoi Opera House
3 min

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.

Duờng Tau
10 min

A short stop at Hanoi train street for a glimpse of Vietnam famous railways system.

Temple of Literature & National University
Admission included55 min

The 1st university of Vietnam from 1000 years ago

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Admission included25 min

We queue up to visit our father of Vietnam - The one who gave birth to Vietnam nation in 1945.

Ba Dinh Square
Admission included3 min

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.

One Pillar Pagoda
Admission included20 min

Unique pagoda in the middle of the lake looks like a lotus flower. It was built from 11th century

Hoa Lo Prison
Admission included50 min

Place Vietnam kept American pilots during the War. From here we start the drive back to Halong city/port

Old Quarter
Admission included120 min

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".

Admission included30 min

Egg coffee or a local coffee of Vietnam. Enjoy the Old Quarter in style

Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
Admission included30 min

Center of Hanoi city. Guide's goodbye,

Bai Chay
120 min

Our driver takes you back to your Halong city port/Location. End of the day tour following your wished time

What's included

Included
Professional English speaking guide (Other language: Book Tour + Book Language Surcharge Option)
Port Of Call option: Inclusive Port pass for driver to pick up at your foot cruise
Start From Our Meeting Point Option: You need to get to our Check-in Counter at port Admin building
All local taxes, entry tickets to places in Hanoi - We tailor-make to your desire and request
Lunch: Optional 2 hours walking Hanoi food tour OR at TOP restaurant in Hanoi + Rickshaw tour 1 hour
Port fee for driver to pick up - drop off at your cruise foot if you book PORT OF CALL option
Private air-conditionered vehicle Halong - Hanoi - city tour - Halong
Not included
Tips. drinks and other personal expenditures
Guide other language surcharge: YOU NEED TO BOOK GUIDE SURCHARGE OPTION following your Language

Pickup Locations & Times

Our guide will have your name on the list and a welcome board!

How it compares in Ha Long Bay

  • Starting price $15 is 81% below the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Ha Long Bay

Excurgo comparison of 1,230 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Hanoi in a day from Halong city take?

Hanoi in a day from Halong city lasts about 8–12 hours. The itinerary has 12 stops.

How much does Hanoi in a day from Halong city cost?

Prices start at $15 per person for this Ha Long Bay experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $25. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Hanoi in a day from Halong city run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 13 departures a day between 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

How much does Hanoi in a day from Halong city cost for children?

Children aged 4–8 pay nothing, adults from $15. Infants go free.

Can I cancel Hanoi in a day from Halong city for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Our guide will have your name on the list and a welcome board!

What languages is Hanoi in a day from Halong city offered in?

The experience is available in DE, CMN, EN, FR, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

$15/ person
Duration8–12 hours
LanguagesDE, CMN, EN
ConfirmationInstant
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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