Halong Bay: Private Shore Excursion to Hanoi with Lunch
ID: GYG1112154-1707595
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Perfect for cruise travelers—discover Hanoi’s top sights from Halong Bay in one day with lunch, transport, and English-speaking guide included.
Make the most of your day in Vietnam with this guided shore excursion from Halong Bay to Hanoi. After being greeted at the cruise port, travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle through the scenic countryside.
Upon arrival in Hanoi, visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi, beautifully located by West Lake. Continue to Hoa Lo Prison, where you’ll learn about the country’s wartime history. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant before taking a relaxing cyclo ride through the bustling streets of the Old Quarter. Stop for a cup of coffee at the famous Train Street, where trains pass just a few feet from local cafés—a uniquely Hanoi experience! Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable English-speaking guide will share fascinating stories about local life and culture. After a full day of exploration, return safely to Halong Port in time for your ship’s departure.
Highlights
- Discover Hoa Lo Prison and its powerful wartime history
- Enjoy a tasty Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
- Visit famous Train Street café
- Ride a cyclo through Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi,
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please provide your cruise ship name and arrival/departure time when booking
• The itinerary may be adjusted to fit your ship’s schedule
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Moderate walking involved; wear comfortable shoes
• Dress respectfully for temple visits (no short shorts or sleeveless tops)
• Bring a hat, sunscreen, and drinking water
• Tour operates rain or shine
Meet your guide outside Halong International Cruise Port (Sun Group Port), Bai Chay, Ha Long City.
After disembarking, please walk about 5–10 minutes from your ship to the port gate.
Your guide will be waiting outside the gate, holding a sign with your name or the tour company name.
If you have any trouble finding the meeting point, please call or WhatsApp the local operator
INCLUDED
- Round-trip transportation between Halong Port and Hanoi
- Air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to all attractions
- Cyclo ride in Hanoi Old Quaảter
- Traditional Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant
- Bottled water during the tour
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips for guide and driver (optional)
- Any services not mentioned in the itinerary
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
