HANOI · BOAT TOURS
The boats worth getting on.
The 9 hanoi boat tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each one takes you, how long you are on the water, who runs the boat, and what a seat on deck costs.
One-day Hanoi trip to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave: temples, a 2-hour bamboo boat in karst caves, and 500 steps to views.
Most Popular“Tezzy was great tour guide and took us to many places. We really enjoyed the boat ride and hike up to the top of the mountain. Definitely recommend this for others. Ensure the weather is good otherwise you won’t enjoy it as much.”
Hanoi day trip to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Mua Cave with an English guide, buffet lunch, entry fees, and a bamboo-boat karst cruise.
“Amazing trip - such beautiful natural surroundings. Our guide, Thomas, was lovely, helpful and informative. would recommend this trip to everyone. Definitely will be going back to Ninh Binh and Tam Coc - Thank you Thomas 😊”
Full-day Ninh Bình tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lư, a village bike ride, Tam Cốc bamboo boat, and Mua Cave steps—limited to 17.
“Very nice location and tour. Just won't give 5 stars as they did not pick me up at my hotel, they made me walk 10 mins for pickup with 2 infants”
Overnight Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi: Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, Luon Cave by bamboo boat or kayak, cooking class, fishing and karaoke.
“Great travel destination with amazing views. Trip organizing was a bit poor though as traveling included a lot of waiting in every turn and the schedule at the boat was rather hectic. There should also be more sunbathing seats at the deck.”
Spend a full day on Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi or Cat Ba with kayaking, beach time, a fish-farm visit, and a spring roll cooking class at sunset.
“Our group of 3 got picked up and dropped off in Hanoi, which was smooth. And so glad we chose Cat Ba over Ha Long Bay since we were able to avoid crowds and the bay was relatively clean (compared to what we heard of Ha Long Bay). Read more”
Flexible Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with pagodas, Hoa Lu temples, Mua Cave views, and cave-and-river boat rides in Trang An or Tam Coc.
“The Budist temples , and the boat trip were both excellent”
Hanoi to Halong Bay in a single long day with Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon kayaking, Ti Top views, lunch onboard, and round-trip transfers.
“We loved this tour to Ha Long. Bingh was a wonderful tour guide and he was great about keeping everyone on a schedule. He was super nice and informative and the scenery is great. Highly recommend this company!”
Hanoi to Perfume Pagoda by countryside car, sampan boat ride, temple prayers, lunch, and a cave visit with optional cable car.
“We had a great time and the guide was outstanding. The views were incredible and we learned a lot about the culture.”
From Hanoi: Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc sampan caves, and a countryside bicycle ride with goat-meat lunch and A/C coach.
“Well organized tour! The tour guide was very informative and spoke good English. Overall, this is a great day trip!”
Every coast worth sailing, harbour by harbour.
