The 4 Best Boat Day Trips in Vietnam

1.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,886 reviews · from $43Our pick

Spend a full day from Hanoi visiting Hoa Lu’s royal temples by bicycle, rowing through Trang An’s caves, hiking about 500 steps at Mua Cave, and eating a Vietnamese buffet lunch. English-speaking guides such as James, Max, Liam, Tim, and Jason help keep the busy schedule moving.

“Max (our tour guide) was friendly, energetic, informative and very funny. He gave us a lot of information, told plenty of jokes and made sure we were all safe and sound. He really ensured we had a great experience. The places we visited were amazing. Thank you and see you again!”

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2.Small-Group Mekong Delta Day Trip: Boat Ride, Cottages & Pagoda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,327 reviews · from $48

Spend a full day from Ho Chi Minh City exploring My Tho and Ben Tre by motorboat and hand-rowed boat. Meet local producers, taste fruit and honey tea, enjoy a five-course lunch, choose a village bike ride, and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda with guides such as James, Nam, or Manh.

“Lead by a local guy who truly gave us his experience of the Mekong area. Great day out, bring your waterproofs and mossie spray, just in case. Big shout out to Nam, thank you.”

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3.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · from $55

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh from Hanoi. Visit record-setting Bai Dinh Pagoda, eat a Vietnamese buffet, cruise Trang An by bamboo boat, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. English-speaking guides, including Son, lead groups of up to 29 people.

“It was an amazing experience, our Guide Son was very helpful and a treasure of knowledge. I recommend mua cave and grotto a must must visit”

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4.Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 673 reviews · from $62

Spend 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay in a limousine and 5-star cruise. Guide Tinh, Henry, Alex, Jason, Nam, or Trinh may lead your group. Visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, swim at Ti Top, and enjoy lunch and sunset treats.

“Tinh was an amazing guide, so informative and helpful. The whole day was amazing, Sung Sot Cave was spectacular. Highly recommended this day trip , very good value for money. Food, drinks and crew on the boat were fantastic! All in all 10 out of 10 😊”

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