Top 14 Bus Day Trips in Vietnam

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

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

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by limousine bus, visit monumental Bai Dinh Pagoda, eat a Vietnamese buffet, cruise Trang An by bamboo boat, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. The tour lasts 11 to 12 hours, includes an English-speaking guide, and accommodates up to 29 people.

“Enjoyable and educational visit to Ninh Binh where we learnt about Vietnamese history at the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Had a lovely time cruising down the river through limestone caves and a challenging climb to what was a phenomenal view of the area. U need to put aside some money for tips but it was a day we'll spent.”

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2.2-Day Sa Pa Ethnic Homestay Tour & Trek with Limousine Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 440 reviews

Travel from Hanoi to Sa Pa by limousine bus, then trek with a local Hmong English-speaking guide through Lao Chai, Ta Van, bamboo forest, and rice terraces. Sleep at a basic but comfortable homestay, with guides such as Soso, Sua, or Tung sharing local life and mountain culture.

“I knew I wanted to do some hiking in Sapa but wasn't sure which to take and eventually settled with this activity. I'm so glad I choice this one as it was fantastic. I was contacted by Viet via WhatsApp well in advance of the activity and he helped arrange my sleeper bus from Hanoi along with the optional upgrades I requested. Viet provided clear instructions and was readily available to assist at all times. The food included throughout the tour was amazing both at the homestay and the start/ finish restaurant. Gom was my guide for the trek and she was extraordinary, providing detailed knowledge of the area, including…”

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3.Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 388 reviews · from $35

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus to Tuan Chau Marina, then cruise Ha Long Bay with an English-speaking guide. You’ll enjoy a buffet lunch, visit Sung Sot, or Surprise Cave, stop at Titop Island, and have time for optional kayaking before a sunset party on the return voyage.

“What an amazing tour! The tour guide was very pleasant and friendly, and gave lots of information about Hanoi, Vietnam in general and Ha Long Bay as well. The views were absolutely stunning, such an incredible trip I’d highly recommend it to anybody!”

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4.Halong Bay Day Tour 6Hour Deluxe Cruise Limousine Bus Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 317 reviews · from $52

You’ll ride from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus, cruise Halong Bay for about six hours, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Hang Luon, climb or swim at Titop Island, and eat a Vietnamese seafood lunch. English-speaking guides lead the day, with groups capped at 38.

“A fantastic luxuary cruisetour in Halong bay . The Cave was amazing beautiful. The tour guide was perfect.”

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5.2-Day Sapa Limo Bus Tour & Fansipan Peak Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 277 reviews

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by limousine or sleeper bus, trek through rice terraces toward Lao Chai and Ta Van with a local English-speaking guide, then ride the cable car to Fansipan. Guides such as Song, Susu, and Than help explain local life, while free time lets you explore Sapa town.

“We loved our guide Song, who took us on a 3hour trek through the villages and Rice paddies. She was from a local tribe and talked a ,ot about her culture and their way of life. She was a very gentle and sweet person. Trip up to Fanzipan was great. Excellent views from cable car on the way up. Misty at the top so no view, but this is common. Great experience anyway. For people who don't want to walk the 600 steps you can catch a mono rail to the top. We did feel giddy from the high altitude of 3400 meters.”

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6.2-Day Sapa-Fansipan Peak & Trek & Ha Giang Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews

You travel from Hanoi to Sapa by limousine bus or night train, trek through Lao Chai and Ta Van with a local guide, and ride the cable car toward Fansipan Peak. Guide Song is one named guide connected with this trip. You can finish in Hanoi or continue to Ha Giang by bus.

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7.1-day Sapa Trekking Tour With Overnight Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 32 reviews · from $52

Travel overnight from Hanoi, then hike about 11 kilometers from Y Linh Ho through Muong Hoa Valley to Lao Chai and Ta Van. An English-speaking guide such as Sue or Su leads the route, with breakfast in Sapa, lunch at a local homestay, and sleeper buses included.

“Thank you Su and everyone who helped organised the tour. it was really foggy and muddy on december but we spent a very good time. Thank you for the food, for the place, for the smile and all the laughs we shared.”

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8.Halong Bay Luxury cruise Day trip: Buffet Lunch, Limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $35

Spend about five hours cruising Ha Long Bay, with visits to Surprise Cave and Titop Island, a buffet lunch, welcome drink, and English-speaking guide. The 8:30 a.m. Hanoi option includes a limousine bus. Huy, Long, or Trinh may guide the group.

“Sunset drinks in the bay were the best possible ending to an amazing trip - Trinh was an informative and funny guide”

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9.Halong bay Luxur Cruise Day trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $35

Spend 12 to 13 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by limousine bus and five-hour boat. You will visit Surprise Cave, Ti Top Island, and Luon Cave, with a buffet lunch and welcome drink. Bring cash for the 310,000 VND entrance fee and optional 50,000 VND kayaking charge.

“The transportation and the boat itself was absolutely fantastic. It was luxury and the food was fantastic however, the tour guide Robert Hung, although he spoke good English and explained history would inexplicably disappear at each stoRead more”

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10.From HCM: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour by Speedboat or Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · 6 hours - 450 minutes · from $26Best value

You can reach the Cu Chi Tunnels by morning or afternoon bus, or by a 7:00 AM speedboat with breakfast, early entry, river scenery, and lunch. An English-speaking guide explains the tunnels, traps, bunkers, and wartime survival before returning you to central Ho Chi Minh City.

“Grundsätzlich gut, die Abholung hatte nicht geklappt. Wir sind mit dem Taxi nachgefahren nach einigen vergeblichen Kontaktaufnahmen”

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11.Halong bay Luxury Cruise Day trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $35

Spend about 12 to 13 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by limousine bus and boat. Cruise past Dinh Huong and Ga Choi islets, visit Surprise Cave and Titop Island, and choose kayaking or a sampan through Luon Cave. Expect a shared group of up to 99 people.

“I chose to do the day trip rather than an overnight stay but was a bit concerned it would feel rushed. It didn't feel like you were too rushed though as there was enough time to see and do everything ok. The main frustration was there was just Read more”

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12.Hanoi to Fansipan Peak 2-Day Bus Tour plus Lodging, Meals, and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2 reviews · from $145

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeping bus, stay one night, visit Cat Cat Village, then ride the Fansipan cable car and climb 600 steps to the summit. The tour includes a twin-share hotel, four meals, transfers, tickets, and an English-speaking guide. Ask if Swa, also written Sua, is leading your group.

“Make sure you plan on waiting for all the activities. We were asked to get to the bus station at 6:10am and the bus left after 7am. The bus on the way to Sa Pa was a “sleeping bus” that was extremely uncomfortable and dirty. We were told no need for cash but we wouldn’t hRead more”

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13.Halong Bay Luxury Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $70

Spend one long day on Ha Long Bay with a limousine transfer from Hanoi, a buffet lunch, Surprise Cave, Titop Island, and kayaking or a sampan ride through Luon Cave. An English-speaking guide, entrance fees, and round-trip transport are included, with Phong among the named guides.

“Great tour. Phong was great. Everything was so beautiful. Boat ride was smooth. The caves were my favorite part of the day.”

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14.Halong Bay Luxury Cruise Day trip: Buffet lunch, limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $35

Spend a full day on Halong Bay with an English-speaking guide, limousine pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a Vietnamese buffet lunch, and stops at Surprise Cave, Ti Top Island, and Luon Cave. Expect a shared boat, optional kayaking, extra entrance fees, and a busy summer schedule.

“That's an impressive scenery of Halong bay. The Surprise cave was gorgeous with amazing stalagmites & stalactites. Kayaking through tunnel was fun, views from Titop island was excellent!”

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