The 15 Best Hanoi Bus Tours

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.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 611 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $19

Use a 24 or 48-hour open-top bus pass to see Hanoi’s Old Quarter, temples, museums, lake, mausoleum, and Opera House. The route has 13 stops, eight audio-guide languages, WiFi, and rain ponchos or conical hats when needed. Start by exchanging your voucher outside Hanoi Opera House.

“Great way to see the city of Hanoi to get your bearings and plan where to follow up to visit.”

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3.2-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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4.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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5.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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6.2-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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7.Bus Hanoi to Cat Ba Island with Cat Ba Express

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $14

Travel from Hanoi Old Quarter to Cat Ba Town in about 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes with Cat Ba Express. Your trip includes hotel pickup, a highway bus, a 10-minute speedboat from Got to Cai Vieng, and a final island transfer to your hotel.

“They called ahead to let you know when they're almost there to pick you up. They were also clear on the timings and process on how long the bus would take, the boat ride and then the bus on the island to get to your hotel and downtown. They had a tour guide giving travel tips for the island as well!”

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8.Bus Ha Noi to Cat Ba island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · from $13

Travel from Hanoi to Cat Ba in about three hours by air-conditioned bus, a five-minute speedboat, and a final island bus. Hotel pickup in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and drop-off in Cat Ba Town are offered. Choose a tourist bus or pay $5 extra for the faster limousine van.

“The trip was uncomfortable and messy. Bus. Transfer to a speed boat using run down piers and stairs lugging suitcases then another bus which was smaller and struggled to fit the luggage A very budget operation It was a low cost transfer for a reason. There are other ways of getting to Cat Ba”

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9.Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, & Mua Cave Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 138 reviews · 13 hours · from $26

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Sunny, Ken, Jun, or Minh. Visit Hoa Lu, cycle through villages, eat a Vietnamese buffet, row through Tam Coc, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. It is a long but well-packed day.

“Sunny was fantastic, entertaining and informative. A very well organised trip, thoroughly enjoyed it inspite of the challenging weather.”

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10.Centuries of Highlights in 1 Hour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 101 reviews · 1 hour · from $7Best value

Ride above Hanoi for one hour, passing Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter, the Ho Chi Minh Complex, the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, and more. You get a city map, Wi-Fi, water, rain protection, and audio in eight languages, but this is a non-stop loop.

“j ai fait une erreur de réservation ! je pensais avoir réservé pour ce soir le 10. est il possible de changer ?”

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11.24 Hour Hop on Hop off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 67 reviews · from $20

Use a red double-decker bus to see Hanoi’s key sights at your own pace, from Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter to the Imperial Citadel, Temple of Literature, and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Your ticket lasts 24 hours from first use and includes audio commentary, Wi-Fi, water, and a city map.

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12.Bus from Hanoi to Ninh Binh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $19

Take a shared, air-conditioned bus from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with up to 22 passengers, hotel pickup in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, an English-speaking local guide, and a stop at Hoa Lu before arriving at Tam Coc. The one-way ride takes about three to four hours.

“This whole thing was incredibly confusing. I book a bus from Hanoi to Ninh Binh as is stated in the Viator listing. I got dumped into a tour group and the "guide" then takes us to the first tour spot and tells us we need to walk/figure out our way there. Also it ended up costing way more than the $9 initially listed on Viator.”

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13.Luxury Halong Bay 1 Day on Cruises From Hanoi with Bus & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $42

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by express bus, then cruise the overnight route to Sung Sot Cave and Titov Island. Expect a welcome drink, seafood lunch, kayaking or bamboo boat time, and a sunset snack party. Guide Victor has received special praise for caring for older passengers.

“Picked up in a very luxurious mini bus the cruise boat was very impressively equipped excellent food was served by amazingly helpful staff the cruise itself was extensive and all we could have expected the tour guide was a very good organiser everything went smoothly”

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14.City Sightseeing Hanoi Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 53 reviews · from $38

See Hanoi from an open-top City Sightseeing bus on a 13-stop route linking the Opera House, Temple of Literature, Vietnam Women’s Museum, and Hoa Lo Prison. Your mobile or paper ticket allows flexible use for up to 12 months, with Wi-Fi, audio commentary, a map, and local discounts.

“Bus route for other service is better. There are very few buses with roof top cover. Audio system was defective at least in three of the buses.”

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15.Halong Bay 2 Day Luxury Cruise 6 Star

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $200

Spend two days around Halong Bay aboard the Calista Cruise, with a private balcony cabin, meals, kayaking or bamboo boats, Sung Sot Cave, TiTop Island, and sunrise Vovinam. Guide Suni is noted for friendly, funny help. Confirm the exact schedule, since the details also describe a full-day cruise.

“We had a really fun day. Tour guide Suni was friendly and funny and super helpful. The caves are impressive,l and we chose to kayak which was beautiful. Long old day but beautiful”

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