Top 15 Vietnam 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.Saigon: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,080 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $21

Explore Ho Chi Minh City on red and blue hop-on hop-off routes covering Districts 1 and 5. Ride past the Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, markets, pagodas, and the War Remnants Museum, using audio commentary in nine languages. Choose a one-day or two-day pass, then switch buses as you please.

“The route is good and cover major places in District 1 and District 5. The stops need to be clearly indicated in some spots (ex: Independence Palace)”

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3.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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4.2-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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5.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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6.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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7.Panoramic City Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 285 reviews · 45 min · from $7Best value

Ride one 45-minute loop through Ho Chi Minh City with views of Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh Market, Independence Palace, City Hall, Bui Vien, and the Saigon River. Choose a daytime or evening departure, use the audio guide when available, and bring a reusable water bottle.

“As many have said on other reviews, the audio quality is terrible. My port wasn't working terribly well so the audio prompts only worked a few times compared to my friend sitting next to me. The staff however were very friendly and for just over £5, it's a great way to get your bearings of Ho Chi Minh City. I'd recommend as one of the first activities you do.”

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8.2-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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9.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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10.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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11.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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12.Late-Night Open-Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 137 reviews · 45 min · from $9

Ride a red open-top double-decker bus through central Ho Chi Minh City from 11:00 to 11:30 p.m. The 45-minute route crosses Ba Son Bridge, follows the Saigon River, and passes City Hall, Bui Vien, Ben Thanh Market, and more. This is a non-stop sightseeing ride with no regular audio commentary.

“We didn’t see much at all. No post office, no notre dame cathedral, no independent palace. Really disappointed at sight seeing route. Just a route by the river.”

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13.From Hue: Hoi An Guided Bus Tour with 4 Sightseeing Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · from $14

This six-hour transfer takes you from Hue to Hoi An with stops at Thanh Toan Bridge, Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, and Marble Mountains. An English-speaking guide such as Giau, Hieu, or Dan shares local stories while a careful driver handles the route. Lunch and the Marble Mountains ticket cost extra.

“I was very satisfied with the trip 4 stops Hue to Hoi An, our guide Hieu was very knowledgeable about the routes. The driver Sau was driving very safe and friendly. Really high recommended!”

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

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

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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15.24 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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