VIETNAM
The trips Vietnam is known for.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in Vietnam, set out with the price, the running time and the operator you book with for each one.
A 3-day Hanoi circuit to Ninh Binh, then Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay on a 5-star cruise with balcony, kayaking, caves, and great food.
Most Popular“Loved the cruise. Activities, food everything was great. The staff was very attentive and the rooms were beautiful”
Cruise the Han River at night for $6. See Dragon Bridge’s fire-and-water show on weekends and enjoy views, dance, and optional dinner.
“Even better than expected river cruise to see the dragon bridge etc. 3 level boat with top level open. Served a bottle of water and some fruit. There was music but not too loud. The pilot did a good job of giving us a smooth ride. There was a young lady in costume who demonstrated…”
Cruise quieter Bai Tu Long Bay from Hanoi with kayaking, Thien Canh Son Cave, and a Nem Cuon cooking class on a small overnight ship.
“a wonderful experience all round: return transport from Hanoi, checkin, staff, food and accommodation were all superb, highly recommended”
Luxury 2-day cruise from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay via Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An boat, Luon kayaking, Titop swim, caves, sunset wine.
“Tour guide Alex was great! Very good at telling the story of Vietnam, friendly and very approachable.. great value for money.. overall we had the best day and time with Alex visiting Halong Bay.. would highly recommend”
2-day Ha Long Bay overnight cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Titop and Luon Cave, kayaking, spring roll class, night fishing, and karaoke.
“The overall experience was incredible. so nice spending the night on the boat in Ha Long Bay. I was traveling on my own and met several other solo travelers on the boat. The food was very good and the activities kept us busy. The only downside was all the other boats are on exactly the…”
Da Nang Poseidon dinner cruise on the Han River with DJ party, Apsara dancers, and the Dragon Bridge fire-and-water show.
“We really enjoyed the experience. We got on board early and had our meal which was beautiful. The staff and the entertainment were exceptional. So glad we did it. And it didn’t rain until we got back to the hotel, winner winner 😀”
Basket boat thrills at Cam Thanh, then Hoi An’s heritage sites and a Hoai River lantern release with dinner, all in one guided 6.5-hour loop.
“I enjoyed the day. Every activity was very cool. Our tour guide was very kind. We started at 12 PM in Da Nang, enjoyed the coconut boat ride, visited Hoi An City, watched a Vietnamese show, tried typical Vietnamese food, and the best part—the lanterns on the river. I definitely recommend this tour!”
Full-day Lan Ha Bay boat trip from Hanoi or Cat Ba: kayaking through caves, swimming, onboard lunch, and a sunset cooking class.
“Jumping from the boat and kayak tour was really fun.”
Luxury Ha Long Bay day cruise from Hanoi: Surprise Cave, Luon kayaking, Titop views, swim, and buffet lunch with limousine pickup.
“That was a long trip but everything went well. I’ve received clear information about the pickup point, the bus was on time. Tour guide, Robert, was very professional. The limousine car was cery comfortable. We had a great lunch and with amazing views, visited a cave, had a boat ride, spent some time on a…”
Shop Hoi An market, float a bamboo basket boat in coconut palms, then cook and eat Vietnamese dishes with local guidance.
“This was one of my favorite activities we did in Vietnam. The chef was great and explained everything well. I’m vegetarian and they provide great alternatives for the dishes, the food turned out amazing. I’ll definitely be recommending to my friends and family!”
Full-day Lan Ha and Monkey Island cruise with cave kayaking, swims in clear water, snorkeling gear, lunch, and sunset tea from Cat Ba or Hanoi.
“The most amazing day trip through the stunning islands around cat ba! The trip was very well organised with clear communication and very friendly staff to guide me between each transport (bus, ferry to cat ba, cruise). I highly recommend this trip and would definitely book with them again!”
Hoi An lantern making, basket boats, and a hands-on cooking class. Shop market ingredients, cook four dishes, then take home a lantern.
“Thank you very much to Lin it was perfect, we had so much fun !”
1-day Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi with Ti Top swim, Luon Cave kayaking/bamboo boat, Sung Sot cave, Vietnamese lunch, and optional extras.
“The transportation from Hanoi to Ha Long was very comfortable and clean. Our guide was so nice and knowledgeable of the area. The boat was very nice and the food was delicious. I’d recommend this tour to anyone looking for a relaxing day excursion.”
2 days in Ha Long and Lan Ha with kayaking, cave boat rides, meals aboard, and a sunrise Tai Chi session with V’Spirit Cruises.
“We had a brilliant two days. We had no knowledge or experience so we were initially nervous. We basically had an amazing time. The tour guide 'Peter' and all the team on the boat were fantastic. Knowledgable and friendly. The food and accommodation were excellent bearing in mind the character and age of the boats…”
3-day Lan Ha Bay and Viet Hai 5-star cruise with Dark and Bright Caves, kayaking, Viet Hai biking, great meals, and free Hanoi pickup.
“Mr Hà and the crew were all very friendly and willing to answer any questions, the different meals were all very good especially the dinners! The activities were fun The 3D2N was a must”
From the northern mountains to the Mekong Delta, and every way to travel between them.
