Hanoi Day Trips

A Genuine Look at the 2025 Ha Long Bay Day Trip: Kayaking, Caves, and a Big Lunch

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A Genuine Look at the 2025 Ha Long Bay Day Trip: Kayaking, Caves, and a Big Lunch So, everyone pretty much has this picture in their mind of Ha Long Bay. You know, it’s that one with the giant green rocks poking out of really calm, emerald water. Honestly, it looks like something from another planet. And as a matter of fact, you are wondering if you can really see all of that in just one day, especially starting all the way from Hanoi. To be honest, it’s a long day, a very long day. You basically spend a good …

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A Genuine Look: My Ninh Binh 2 Day 1 Night Tour from Hanoi

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A Genuine Look: My Ninh Binh 2 Day 1 Night Tour from Hanoi So, you are in Hanoi, and honestly, the city’s energy is kind of a lot after a few days. I was really looking for a little break, and you know, everyone talks about this place called Ninh Binh. They call it ‘Ha Long Bay on land’, and frankly, that description just a little bit grabbed my attention. I saw so many options online, from cheap-and-cheerful day trips to more drawn-out stays. Anyway, I picked this 2-day, 1-night trip with a small group of just nine people, basically …

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Halong Bay 6-Hour Tour from Hanoi: An Honest 2025 Review

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Halong Bay 6-Hour Tour from Hanoi: An Honest 2025 Review Halong Bay 6-Hour Tour from Hanoi: An Honest 2025 Review So you’re thinking about a quick trip to see one of the wonders of the world, right? Honestly, the idea of seeing Halong Bay from Hanoi in just one day sounds almost too good to be true. It’s a six-hour boat tour, advertised as all-inclusive, which just sounds incredibly convenient. I actually went on one of these trips recently, pretty much to see what the real story was. Is it just a frantic dash, or do you genuinely get to …

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2025 Halong & Ninh Binh Combo Day Tour: An Honest Review

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2025 Halong & Ninh Binh Combo Day Tour: An Honest Review So, you are probably looking at pictures of Vietnam, and honestly, it’s a bit hard to choose what to see. You’ve got the giant limestone rocks sticking out of the water in Halong Bay, which, you know, looks incredible. Then there is Ninh Binh, sometimes called the “inland Halong,” with its own green rivers and towering karsts that are, in a way, just as breathtaking. Actually, trying to fit both into a tight schedule seems almost impossible. This combo day tour says you can see both of these top …

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