Top 15 Hanoi Garden Tours

1.Orchid Cruises Halong Bay 2Day/1Night on 5 Star

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,136 reviews · from $420Our pick

Cruise from Hanoi through Lan Ha and Halong bays aboard a five-star Orchid vessel. Expect a private balcony cabin, included meals and sightseeing, Tai Chi, kayaking, cave visits, and a cooking class. Crew members such as Lily, Bang, Chris, Win, and Mr. Dong are praised for attentive service.

“An overnight cruise was definitely the right choice. This option gave ample time for not only enjoying the beautiful and peaceful atmosphere of Halong Bay, but also allowed us to get to know our fellow passengers, and to take part in intereRead more”

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2.Orchid Trendy Cruises 2Days/1 Night 5 Star Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 853 reviews · from $360

Sail from Hanoi to Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay aboard Orchid Trendy, a 20-cabin ship with private balconies, an outdoor jacuzzi, Asian-European meals, and guided bay activities. Pickup starts in Hanoi Old Quarter at 7:30 am. Staff names praised for service include Thomas, Gin, Alex, Steve, and Kevin.

“Really fun attractions, nice boat and food. The staff is amazing and Gin is the best staff member.”

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3.Orchid Cruises 2Days/1Night 5 Star All included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 760 reviews · from $380

Sail from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay aboard Orchid Cruises, with a private balcony, meals, scenic cruising, and a 6:00 am Tai Chi session. The small group is capped at 15, and attentive crew members such as Win, Bang, and Rose are noted for thoughtful service.

“Furnishings and food were amazing but it was really the friendly attentive staff that put this over the top. Win the manager was lovely with my 14 year old son and he and the team accommodated our dietary requests. Tien was a great Read more”

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4.Orchid Cruises 3days/2nights For 5 Star All Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 531 reviews · from $799

Spend 3 days and 2 nights aboard Orchid Cruises, sailing Halong and Lan Ha bays in a 14-suite ship. You get Hanoi transfer service, an English-speaking guide, seven included meals, fresh water, and time to enjoy the karst scenery from your suite or the sundeck. Tien and attentive staff help make the trip personal.

“We had the most wonderful experience on this Orchid Classic cruise. Not only did we get a free upgrade to the large suite but the overall ambiance on board was great!”

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5.Orchid Cruises Halong Bay 2Days/1Night With 5 Star all included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $372

Spend one night aboard Orchid Cruises, sailing from Hai Phong through Halong and Lan Ha bays. You get a private balcony, meals, Cat Ba’s Trung Trang Cave, Tai Chi, a canoe outing, and round-trip Hanoi transfers. Staff members such as Louis, Suzie, Fiora, Jess, and Gin are frequently named for attentive service.

“The staff, food, accommodations and the unbelivable views was special. This was a very relaxing experience. Some of the group wished we did the 2 night. Highly recommend this experience.”

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6.Orchid Cruise Halong Bay 3Days 2Night on 5 Star Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $790

You’ll cruise Halong and Lan Ha bays for three days and two nights, with Old Quarter pickup, cave visits, kayaking or bamboo boats, Cat Ba’s Viet Hai Village, cooking lessons, Tai Chi, and squid fishing. Staff members including Chris, Colada, and Huan are noted for attentive service.

“This was an amazing experience. Very comfortable accommodation and the service from all staff was fantastic. A special mention to Chris who went above all expectations to make our time aboard very memorable.”

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7.Peony Cruise 5* Halong Bay 3 days 2 nights with 2 ways transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $399

Spend three days and two nights aboard Peony Cruise in Halong Bay, with a private balcony, Tai Chi at sunrise, included meals, and visits by day boat and local boat. The Hanoi transfer takes about 2.5 hours, though you should confirm whether both transfers are included when booking.

“From the start to finish everything was smooth running. All staff were friendly and welcoming. We did the 2nights & 3days tour however we did end up spending all our time on the boat as we were both feeling sick (we weren't pressured Read more”

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8.Peony Cruise 5* Lan Hạ Bay 2 days 1 night with 2 ways transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $225

Spend two days and one night aboard the 5-star Peony Cruise, traveling from Hanoi through Ha Long Bay and quieter Lan Ha Bay. You get limousine pickup, meals, a guide, air-conditioned transport, Tai Chi at sunrise, and a route through Tra Bau, Cat Ba Island, and Tuan Chau.

“It was a good experience overall. It was not clear how the pick up/drop off was going to work, but they called the day before to clarify. The cruise it self was good.”

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9.Orchid Premium Cruises Halong Bay 2Days/1Night With 5 Star

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $550

You’ll leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter at 7:30 am for a two-day Orchid Cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Expect a feeder boat transfer, meals, tai chi at sunrise, polished cabins, and attentive staff such as Louis, Gin, Thomas, and Dong.

“Great experience with the whole team. Everyone is very nice and helpfull. The boat is amazing, and the rooms are beautiful, with great views from all the space.”

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10.Halong Bay 3 days 2 nights on PEONY CRUISES 5 Stars LUXURY

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $399

Spend two nights aboard Peony Cruises, sailing from Tuan Chau through Lan Ha Bay. You’ll kayak at Tra Bau, visit Viet Hai Village and Trung Trang Cave, enjoy suite cabins with bathtubs, and join onboard cooking classes, Tai Chi, swimming, and sunset drinks.

“Excellent logistics, picked at Hotel, transferred to boat terminal, check-in at terminal and you and your luggage transported to the main boat.Transfer from the terminal to the main boat is about 40 mins.The accommodation, food and service was excellent, we stayed for 2 Read more”

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11.Halong Bay 2 Days-1 Night with Orchid Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $360

Spend one night aboard Orchid Cruise while exploring Halong and Lan Ha bays from Hanoi. You’ll visit Cat Ba National Park and Trung Trang Cave, kayak, join a Vietnamese cooking class, fish for squid, and enjoy meals, tea, Tai Chi, and a sundeck.

“I booked 2D1N cruise, after searching reviews on internet.”

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12.Explore Untouched Bai Tu Long: 2-Day Garden Bay Cruise Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $166

Join Vinadu for a two-day, one-night cruise from Hanoi into Bai Tu Long Bay. You’ll kayak near Cap La, ride a bamboo boat through Vung Vieng Fishing Village, enjoy Vietnamese cooking and tai chi, and sleep in a sea-view cabin. Guides such as Ana, Tommy, and Hung have earned praise for friendly, clear service.

“We had the best cruise ever in Bai Tu Long Bay! The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel welcomed throughout the trip. Our guide was excellent, providing us with insightful information and ensuring we had a fantastic time. I highly recommend this cruise to everyone. Keep up the great work!”

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13.Orchid Cruise Halong Bay 2Days 1Night on 5 Star Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $390

Sail from Hanoi through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay on a 5-star Orchid Cruise. You’ll explore a large cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat, visit Viet Hai Village, join a spring-roll class, and wake to Tai Chi. Crew members such as Trang, David, Martin, Elle, and Lucas may vary by sailing.

“I enjoyed the beautiful luxurious boat with its fabulous attentive staff if not at times theatrical-like 🫣BUT be mindful as I would have preferred transparent reasonable pricing for ‘add ons’ tea/ coffee was mentioned as included but VietnamesRead more”

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14.Halong Bay 2 Days 1 Night with Peony Cruise 5 Star Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $391

Travel from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay aboard Peony Cruise for one night of polished comfort, bay scenery, canoeing near Toi Sang cave, Tai Chi, a cooking class, and a Vietnamese tea ceremony. Tommy, Henry, Ken, Bobby, Mason, Jasmine, Cherry, and Tammy are among the crew members noted for attentive service.

“What a great trip! The staff were so friendly and the amenities were great value for money. Loved happy hour! Henry kept the drinks coming!”

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15.Orchid Cruises 2 Days/1Night 5 Star All included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $390

Leave Hanoi Old Quarter at 9:00 am for a two-day Orchid Cruises sailing through Halong and Lan Ha Bay. Expect a balcony cabin, candlelight dinner, kayaking, Trung Trang Cave, Cat Ba National Park, Tai Chi, and meals, with drinks and massages extra.

“The food was out of this world. I was really worried as I am a vegan. But when 12 different vegan dishes arrived with spices and aromas to die for I was totally blown away. The boat was immaculate, the staff efficient (a little quick to bring Read more”

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