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15 3-Day Experiences in Vietnam Worth the Day

110 tours  ·  from $56

There is never quite a spare day. These 15 3-day experiences are the ones that justify taking one, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

Amanda Cruise - Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay - All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N - Leaving Hanoi between 8:00 and 8:30
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Amanda Cruise – Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay – All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N

1.Amanda Cruise – Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay – All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,358 reviews · from $56Our pick

Spend two days aboard Amanda Cruise between Hanoi and Ha Long Bay, with a private sea-view cabin, meals, kayaking, cave visits, swimming, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. Guide quality varies, so confirm your boat, route, cabin, and transfer details before paying.

“Highly recommended: although the room has no terrace, it has windows from where the views are beautiful. Varied activities, very friendly and professional staff and comfortable boat.Auto-translated”

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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise - Day one: Bai Dinh Temple and Ninh Binh’s sacred side
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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise

2.3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,401 reviews · from $313

Travel from Hanoi with an English-speaking guide such as Peter, James, Leo, or Dat, depending on the departure. Visit Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave, then spend a night on a 5-star Lan Ha Bay cruise with a private balcony, meals, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, and a cooking class.

“Such a great tour! The guides were great, the busses were luxurious and comfortable. We had a lot of fun at all the stops and the boat on Halong Bay was amazing. Fun and lovely!”

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Mon Chéri Cruises 5 star: Amazing 3 days exploring Halong & Cat Ba island - Day one: Lan Ha Bay and the first views
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Mon Chéri Cruises 5 star: Amazing 3 days exploring Halong & Cat Ba island

3.Mon Chéri Cruises 5 star: Amazing 3 days exploring Halong & Cat Ba island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,280 reviews · from $360

Spend three days and two nights aboard the five-star Mon Chéri yacht, visiting Lan Ha Bay, Halong Bay, and Cat Ba Island. You get a private balcony cabin, meals, kayaking, swimming, caves, Tai Chi, and live music. Staff members Tam and Ryann are especially attentive, and halal food is available.

“Highly recommend Mon Cheri for their 3 day/2 night Halong Bay cruise; my partner and I wish we could have stayed even longer! The area is stunningly beautiful and the staff was super nice, especially Tam and Ryann. We participated in Read more”

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Ha Giang Loop 3 days Small group- From Ha Noi - Day two: Ma Pi Leng, Tu San Canyon, and Du Gia
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Ha Giang Loop 3 days Small group- From Ha Noi

4.Ha Giang Loop 3 days Small group- From Ha Noi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,114 reviews · from $136

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Giang by VIP cabin bus, then ride the full loop by motorbike with a driver, on your own, or by private car. Expect Bac Sum Pass, Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng, the Nho Que River boat trip, Lung Cu, Du Gia, local meals, and basic homestays. Guides may include Hai, Tai, Huey, or Pha, depending on the group.

“Super fun and beautiful experience. Would highly recommend. Everyone was extremely nice and helpful throughout and drove well.”

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High Quality Small Group With Easy Riders 3 Day + Private Room - Day 2: Ma Pi Leng Pass and the Nho Que River
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High Quality Small Group With Easy Riders 3 Day + Private Room

5.High Quality Small Group With Easy Riders 3 Day + Private Room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 829 reviews · from $265

Ride as a passenger with a licensed Easy Rider through Ha Giang’s mountain passes, Dao villages, karst peaks, and rice fields. Guides such as Frank, Nien, Thai, and Thanh lead small groups of up to eight, with private-room lodging, meals, fuel, helmets, rain gear, and entrance fees included.

“I LOVED this tour!!! Our tour guide Frank was such a delight. The ride was so fun and I felt very safe. My driver Zun was so kind and always made sure I felt secure. Frank the guide answered every question and was happy to do so. He took greaRead more”

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Ha giang loop 3days and 2nights with easy rider - Day 1: Quan Ba Heaven Gate and the first mountain roads
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Ha giang loop 3days and 2nights with easy rider

6.Ha giang loop 3days and 2nights with easy rider

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 718 reviews · from $200

Ride the Ha Giang Loop for three days and two nights with a local easy rider and English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que River, and Du Gia waterfall, with meals, petrol, accommodation, and a one-hour river cruise included.

“Wow that was one of the best things I did in Vietnam. The group was amazing, the drivers were professional and kind. They helped with everything, at night we all played and sang, amazing atmosphere, recommend to everyone. I want to say a special thank you to my driver Ken who really made me trust him and fill safe.”

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Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel) - The long morning from Hanoi to Sapa
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Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel)

7.Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · from $139

Trek from Hanoi to Sapa with an English-speaking local guide such as Su, Cat, Dao, or May. Visit Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai, sleep one night in a Sapa hotel and one in a Ta Van bungalow, and return by bus.

“Great hike and our guide Su was amazing! The bus that brought us from Hanoi thought could be better, it was very uncomfortable.”

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Ha Giang Loop 3 Days 2 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour - Day one: from Ha Giang to the hemp villages of Lung Tam
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Ha Giang Loop 3 Days 2 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour

8.Ha Giang Loop 3 Days 2 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 664 reviews · from $260

Ride Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop for three days with a local guide and motorbike rider. You’ll visit Ma Pi Leng Pass, Lung Cu Flag Tower, Dong Van, Du Gia, hemp-weaving villages, and H’mong communities, with meals and a dorm bed included. Easy-rider support is available, and pickup starts at Quiri Hostel.

“It was one of the best things I've ever done, and a must-do if you're in Vietnam. I'm glad I had my International Drivers License and I could ride alone, but the people that had an easy rider loved it just as much. Our guides did a fantastic job of taking care of us and showRead more”

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Ha Giang Tour 3-Day-2-Night, English Speaking Guide, Small Group - Day one: from Ha Giang to Dong Van
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Ha Giang Tour 3-Day-2-Night, English Speaking Guide, Small Group

9.Ha Giang Tour 3-Day-2-Night, English Speaking Guide, Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 657 reviews · from $270

Ride the Ha Giang Loop in a group of no more than 10, with an English-speaking guide, motorbike insurance, fuel, meals, and easy riders included. You will visit Quan Ba, Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng, Nho Que River, Du Gia, and Lung Tam before returning to Ha Giang.

“Disappointing. We booked through odyssey as they had great reviews. Our trip was actually operated by a company called lotus and they were poor. The company were unaware of our booking so never received confirmation of booking. Tried 3times to get hold of the tRead more”

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3-Day Ha Giang Loop Tour from Ha Noi and Return - Day one: Hanoi to Ha Giang and the first mountain roads
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3-Day Ha Giang Loop Tour from Ha Noi and Return

10.3-Day Ha Giang Loop Tour from Ha Noi and Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · from $220

Ride through Ha Giang with a local easy rider, crossing Ma Pi Leng Pass, Quan Ba Heaven Gate, and the Dong Van Karst Plateau. Your small group includes transport from Hanoi, meals, water, two nights of accommodation, permits, and guides such as Larry, Slowly, Minh, and Hoang.

“This is an experience of a lifetime!! Everything is taken care of—food, water, great accommodations, rain gear in case of rain…& if you need anything they’re there for you. Yes the scenery, the small villages, and the food is incredible, but in realRead more”

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Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 3 days visiting Halong - Lan Ha Bay - Day 2: Viet Hai Village by bicycle
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Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 3 days visiting Halong – Lan Ha Bay

11.Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 3 days visiting Halong – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · from $425

Travel from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay aboard Doris Cruise for three days of kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, Viet Hai Village by bicycle, Dark and Bright Cave, and Three Peaches Beach. The $425 package includes limousine transfers, accommodation, meals, activities, and an English-speaking guide.

“A great 2 night. Lots of activities, great food and plenty of it. The views are stunning. The staff are amazing. A shout out to Lucien aka as Michael McIntyre”

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All Inclusive 3-Day 2-Night explore Ha Long Bay with Au Co Cruise - Boarding at Bhaya Cruise Center
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All Inclusive 3-Day 2-Night explore Ha Long Bay with Au Co Cruise

12.All Inclusive 3-Day 2-Night explore Ha Long Bay with Au Co Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 648 reviews · from $388

Cruise the Gulf of Tonkin aboard Au Co for two nights, with meals, cabin, transfers if selected, kayaking, Viet Hai Village, Cua Van Floating Village, and Sung Sot Cave. Expect polished service, comfortable rooms, sunset views, and onboard Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing.

“We had a delightful cruise. The bed was very comfortable and it was lovely sitting on our private balcony watching the wonderful Halong Bay scenery. The food on board is delicious. The staff are lovely.”

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3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi - Stay Ta Van Village - Day one: Y Linh Ho to Ta Van
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3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi – Stay Ta Van Village

13.3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi – Stay Ta Van Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 611 reviews · from $109

Spend three days hiking from Ta Van through Muong Hoa Valley villages with local guides such as Chang, Khu, Cat, Mu, or Su. Expect rice terraces, bamboo forests, muddy paths, a simple bungalow or stilt-house stay, seven meals, and sleeper-bus transfers from Hanoi.

“Our trekking experience was absolutely amazing! We trekked three different trails on three different days. The terrain varied from wide walking paths to steep, narrow and muddy trails. All of the trails offered amazing trekking experiences. Read more”

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3D2N TOUR WITH EASYRIDERS 150cc (group 4-10Pax + private rooms) - Day one: Ha Giang City to Du Gia by way of the karst plateau
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3D2N TOUR WITH EASYRIDERS 150cc (group 4-10Pax + private rooms)

14.3D2N TOUR WITH EASYRIDERS 150cc (group 4-10Pax + private rooms)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 591 reviews · from $185

Ride the Ha Giang Loop as a passenger on a 150cc motorbike with a local easy rider. Across three long days, guides such as Mr. Happy, Dat, Manh, Bear, and Dung have led routes through mountain passes, Hmong villages, rice terraces, Dong Van, and Du Gia, with meals and private rooms included.

“AMAZING experience!!!! All drivers suuuuuper nice, beautiful views and a lot of fun! Best moments in Vietnam for sure!”

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Orchid Cruises 3days/2nights For 5 Star All Included - Leaving Hanoi for Halong Bay
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Orchid Cruises 3days/2nights For 5 Star All Included

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

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

Spend three days and two nights aboard Orchid Cruises, sailing Halong and Lan Ha bays in a 14-suite ship. Your package includes Hanoi pickup, an English-speaking guide, nine meals, water, and shore activities. Staff members including Tien, Merlin, Ben, and Louis are praised for warm, attentive service.

“Our 3 days / 2 nights cruise on Orchid Cruise in Halong Bay was an absolutely unforgettable experience, one that I would highly recommend without hesitation.”

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