Private Hai Phong city tour – Shore excursion day trip from Halong

8.30am : Our guide welcomes you at Halong International Port and take an hour drive to Hai Phong City, the mini version of Hanoi, also known as the flamboyant city.

We will spend half  day exploring Hai Phong with city highlights and some of the local experiences 

• Du Hang Pagoda: The oldest pagoda in Hai Phong dating back to 10th century
• Hai Phong Opera house : One of the opera houses in Vietnam during the French colonial 
• A local wet market where you can see fresh fruits, vegetables, local dishes and fresh seafood. if you are a fan of shopping, we may take you to another market to buy shoes, sandals, clothes etc…
• Hai Phong museum : To learn more about the history of the city, you also can choose the Indochina Art Museum as an alternative 
• See French colonial architecture of Hai Phong 

For another half day, there is a few options to choose from

Option 1 : If you are an active traveler, we recommend Elephant Mountain by hiking 25 minutes to reach its submit (not recommended for senior traveler since hiking might be too much for you. We also don’t recommend this activity during the foggy, misty day or in case of bad weather)

Lunch will be served in local place with one of the signature dishes of Hai Phong (If you are vegetarian, please let us know in advance) 

Option 2 : Rural village tour 

We will take 40 minutes drive to the oldest village of Hai Phong.  Strolling around the village for 1 hour, you will see familiar sights of a traditional village in Vietnam like banyan tree, village well, communal house, old houses made by mud and laterite (da long) – an old type of bricks in Vietnam.

On this tour, you will interact with locals to learn more about their day-to-day life : how they eat, sleep and earn their living.  The village is peaceful, quiet, away from the bustle and hustle of the big city. 

Then over 1 hour drive back to Ha Long International Port. The Private Shore Excursion Hai Phong city tourends from 4.30pm to 5pm.

Note : We can customize the tour based on your interests and tastes.

We offer this city tour from those who stay in Hai Phong

We also offer half day city tour of Hai Phong as well.

The Hai Phong Museum closes on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. We will find alternatives, it will be discussed with you in advance. 

Price :250 USD for 2 people, 329 USD For 3 people, 355 USD for 4 people

Included

• Experienced English-speaking tour guide
• Transfer by private car 
• Lunch with Vietnamese food (
• Sightsee tickets
• Activities as mentioned

Excluded

• $50 extra for the minivan 16 seaters (Good for groups from 5 people) 
• Tipping for tour guide and driver
• Personal expenses
• Travel Insurance

Frequently asked questions for Hai Phong city day tour

Can we customize your trips?

Yes, you can fully customize your trips. If you don’t like museum, hiking or any request, please let us know in advance to arrange a custom Hai Phong city tour itinerary.

How long do we drive from Halong to Hai Phong?

One hour

Can we book this tour if we stay in Hai Phong?

Yes, this tour is also for those who stay in Hai Phong

If I am a solo traveller, can I join a group?

Sorry. We only offer private tours. If you are willing to pay a private tour, we are happy to offer it for you.

Is there any tours for a couple of hours?

We do offer tours for a few hours for those who wait to flight at Cat Bi airport or those who have limited time. Please contact us for the best travel advice. 

How to book 

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David Nguyen

Hanoi Eco Tour team

April 16, 2024