Ha Long day trip from Hanoi (driver waits)
Private day trip Ha Long day trip from Hanoi (driver waits): $165 sedan, $190 7-seater, $290 16-seat van, $305 Premium — per car, the driver waits all day. 330 km, about 12 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
Hanoi to Ha Long and back in one day: about 2.5–3 hours each way, 4–5 hours at the bay for a day cruise you book yourself, the driver waits and drives you back to Hanoi in the evening. About 12 hours door to door.
- Distance330 km
- Drive time12 h
- Pricefrom $165
Ha Long day trip from Hanoi (driver waits): price per car
| Car | Per car driver waits, back the same day | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Vios / Hyundai Accent or similar | $165 ≈ 4,340,000 ₫ | ≈ 83 | ≈ 55 | — | — |
| 7-seat SUV / MPV up to 5 Toyota Innova / Fortuner or similar | $190 ≈ 4,997,000 ₫ | ≈ 95 | ≈ 63 | ≈ 48 | — |
| 16-seat van up to 12 Ford Transit / Hyundai Solati, 16 seats | $290 ≈ 7,627,000 ₫ | ≈ 145 | ≈ 97 | ≈ 73 | ≈ 48 |
| Premium (Kia Carnival) up to 6 Kia Carnival or similar premium MPV, up to 6 | $305 ≈ 8,022,000 ₫ | ≈ 153 | ≈ 102 | ≈ 76 | ≈ 51 |
no night or weekend surcharge · entrance tickets and boat fees not included.
The road
Expressway both ways via Hai Phong; one rest stop each way.
Worth stopping
- Day-cruise pier (Tuan Chau or Bai Chay)
- Sun World / cable car in Bai Chay (tickets on site)
Good to know
- The boat or day cruise is not included — book it separately and tell us the boarding time.
- Leave Hanoi by 7:30–8:00 for a 12:00 boarding.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, tolls (expressway and Hai Van tunnel where used), parking
- Driver speaks basic English; Russian-speaking driver on request where available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at the airport, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideVN: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Drivers speak basic English as standard (enough for pickup, stops and directions); a Russian-speaking driver on request where available (Nha Trang and Phu Quoc more often), confirmed at booking
Ha Long day trip from Hanoi (driver waits): questions
How much is a Ha Long day trip by private car from Hanoi?
$165 for a sedan, $190 for a 7-seater, $290 for a 16-seat van — the car and driver for the day, both ways.
Is the boat included?
No. We provide the car and driver; boat tickets and cruises are booked with the cruise company.