Buffet Experiences — the 13 Best to Book

1.Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 388 reviews · from $35Our pick

Spend a long day on Halong Bay with an English-speaking guide, limousine pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, a cooking class, and sunset drinks. Expect a busy schedule, up to 99 people, and extra cash fees for entrance and optional kayaking.

“Fantastic reliable and well organised trip. The food is fantastic and worth every penny …. Thankyou Tony and the crew”

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2.Dubai Desert Safari & Buffet Dinner and Camel ride with PRIVATE CAR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews

You’ll ride from your Dubai hotel in a private air-conditioned Land Cruiser, with dune bashing, sandboarding, sunset photos, and a short camel ride before a shared desert-camp dinner. Guides such as Jamil and Jameel are praised for careful driving, family help, and taking good photos.

“Jamil our tour guide was amazing. He is an excellent driver and we all enjoyed our package. I would highly recommend this package to anyone who wants a professional. He is also very attentive to all guests and will take the best pictures for you.”

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3.Ninh Binh Day Tour Tam Coc Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch Limousine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $45

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh in a small group of up to 17 people. Visit Hoa Lu, eat a Vietnamese buffet, row through Tam Coc’s three grottoes, cycle rural lanes, and climb 500 steps at Mua Cave. Hotel pickup is offered in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“Transport was a regular car not a limousine bus. Not a problem except there was 4 pasengers all crammed up with the luggage. Not very nice for the price we paid. Company messaged us and told us not to worry about anything. That their driver speaks good english. It turned out that he didn’t speak one single world of english ln top on being late (1hour +).”

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4.Halong Bay Luxury cruise Day trip: Buffet Lunch, Limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $35

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus to Ha Long Bay, then cruise for about five hours with an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Surprise Cave and Titop Island, enjoy a buffet lunch and welcome drink, and have optional kayaking for 50,000 VND. Guides Trinh, Huy, and Long are noted for warm, professional service.

“Sunset drinks in the bay were the best possible ending to an amazing trip - Trinh was an informative and funny guide”

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5.Halong bay Luxur Cruise Day trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $35

Spend about 12 to 13 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by limousine bus and cruising for five hours. You’ll visit Surprise Cave, Ti Top Island, and Luon Cave, with a buffet lunch and welcome drink included. Kayaking and entrance tickets cost extra.

“The transportation and the boat itself was absolutely fantastic. It was luxury and the food was fantastic however, the tour guide Robert Hung, although he spoke good English and explained history would inexplicably disappear at each stoRead more”

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6.Halong Bay Day Trip 6hour: Buffet Lunch,Limousine bus,small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $61

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus to Ha Long Bay for a six-hour cruise, Vietnamese lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, and Luon Cave. Kayaking or a bamboo boat is included. Guide Nam and driver Tam have earned praise for clear explanations and good humor.

“It’s a great experienced. We had an excellent tour guide Mr. Nam & driver Tam. Nam was knowledgeable & funny. We all love the little history story about VN, Hanoi & Ha long bay. I would’ve given 5 ⭐️ if the travel association or whoever in chRead more”

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7.Full Day Halong Bay Luxury Limousine Bus & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $62

You’ll leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus, cruise Halong Bay, visit Sung Sot Cave, swim or climb Ti Top Island, and kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Hang Luon. Guide Jacky is noted for keeping the busy day organized. The package includes lunch, transfers, tickets, and activities.

“A well organised tour despite being inevitably shepherded around quite busy sites with lots of other tourists on other tours. What set ours apart was the enthusiasm and efficiency of our lovely guide, Jacky. Lunch on the boat was good anRead more”

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8.Halong bay Luxury Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $35

Spend 12 to 13 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by limousine bus and traditional wooden junk. You’ll visit Surprise Cave, climb Titop Island for wide bay views, enjoy a Vietnamese buffet lunch, and choose kayaking for an extra 50,000 VND.

“Lovely day trip to Halong that allowed us to discover the bay and several sightseeing along the trip May be the trip should start a little bit earlier”

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9.Ninh Binh 1 Day,HoaLu-Tam Coc-Mua Cave,Buffet Lunch,Limo Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $44

Travel from Hanoi by limousine bus to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave. You will visit royal temples, cycle through rice fields, eat a Vietnamese buffet, take a bamboo boat, and climb nearly 500 steps for wide views over Ninh Binh.

“The food was not that great… but the actual activities were good… I would definitely recommend traveling with a smaller group… having to wait is a waste of time… out tour guide was good he tried to get everyone together and to follow instructions but some people just didn’t care so that for me was a bummer! My recommendation is small group”

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10.From Hanoi: Best Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet Lunch,Limousine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $95

Travel from Hanoi by shared or private limousine for a full Halong Bay day. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, choose kayaking or a bamboo boat at Hang Luon, climb or swim at Ti Top Island, and enjoy lunch, a sunset party, and a Jacuzzi aboard a luxury cruise.

“It was amazing , a little bit tiring because we had to wake up at 6 am but it was worth it...the staff were nice and accomodating especially the cruise staff...and also the food was delicious...”

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11.Halong bay Luxury Cruise Day trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $35

Spend a long day touring Halong Bay from Hanoi by shared luxury boat and limousine bus. You will visit Surprise Cave, Titop Island, and Luon Cave by kayak or sampan, with a buffet lunch, guide, and roughly six hours on the water.

“I chose to do the day trip rather than an overnight stay but was a bit concerned it would feel rushed. It didn't feel like you were too rushed though as there was enough time to see and do everything ok. The main frustration was there was just Read more”

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12.Halong Bay Luxury Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $70

Take a fast limousine bus from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Marina, then spend about five hours on a shared luxury boat through Halong Bay. The day includes a buffet lunch, Surprise Cave, Titop Island, and kayaking or a sampan ride through Luon Cave. Guide Phong is among the named guides associated with the tour.

“Great tour. Phong was great. Everything was so beautiful. Boat ride was smooth. The caves were my favorite part of the day.”

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13.Halong Bay Luxury Cruise Day trip: Buffet lunch, limousine bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $35

Travel from Hanoi by limousine bus or meet the boat in Ha Long for a five-hour cruise among limestone islets. You’ll visit Surprise Cave, hike or swim at Titop Island, and kayak through Luon Cave for an extra fee. A Vietnamese buffet and welcome drink are included, but port and activity fees cost extra.

“We've enjoyed this full day trip very much. Halong bay was gorgeous. Kayaking at the Luon cave was fun & views from Titop was brilliant. Highly recommend!”

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