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The 15 Buffet Experiences in Vietnam That Earn Their Price

34 tours  ·  from $28 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 buffet experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming - The Hai Duong pearl stop breaks up the long bus ride
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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

1.Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,512 reviews · from $48Our pick

Spend about 11 to 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by comfortable shuttle, then cruise among limestone islands aboard Cozy Bay Premium Cruise. Your day includes Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, kayaking or a bamboo boat, buffet lunch, and a sunset snack party. Guides such as Minh, Tim, Duc, and Binh are often praised for clear English and careful timing.

“Had a great day out our guide Tony was very fantastic made the experience so much better with his knowledge and sense of humour. Stunning scenery but very busy place.”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus - Buffet lunch and the practical middle of the day
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

2.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · from $55

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh from Hanoi with an English-speaking guide. Visit immense Bai Dinh Pagoda, eat a Vietnamese buffet, row through Trang An’s caves and temples, then climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave for broad views over Tam Coc. Guide Son has earned especially warm praise.

“It was a great tour being in the Tam Coc region, rowing boats, climbing cliffs and witnessing Buddha in majestic pagodas. Our tour guide was 10/10”

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Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour - Cruising past Halong Bay’s limestone scenery
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Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour

3.Buffet on Paradise Delight Dining Cruise Halong Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,034 reviews · from $38

Spend about four hours aboard Paradise Delight, a large European-style dining ship in Halong Bay. You’ll enjoy a buffet lunch or dinner, canapés, scenic cruising, a guided visit to a limestone grotto, and onboard entertainment. Staff members including Blue, Trang, and Nyi Antonio have been singled out for attentive service.

“Great accomodation and great food. Very timed itinerary as well. Definitely worth it. They helped us very well especially the Filipino crew and Blue assisted us with everything we needed.”

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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer - Boarding at Tuan Chau Harbor
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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

4.Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 933 reviews · from $45

Spend 10 to 12 hours touring Halong Bay from Hanoi by limo bus and cruise boat. Visit Titop Island, Sung Sot Cave, and Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, with a seafood lunch, English-speaking guide, sunset party, and Old Quarter pickup included.

“Views of halong was superb and the people is friendly great experience clean boat and good speaking English tour guides.. the food was average though could improve there.”

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip - Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch - Arriving at Tuan Chau Port
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

5.Ha Long Bay Day Trip – Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 673 reviews · from $62

This 12-hour Ha Long Bay day trip pairs a limousine ride from Hanoi with a 5-star cruise, buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, and Ti Top Island. Guides such as Tinh, Henry, Alex, and Nam lead the day in English or Vietnamese. Expect polished service, a jacuzzi, and a late return to Hanoi.

“Nam was an excellent guide with a lot of interesting information and looked after us with respect and kindness all day. We enjoyed the activities although we didn’t participate in everything due to health reasons and the food and snacks on board were delicious. Special thanks to Nam”

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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Buffet lunch & Cycling - Leaving Hanoi early for Ninh Binh
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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Buffet lunch & Cycling

6.Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Buffet lunch & Cycling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 616 reviews · from $28Best value

Leave Hanoi for Hoa Lu’s royal temples, eat a local buffet lunch, then cruise Tam Coc’s limestone scenery by sampan. You’ll cycle through quiet villages and may add the steep 500-step climb at Hang Mua. English-speaking guides such as Kenny, Toan, and Sophia keep the day moving, though the pace is full.

“A well organised trip with Emma who was excellent, we'll worth the money.”

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Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) - The Saigon River route and the nighttime skyline
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Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

7.Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $50

Spend an evening on the Saigon River with a private table, Vietnamese dinner, city lights, and live entertainment. Choose a buffet, family-style set menu, or plated meal when booking. Pickup is offered in Districts 1, 3, and 4. Guides such as Joey, Daniel, and Barney are noted for warm, attentive service.

“Fwd: A warm and sincere thank you to Joey and the Asiana Link Travel company for the splendid evening we spent on their harbour dinner cruise. The harbour skyline with all the buildings, lights and boats was magical. A delicious meal, great music and an extremely attentive staff made for a perfect night. Best of all was our tour guide. Joey treated us like a little mother and cared for us like family. Thank you for a wonderful last evening in your beautiful city.”

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Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim - The Hanoi transfer and the stop at Hai Duong
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Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

8.Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 456 reviews · from $42

Spend a full day cruising Ha Long Bay from Hanoi, with a buffet lunch, Surprising Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and swimming at Ti Top Island. Guides such as Tim, Minh, James, and Trung are praised for clear instructions and good humor. The day is busy, scenic, and very popular.

“Superb experience, everything mentioned was provided. James is a good guide.”

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Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus - Lunch among the limestone islets
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Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus

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

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

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by limousine bus, board at Tuan Chau Marina, and spend the day cruising among limestone islets. You’ll visit Sung Sot, or Surprise Cave, stop at Titop Island, enjoy a buffet seafood lunch, and watch the sunset. Guides such as Jake, Thanh, Long, and Phong have received special praise.

“The sunset on the boat is spectacular. The trip very enjoyable and interesting. Guide Long was very active and friendly.”

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Halong Bay Day Tour Luxury Cruise With Jacuzzi and Buffet Lunch - Leaving Hanoi between 8 and 8:45 a.m.
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Halong Bay Day Tour Luxury Cruise With Jacuzzi and Buffet Lunch

10.Halong Bay Day Tour Luxury Cruise With Jacuzzi and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · from $50

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay on a premium boat with a jacuzzi, buffet lunch, English-speaking guide, kayaking or bamboo boating, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, and a sunset fruit-and-cake party. Guide Sam is noted for clear explanations and helpful service. Shared Old Quarter pickup is available.

“The cruise was amazingly good, the food is good and appetising, love the Vietnamese food, the driver and Sam the tour guide is very supportive and helpful and bery informative to the history and culture of local people”

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Sea Lion Luxury 5-Star Halong Day Cruise,Buffet Lunch,Shuttle Bus - Boarding at Tuan Chau Harbor
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Sea Lion Luxury 5-Star Halong Day Cruise,Buffet Lunch,Shuttle Bus

11.Sea Lion Luxury 5-Star Halong Day Cruise,Buffet Lunch,Shuttle Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · from $56

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by limousine bus and Cozy Bay Premium Cruise. Visit Surprise Cave, climb or relax on Titop Island, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Hang Luon, then enjoy a buffet and sunset snacks. Guides may include Timtam, Peter, Jacky, Jason, or Em Nam.

“The cave & paddle boat ride and of course the the fantastic view of Ha Long Bay. The description of the tour was as advertised…a Pleasant Surprise!!!”

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From Hanoi: Ha Long Bay 5-star Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch - The limousine ride from Hanoi
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From Hanoi: Ha Long Bay 5-star Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch

12.Ha Long Bay 5-star Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 258 reviews · from $50

Spend a full day cruising Ha Long Bay from Hanoi in a comfortable limousine bus and boat. Guide Jackie, Sam, Robert, Thanh, or another English-speaking guide leads you to Surprise Cave, Luon Cave, and Titop Island. Expect a buffet lunch, swimming, panoramic views, optional kayaking for 50,000 VND, and extra cash fees for entrance.

“Really enjoyed it. Tùng our guide was really nice and made sure the trip went smoothly. The bus(limousine) was extremely comfortable and worth the small extra cost of this tour. They really sell the Speedboat on the trip but we really enjoyed it and thought it was better than the bamboo or kayaking. I think a day is definitely enough in Ha Long Bay as it's extremely busy”

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Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch - Getting from Hanoi to Hoa Lu
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Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch

13.Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 228 reviews · from $52

Spend about 12 hours exploring northern Vietnam by limousine bus, bicycle, bamboo boat, and on foot. Visit Hoa Lu’s ancient temples, cruise through Trang An’s limestone grottoes, eat a Vietnamese buffet lunch, and climb Mua Cave’s steps for wide views. Guides such as Happy, Leo, Loan, and Tommy have led this tour, but your guide will vary.

“The guide was very informative and spoke good English. The limousine was modern and clean. The driver was courteous and the driving was very safe and comfortable. Highly recommend the tour to anyone who is looking for a beautiful countryside of Vietnam.”

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Exploring Bai Dinh Pagoda -Trang An -Mua Cave with Buffet Lunch 1 Day From Hanoi - The buffet lunch and what to expect from it
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Exploring Bai Dinh Pagoda -Trang An -Mua Cave with Buffet Lunch 1 Day From Hanoi

14.Exploring Bai Dinh Pagoda -Trang An -Mua Cave with Buffet Lunch 1 Day From Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $48

Leave Hanoi for Bai Dinh Pagoda, a vast Buddhist complex, then eat a buffet lunch before rowing through Trang An’s caves and limestone peaks. The day ends with a climb of about 500 steps at Mua Cave. Pickup is offered in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, with guides including Ruby, Jack, and Quyen on different departures.

“It was a day worth to try. They pick you up and drop you off in your hotel. The lunch buffet was so good. What amazed me was the Trang An. The guide also was so helpful and kind. The admission was free except for the trang an boat entrance”

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Ninh Binh Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu - Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch - The 7:25 a.m. start and limousine ride from Hanoi
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Ninh Binh Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu – Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch

15.Ninh Binh Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu – Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · from $39

Spend about 10 hours exploring Ninh Binh with a small group of up to 18 people. Visit Hoa Lu, eat a Vietnamese buffet, row through Tam Coc’s flooded caves, and cycle through rural villages. Hotel pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees, water, and transfers are included.

“Pasamos un día genial! 100% recomendable! El bus era comodísimo y la comida muy buena tipo buffet, las actividades fueron entretenidas”

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★ 5.0Halong Bay Day Trip 6hour: Buffet Lunch,Limousine bus,small groupFrom $6121 reviews
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★ 5.0Ninh Binh Full Day Tour to Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Buffet LunchFrom $4569 reviews
★ 5.0Halong bay Luxur Cruise Day trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine busFrom $3521 reviews
★ 5.0Full day Halong Bay Luxury Cruise – buffet lunch, kayak, swim.From $4541 reviews
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★ 5.0Halong Apollo 5* Cruise with Jacuzzi Day Trip And Buffet LunchFrom $6027 reviews
★ 5.0Ha Long Bay Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch, Caves & KayakingFrom $4227 reviews
★ 5.0Ninh Binh Day Tour to Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave with Buffet LunchFrom $5352 reviews
★ 5.0Halong Bay Cruise With Cave, Kayaking, Swimming – Buffet LunchFrom $6166 reviews
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