I’m planning a shore excursion to Hanoi but I’m worried about traffic on the way back.
Has anyone experienced delays? Is it risky?
Traffic between Hanoi and Halong is generally smooth on the highway, but delays can still happen, especially near Hanoi
The real risk is unexpected traffic when entering or leaving the city
You should always plan to arrive back at the port at least 1-2 hour before your cruise departure
What time does your ship leave?
It's 19:00
Hanoi’s gateways to the expressway will start getting congested from 16:00 to 19:00, and the travel time is about 3 hours.
You need to be at the port 30 minutes before departure, but 60 minutes (18:00) is ideal.
This means 15:00 is the latest you should leave Hanoi. To be safe, you should head out at 14:00
Perfect. Thanks