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10 hours
Mobile ticket
- Duration from 8.45- 20.30
+ Express highway without shopping
+ 20 seats in coach with round trip
+ 6 hour cruise (similar of routine of overnight cruise)
+ Free kayaking or bamboo rowing
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Shared bus (max 20 tourists)
Shared day cruise (max 30 guests)
Hotel pick up/ drop off in old quarter
English speaking tour guide
Express highway with round trip
Set menu lunch
Tips
Hotel pickup and drop-off outside old quarter or Hoan Kiem lake area.
Drinks (beer, soft drinks...)
Select a pickup point
Hanoi
8:15- 8:45: guide and bus will pick you up from hotel and follow the new high way to depart for Halong bay, stop over for a rest on the way 12:00: Welcome aboard, and safety briefing. The cruise will take you on an over 5 hours journey via uninhabited islets, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoy Vietnamese lunch on boat. 13:45: Visit Surprising Cave, then go kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave. Next is Titov Island with sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with backdrop of the bay, and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view. 16:30: Returning the cruise and cruising back harbor. There are a lot of time for sunbathing on upper deck, enjoy great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery. 18:00: Disembarking for going back Hanoi. 20:00- 20.30: Dropping off at your hotel, finish the trip.
Pickup included
183 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
William G,
Nov 22, 2023
- Review from Viator
We came for the interesting landscape, and it didn’t disappoint, especially under the beautiful sunset. The cruise stops at a giant limestone cavern; we have seen similar cavern else where, but still impressive. Then a stop at a small cove that you can either kayak or take a boat ride; the monkeys in there is the main attraction. The final stop is a small island with crowded beach, but we chose to climb to the top for a gorgeous view of the bay. The guides are fun and friendly. The tour does force you to stop at a pearl factory and a local food mart, which wastes about 90 min out of a already long day.
PramodD130,
Jun 20, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
Visit to the Oyster Farm and to the limestone formations in the caves was amazing. Food served was delicious. It was real luxury experience, right from the hotel pickup till the end. Your guide Mr. Garry was very helpful and provided thorough information.



HelenaandThomas,
Jan 10, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
Highly recommend this tour. Our tour guide Ho was excellent and extremely informative. The tour ran like clockwork (picked up and dropped off on time etc), the bus was very spacious and comfortable, the boat was great and lunch was pretty good too. Halong bay is gorgeous and there was plenty of time to enjoy it. If you’re going to do a day trip rather than an overnight one then pick this tour.
Jeffrey P,
Aug 11, 2019
- Review from Viator
The trip was reasonably well organised - some uncertainty at the beginning. The sights were great and the extras of the bamboo boat ride and the cave visit were very good. The lunch was okay. One thing, we paid for a drinks package of free soft drinks and alcohol but at lunch we told that we could have one drink only. It wasn’t a big deal, but a bit disappointing that we didn’t get what was advertised and what we paid for.
sonia29167,
May 2, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
I have to say this luxury travel was great with reclining leather seats and really cut the journey time down. Booking was simple - good communication via email would totally recommend this company. Boat was fine and good selection of food at lunch which tables laid ready. Downside is simply the amount of people there. So many boats so many people queueing to get up the steps inside the grotto cave. It was a public holiday on the day we went but I believe it is always pretty busy. It’s a shame they seem to be overdoing it with the tourists very little wildlife can be seen And no time for any kind of relaxation on the beach. That said the tour in itself was a good day out was really glad we paid a bit extra and didn’t go the longer route.
Gerryp58,
Mar 12, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
Picked up from hotel in luxury and taken to Ha long to meet the boat to make the less known "new route" with very few other tourist boats. A fabulous full day with plenty of space and opportunity including a sea swim and kayaking in awesome scenery which simply can't be described. But best of all is the service and staff of the tour. A special mention to Jasmin for making it all for maximum enjoyment and interest....A Special lady doing a special job.
Kelvin K,
Dec 30, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
The van that fetched us from hotel(located outside old quarter) to Halong bay was very comfortable and it was about a 2 hours journey through the new expressway. Lunch on board the vessel was not fantastic but we had nothing to complain about. After the trip, we were sent back to our hotel even though it is located outside the old quarter. Lastly, we had a very good and informative tour guide by the name of Chuong. He is the best tour guide during our trip to Hanoi.
Monicaleigh32,
Dec 19, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had an absolutely fantastic time on this luxury tour. The fact that the luxury bus navigated the busy streets of Old Hanoi to pick us up at our door and drop us off was a huge selling point for us. Our guide Chung explained everything with fact and good humor to keep us organized and entertained all day. The luxury bus, the boat to Ha Long, and our bamboo boat ride with Mai were all spectacular. I’m highly recommending this tour over others because we truly felt special. The cave experience was also an unexpected highlight thanks to Chung (who is very smart, well spoken, enthusiastic and patient). We would highly recommend this tour above others and our pictures will show you why!










Z7496NWkh,
Dec 19, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
We wasn’t sure whether we should visit Halong Bay because it would normally takes 4 hours one way. However, we found this luxury tour that could take us there in 2 hours with the new highway. The luxury van is very nice and comfortable. WiFi, USB charging and water on board. We had our private cruise and the Chung was very knowledge and nice guide. Halong Bay is a must visit place but definitely recommend you to join this tour. You will not regret it.




scotta370,
Nov 11, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had an amazing day with Awesome Travel. It was so well organised and the luxury coach and fast travel time from Hanoi was a bonus. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend this company.



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