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8.00-8.45AM: Pick up from hotel in Hanoi old quarter & transfer to the boat (on request)
12.00-12.15: Check-in onboard. Passing beautiful landscapes in Halong bay.
12.45: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood.
13.45: Visiting Surprise cave - the most beautiful cave in Halong bay.
14.45: Do kayaking to explore amazing place in Halong bay where is the best place for kayaker, this is the most beautiful lagoons in Ha Long bay as well.
15.30: Visiting Titop island: swimming or climbing up to the top & enjoy amazing Panorama views of Halong bay.
16:15: Cruising back to habour. Enjoy amazing sunset & landscapes on the way back.
17:30 -18.00: Disembark Halong bay habour. Transfer back to Hanoi (on request)
Around 21.00 - 21.30: Arrive in Hanoi old quarter. finish!
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Surcharge: 10 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: Feb 16,17,18,19,20, 2026 (Please pay cash directly on tour)
Things to bring: Umbrellar/ Hat, shirts (protect skins in the hot summer & strong sun, shoes/ sandals/ flip flops, swimming suits, towels, small money, sunglasses, suncream, camera, small waters (glass water bottle/thermos water bottle), snacks, raincoats, insect spray... Jackets (in the Winter).
7.50-8.40AM: Pick up at hotels in Hanoi old quarter (time to pick up depending your hotel locations...). If customers don't stay in Hanoi old quarter, pls come to Hanoi Opera house, 01 Trang Tien street before 8.00AM or Hanoi Aira boutique hotel & spa, 38A Tran Phu street at 8.20AM or CIS coffee shop, 162 Tran Quang Khai street at 8.50AM to get on the bus.
Customers have to contact us to confirm pick-up information before going by email: [email protected] or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo: +84987998219
Customers book option 12.00PM, please send passport information details by email: [email protected] or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo: +84987998219. Please come to our habour in Halong bay to meet our staff & check-in onboard around 11.30 - 12.00 noon.
Do not tip if asked by local people, we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist)
Ha Long Bay is so beautiful and it's crowded every day, especially in summer and weekends -> it is often overcrowded by Vietnamese tourists in summer. But we’re the smallest group tour in Halong bay
Sometimes, you will see garbages on Ha Long Bay due to changes in flowing water and tides, garbages from other places come to to Ha Long Bay. Government, local people, travel companies... are trying their best to clean up Ha Long Bay.
For the best trip, we need your cooperation. Please tell us all the problems, questions if you have. Our tour guide is always there to help you.
We also hope that customers will respect all other tourists in the group, respect the culture, timetable and common principles...
Water is free on the bus. But follow up the policy of Halong bay administration about environment, they don't allow to bring plastic bottle water to the boat & visit spots. But tourists can bring multi-use bottle/ glass bottle/ thermos bottle...Or you can leave your plastic water bottle in your bag to pass the gate!
If customers stay in Hanoi old quarter but don't see their hotel/ address in the drop list to book -> No worries, please choose any hotel option that you can see in the list just to finish the booking, then we will come to pick up. Customers need to contact us via email/ phone/ zalo/ whatsaap to confirm the pick up information in this case as soon as possible
Customers don't stay in Hanoi old quarter, please choose any hotel option that you can see/ or choose "hotel is not listed" just to finish the booking, then contact by emaill/ phone/ whatsaap/ zalo...-> we will recommend the best pickup point then.
Customers stay on International cruise trip: If your cruise ship habour name is Halong international cruise port, we can arrange the cruise trip that is the same habour & customers just need to walk from your ship to our pick up point around 12.00PM (just 5 minutes). If your cruise ship habour is Cai Lan port, customers need to take a taxi to our Tuan Chau Marina habour at 12.00PM (20 minutes tranfer) or please contact us in advance to arrange pick up services with additional fees.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Swimming
Note: With 12.00PM option, customers need to contact us before 9.00AM on departure day
With option & price of 8.30AM: Pick up & drop off if customers stay at hotels in Hanoi old quarter
English speaking guide
Note: Please contact us in advance by hotline/whatsaap/zalo or email to confirm pick up information
Round trip shuttle bus from Hanoi is included If customers book & pay for 8.30AM option
With option & price of 12.00PM: Just pick up & drop off at Tuan Chau Marina habour only
Restroom on board
Lunch onboard
If customer's international cruise ship habour is Halong international cruise port, we can pick up
Note: With 12.00PM option, customer need to send passport information before 9.00AM on departure day
Tips & other personal fees
Surcharge: 10USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: Feb 16,17,18,19,20, 2026
Waters/ drinks & beverages onboard
Entrance fees: 310.000VND per person - around 12.5USD (have to pay in advance before checkin time)
Bamboo boat: 50.000VND per person - around 2USD (optional)
Kayaking: 50.000VND per person - around 2USD (2people/1kayak - optional)
Note: Customers just can do kayaking or bamboo boat - Cannot do boths (Optional)
Hanoi Opera House
Hanoi Opera house is one of the most beautiful ancient theatre in Hanoi that was build by French...
Hạ Long Bay
Check-in onboard at Tuan Chau Marina habour at the noon time
Pickup included
Pickup included
2,712 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
sundeepbeesla,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
I went on this trip alone, but the moment I sat in the bus I met a friend. Our tour guide, Ken, shared some important knowledge about Vietnam and Ha Long Bay. Before everything started, they answered all of my concerns, kept in touch with me, and confirmed my pick up and drop off details. This was a relief when you’re traveling alone and coming from the airport, and not staying in a hotel. The bus ride from the Old Quarter was ~3 hours, with two quick stops. We reach Ha Long Bay Port to embark our cruise. It was around an hour getting there. The view of the limestone islands was such a beauty. We had our lunch inside while we were on our way there. And we went to Titop Mountain where there was also a beach. It was a nice place to chill. You can swim, but only for 45 minutes, so it’s up to you if you’ll just enjoy the view or enjoy the beach too. You can also climb the mountain. Next on the itinerary is the place where you could either kayak, ride the bamboo (lady) boat, or take a speedboat ride for an extra price. The kayak or bamboo boating area is small and limited, while you could explore and see more with the speedboat ride. It was so fun! I advice doing either bamboo boat (to just sit pretty and enjoy the view) or the speedboat (to enjoy the bay, its waves, the view, and sudden turns). That was unforgettable. Last was hiking up and down for ~1.5 km at Sunshine Cave. I couldn’t do it because of my physical limitations, so I just stayed in the boat. I’ve met some friends there and we had our girl bonding inside while everyone went outside. Lol. This was an unforgettable fun trip that I would like to do again when I go back to Vietnam. I hope my review helps you decide if you’ll be on this trip or not. Thank you, Sir Ken for the memorable and fun tour! Be blessed.
Ireri V,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
Not all the expenses are included. The beach was super crowded. The food in the boat was very good but we didn't have enough time to eat it because when we were half through they removed the food. The bay has too many boats. The visit to the cavern is worth it. The personal was very friendly.
Francesca T,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
A wonderful experience, absolutely to do. The bay takes your breath away, the view is beautiful, there are many people and I think it is normal. The excursion is well organized in every detail, the food on board is very good and plentiful. Our guide KEN was very good and very nice and super professional. I highly recommend this tour!
Nancy C,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
Communication and coordination went really well to meet up. Option to upgrade to speed boat was priced reasonable and Guide was very gracious and accommodating.
JJ N,
May 18, 2025
- Viator
Awesome experience and great tour guide. Everything went smooth and all the accommodations were great
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