PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat
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Halong Bay 1-day tour is for travelers who have little time and want to experience the most beautiful part of the Bay. We are sure that this is the best option. We will bring you the experience of visiting and discovering Ha Long Bay with the fewest tourists route but the most beautiful limestone islands shape. Departing Hanoi at 8:30 in the morning, you’ll make the most of your limited time with a cruise on a traditional-style boat, a seafood lunch, and a tour of the incredible Heavenly Paradise Grotto. Kayak or take a bamboo boat tour around a floating village to enjoy the spectacular underground cave and fisherman's daily life.Our outstanding, professional, well organized, wealth of knowledge and sense of humor tour guide will take care of every detail of your trip and make sure you enjoy every minute of the tour.
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Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
What To Expect
Old Quarter
08:30: We pick you up from your hotel departure for Halong Bay by Car / Van depend on size of group by the Express Way. This is one of the best express ways in the North of Vietnam , you will enjoy the beautiful of countryside with the ricefields , rivers , fruit gardens and biggest port named HaiPhong on the way. It takes you about 2 hours and 30 minutes to arrive Tuanchau Marina.
Tuan Chau Island
11:00 Arrive Tuan Chau Island which is located in the north-west of Halong Bay, 8 km south-west of Ha Long City. Tuan Chau Marina is an official gateway to Halong Bay, the first Marina is for day cruises. You will check in on Cruise from here
Options
PICKUP fromHaLongPRIVATECRUISE
Pick up from Halong Bay this : option is for you already in Halong Bay or Your Cruise Ship docked at Halong Marina no need transport from Hanoi to Halong Activities: Visit Heavenly Place cave, Kayak /Bamboo boat discover hidden lagoons, picture Incense Burner, Fighting Chicken island Private Boat : : Private Cruise – Entire spacious boat for your group, our professional and passionate tour guide picks you fromthe wharf. Duration: 4 hours: Private cruise around the Bay for 4 hours, passing thousands of islands amidst beautiful rock formations. Delicious seafood lunch: Indulge in a fresh seafood lunch onboard, with options for chicken, vegetarian meals available. Less Tourist Area: Discover the beauty of the Bay in a less touristy, enjoying peacefulness away from crowded tours and other cruise TRANSPORT: Pick up from Halong , so you arrange transport to Halong bay by yourself Pickup included
PRIVATE CRUISE , CAR , GUIDE
Fully Private Big Boat: Entire: spacious boat for your group: 1st deck with a restaurant, bathrooms, and kitchen; second deck with a sundeck for sightseeing. Activities: 4-hour cruise on the bay, passing thousands of limestone islands shaped like animals and objects (Dog, Incense Burner, Fighti Discover Lagoon by bamboo boat: Underground cave, learning about fishmen life and formation of Halong Bay,admiring the clear blue water and spectacular rock Duration: 10 hours: This tour starts from Hanoi at 8:30 to 9:00 at your hotel and finishes in Hanoi at 18:30 - 19:00 Less Tourist Area: Discover the beauty of the Bay in a less touristy, enjoying peacefulness away from crowded tours and others. Private Car/Van/Bus: Private car/van expressway from Hanoi to Halong Bay, Experience and passion tour guide, delicious seafood lunch, modern boat. Great Seafood Lunch: Vietnamese Set Menu is served on the boat by our staff, Fresh seafood, vegetarian food are available Support Directly: If you have any special requests please message us we will response shortly Pickup included
PRIVATE CAR,GUIDE,SHARE CRUISE
This is shared cruise, Private: car and Our professional and passionate tour guide picks you and drop off from your hotel in Hanoi. Deluxe Service: Share Cruise, Private Car round trip via Express-way, Private Guide Activities: 4 Hours cruising on Bay, passing Dog Island, Lucky Island, Fighting Chicken Island, Kayaking or Bamboo Boat, Explore the Cave Duration: 10 hours: This tour starts from Hanoi at 8:30 to 9:00 at your hotel and finishes in Hanoi at 18:30 - 19:00 Discover Lagoon by rowing boat: Underground cave, learning about fishmen life and formation of Halong Bay,admiring the clear blue water and spectacular rock Less Tourist Area: Discover the beauty of the Bay in a less touristy, enjoying peacefulness away from crowded tours and others. Support Directly: If you have any other special requests please message us Great Seafood Lunch: Vietnamese Set Menu is served on the boat by our staff, Fresh seafood, vegetarian food are available Pickup included
PickupFromHalongShareCruise
Pickup included
What‘s Included
The price includes extra service charges for Vietnamese New Year, Feb 16–20, 2026.
Note: NO WORRY about your bookings, We ALWAYS send email or messege via Whatsapp after your booking
2 free bottle water on the car from Hanoi to Halong Bay
Private Cruise or Share Cruise depends your choice -Around the Bay - World Natural Heritage Area
Free of charge for the children under 5 years old, sharing lunch & car with parents
Entry/Admission - Halong Bay
Kayaking or Bamboo boat ( rowed boat ) by fisherman to discover 2 hidden peaceful lagoons
We offer seafood lunch. If you would like to have vegetarian food or any food restrictions. Please advise us in advance for the best arrangement
English speaking tourguide
Private Air-conditioned Modern Car / Van round trip From Hanoi to Halong Bay via Express-Way
Entry/Admission - Heavenly Paradise Cave
Drinks on Cruise : Beer, wine, coffee, tea, soft drink, water
Tips & gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,062 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day out in Halong Bay
chrisjC3036DT,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great day out. Learned a lot from the guide. Great food on the boat. The pace of the tour suited us.
Love Vietnam Travel - phenomenal!
kimpP1259VJ,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a private tour of Ha Long Bay with Robert and it was incredible. Robert is extremely knowledgeable, picked us up and dropped us off in Hanoi, and he knew just when and where to go to avoid crowds. We can't wait to use Love Vietnam Travel for our next trip to Vietnam.
Wonderful Experience with Private Guide
COtravelhappy,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a WONDERFUL day with our guide, The, to Halong Bay. He was so kind and informative. We highly recommend lovevietnamtravel.com. Halong Bay is beautiful, and The made sure we had less touristy areas to see, and we explored two caves and took a bamboo boat ride. Truly a highlight of a great trip. Highly recommend that you book a private guide to ensure the highest quality experience to help miss the crowds and get a more personalized narrative of the history, geology, and features of this World Heritage site. Our driver was also superb. A really terrific experience all around.
Fantastic private trip to...
9ftgrwt95y,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic private trip to Halong Bay. Our guide Hai (spelling?) was knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommend the trip.
Private is the right choice!
758rickyp,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Worth doing a private tour for sure! Robert is the best tour guide there is. Lunch is delicious and there is so much food. Communication was very good the whole time and we were well looked after
Truly private tour!
851kieranp,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing experience! When they say private, they mean private. Robert was very knowledgeable and his passion for his country is clear to see. Would definitely book again!
Great tour
Hinism,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyable trip. Robert was fantastic ! Would highly recommend
Beautiful Views
K B,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Private little boat cruise in breathtaking Ha Long Bay today. Boat had a dragon on the front to protect us so… good, I guess. Holds like 48 people but it was just us. Whole boat. Two bathrooms, one chef. Not bad! There are about 1,500 - 2,000 islands and limestone inlets there, it’s not a typo — it’s just endless rock formations popping out of the water in every direction. The views are kinda ridiculous… giant rocks popping outta the water everywhere, misty, quiet… doesn’t even look real - we were served shrimp, sea bass, oysters, oyster shells stuffed with crab meat, pineapple ,,,, Idelicious
Private Halong Trip with Robert
Valerie M,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Booked a private tour for Halong Bay. Great to have the private transfer from hotel and we have the whole boat to ourselves (big boat capacity for 48pax).. Robert our guide was very proactive in reaching out prior to the trip and sharing history and knowledge during the trip. Food was delicious on the boat as well. Seafood was fresh and the catered for a vegetarian in our group. Enjoyed the moment without crowd and having the whole boat to ourselves admiring the views of Halong Bay.
Great local Guide!
JeanPhun,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We lucked out having Robert as our Guide - He is very knowledgeable and his sharing of the rich Vietnam history was beneficial for our learning!
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