Private Tour
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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
Private Air-conditioned Modern Car / Van round trip From Hanoi to Halong Bay via Express-Way
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
Entry/Admission - Heavenly Paradise Cave
Drinks on Cruise : Beer, wine, coffee, tea, soft drink, water
Tips & gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
PRIVATE CRUISE , CAR , GUIDE
Full Private Big Boat:: Private Cruise – Entire spacious boat for your group, our professional and passionate tour guide picks you fromthe hotel.
Activities: 4 Hours cruising on Bay, passing Dog Island, Lucky Island, Fighting Chicken Island, Kayaking or Bamboo Boat, Explore the Cave
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
PICKUP fromHaLong SHARECRUISE
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
Service: Share cruise, Our private guide picks up from wharf,Experience and passion tour guide, delicious seafood lunch,modern cruise
Duration: 4 hours: 11:30 Pick up from Wharf check in cruise and start your trip to discover Bay for 4 hours , tour finsh at habour about 16:00
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
Pickup included
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
Reviews
969 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time for family and elderly
nicholasaB9791KP,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with a great guide, The. The, the guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. The entire boat trip was pleasant. Staff on board were also helpful. Good for elderly parents.
Great tour!
bridgetmyers,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gam was a great tour guide! We had a great day and really appreciated her narration of everything we saw throughout the day. Would highly recommend!
Best Birthday Trip!
X8763NMmarilyns,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I spent three days with the ‘Love Vietnam Travel’ team on a Private City tour, private tour to Ninh Binh and a private Halong Bay tour. We had an amazing experience. The entire team is very professional and attentive but they’re also very kind. They went out of their way to make me feel special since I was in Vietnam to celebrate my birthday. I highly recommend reaching booking with them if you’re planning a trip to Vietnam!
Had a great time. Saw so...
Jenifer P,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time. Saw so much of the bay. Guide was very helpful and nice even offered to stop at extra caves and places along the way. Never felt rushed even when the kids stopped for coconuts.
Very well planned private tour
Didi Z,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really like the private tour. We had the boat all to ourselves and away from the hoards of tourists. Our guide, Robert, was very attentive and knowledgeable. He speaks very good English. We love the kayak ride into the lagoon, because he timed it well that we had the lagoon all to ourselves. The cave we visited was amazing. Overall we had a great time out at Ha Long Bay.
Highly recommend
SoniaSteyn,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was amazing. Hang’s driving was always smooth and careful regardless of the chaotic traffic. Robert’s guidance throughout the day was kind, caring and very full of anecdotes, information and helpful hints. Our food was delicious and more than we could eat. The kayaking in the lagoons was peaceful and easy. The boat was smooth, the bay was amazing and the cave was Bristol. Top marks to all concerned.
Absolutely stunning. Best trip in Vietnam.
Tilen H,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very professional and expertly designed trip. We loved it as a couple. The guide was very thorough, friendly and informative. It was by far the best trip we’ve done in Vietnam. They make sure to bring you to the best places away from all the crowds and the experience is more than enjoyable because of it.
Amazing private experience
Marina C,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I had a fantastic time on this private boat and I would definitely recommend the experience. I felt it was a great value for the money to have an entire 48-person boat (plus staff!) for just me and my husband for 4 hours. We also got private transport to/from Hanoi. Overall it was a very luxurious experience. I have only 2 things that I wish they would improve: (1) The lunch food was not good, absolutely everything was deep fried. (2) They pressured us to leave a review on the way home in the car, while they watched. I refused because I think that practice leads to dishonest reviews. However, outside of those two things, it was a wonderful experience. The views of Ha Long Bay were fantastic (and we had the views entirely to ourselves!). Also, the kayaking was amazing and not crowded at all. We were the only ones kayaking in two beautiful hidden lagoons.
Great and to the point
CarlosAdyan B,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Robert is a great guide! We enjoyed the tour so much since we have little time this was perfect we saw everything.
Amazing private tour experience!
suehK4558GX,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the private combo 2 days HaLong Bay and Ninh Binh tours with Robert (Hai) as our tour guide. It was an incredible experience beyond our expectations, Robert spoke very good English and very knowledgeable, he made sure he are well taken care of from the moment he picked us up from our hotel. The HaLong Bay tour we had the whole big boat to ourselves and seafood lunch was delicious. The captain took us out early and avoided the crowd so we kayaked to the lagoon just the 2 of us, it was so serene and very relaxing. Ninh Binh was another amazing tour, we hiked up the top and did the boat tour at Tam Coc the views were incredible! I'd recommend this company and the private tour with a little extra costs but all well worth it, love it!
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