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PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat 2
PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat 3
PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat 4
A calm river with boats docked, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky hills. 5
By Love Vietnam Travel

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$149 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Halong Bay 1-day tour is for travellers 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 organised, wealth of knowledge and sense of humour 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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Activity location

  • Halong Bay
    • Halong Bay, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Halong Bay
    • Halong Bay, Vietnam

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PICKUP fromHaLongPRIVATECRUISE

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

PICK UP FROM HALONG: Choose: this option if you're ALREADY in Halong or your cruise docks at Halong Marina. No transfer from Hanoi is needed.
ACTIVITIES: Visit Heavenly Palace Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through hidden lagoons, pass by Incense Burner and Fighting Chicken
LARGE PRIVATE CRUISE : Enjoy: exclusive use of a large private cruise with restaurant, kitchen, two bathrooms, spacious sundeck and professional crew.
Duration: 4 hours: 4-hour cruise through thousands of islands, peaceful waters and famous landmarks with plenty of great photo stops.
LUNCH: Delicious seafood lunch: meat and vegetarian options are available upon request. Please advise us in advance of any dietary restrictions.
PRIVATE CRUISE ROUTE: Enjoy a private route away from crowded group tours, exploring the quieter areas and hidden lagoons of Halong Bay.
WHERE TO MEET YOU: Our guide will pick you up from Halong International Port where your Cruise Ship docks or from your Hotel in Halong City.
PRIVATE CRUISE:: Private cruise for your group only. No shared boat, just comfort, privacy and complete flexibility throughout.
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$280.74 x 2 AdultsNZ$561.48
Total
Price is NZ$561.48

2.PRIVATE CAR GUIDE,SHARE BOAT

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

This is shared cruise, Private: Return Hanoi-Halong transfer and guide included. If you're the only booking, you may be offered a private cruise.
ACTIVITIES: Visit Heavenly Palace Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through hidden lagoons, pass by Incense Burner and Fighting Chicken
SERVICES: Dedicated and friendly staff. Enjoy a fully private experience tailored exclusively for your group.
Duration: 9 hours: Includes 4-hour private cruise on Halong Bay and 2.5-hour transfer each way between Hanoi and Halong Bay.
LUNCH: Delicious seafood lunch: meat and vegetarian options are available upon request. Please advise us in advance of any dietary restrictions.
PRIVATE CRUISE ROUTE: Enjoy a private route away from crowded group tours, exploring the quieter areas and hidden lagoons of Halong Bay.
TRANSPORTATION: A comfortable air-conditioned car or mini van will be arranged to perfectly accommodate your group size.
TOTAL DURATION: 9-10 hours: This tour starts from Hanoi at 8:30 to 9:00 at your hotel and finishes in Hanoi at 18:30 - 19:00
Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$350.92 x 2 AdultsNZ$701.84
Total
Price is NZ$701.84

1. PRIVATE CRUISE , CAR ,GUIDE

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

LARGE PRIVATE CRUISE: We use a large private cruise with a restaurant, kitchen, two bathrooms, a spacious sundeck, and a professional crew.
ACTIVITIES: Visit Heavenly Palace Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through hidden lagoons, pass by Incense Burner and Fighting Chicken
SERVICES: Dedicated and friendly staff. Enjoy a fully private experience tailored exclusively for your group.
Duration: 9 hours: Includes 4-hour private cruise on Halong Bay and 2.5-hour transfer each way between Hanoi and Halong Bay.
LUNCH: Delicious seafood lunch: meat and vegetarian options are available upon request. Please advise us in advance of any dietary restrictions.
PRIVATE CRUISE ROUTE: Enjoy a private route away from crowded group tours, exploring the quieter areas and hidden lagoons of Halong Bay.
TRANSPORTATION: A comfortable air-conditioned car or mini van will be arranged to perfectly accommodate your group size.
TOTAL DURATION: 9 hours: Hotel pickup in Hanoi is around 8:30 AM, return about 6:30 PM. Pickup at 5:30–6:00 AM means you’ll return to Hanoi earlier
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$368.47 x 2 AdultsNZ$736.94
Total
Price is NZ$736.94

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private or Shared Cruise depends your choices.
  • Inclusions
    Note: NO WORRY about your bookings, We ALWAYS send email or messege via Whatsapp after your booking
  • Inclusions
    Licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide
  • Inclusions
    2 free bottle water on the car from Hanoi to Halong Bay
  • Inclusions
    Vietnamese lunch with a focus on seafood. Meat and vegetarian options are available upon request. Please advise us in advance of any dietary restrictions for the best arrangement.
  • Inclusions
    NOTE: YOUR PASSPORT NUMBER MAY BE REQUIRED FOR BOAT REGISTRATION BASE HALONG MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
  • Inclusions
    Free of charge for the children under 5 years old, sharing lunch & car with parents
  • Inclusions
    Entry/Admission - Halong Bay
  • Inclusions
    Kayaking or Bamboo boat ( rowed boat ) by fisherman to discover 2 hidden peaceful lagoons
  • Inclusions
    Private Air-conditioned Modern Car / Van return From Hanoi to Halong Bay via Express-Way
  • Inclusions
    Entry/Admission - Heavenly Paradise Cave
  • Exclusions
    Drinks on Cruise : Beer, wine, coffee, tea, soft drink, water
  • Exclusions
    Tips & service charge

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Transport 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 cancelled 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.

Activity itinerary

Old Quarter (Pass by)

08:30: We pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi 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 (Pass by)

11:30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, the main gateway to the bay and departure point for day cruises. Step aboard your cruise and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch while sailing past thousands of limestone islands.

Halong Bay

  • 4h
Why You'll Love This Trip ✦ Exclusive private experience—no crowds, no waiting, no sharing your day with strangers. ✦ A flexible itinerary that moves at your pace—linger longer wherever you like. ✦ A perfect balance of relaxation, nature, and light adventure for every kind of traveller. ✦ Ideal for couples, families, and small groups who value privacy and comfort. Halong Bay—Towering limestone pillars and tiny islets topped by forest rise from the emerald waters. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1994, Halong Bay's scatter of islands, dotted with wind- and wave-eroded grottoes, is a vision of ethereal beauty and, unsurprisingly, northern Vietnam's number one tourism hub. Enjoy a fully private Halong Bay experience—no crowds, no waiting, and your own cruise for the day. This one-day journey takes you through breathtaking limestone karsts, hidden caves, and peaceful lagoons, combining comfort, authenticity and unforgettable scenery—all at your own pace, on your own private boat.

Dong Thien Cung

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
12:00 Heading to Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Grotto), one of the most beautiful cave in Halong bay . Hike up some steps to discover the cave founded in 1993 by a fishman. View the spectacular of halong from high .Explore their huge chambers adorned with stalactites and stalagmites of all kinds.

Hon Ga Choi Island

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
13:15 Pass By Hon Ga Choi (Fighting Cocks Island) Admire one of the bay’s most iconic limestone formations, famous for its two towering rocks rising dramatically from the water and facing each other like fighting cocks. ✦ One of the most photographed landmarks in the bay ✦ A unique limestone formation rising 12 metres above the water ✦ A perfect photo opportunity You will stop here to taking pictures and admire the unique limestone rock formation

Hon Dinh Huong Island

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
13:45 Pass By The Incense Burner ( Hon Dinh Huong ) Admire one of the bay’s most symbolic limestone formations, rising gracefully from the emerald water like a giant incense burner offering to heaven and earth. ✦ Featured on Vietnam’s 200,000 VND banknote ✦ A symbol of luck and spiritual harmony ✦ A perfect photo stop in the heart of the bay

Ba Hang

  • 40m
Doing Sampan (Bamboo Boat ) or Kayak Stop at Ba Hang, known for its calm waters, beautiful lagoons, and peaceful atmosphere. Although the original fishing village was relocated in 2014, local residents continue to row boats for visitors, preserving their traditional way of life. Choose a traditional sampan or bamboo boat rowed by local fishermen, or kayak through caves into a hidden lagoon surrounded by emerald waters and towering limestone cliffs. ### Discover Ba Hang’s Hidden Lagoon Explore the lagoon, once a safe haven for fishermen during typhoons, by choosing one of two activities: - Kayaking: Paddle at your own pace through emerald waters, limestone cliffs, and stunning natural scenery. - Traditional Rowing Boat: Relax as local fishermen row you through three interconnected caves, leading to a secluded lake surrounded by magnificent rocky mountains.

Old Quarter

  • 2h 30m
End of the boat trip and back to the Car for riding 2 hours 30 minutes back to your hotel in Hanoi. You will be at the hotel around 18:30 to 19:00.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Halong Bay
    • Halong Bay, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Halong Bay
    • Halong Bay, Vietnam

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