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title: Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)
lang: en
type: tour
city: Hanoi
country: Vietnam
price: 44
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 750
duration_minutes: 480
duration_max_minutes: 660
languages: [zh-TW, vi, ko, ja, en, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 98 (Ha Long Bay Day Cruises)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/private-ha-long-bay-day-trip-from-hanoi-city-or-halong-harbour/
---

# Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)

In our comparison: #3 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

If you do not have long time in Ha Noi, and you want to have a glint of breathtaking Halong Bay...Our private day tour would be the best choice for you. For this trip, you will have a chance to know about the floating village, discover their daily life and visit a most beautiful cave on Halong Bay. Kayaking or Sampan boat are also available on this tour. We depart daily from Hanoi or Halong Bay, Tuan Chau Marina...
* Halong Bay day cruise by traditional junk
* Visit Thien Cung Grotto (Heaven palace grotto ) and Wooden stakes cave.
* Take a kayak or bamboo boat tour around the floating village.
* Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch.
* Round-trip hotel transport included from Hanoi.
* Private tour with personalized commentary and transport.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- 16 start times: between 05:30 and 13:30
- Food included: Vietnamese food on boat
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €44 per person for the Opt2: Share tour pickup harbor option; other options up to €195
- Duration: 8h–11h
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 750 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: VIETNAM TOP TRAVEL
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: Chinese, VI, Korean, Japanese, English, French
- Start times: 16 start times between 05:30 and 13:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.98 from 750 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 749 of 750.

- 5 stars: 736 (98%)
- 4 stars: 13 (2%)
- 3 stars: 1 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opt2: Share tour pickup harbor | €44 / person | English, VI | DELUXE TRIP: Our guide picks up from harbor, Licensed tour guide, fresh seafood lunch, modern cruise 4 hours discover the Bay ACTIVITIES: 4 hours Visit Heavenly Place cave(one of the most beutiful cave in Halong). Doing kayking/Bamboo boat at floating village. TYPE OF TOUR: Tour start and drop off from harbour for 4 hours trip. Share tour with others. Modern boat with sundesk to hunting pictures. Duration: 4 hours: Cruising on the bay. 1 hour visit Heaven Palace cave, 45 minutes for kayak/Bamboo, Taking picture Incense Islet, Cocks islet. MEAL: Fresh seafood lunch as SET MENU serve on the cruise, Vegetarian meals are available for your request. COME BY YOURSELVES: Please going to Tuan Chau Harbour by yourselves and our tour guide pick you up at the harbour. WHATSAPP US: +84976467417 for best arrangement. PICK UP TIME: 11:45-12:00PM (Approx) our tour guide will pick you up at the meeting point from the harbour. Pickup included |
| Private pick up Cruise Port | €144 / person (for 2+ people) | Korean, Japanese, English, French, VI, Chinese | DELUXE PRIVATE 4 HOURS ON BOAT: This option is for those who stay in Ha Long city or arrival by Cruise Ship and want to visit Ha Long bay few hours ACTIVITIES: Visit 2 beautiful caves instead of 1 cave, kayak/Bamboo boat around floating village, passing Incense, duck and Cocks islets. TRANSFER:: This option is NOT INCLUDED transfer between Hanoi city and Ha Long harbor. You have to trasnfer by yourself, please. Duration: 4 hours: This tour will spend about 4 hours on the bay, visit 2 beautiful caves of Heavenly Palace and Dau Go cave instead of 1 cave. FOOD:: Included Vietnamese set menu for lunch on the boat. Please let us know if you are vegetarian. BRIEF ITINERAY:: Harbor-Heavenly Palace cave(Visit)-Dau Go cave(Visit)-Dog stone(Pass by)-Incense Burner islet(Pass by) -Transfer: -Ba Hang village(visit with kayaking)-Fighting Cocks islets (Pass by)-Harbor. Pickup included |
| 3.Private car&guide.Share boat | €177 / person (for 2+ people) | Korean, Japanese, English, French, VI, Chinese | TYPE OF THE TOUR: Private tour guide, private car. Share boat with others people to visit Halong bay (it can be 20-45 people on the boat) ACTIVITIES - 4 hours on cruise: Visit beautiful Heavenly Place cave. Kayking/Bamboo boat at floating village, picture Incense burner, fighting cooks islets.. DELUXE SERVICES: Private tour guide from Hanoi for 11 hours trip. Using traditional cruise on the bay, Good Captain and heplful staffs. Duration: 10 hours: Start at Hanoi at about 8:30-9:00am and arrive back Hanoi at about 6:30 - 7:00 pm MEAL/DRINK: A bottle of water on the car. Fresh seafood lunch serve on the cruise, Vegetarian meals are available for your request. PRIVATE CAR/VAN FROM HANOI: We pick you up from any hotel in Hanoi and drop you back to same hotel. MINI CAR, VAN, OR BUS: Up to the size of group and we will arrange mini car, Van, or bus, bus to pick you up and drop off from your hotel. HOW DIFFERENT ?: Private tour, 2 ways transfer by expressway, Share boat or private boat up to your group size. Pickup included |
| 1. Full Private Car,Guide,Boat | €195 / person (for 2+ people) | Korean, Japanese, English, French, VI, Chinese | DELUXE PRIVATE 4 HOURS ON BOAT: Full Private: Car, Van pick up and drop off from any hotel in Hanoi. Private tour guide, Private Model cruise in Halong bay. ACTIVITIES: Visit 2 beautiful caves instead of 1 cave, kayak/Bamboo boat around floating village, picture Incense, duck and Cocks islets. SERVICES: Friendly and helpful staff. Everything Private for your group only. Duration: 4 hours: This tour will spend about 4 hours on the bay, visit 2 beautiful caves of Heavenly Palace and Dau Go cave instead of 1 cave. MEAL: Vietnamese Set Menu are serve on the boat by out staff, Fresh seafood, vegetarian food, halah, indian foof are availible. EXPRESS ROUTE: Just 2,5 hours drive to and 2,5 hours drive back by the expressway Hanoi-Hai Phong-Halong-Hanoi. VEHICLE: Up to the size of group and our team will arrange for you a car/Van/bus. All will be Comfortable for everyone. Quick support: If you have any special requests please message us we will response shortly Pickup included |

## What's included

- Note: If you choice the option "Share tour pickup harbor", it will NOT INCLUDED transfer from Hanoi
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees. Cave tickets, Kayaking or bamboo boat.
- Vietnamese food on boat
- Private transfer between Hanoi and Halong bay for opt 1 and opt 3. Not included transfer for option2
- Private Cruise(Option 1) or Share Cruise with others if you choice option 2 and option 3..
- Licenced English speaking tourguide (At least 5 years experience)

## Not included

- Beverages
- Tips and Personal Expenses
- All other services not mentioned above

## Itinerary

1. **Halong Bay** (4h; admission included) - - Boat cruising on the romantic bay. - Seafood lunch on the cruise. - Visiting one of the most beautiful cave in Halong named Heaven Palace grotto. - Doing sampan boat at the floating village and visiting water caves. - Round trip with the deluxe Van/ Car.
2. **Dong Thien Cung** (45m; admission included) - In the morning tourist guide and driver pick you up from your hotel at about 8.00 – 8.30 Bus drive 170 km to the Northeast of Viet Nam ( 3,5 hrs ). Along the way you can enjoy the stunning scenery of the Red River delta with peaceful villages, farmers working in their green...
3. **Dau Go Cave** (30m; admission included) - Dau Go cave or Wooden Stakes cave is located on the same island of Thien Cung grotto-Heavenly Palace grotto, it was use to kept many Wooden stakes in side to fight again Nguyen-Mong aggressors in the 13 century. You can choice to visit this cave after Heavenly Palace grotto...
4. **Ba Hang** (40m) - This is a floating village where you will stop to join a kayaking or Sampan boat rowing by local people. You will have a chance to go through in the water caves on the blue water surrounded by limestone islands.
5. **Hon Ga Choi Island** (pass by, no stop) - This island is the logo of Halong bay. There are 2 small islets looks like 2 cocks fighting (Ga Choi in Vietnamese). You will travelling around the bay and passing this 2 islets to viewing and taking pictures.
6. **Hon Dinh Huong Island** (pass by, no stop) - There is an islet looks like an Incense burner (Dinh Huong in Vietnamese) and that is why its name Dinh Huong islet. An interesting is, this picture of the islet we are choice to printed on the back of the Vietnam Dong currency 200,000. Stop a minutes and you will save this...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 16 start times between 05:30 and 13:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Ha Long Bay Day Cruises

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 98** | €44 | 8h–11h | 4.98 (750) | private |
| [PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/private-tour-halong-bay-one-day-with-cave-kayaking-bamboo-boat/?format=md) | €145 | 9h | 4.98 (1078) | private |
| [Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Kayaking, Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ha-long-bay-day-cruise-kayaking-sung-sot-cave-titop-island/?format=md) | €35 | 12h | 4.98 (1077) | shared |
| [Lan Ha Bay full-day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong - Serenity Cruises](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/lan-ha-bay-full-day-tour-from-hanoi-hai-phong-serenity-cruises/?format=md) | €39 | 12h | 4.97 (1289) | shared |

Ranked #3 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €9 to €695, median €46; typical length 12h. 8 of 98 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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