4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, VI.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| PickupFromHalongShareCruiseThe page price | Pickup included | €77 for 8+ people |
| PICKUP fromHaLongPRIVATECRUISE | 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, then see Incense Burner and Fighting Chicken LARGE PRIVATE CRUISE : Enjoy: exclusive use of a large private cruise with restaurant, kitchen, two restrooms, 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. Delicious seafood lunch: Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch onboard, with chicken and vegetarian options freshly prepared for every guest onboard. Private Cruise Route: Enjoy a private route away from busy group tours, exploring quieter areas of Halong Bay with peaceful scenery, hidden lagoons MEET US AT HALONG MARINA: : Pick up from Halong , so OUR GUIDE PICKS YOU FROM HALONG MARINA OR HOTEL IN HALONG CITY PRIVATE CRUISE: Up to 48 Guest: Private cruise for your group only. No shared boat, just comfort, privacy and complete flexibility throughout. Pickup included | €145 for 2+ people |
| PRIVATE CAR,GUIDE,SHARE CRUISE | This is shared cruise, Private: Round-trip Hanoi-Halong transfer and guide included. If you're the only booking, you may enjoy a private cruise. Activities: Visit Heavenly Palace Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through hidden lagoons, then see Incense Burner and Fighting Chicken 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 Delicious seafood lunch: Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch onboard, with chicken and vegetarian options freshly prepared for every guest onboard. Private Cruise Route: Enjoy a private route away from busy group tours, exploring quieter areas of Halong Bay with peaceful scenery, hidden lagoons Private Car/Van/Bus: Private car/van expressway from Hanoi to Halong Bay, Experience and passion tour guide, delicious seafood lunch, modern boat. Pickup included | €181 for 2+ people |
| PRIVATE CRUISE , CAR , GUIDE | LARGE PRIVATE CRUISE : Enjoy: exclusive use of a large private cruise with restaurant, kitchen, two restrooms, spacious sundeck and professional crew. Activities: Visit Heavenly Palace Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat through hidden lagoons, then see Incense Burner and Fighting Chicken 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 Delicious seafood lunch: Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch onboard, with chicken and vegetarian options freshly prepared for every guest onboard. Private Cruise Route: Enjoy a private route away from busy group tours, exploring quieter areas of Halong Bay with peaceful scenery, hidden lagoons Private Car/Van/Bus: Private car/van expressway from Hanoi to Halong Bay, Experience and passion tour guide, delicious seafood lunch, modern boat. PRIVATE CRUISE: Up to 48 Guest: Private cruise for your group only. No shared boat, just comfort, privacy and complete flexibility throughout. Pickup included | €190 for 2+ people |
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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.
2h 30m11:00 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
Pass by, no stopTowering limestone pillars and tiny islets topped by forest rise from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. 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. It is time to discover the Bay with 2 thousand islands
4hA distinctive pair of karst islets jutting out from the calm waters of Halong Bay; the unique Hon Ga Choi Island (Fighting Cocks Island) has become one of the bay’s most memorable landmarks and among the most photographed attractions for cruise visitors. Located right in the heart of the bay, the jagged rock formations loom 12 meters over the water, improbably perched on narrow, weatherworn bases and appearing to lean towards each other You will stop here to taking pictures and admire the unique limestone rock formation
10 min · Admission includedThe Incense Burner is a sacred object used for sacrifice and stands in the middle of Ha Long Bay as if it is sacrificing heaven and earth. It is also a reminder of the good traditions of the nation: drinking water remembering the source; to remember the fathers and sages who have been instrumental in building and preserving and defending the Fatherland; Thank you to the Mother Dragon in the legend - the mascot that helped Dai Viet fight foreign invaders. Incent Burner Island has both a sacred spiritual meaning and a symbol of good luck. The image of Incent Burner Island has been printed on the VND 200,000 banknote in circulation. Stop for taking the photos of Incense Burner which is believed for fortune
10 min · Admission includedBa Hang Village captivates visitors with its calm waters, stunning lagoons, and serene atmosphere. While the original fishing village no longer exists—relocated in 2014 to improve fishermen's livelihoods—the locals still play a vital role, rowing boats for tourists. The old school and small shrines remain as preserved landmarks of its rich history. Discover Ba Hang’s Hidden Lagoon When the boat stops at Ba Hang, you can choose one of two activities to explore the serene lagoon, once a safe haven for fishermen during typhoons: Kayaking: Ideal for adventurers, kayaking lets you navigate the emerald waters, limestone cliffs, and picturesque scenery at your own pace. Rowing Boat to Ba Hang Cave: Relax on a boat ride through three interconnected caves, accessible when water levels rise just enough for passage. Emerging on the other side, you’ll discover a secluded lake encircled by rocky mountains, offering a breathtaking natural vista.
40 minHeading 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.
40 min · Admission includedEnd of the boat trip and back to the Car for riding 2 hours 30 minutes back to Old Quarter in Hanoi. You will be at the hotel in Hanoi around 18:00 to 18:30. Tour end at your hotel
2h 30mHalong 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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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #1 of 98 | €145 | 9h–11h | 4.98 (1078) | private |
| Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Kayaking, Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island | €35 | 12h | 4.98 (1077) | shared |
| Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour) | €44 | 8h | 4.98 (750) | private |
| Lan Ha Bay full-day tour from Hanoi, Hai Phong - Serenity Cruises | €39 | 12h | 4.97 (1289) | shared |
Ranked #1 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. Compare all 98 Ha Long Bay Day Cruises