Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer
Description
Halong Bay day trip from Hanoi - best choice when you don't have much time Taking a day cruise in UNESCO-listed Halong Bay Doing Kayak/Bamboo boat around the bay and enjoy a seafood lunch on boat Exploring Sung Sot Cave (Surprised Cave) and Titop island Including hotel transfer by coach from Hanoi (not included for options start/finish from Halong) Following fast expressway Hanoi - Hai Phong - Halong saving 3 hours driving
Tour Options
Itinerary
8.30-9.00: Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quater/ Opera House to depart Halong Bay Our journey follows Hanoi – Haiphong- Tuan Chau Highway (about a 2.5-hour drive). Please note that you will have a break before going to the port if you arrive early because the boat is available at around 12pm only.
12:00: Arrive at the port, get on the boat to start the excursion discovering the beauty of the world heritage site 12:30: Enjoy lunch on the boat with many special dishes of Halong. While having lunch, you all can see the beautiful scenery of the bay.
Enjoy Kayaking or Bamboo Boat
Visiting Sung Sot cave - 1 of the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay
Visiting Titov island for swimming or hiking up the mountain for panorama view of the bay
16.00: Back to the boat and return to the harbor
17.45 - 18:15: Arrive back at the harbor. Get on the bus and return to Hanoi 20:30 - 21:00: Get dropped off at the hotel. Tour ends.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all customers from Hanoi old quarter area (only for options FROM HANOI). Please go to the port youreslf if you book for options FROM HALONG.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ha Long Bay is so beautiful and it's crowded every day, especially in summer and weekends
- Follow up the policy of Halong bay administration about environment, they don't allow to bring plastic bottle water to the boat & visit spots. But tourists can bring multi-use bottle/ glass bottle/ thermos bottle...Or you can leave your plastic water bottle in your bag to pass the gate!
- Sometimes, you will see garbages on Ha Long Bay due to changes in flowing water and tides, garbages from other places come to to Ha Long Bay. Government, local people, travel companies... are trying their best to clean up Ha Long Bay.
- Tipping is entirely optional. You are under no obligation to tip, even if asked by locals. We provide this advice to help you avoid any inconvenience.
- As this is a group tour, there will be one rest stop each way at a local shop. Feel free to buy something, grab a coffee, or just use the free restrooms and stretch your legs. These stops are part of the set schedule, so I appreciate your patience.
Reviews(784)
Kenny was an amazing tour guide keeping us engaged and on schedule throughout the tour, the driver was decent and looked so happy bouncing up and down in his chair.
Dear Max, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear Kenny kept the tour fun, engaging, and well organized. We'll also be sure to share your lovely comment with our driver—they'll be happy to know they made a positive impression too! We hope to welcome you back to Vietnam again soon. Warm regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
Beautiful scenery and jammed pack with activities! The only complaint I have is that there were too many people at all of the sites. It was very crowded, especially with the kayaking and bamboo boat experience. Our guide, Nam, was the best! Friendly, knowledgeable and joyful! Overall a great trip aside from the crowds.
Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your kind words about Nam. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed the stunning scenery and found Nam to be friendly, knowledgeable, and joyful throughout the trip. I also appreciate your understanding regarding the crowds. Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam’s most famous destinations and remains busy almost year-round, especially at popular attractions and activity areas such as kayaking and bamboo boat rides. To help my guests set the right expectations, I make every effort to clearly communicate this both before and after the booking process so visitors can be aware of the situation in advance. Thank you again for traveling with us. I hope to welcome you back to Vietnam for more unforgettable experiences in the future. Best regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
Nam the guide we had was funny and engaging, the bus was clean and the aircon was amazing in the humid heat. We had enough time at each stop and thr group size was a not too big which was nice! The tour was well priced for what you get and the sailing boat/yacht was beautiful! Definitely enjoyed the spa on the back of the middle deck! Highly recommended this tour and Nam for anyone wanting to go to Ha Long Bay.
Dear Stacey, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, the yacht, and the onboard facilities. Nam will be thrilled to know he made your Ha Long Bay experience fun and memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future! Warm regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
We had a wonderful guide and Vietnam was beautiful. What was extremely disappointing was the party at the end on the cruise. There was rap music with a lot of with cursing and descriptions of sexual activity. Maybe this was not the norm but it was there for our experience. The recourse we had was to move to a lower level of the boat which is what happened. To the extent possible I would vet the music being played if there children around. We were not the only family.
Dear Willard, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed Vietnam and had a wonderful guide during your trip. We sincerely apologize for the inappropriate music played during the cruise party. We understand your concerns, especially with families and children on board, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your comments have been shared with our cruise partner to help ensure a more family-friendly atmosphere for all guests in the future. Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Vietnam for a better experience. Best regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
Great tour! Many activities in one day that are worth the trip. I recommend taking the speedboat!
Dear Ben, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the tour and all the activities. Great choice with the speedboat—it’s definitely the best way to make the most of a day in Ha Long Bay. We hope to welcome you again soon! Warm regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
We had the most wonderful Ha Long Bay trip thanks to Tomy! He brought the locations to life with his expert knowledge and ensured we got to experience the best spots away from the massive crowds. His warm and bubbly personality made the whole day so much fun. Highly recommend!
Dear Sebastian, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that Tomy made your Ha Long Bay trip so enjoyable with his knowledge, enthusiasm, and personalized experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon! Warm regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
Extraordinary experience! The Area around the bay is very beautiful. The Bus was good i would say. The Lunch on the Boat was good overall. The vietnamese cuisine is very tasty but as a european i would recommend not to eat the european part of the menu (e.g. french fries). The places we visited were insanely beautiful but very very crowded. Especially the cave and the bathing place. I would also recommend to buy your softdrinks a the little stands around the area. It's often cheaper (25k) then on the boat (40k). The evening meal is nothing special. They'll serve some fruits and cold tea, crab chips and buscuits. Over all i would say the tour is absolutely worth the price and the experience. I would recommend doing it for the beauty of the nature. I have to say you have only a little bit of time for all of the activities but it's doable if you don't stop every 3m to take a photo. Tip: you can't bring plastic water bottles to the boat to protect the environment but cans are allowed (weird rule)
Dear Liliana, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback and for recommending the tour. We are glad you enjoyed the breathtaking beauty of Ha Long Bay and found the tour to be good value overall. Regarding the crowds, Ha Long Bay is Vietnam’s most famous destination, so popular attractions can be very busy, especially during peak periods. We always inform our guests about this before the tour so they know what to expect. As for drink prices on the boat, they are generally higher than onshore because cruise operators have significant operating costs, including vessel maintenance and staff expenses. We appreciate your understanding. Regarding plastic water bottles, this is a regulation set by the Bay Management Board to help protect the environment. As tour operators, we are required to follow these rules and appreciate your understanding and support for sustainable tourism. Thank you again for your review, and we hope to welcome you back to Vietnam in the future. Regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
Good tour guide because he respects i am hearing impaired deaf and he gave his WhatsApp number if any trouble let tour guide help that simple.
Dear Tuan, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the tour and found it worth visiting again. We’re especially happy our tour guide could communicate effectively and support you during the trip. We hope to welcome you back to Ha Long Bay in the future! Regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
Halong Bay remains a must-see for Vietnam even though there are many tourists. The sequence of activities takes place at a good pace, and our guide assists us at every step. a true delight
Dear Frederic, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the pace of the activities and that our guide took good care of you. Halong Bay is indeed magical, and we hope to welcome you back again! Regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
Nam was a brilliant guide - he was very informative, kind and funny. We had the option to do a short speedboat tour (extra cost) and either a ride on a bamboo raft or kayak. The lunch offered was very good and had a good variety! It was a great day out and would highly recommend this to others!
Dear Katelyn, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great day out and enjoyed the lunch. Nam will be so happy to hear your kind words about him. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon. Regards, Viet Old Quarter Travel
