Private Halong Bay Sailing Cruise from Hanoi
Description
Sail around the stunning natural wonders of Halong Bay on this full-day tour from Hanoi, including a scenic round-trip drive through northern Vietnam’s rural landscapes. With thousands of gorgeous limestone cliffs jutting from its calm jade waters, the UNESCO World Heritage site offers spectacular scenery for a relaxing excursion. Step aboard a sailboat and enjoy a seafood lunch as you take in the magnificent scenery, stopping to explore karsts and caves such as Thien Cung (Heavenly Cave) and Dau Go (Driftwood Cave) with an experienced guide.
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Cruise the magnificent limestone karsts of Vietnam's Halong Bay on a full-day adventure from Hanoi with Bravo Indochina Tours. The UNESCO World Heritage site of Halong Bay means ‘dragon descending to the sea,’ named for a family of dragons said to have helped the Vietnamese people fend off invaders. According to legend, the dragons spit out gemstones that turned into the islets dotting the bay.
Board your sailboat upon arrival and begin your cruise around the picturesque waters where the reflections of 3,000 limestone islets are mirrored against the clear and calm emerald sea, many of them containing fascinating grottoes. Visit Thien Cung, also known as Heavenly Cave, which can be reached on the southwest side of the bay through a sailing route shrouded on each side by thick foliage. As you stroll the wooden walkway and marvel at the unique rock formations inside, learn about the legend of the dragon prince from your guide.
Next, disembark at Dau Go grotto, located on Driftwood Island, and climb 90 steps up to the entrance. Inside, numerous stalactites descend from the cave’s ceiling like a frozen waterfall. Enjoy a provided seafood lunch on board as you continue to experience the charm of Halong Bay, sailing around Dinh Huong (Incense Urn), Cho Da (Stone Dog) and Ga Choi (Fighting Roosters) — rocky islets named for their animal shapes.
Start your full-day tour with an early morning departure from your hotel to Halong Bay, located approx. 100 miles (160 km) east of Hanoi. Relax on the 3- to 4-hour drive as your private guide points out the diversity of northern Vietnam’s villages, and enjoy the breathtaking view of green rice fields and fruit gardens during the journey.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable shoes are recommended
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Reviews(8)
The success of any tour hinges on the efficiency of the agency in orchestrating pickups, deliveries, and itinerary fulfillment. I am delighted to report that this was executed flawlessly by the agency. Mr. Toni played a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth service for my family of four. Remarkably, communication was maintained seamlessly through WhatsApp from the time of booking until the day we departed from Hanoi. The journey, which involved complex logistics such as airport and hotel pickups, train station transfers, and tours to Sapa and Halong, was navigated with utmost assurance by Mr. Toni. Despite my initial expectations of potential hiccups, everything went off without a hitch. I highly recommend this tour agency to anyone contemplating a trip to Vietnam's captivating and unforgettable north.
I wholeheartedly endorse the Halong Bay day trip, including a delightful lunch on the cruise, kayaking, and a cave tour, all accompanied by transportation from Hanoi. The tour guide, Mr. Toan, is exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, and an entertaining individual. His remarkable speaking abilities greatly enhanced our experience. His dedication to engaging and entertaining the tourists is commendable. Every moment of the tour was enjoyable, thanks to his efforts. The food served was delicious, the transportation timely and comfortable, and the staff, especially Mr. Toan, were highly professional. His fabulous work left a lasting impression on me. This tour will remain a cherished memory, and I cannot forget the wonderful time spent on this fantastic tour.
Wanted to give your company the nuce review for tour guide Toni. A very warm , energetic & knowledgable. Halong, world heritage site natural wonder with stunning landscape. Highly recommend
Hello Daniel, Thank you, I truly value your review to the trip . Hope that we travel again in many future trips toghether Take care Daniel .
We booked a private tour to Halong Bay - a quiete expensive one. We booked with hotel pickup and waited for more than 2 hrs. Neither the local organizer [Bravo Indochina Tours] nor TripAdvisor or Viator could be reached by phone or email. Nothing happened. This was quite dissapointing since it was the last chance to go to that area prior to our departure to Germany. In the meantime I found my credit card charged so after that dissapointing experience I think I have to get active to be reimbursed.
<p>Bravo for Halong day cruises and our tour guide Nicky and the team. We had such a great time cruising Halong Bay. We were on private car and cruise, food was fantastic, and activities were super awesome..Well worth the money,</p>
Having a cruise in Halong Bay is one of the most fascinating things you can do in Vietnam. Vc passes through several islands the lunch and served on the boat the tour and well fun we did the tour of 1 day more have people that makes 3 days pq we had little time so we chose this one of 1 day.
Halong is the most memorable part of our trip of Vietnam organize by this company. We really enjoy the beauty of the Vietnam country. The itinerary was well arranged and the mix of travelling and stops was great. The local guide Henry was really friendly and knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend the tour operator to anyone from any walk of life
<p>For booking a private tour, especially one that costs more than £200 it is unacceptable that tour turnes into a selling trip. We were pushed like a herd of tourists through workshops, asked to buy things here and there and over again. We felt bullied into tipping all the time and in general it was just a really underwhelming and unpleasant experience.</p>
