PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

5.0 (1,078 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration9h - 11h
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LanguagesVietnamese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Halong 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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Options

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

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

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: 9 hours: Includes 4-hour private cruise on Halong Bay and 2.5-hour transfer each way between Hanoi and Halong Bay.
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.
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

PickupFromHalongShareCruise

Pickup included

What's included

  • Private Cruise or Share Cruise depends your choice -Cruising Around the Bay between islands
  • The price includes extra service charges for Vietnamese New Year, Feb 16–20, 2026.
  • Note: NO WORRY about your bookings, We ALWAYS send email or messege via Whatsapp after your booking
  • 2 free bottle water on the car from Hanoi to Halong Bay
  • Free of charge for the children under 5 years old, sharing lunch & car with parents
  • Entry/Admission - Halong Bay
  • Kayaking or Bamboo boat ( rowed boat ) by fisherman to discover 2 hidden peaceful lagoons
  • We offer seafood lunch. If you would like to have vegetarian food or any food restrictions. Please advise us in advance for the best arrangement
  • English speaking tourguide
  • Private Air-conditioned Modern Car / Van round trip From Hanoi to Halong Bay via Express-Way
  • Entry/Admission - Heavenly Paradise Cave
  • Drinks on Cruise : Beer, wine, coffee, tea, soft drink, water
  • Tips & gratuities

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    2h 30m
    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.
  2. Tuan Chau Island
    Pass by
    11:00 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
  3. Hạ Long Bay
    4h
    Towering 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
  4. Hon Ga Choi Island
    10m · Admission ticket included
    A 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
  5. Hon Dinh Huong Island
    10m · Admission ticket included
    The 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
  6. Ba Hang
    40m
    Ba 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.
  7. Dong Thien Cung
    40m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  8. Old Quarter
    2h 30m
    End 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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our private tour includes hotel pickup and round-trip transfer from Hanoi. If you are staying in another city or arriving at an airport, please contact us via WhatsApp at +84 979 703 898. Additional transfer fees may apply depending on your pickup and drop-off location, while some locations may be free of charge.

Please note: If you select the "PICKUP fromHaLongPRIVATECRUISE" option, you will need to travel to Halong Marina on your own, or already be staying in Halong. Our tour guide will meet you at HALONG MARINA OR YOUR HOTEL IN HALONG CITY . This option does not include transfer from Hanoi.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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

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