Halong 6 hours Boat tour with Cave, Kayak, lunch, transfer high-way from Hanoi
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Halong 6 hours Boat tour with Cave, Kayak, lunch, transfer high-way from Hanoi
By Vietnam Tour Tailor Company
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-80, max of 28 per group
Duration: 10–11 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- 2 Restrooms on board
- Professional English guide
- Shared boat around 30s.
- 01 Large and beautiful sundeck , 01 large restaurant, 1 clean kitchen
- Kayaking or bamboo boat row to visit Luon Cave & swimming in Titov beach
- Lunch onboard w Set Seafood + Vietnamese food or Vegetarian (Not applied for group from Halong city)
- Round trip shuttle bus from Hanoi is included If customers book & pay for option starting from Hanoi
- With option from Hanoi of 8.30AM: Pick up & drop off at hotels in Hanoi old quarter
- With option 8h30 AM or 11h30 AM from Halong city: Pick up & drop off 3 kms radius from Port.
- Note: Customer needs to contact via hotline/zalo/whatsapp to confirm pick up time and location
- Entry/Admission - Sung Sot Cave
- Entry/Admission - Hang Luon Cave
- Entry/Admission - Ti Top Island
What's not included- Waters/ drinks & beverages onboard
- Tips & other personal fees
- Halong Entrance ticket 310.000VND (13 USD) per person - Paying to government - we do not own it.
- Surcharge: 10USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: Jan 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2025
- Upgrade to 5* Big boat + buffet group of 80s at 9$/pax.
- Upgrade to 5* Nice boat + Buffet lunch + Small group 30s at 19$/pax - From Hanoi Only
- Entry/Admission - Hanoi
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Our tour guide will pick up the group at ANY HOTEL inside the Old Quarter. If your hotel is outside town, please get back to us for a guidance. If your hotel in Halong city, we pick up around Bai Chay city hotels and Hung Thang area.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 88894P28- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- Please prepare 310.000d cash to give our guide at tour start to buy government entry tickets. We do not own it or do government ticket business.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 88894P28
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- Pass byHanoi Opera House
- 1Pass byHon Ga Choi Island
- 2
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- 4Pass byOld Quarter
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- AllyAliandra0 contributionsHIGHLY RECOMMENDOur guide Victor was super fun. He opened our bus ride with some ice breaker questions. Asked us where we are from and what is our country known from. The latter one was hard and I wish he would’ve asked something easier such as how to say “it is nice to meet you” in our language. Everything was planned nicely and I didn’t feel rushed at all. We took a 20 minute break between point A to B for bathroom and snack break which was nice. We took the bus to climb 500 steps and were given free time to look around the beautiful place. Next up was cycling and food. We were given an option not to do the first one so he took us to the buffet place. Place was very clean and fancy. There was food for a simple taste palette and Asian foods. My fiancé got his French fries with ketchup and chicken whilst I got every Asian food option. The food was tasty and you could fill up as much as you want to. Next top was the temple which was simple and educating. We moved to the place where you can board the boat. It was incredibly beautiful and we were even give a possibility to row ourselves. My fiancé and I took the most of that possibility. Victor was a lovely guide , fun and outgoing. If we were to ever return he would be our go to guide ANYWHERE. Victor, if you see this, PATATA!Written 31 January 2025
- peggymG1223UN0 contributionsGreat Day Exploring Hanoi from the Cruise Ship in Ha Long BayWe had a fantastic tour with Selina today. Our driver met us just off our cruise ship, drove us to Hanoi, and Selina took it from there. She was smart, bubbly, and kept us on track for the whole day. I would highly recommend this tour, and especially Selina!Written 23 January 2025
- christopherbD2550VM0 contributionsSimply smooth and well run!Exceptionally well run tour. Super professional and sweet staff. Very knowledgeable tour guide with multi-lingual facilityWritten 12 December 2024
- DSalFuel0 contributionsPerfect excursion for a half-day at portMr. David was our guide for a private tour. He conveniently met us at the cruise port at walked us right outside to the boat. He communicated well in English and was friendly and accommodating. We were able to see caves, took a bamboo boat around a beautiful lagoon, learn about some of the history of Halong Bay and Vietnam. Took a picture of a rock formation that is on their money, the 200,000 dong. Tea and a snack were provided. And we returned well before “all aboard,” which again, was conveniently located at the end of the dock next to where our tour ended. We even had time to go back to the cruise terminal for coffee, before walking back to the cruise ship. Would definitely recommend seeing this UNESCO heritage site, especially if you’re short on time and/or do not want to take the 3-hour car ride to Hanoi.Written 11 December 2024
- TucsonTim0 contributionsHighly Recommend this TourOur tour guide David contacted us on WhatsApp and kept us informed of our meeting Location. He was on time his English was excellent. He was very informative. He got us to the caves before all of the other groups. I highly recommend this tour if you’re going to Halong BayWritten 11 December 2024
- parmodk7590 contributionsAmazing Sea Star cruiseWe boarded the cruise for 1 night and everything was just perfect. This is the last night and also the best of our trip in Vietnam and the most memorable experience for our 3 weeks of travel. This cruise has all we could ask for and expect. Cruise staff offered the best service they could ever do. Highly recommend this cruise to everybody traveling to Halong Bay.Written 30 November 2024
- johnclydeo20240 contributionsBest value tourCan't thank Tony enough for his wonderful work to make our day special. Our trip could not be as good without him. The food, vehicle was terrific. The most valuable day tour ever. Just a little note that entry fees were not included and people needed to prepare cash to give the tour guide when started. This could be a challenge as it is in local VND.Written 25 November 2024
- 572midnightb0 contributionsFantastic Time in Nashville!My wife and I were in Nashville last week and we stayed at the Holiday Inn (Vanderbilt). The hotel was clean, in a very good location and the staff were very friendly, helpful and professional. We wanted to recognize the shuttle drivers; Jason, Jim and Richie. All three were tremendous, providing us with great service, antidotes about the surrounding area and recommendations on where to go/eat. Thank you gentlemen!Written 22 November 2024
- marshxxx0 contributionsWhat an excellent day!Our group arranged for a Spanish-speaking guide, and we were thoroughly impressed. Tom, our guide, was knowledgeable, fluent in Spanish, and made our day delightful. We highly recommend Mr. Tom to anyone visiting Hanoi and seeking a Spanish-speaking guide!Written 18 November 2024
- 123Susi0 contributionsHighly recommended! Great guide Ms. Huyền :)Thank you for this great day. Even though we booked at very short notice, everything was perfectly organized. Everything was explained very well and questions were answered in detail. We are very satisfied with the service and can highly recommend this tour.Written 17 November 2024
- 868gracer0 contributionsExcellent tour from Halong to Hanoi!We had an amazing tour with our guide Mr. David Luc! The day started when our driver met us just a few steps off of the cruise ship in Halong Bay and drove us to Hanoi. We met our guide outside of the opera house there and he took us around the sites of the city. He gave us great insight and information about the city, as well as the country itself. We had a lovely lunch at a top rated restaurant and Vietnamese coffee at a local coffee shop. Our driver returned us safely back to the ship, expertly navigating the traffic! Thank you for such an excellent tour!!!Written 14 November 2024
- wasisn20220 contributionsA wonderful day.Beautiful trip! Our guide did a wonderful job! Would definitely recommend this excursion and there was no doubt as this is really the best rate guaranteed. We were lucky enough to come at its best time to visit and everything was just wonderful.Written 5 November 2024
- amazingrace_80000 contributionsA wonderful experience in Ha Long BayThis was our second visit to Ha Long Bay, and it was even more wonderful than the first time. We booked the tour with Windy again because he always designs tours that suit us, and his team provides us with enthusiastic support. On this trip, Ha Long Bay offered many new and exciting experiences. Everything is now more modern and beautiful than before. Accompanying us was guide Tom, who spoke English fluently, had knowledge about the tourist sites in Ha Long, and demonstrated professional service. Our family of four booked a private tour to have a guide support us throughout the trip. The check-in process at the counter was very quick because the guide had already contacted and directed us from the start. We went on the morning cruise, so the weather was cool and pleasant for sightseeing. After exploring two caves and kayaking, it was time to rest and have lunch, which was very timely as the weather started to get sunnier and we were quite hungry. The lunch on the boat was plentiful and delicious, with vegetarian options for my husband since he is currently on a diet. The staff on the boat were friendly and cheerful. At the end of the trip, we were truly satisfied. Thanks to Tom and Windy for a wonderful experience even the tour was really short.Written 5 November 2024
- Debbie L0 contributionsFantastic day tour of HanoiWe had a great day in Hanoi on this tour. Our guide Ming was wonderful - we asked a ton of questions about life in Vietnam and he was very patient and thorough in his explanations. We stopped for terrific street food when we were hungry. Having a private car transport meant we didn’t have to walk around the city in the heat, or have a long wait for the bus to arrive at the end of the day. A much better day than the big group tour our shipmates experienced.Written 24 October 2024
- Peter B0 contributionsGood day outLucy we had pick up from hotel because the departure point was different to information on the booking. Boat was sea worth just. Lunch was good, toilets were clean, staff could be a bit more helpfulWritten 13 October 2024
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Aira Zand
5 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
We booked a 29$ tour option with a friendly tour guide, Lee, and enjoyed a delicious lunch with seafood. The boat staff was also friendly. We were advised to bring the 290000 VND Halong Bay fee in cash, as credit card payments were charged with a high bank fee.
Written 12 September 2023
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Dear traveler,
Thank you very much for your traveling with us and wish you all the best!
Best regards,
Vietnam Tour Tailor Team
Written 12 October 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Denis N
5 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Peter was our guide and it was fun. He's very caring if you have any troubles during the cruise. Wish I could enjoy it to the fullest if it wasn't for my big headache. The harsh heat didn't help in the least neither. Once it's time to do some kayaking or bamboo boat, be sure to bring sunscreen cause you will need it... There is also the speed boat you can do to avoid getting wet but it's extra for it. For those who are wondering how much it might cost during the cruise, it cost me a bit over $500k vnd including the $290k fee that's in the "what not included" section in the description. You will make a stop on the way back to hanoi for food and they only accept cash. Be sure to bring more cash cause drinks in the cruise is quite expensive. Water is $40k vnd and you can't bring plastic water bottles in the boat because of immature travelers were caught throwing empty plastic bottles in the ocean and we're paying the price for it... Overall it's worth the trip regardless. Have fun!
Written 21 May 2023
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Dear traveler,
Thank you very much for your traveling with us and wish you all the best!
Best regards,
Vietnam Tour Tailor Team
Written 12 October 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nazreen Zulaikha
Kuantan, Malaysia1 contribution
Dec 2022
We are a family of 5 persons booking the 5 days with the area highlights, the tour all went very well, tour guides were all perfect and the drivers was on time also. Day tour to Halong bay was the best-day spent, Trang An was the most spectacular boat tour and the food tour Hanoi was the best dining experience we have ever had. A wonderful experience with Mr. Windy. He helped us all the ways around.
Written 9 December 2022
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Dear traveler,
Thank you very much for your traveling with us and wish you all the best!
Best regards,
Vietnam Tour Tailor Team
Written 12 October 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Man Kit C
6 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Our family's experience visiting Ha Long Bay was fantastic. I was quite hesitant about booking the tour because it seemed much cheaper compared to other tour agencies but it turned out to be the right choice. Our family had an amazing experience. We had a boat in Halong bay for only us. It was large and nice. Totally it was very good and we had a great day.
Written 19 August 2024
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Paula Tsai
Taipei, Taiwan1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Family
We booked a customized itinerary from 8 am to 6 pm. Thank you Phuc for helping us a lot during this experience and making this boating experience even better. He is a great person and highly recommended! The scenery of Halong Bay is really beautiful. It takes about 2 hours to get there by car from downtown Hanoi. We had a great lunch on the boat and had a lot of very fresh seafood, all cooked while we were on the boat!

Written 28 September 2023
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Dear traveler,
Thank you very much for your traveling with us and wish you all the best!
Best regards,
Vietnam Tour Tailor Team
Written 12 October 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
John Clyde Omalay
Davao City, Philippines5 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
A wonderful 12 hours tour which included 6 hours on a nice boat in Halong bay. Our guide was nice and knowledgeable. Food was excellent and our tour guide and captain was very good; They saw the line of people queuing for the cave and they changed the plan to do other activities first before getting to the cave.
Written 25 November 2024
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Nawwar N
Johor Bahru, Malaysia1 contribution
Dec 2022
Our family booked a day trip to Halong Bay with the company and we don’t regret it. The vehicle was nice. Our driver, Ken, was very careful and the tour guide David was very friendly and knowledgeable. We booked a private tour only with our family members and it was a very large boat for our family. Halong Bay is beautiful and the trip was an amazing experience for us.
Written 2 January 2023
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Dear traveler,
Thank you very much for your traveling with us and wish you all the best!
Best regards,
Vietnam Tour Tailor Team
Written 12 October 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Farooq Sarwar
Malaysia2 contributions
July 2023 • Friends
The bay was full of people on the weekend, no doubt it is the place everybody goes, tour guide was trying very hard to manage the group and explained everything to us well. The trip was smooth with his personal effort. We visited the cave, had some extra time so went over to the beach and went kayaking at the tunnel. Lunch was good too. Overall a wonderful experience.
Written 4 August 2023
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Dear traveler,
Thank you very much for your traveling with us and wish you all the best!
Best regards,
Vietnam Tour Tailor Team
Written 12 October 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Patrick S
Berlin, Germany18 contributions
- despite paying for the return trip, we were unable to make the outward journey. I have sent a detailed message to Viator/atripadvisor about this
- 2 points are given for the good organization from Halong, but the tour was completely overcrowded because it felt like all the boats were at the same spots at the same time for some inexplicable reasons. A better distribution or partial reverse implementation for some of the travelers would be desirable. It should be noted that we were out of season.
- 2 points are given for the good organization from Halong, but the tour was completely overcrowded because it felt like all the boats were at the same spots at the same time for some inexplicable reasons. A better distribution or partial reverse implementation for some of the travelers would be desirable. It should be noted that we were out of season.

Written 3 December 2023
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Dear Sir,
Thank you very much for your travel with us and feedback.
We cannot serve any last minute changes at anytime. You emailed us at 8h45 AM to report about the change that you were getting to the meeting point and would not go to Halong bay with your own Private Car as confirmed many times the night before. You also did not call us for direct support and just rely on the email via the system of Viator; it became too late for the change as we cannot check that immediately anytime. We have a promised reply for any request. But for sure it will not be immediate.
In call cases; For our future customers, please follow the plan we have agreed before as the very last minute change is a need to call us for direct support. Not for emailing us.
With more than 20.000 tourists seeing Halong bay a day, the bay in fact is very busy and we are trying harder to make the tour more interesting and more unique!
Best regards,
Vietnam Tour Tailor Team.
Written 11 December 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nicolas G
30 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
This was a great day with amazing sights!
Our guide Louis, made the day a real seamless experience and we had a boat just for us!
The trip consisted of 3 main stops.
On our way to the first stop, we had a fantastic lunch.
The first stop was one where we could either go on a kayak or have someone row in a bamboo boat. The islands are simply breathtaking!
The second stop was in a cave.
It was really cool and impresssive. Louis did a good job explaining and showcasing the different points of interest. Only downside is that it was a bit crowded so at times it felt like we couldn't really take the time to fully take in the sights.
The last stop was at a beach where we could either take stairs to climb up the top for a nice vew (about 97m). Or relax on the beach. It was nice but also a bit crowded and that stop was around 45mins before we had to head back.
Overall this was a really nice trip that I can reccomend to anyone!
Our guide Louis, made the day a real seamless experience and we had a boat just for us!
The trip consisted of 3 main stops.
On our way to the first stop, we had a fantastic lunch.
The first stop was one where we could either go on a kayak or have someone row in a bamboo boat. The islands are simply breathtaking!
The second stop was in a cave.
It was really cool and impresssive. Louis did a good job explaining and showcasing the different points of interest. Only downside is that it was a bit crowded so at times it felt like we couldn't really take the time to fully take in the sights.
The last stop was at a beach where we could either take stairs to climb up the top for a nice vew (about 97m). Or relax on the beach. It was nice but also a bit crowded and that stop was around 45mins before we had to head back.
Overall this was a really nice trip that I can reccomend to anyone!
Written 24 October 2023
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Dear traveler,
Thank you very much for your traveling with us and wish you all the best!
Best regards,
Vietnam Tour Tailor Team
Written 11 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hi there,does the private tour also include a private boat?
Thank you
Written 3 September 2023
Aron
New Zealand
Hi there,
I'm very interested in booking a day trip with you and just wanted to get a better understanding of the booking options.
What is the difference between:
-Smaller boat tour + luxury van
-Group with limosine 17 pax
-6 hours group around 30
Thank you!
Written 4 June 2023
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