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The trips Vietnam is known for.
The 15 most popular halong bay cruises in Vietnam, set out with the price, the running time and the operator you book with for each one.
A 3-day Hanoi circuit to Ninh Binh, then Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay on a 5-star cruise with balcony, kayaking, caves, and great food.
Most Popular“We loved all the activities in Ninh Binh and the cruise in Ha Long was fantastic, loved all the beautiful rock formations. The river bungalow was a bit rustic for us but it was ok for 1 night.”
Cruise quieter Bai Tu Long Bay from Hanoi with kayaking, Thien Canh Son Cave, and a Nem Cuon cooking class on a small overnight ship.
“From start to finish, the service has been exceptional! We got pick up right at our hotel in hanoi, the staffs who greeted us were all in smiles. Our guide is Duoc, he is attentive, friendly, knowledgeable and gave information about Halong Bay well. The tour has many activities for a 2D1N tour, from kayaking,…”
Luxury 2-day cruise from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay via Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An boat, Luon kayaking, Titop swim, caves, sunset wine.
“Beautiful experience! All of the stops were awesome and plenty of time at each!! The food was so delicious and my fried who is vegetarian had plenty to eat! Our specific guide was very fun and friendly and the rest of the staff was kind as well. The boat is very nice! Would recommend!”
2-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with a 4-star junk boat, Surprise Cave, Ti Top views, Luon kayaking, and spring roll making.
“It was an amazing experience. I’m so happy I decided to take a part of this trip. I loved everything about it! The guide took really good care of us. The itinerary was full of activities and that’s why a bit in rush. I would love to take it slow, that’s why next time, I’ll…”
From Hanoi to Halong Bay: kayak Luon Cave, explore Sung Sot, hike Ti Top, and enjoy seafood lunch plus a wine sunset cruise. $40.
“Tùng was really nice, friendly and very helpful. Halong Bay is beautiful. We had the best food and I had a great time during the trip. Thank you Tùng!”
2-day Ha Long Bay overnight cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Titop and Luon Cave, kayaking, spring roll class, night fishing, and karaoke.
“Great travel destination with amazing views. Trip organizing was a bit poor though as traveling included a lot of waiting in every turn and the schedule at the boat was rather hectic. There should also be more sunbathing seats at the deck.”
Luxury Ha Long Bay day cruise from Hanoi: Surprise Cave, Luon kayaking, Titop views, swim, and buffet lunch with limousine pickup.
“That was a long trip but everything went well. I’ve received clear information about the pickup point, the bus was on time. Tour guide, Robert, was very professional. The limousine car was cery comfortable. We had a great lunch and with amazing views, visited a cave, had a boat ride, spent some time on a…”
1-day Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi with Ti Top swim, Luon Cave kayaking/bamboo boat, Sung Sot cave, Vietnamese lunch, and optional extras.
“For a 1-day Halong Bay tour, it's definitely worth the price. We were picked up at around 8am and finished the tour in 8pm although the cruise tour itself is from 12pm to 18pm (as advertised). Transportation was excellent. The ship was modern although the jacuzzi didn't worked. The crew was nice but spoke English…”
2 days in Ha Long and Lan Ha with kayaking, cave boat rides, meals aboard, and a sunrise Tai Chi session with V’Spirit Cruises.
“We had a brilliant two days. We had no knowledge or experience so we were initially nervous. We basically had an amazing time. The tour guide 'Peter' and all the team on the boat were fantastic. Knowledgable and friendly. The food and accommodation were excellent bearing in mind the character and age of the boats…”
Day trip from Hanoi to Halong Bay: Sung Sot cave, Luon kayaking or bamboo boats, Titov swim, lunch onboard, plus shuttle service.
“This was very much the highlight of our trip to Hanoi. After booking, Viet offered us an upgrade from the original booking that included a smaller group, kayaking, and afternoon tea for an extra $30USD per person. We had a fabulous time. They picked us up from our hotel and the drive to and from…”
4-star Paloma cruise from Halong port with Bai Tu Long Bay sights, cave stalactites, squid fishing, floating village, and pearl farm.
“great service, lovely just as you see in pictures if not better. Cave was amazing I did 1 night and was perfect amount of time”
Luxury 5-star Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave, Luon kayaking, Titop Island, and free Jacuzzi. Pickup included.
“Everything was awesome! The tour guide was super smart, funny, and spoke English really well. The food and snacks were great, and the boat was new. We had a blast!”
3-day Hanoi to Ninh Binh and Halong Bay with a 5-star balcony cruise, Trang An boat caves, Bai Dinh pagoda, and kayaking.
“Everything was well organised. Jessica contacted me to let me know details of the itinerary and was available to help with any issues throughout our tour. The activities in Ninh Binh were well organised and worthwhile. Our guide Viet was very engaged and informative. The climb at Mua Caves was steep but worth the beautiful…”
4 days from Hanoi through Ninh Binh’s caves and Trang An, then a balcony Halong cruise with kayaking, Titop views, cooking, and squid fishing.
“The transportation car/ bus was amazing (new and super clean) Starting with the guide Jack (friendly, funny and informative with amazing communication skills) The An Trang ecolodge was relaxing and comfortable, the staff are friendly, helpful and always cheerful (makes a shy person comfortable to approach them) The Alisa Premier Cruise was wonderful, the crew…”
Two days linking Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Ha Long Bay caves with bamboo boats, kayaking, and a sunset party, all from Hanoi.
“Henry and Quy were really helpful. The tour was a total must see. The sights were beautiful and the landscapes amazing. I highly recommend do not miss them”
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