Day trip to Halong Bay from Hanoi
Description
In this full day trip, enjoy famous scenery and destinations of Halong Bay. After lunch, you are free to relax on sundeck. While the light of afternoon decreases slightly, hundreds of islands with different shares definitely amaze you by its natural beauty. What makes your trip different is not the sights of Halong, but the line that you are on. It is the best to watch unparalleled sceneries of Halong in slow motion. We will stop in 1 of famous attraction in Halong bay like: Sung Sot Cave or Titop Island depend on class of cruise you are put in. The list goes on with many interesting sites on Halong Bay. This trip definitely will be a wonderful experience for lifetime!
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Itinerary
Notes: Itinerary will be confirmed via email basing on Cruise you book 07:45 - 08:15 Bus pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi (on request). After that we leave Hanoi for a 3.5 hour drive to Halong. Arrive in Halong City around noon, we board a traditional wooden junk and start the cruising trip to the core area of the bay. Fresh seafood lunch (vegetable menu available) is served while the boat is gliding out. Get ready for exotic photos and absorbing the most magnificent natural splendors, limestone bedrocks and sheer cliffs of tiny islands highlighted with fanciful names: Fighting Cocks (symbol of Halong Bay), Duck, Swan, Incense Burner, and Stone Dogs. Stop for a rowing boat trip in the area of Ba Hang Village then keep cruising to beautiful Thien Cung cave (Heaven Palace Cave) and explore huge chambers adorned with stalactites and stalagmites of all kinds. Continue to enjoy this relaxing cruise on the way back to Ha Long harbor, our waiting vehicle transfers you back to Hanoi. Trip ends at your hotel around 20:00- 20:30.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Hanoi Old Quarter Area, Hoan Kiem district
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Reviews(107)
Really cool experience and goes without saying that Ha Long Bay is a must see and this is a great way to do it in a day-trip from Hanoi! Pick up was great, right outside the hotel, however coming back was a different driver on a larger coach, so had to wait around in the port for an hour, change coaches etc, and this just made it a pretty long 13-hour day in the end! Boat itself was okay - staff were all very helpful and friendly, especially Henry the tour guide. You see 3 things - Ti Top Island (climb up to the top); kayaking including going under a cave; and also a large cave which you hike in. All in all it's well done but it goes without saying that its very 'touristy' and each site is pretty busy with multiple cruise ships all essentially doing the same day out - which is of course to be expected.
Dear Benmi, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback about your Ha Long Bay day trip. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience overall and that Henry and the onboard staff helped make the journey enjoyable and welcoming. It’s wonderful to know that the highlights of the trip, including Ti Top Island, kayaking, and the cave visit, made the day memorable for you. We also sincerely appreciate your honest comments regarding the return transfer and waiting time at the port. We understand how this could make for a longer and more tiring day, and your feedback is very valuable as we continue working to improve the overall guest experience. Thank you again for choosing BestPrice Travel and for sharing both the positives and the constructive observations from your trip. Best regards, BestPrice Travel
Friends had referred us here after their trip. We were clear about what we wanted and they delivered. There was always a guide & driver for the four of us.
Dear Tess2010Seattle, Thank you for your review and for choosing BestPrice Travel. We’re very glad to hear that we could deliver what you were looking for and that the arrangements for your group went smoothly throughout the trip. It’s great to know the guide and driver support helped make the experience comfortable and easy. Best regards, BestPrice Travel
I was served by Rosie and she explained to me truthfully as I requested for the cruise that easily accessible by wheelchair. And she advise me to take ambassador Cruise. We even changed the location Hotel the day before our trip (but still at old quarter Hanoi). The bus driver also aware of we bringing wheel chair. When we reached the cruise they even served as the best place inside and very accessible for someone in the wheelchair. So I really appreciate Rosie that prepare everything. Thank you Rosie. Keep the good work and once a lifetime experience for our family. Really thank you
Dear Flyer67956725248, Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. We are truly delighted to hear that Rosie was able to support you so well and arrange a Halong Bay experience that was comfortable and accessible for your needs. It means a lot to know that everything, from the hotel change and transfer to the arrangements on board, was handled smoothly and with care. We are especially happy that your family had such a meaningful and memorable experience together. Your kind words about Rosie will be shared with her and the team. Best regards, BestPrice Travel
Anna at BestPrice Travel was absolutely outstanding. From the first message to the final goodbye, she was professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to making everything seamless. Her organization, local knowledge, and attention to detail made our entire experience smooth and stress free. It’s clear that BestPrice Travel runs a tight ship, and Anna represents the company beautifully. Highly recommend booking with BestPrice Travel and asking for Anna specifically
Dear rickbS3192IE, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that Anna provided such outstanding support for your Halong Bay day trip from Hanoi. Your kind words about her professionalism, responsiveness, local knowledge, and attention to detail mean a lot to us. It’s especially rewarding to know that she helped make your experience smooth, seamless, and stress-free from start to finish. We also truly appreciate your recognition of our team’s organization and service standards. Thank you for your strong recommendation and for highlighting Anna so warmly. We will be delighted to share your comments with her. Warm regards, BestPrice Travel Team
Best price was great!! We did the 1 day trip in Halong bay, was super easy and affordable to make the arrangements. We had some problems when the bus that we booked ourselves dropped us off at the wrong port and then left, but Mia Nguyen was a huge help by making a few calls and making sure the boat waited for us. Thanks Mia!!
Hi Owen, thank you for taking the time to share your review! We’re really happy to hear you had a great day in Ha Long Bay and that everything felt easy and affordable to arrange. We’re also sorry for the hassle with the bus dropping you at the wrong port—those situations can be stressful, but we’re glad Mia Nguyen could step in quickly, make the calls, and ensure the boat waited for you. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words to Mia. Thanks again, and we’d love to welcome you back for another Vietnam trip!
Luxury golf tour , Halong Bay 14 to 18 Jan Play 3 games at 1. FLC Halong Bay- good course 2. Ruby Tree - good course 3. Silk Path Dong Thiep - excellent golf course. Golf agents arrangements excellent with transportation, hotel selection and location. Very good value for the golf holidays.
Hi X2703MThenryl, thank you for your review! We’re really glad you enjoyed your luxury golf holiday (Jan 14–18) and had a great time playing at FLC Ha Long Bay, Ruby Tree, and especially Silk Path Dong Trieu. It’s wonderful to hear our golf team’s arrangements—transportation, hotel selection, and location—were smooth and great value for money. Thank you for traveling with us, and we’d be happy to welcome you back for another Vietnam golf & Ha Long Bay trip!
The arranged booking went according to schedule which I had booked a few weeks in advance. The transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay was in a comfortable vehicle and on time. The day cruise was a great experience and very well organised.
Hi Michael, Thank you for your review! We’re glad everything went exactly as scheduled for your Ha Long Bay day trip — from the on-time, comfortable transfer from Hanoi to a well-organized cruise experience on the bay. Thanks again for choosing BestPrice Travel, and we hope to see you back in Vietnam for another trip!
We booked 2 weeks in Vietnam and cambodia with Hang Moon at best price travel who planned our entire trip to our itinerary including internal flights, hotels and tours. We were picked up at yhe airport in Hanoi and from that moment to leaving Siem Reap Cambodia everything went like clock work. The tours were wonderful, hotels central to all attractions, drivers punctual and all the team so helpful couldn't recommend them enough so much so already planning our next tour with them to myamer. Can highly recommend walking food tour of Hanoi... lan Han bay.....Mekong delta and war tunnels and finally Angkor Wat in Cambodia all were wonderful experiences Thanks once again to Hang Moon and the best price team
Dear Richard, Thank you for sharing your experience and for trusting Hang Moon and BestPrice Travel with your two-week trip through Vietnam and Cambodia. It’s fantastic to hear that from the moment you were picked up at Hanoi airport until you left Siem Reap, everything ran “like clockwork” – from internal flights and hotels to all the tours. We’re really glad you enjoyed the walking food tour in Hanoi, Lan Ha / Halong Bay, Mekong Delta, the Cu Chi tunnels, and Angkor Wat – those are some of our favorite experiences in the region too. We’ll make sure to pass your kind words on to Hang Moon and the rest of the team; they’ll be very happy to know their efforts helped make your holiday so special. It’s especially exciting to hear you’re already planning your next adventure with us to Myanmar. We can’t wait to help you create another wonderful trip. Warm regards, BestPrice Travel Team
My Yuen at best travel was amazing. She made sure our rides from the airport an our hotel after the cruise were set up AND she followed up with exactly where our driver was located. I highly recommend working with her and Best Travel. It is very reassuring when traveling to have a good travel advisor. She made our trip flawless. I highly recommend!!
Dear Robin, Thank you for choosing BestPrice Travel and for sharing your experience. We’re very happy to hear that your day trip to Halong Bay and the transfers from the airport and to your hotel went smoothly. Traveling all the way from the States can feel overwhelming, so it’s great to know that Ms. My Uyen’s support and follow-up on the driver details helped you feel reassured and well taken care of. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her – she will be delighted to know she helped make your trip flawless. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Vietnam, maybe for a longer stay next time. Best regards, BestPrice Travel Team
Once you paid then no assist from them even if you paid extra for change flight or date. few girls work from oversea and only come to work 2pm and 10pm in aus time . if any issues in the morning no help one girl officer ticket if you ask any assistance from other team they never help you and waiting for ticket offer girl to help or if she absent then you are in dark room,
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