The tour guide Lin I think was his name was terribly rude. They ran an HOUR just to pick up passengers. The bus is very packed. The woman sitting next to me was on her phone and taking up alot of space. On our way home I sat on the first seat which had more leg room. The man got upset and told the tour guide and he asked me to get up and go to my "assigned seat". I told him we all paid for the tour and why can't I sit where I want to and the tour guide announced everyone needs to sit in their assigned seat. It was very offensive. During lunch I asked if I can eat vegetarian since I'm allergic to shrimps and he said but we're also going to have chicken. He was so rude about everything. I also found out that others paid a way cheaper price than I did. I told the company this as well and they refunded me my portion. It's sad because the actual tour is a breathtaking place. I don't recommend this tour company.
Halong Excursion Cruise with Kayaking, Swimming & Cave Visit
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At a glance
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Price from
- $65 / person
- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 69 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 17
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Ninh Binh Excursion Luxury Tour
- Meeting point
- It nears opera house. It is the intersection of Trang Tien street and Phan Chu Trinh.
Description
We organize this tour every day with luxury service + Limousine 17 Pax + interesting tourist attractions. We own many good guide with the international certificates. We make sure that our tour has the big different from the rest. Our tour is 6 hour - cruise in Halong Bay with seafood lunch and 3 outdoor activities : kayaking, swimming/mountain trekking and cave visiting . It is the route of 2 days/1 night tour so traveller can save money and time for other places in Vietnam
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:30 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 18–65)
- $65
- Senior (ages 66+)
- $65
- Youth (ages 8–17)
- $65
- Child (ages 5–7)
- $49
- Infant (ages 1–4)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hanoi
8.15-8.50: Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quater/ Opera House to depart for Halong Bay Our journey follows Hanoi – Haiphong- Tuan Chau Highway (about a 2.5-hour drive)
Tuan Chau Island
12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on the boat to start the excursion discovering the beauty of the world heritage site 12:30: Enjoy set menu lunch on the boat with many special dishes of Halong. While having lunch, you all can see the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestone such as Fighting Chicken and Incense Buner Islets – 2 symbols of Halong Bay
Sung Sot Cave
14.00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island, and you will visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave with a lot of stalagmites and stalactites 14.45: Do kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.
15.15: Visit TiTop Island with its sandy beach. You can go swimming here or trek up to the top of the island for sightseeing all of Halong bay 16.00: Back to the boat for the sunset party (some wine, fruits, and biscuits) meanwhile the boat is cruising back to the harbor
Hanoi
17.45: Arrive back atthe harbor. Get on the bus and return to Hanoi 20:30: Get dropped off at the hotel. Tour ends
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Sunset Party
Kayaking / bamboo boat
Not included
Drinks in lunch are not included
Tips for guide and driver
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick up at hotels if tourists stay in Hanoi old quarter
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
69 reviews
How it compares in Hanoi
- Starting price $65 is 19% below the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Hanoi
Excurgo comparison of 9,021 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Halong Excursion Cruise with Kayaking, Swimming & Cave Visit take?
Halong Excursion Cruise with Kayaking, Swimming & Cave Visit lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Halong Excursion Cruise with Kayaking, Swimming & Cave Visit cost?
Prices start at $65 per person for this Hanoi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Halong Excursion Cruise with Kayaking, Swimming & Cave Visit run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does Halong Excursion Cruise with Kayaking, Swimming & Cave Visit cost for children?
Children aged 5–7 pay from $49, adults from $65. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Halong Excursion Cruise with Kayaking, Swimming & Cave Visit for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pick up at hotels if tourists stay in Hanoi old quarter Pickup points include Splendid Jupiter Hotel.
What languages is Halong Excursion Cruise with Kayaking, Swimming & Cave Visit offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 17 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(69)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
B
Rude, disorganized bad service
B
Not recommend
The pickup time is 1.5 hours before the actual day trip. The driver & guide were rude. We arrived at our destination, next to a seiries of boat launches that looked like a slum, and the boats were all very under standard.
2 people found this helpful
Operator response
Dear BendS, Thank you for your review. We pick up all the guests from 08:00 to 08:30 AM for Halong Bay tour in Old Quater area. On Tet holiday, the street is crowded and you may be on the bus longer time. We are sorry about it. Halong Bay is beautiful and thousands of visitors recognize it. We renovated our cruise very often and is recommended by guests. Our staffs are experienced and well trained. Therefore, I believe you are writing the wrong boat. Please recheck and reply to us via ninhbinhexcursion@gmail.com. Thank you very much. Rosie Hong +84.989.529.919 Thank you & happy new year. Kind regards, Rosie.
5
Great!
I really liked the trip, the food, the views! Everyone was very very kind and helpful. Peter was our guide and he made sure we had everything we needed. It was worth the money!
Operator response
Dear 515adelinaj, Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad to hear that we were able to make your experience with us a memorable one and that you enjoyed all the service we offer. We will let Peter know that you appreciated his assistance and he will be very happy. Once again, Halong Excursion Luxury tour thank you for choosing us. We wish you all the best. Sincerely, Rosie Hong
M
Very nice trip
Enjoying trip. Peter is very kind and manage perfectly the trip. I really enjoy the kayaking time and also the caves in Ha Long are amazing !
Operator response
Dear Meander399654, It is amazing hearing your great compliments for our service and we appreciate your time to share. Your feedback has been shared with Peter and the whole team as a way of celebrating our commitment to providing the highest level of hospitality. Wishing you a happy week ahead and look forward to welcoming you back soon to Halong Excursion Luxury Tour. Warm regards, Rosie Hong
M
Good
Thoai was very nice guide. It’s happy to be joint with his tour. Humorous, kind, good care of us during the tour, had deep knowledge about the sites as well. Very recommand him for this tour!!
Operator response
Dear Minheuilee, It is amazing hearing your great compliments for our service and we appreciate your time to share. Your feedback has been shared with Thoai and the whole team as a way of celebrating our commitment to providing the highest level of hospitality. Wishing you a happy week ahead and look forward to welcoming you back soon to Ninh Binh Excursion Luxury Tour. Warm regards, Rosie Hong
T
Great tour
Great tour and a great guide! 10/10 would recommend Thoai. A lot of fun facts about Halong Bay and area.
Operator response
Dear ThomasGagne, Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad to hear that we were able to make your experience with us a memorable one and that you enjoyed all the service we offer. We will let Thoai know that you appreciated his assistance and he will be very happy. Look forward to welcoming you back soon with Halong Excursion Luxury Tour. Sincerely, Rosie Hong
I
Great tour
Great tour! Had a lot of fun exploring the bay for half the day. Would go again. Thoai was an awesome guide.
Operator response
Dear I2369YQpatricks, It is amazing to read these nice words from you. It truely made our day. For sure, I will share this with Thoai and whole team. Wish you all the best. Hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Rosie Hong
G
Great tour
Thoai an excellent long bay day with our guide Thoai many activities. Nice, speak English, care about his group.
3
Excellent so far! Worth it
The tour guide was very helpful. The name of guider was Hung. He is very knowledgeable and cool person who helps for other best places and contacts details as well.
N
Best cruise experience
Great experience. Very friendly staff and hung is very knowledgeable and kind. Best experience to be in cruise. We didn't face any kind of problem .
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