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

5.0
(932 reviews)

9 to 11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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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What's Included

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
Private Cruise or Share Cruise depends your choice -Around the Bay - World Natural Heritage Area
Free of charge for the children under 5 years old, sharing lunch & car with parents
Private Air-conditioned Modern Car / Van round trip From Hanoi to Halong Bay via Express-Way
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
Entry/Admission - Heavenly Paradise Cave
Drinks on Cruise : Beer, wine, coffee, tea, soft drink, water
Tips & gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our private tour includes hotel pickup in Hanoi. If you're staying in other cities or arriving from airports, kindly make a request in advance after completing the booking process. Note: If you choose the tour option " PICKUPfromHaLong " it implies that you will travel to Halong Marina on your own, or you are already staying in Halong, and our tour guide will pick you up from Halong Marina, not from Hanoi.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    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 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Hạ Long Bay

    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 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Hon Ga Choi Island

    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

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Hon Dinh Huong Island

    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

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Ba Hang

    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.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Dong Thien Cung

    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.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Old Quarter

    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

    2 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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