4 Hours Classic Boat Trip Starting from Halong City

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Our unique classic 4-hour boat trip With 2 start times a day: 7h30 AM & 11h30 every day. Please note the shift you would like to take in the booking is designed for travelers who want to see Halong Bay at a glimpse. Due to limited seats in afternoon trip please contact us in advance for confirmation.
We provide the classic wooden boat traditional experience with smaller groups than all the giant boats do with much more affordable prices. Our boat is the Highest standard of classic day cruise to visit the bay. Our guide is of Top quality. Kayaking activity or bamboo boat row is included in our tour fare.
We visit a fishing village and go kayaking or sitting on bamboo boats rowed by local people so kindly prepare extra towels and cloths if you are joining our inclusive water activities.

What's Included

2 Restrooms on board
VAT Tax 8% + Viator Contractor Tax 10% paying to Vietnamese Government but no Entry fee included
Large nice boat served .01 Large and beautiful sundeck for viewing, Group tour option of around 30
Kayaking or bamboo boat row to visit Ba Hang tunnel. Extra cloths needed if do kayaking. No swimming
01 large restaurant serving all diets:, 1 clean kitchen. Optional extralunch 6$/pax
English and Vietnamese speaking guided tour
Halong whole bay Government ticket
Drinks and tips (Recommended but not mandatory)
Surcharge The lunar New year holiday: Feb 16th,17th,18th,19th, 2026

Meeting and pickup

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

Please be at the Ticket room counter 1-2 for pick up (if you are from an oversea cruise docking in Halong city or your hotel is outside pick up zone). For group tour our driver and guide will pick up/drop off at your hotel in the Tourist city center of Bai Chay and Hung Thang areas.

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Meeting point

Please be at the Ticket room counter 1-2 for pick up (if you are from an oversea cruise docking in Halong city or your hotel is outside pick up zone). For group tour our driver and guide will pick up/drop off at the Tourist city center of Halong.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    A shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotels in Halong city center (Bai Chay) and Hung Thang area for a group tour. If you are traveling from an Overseas cruise that docks in Halong city for a couple of days, kindly take the free shuttle provided by your cruise to our Operation building within Halong International Cruise Harbor and find our check-in counter inside the building where we meet up. For the Group Tour option Kindly pay the 310.000d entrance fee not included in the tour plan.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Hạ Long Bay

    Our boat moves around the bay in a circle route and it will pass by many islands.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Dong Thien Cung

    13h45: Visit the Thien Cung cave of Halong Bay within 50 minutes. The walk route includes around 200 steps up and 200 steps down together with a walking path of 400m inside the cave.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Hon Dinh Huong Island

    The boat cruises around to Dinh Huong islet - and then we start the bamboo boat row or a 35-minute kayak (Extra clothes needed) inside the area of Ba Hang fishing village. We start to cruise back to the port.

    50 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Hon Ga Choi Island (Pass by)

    The cruise starts together with lunch and the first place to visit a Famous rock which is the symbol of Halong

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    End the boat tour at around 4h20 PM at the cruise harbor For travelers who book the Port of Call tours, our driver gets you back to the international ship. For a group tour, our driver gets you back to your hotels 3kms radius from port. For Private Boat and Guide only we end the tour at the port. End of the tour

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Vietnam Tour Tailor Company

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Day Cruises
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Ports of Call Tours
Water Tours
Sightseeing Cruises
Shore Excursions
Additional fees
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Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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