Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 288 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island worth booking?
Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island is a 48-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $139 per person. It scores 84 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 288 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 84 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (288)
- Duration
- 48 hours
- From
- $139 per person
All transportation, meals, and an air-conditioned private cabin included. Visit points of interest including Cua Van Floating Village, Sung Sot Cave, and Ti Top Island. => After click on "Check Availability", you will see options from budget, mid range to ultra luxury. ==> YOU CAN SEE YOUR SPECIFIC ITINERARY AFTER YOU CLICK ON "Check Availability" ABOVE. #If you book "Halong Bay option" => Pick up by bus ~ 08:00am - 08:30am - 9am from Hanoi's Old quarter area => Visit: Sung Sot cave, Titop island, Kayaking around floating village/islets/rocks #If you book "Lan Ha Bay option" => Pick up ~ 08:00am - 08:30am / 09:00-09:30am > Visit: Lan Ha Bay, Dark & Bright cave, Cat Ba island area or Pearl farm or Cave in island, Kayaking/Swimming around pure water area/islets/rocks. #If you book "Bai Tu Long Bay option" => Pick up ~ 08:00am - 08:30am => Visit: Thien Canh Son cave, wild and beautiful beach, Vung Vieng floating village. Kayaking/Swimming around floating village/islets/rocks
What you get
About this experience
All transportation, meals, and an air-conditioned private cabin included. Visit points of interest including Cua Van Floating Village, Sung Sot Cave, and Ti Top Island. => After click on "Check Availability", you will see options from budget, mid range to ultra luxury. ==> YOU CAN SEE YOUR SPECIFIC ITINERARY AFTER YOU CLICK ON "Check Availability" ABOVE. #If you book "Halong Bay option" => Pick up by bus ~ 08:00am - 08:30am - 9am from Hanoi's Old quarter area => Visit: Sung Sot cave, Titop island, Kayaking around floating village/islets/rocks #If you book "Lan Ha Bay option" => Pick up ~ 08:00am - 08:30am / 09:00-09:30am > Visit: Lan Ha Bay, Dark & Bright cave, Cat Ba island area or Pearl farm or Cave in island, Kayaking/Swimming around pure water area/islets/rocks. #If you book "Bai Tu Long Bay option" => Pick up ~ 08:00am - 08:30am => Visit: Thien Canh Son cave, wild and beautiful beach, Vung Vieng floating village. Kayaking/Swimming around floating village/islets/rocks
What's included
Included
- Note: NO WORRY about your bookings, We ALWAYS send mail for pick up time before 1 day of your tour.
- Note: Please provide your hotel to pickup/drop off soonest after you finish your booking
- Round trip transfer from Hanoi - 2 hours via highway or 3.5 hours via normal way
- English speaking guide
- Kayaking. Local rowing boat
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Hot water on boat
- Welcome drink
- Full furnished cabin with A/C
- Breakfast
- Cookery demonstrations.
- Fishing equipment
Not included
- Alcohol drinks, cocktails, water on request, massage & Spa , laundry service
- Personal expenses.
- All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above.
- 3% surcharge if you pay all bills by credit cards on boat
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
Departure Point Traveler pickup is offered Transfers are only included if pick-up is from Hanoi's Old Quarter to cruise docks and return. Traveler must pay an extra fee if depart from other locations.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Departure Point Traveler pickup is offered Transfers are only included if pick-up is from Hanoi's Old Quarter to cruise docks and return. Traveler must pay an extra fee if depart from other locations.
Options you can book
Balcony Cabins-Halong Bay Tour
Mid range cruises-Balcony: Visit crowded areas: walk in/hike up Sung Sot cave, pearl farm/floating fishing-walk/swim/ hike up Titop island-kayaking ACTIVITIES ON BOAT INCLUDED: : Squid fishing, cooking DEMO class, sunset party, Taichi(optional) TRANSFER: Transfer 2 ways Hanoi to cruise harbor and return ~ 3.5 hours/way. Offered In: English Pickup included
Halong Bay BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island...
OCEAN CABINS-GREAT TOUR: Crowded areas: walk in/hike up Sung Sot cave - walk/swim/ hike up TiTop island-visit pearl farm or floating village, kayaking ACTIVITIES ON BOAT INCLUDED: : Squid fishing, cooking DEMO class, sunset party, Taichi(optional) TRANSFER: Transfer 2 ways Hanoi to cruise harbor and return ~ 3.5 hours/way Offered In: English Pickup included
5-Stars: Lan Ha Bay Itinerary
Visit Lan Ha Bay:: Less crowded area: Cat Ba island area or Cave in island, Dark & Bright cave, kayaking-swimming at beautiful relaxing areas ACTIVITIES ON BOAT: Cooking class,Taichi, Squid fishing, Sunset party with complimentary drinks-fresh fruits, Buffet brunch Luxury TRANSFER: 2 ways Hanoi to cruise harbor and return by LIMOUSINE SHARING via HIGHWAY EXPRESS-2 HOURS DRIVING. Offered In: English Pickup included
Balcony 1st Floor: Lan Ha Bay
Visit Lan Ha Bay: Less crowded area: Cat Ba island area or Cave in island, Dark & Bright cave, kayaking-swimming at beautiful relaxing areas ACTIVITIES ON BOAT: : Cooking class,Taichi, Squid fishing, Sunset party with complimentary drinks-fresh fruits/ TRANSFER: Transfer 2 ways Hanoi to cruise harbor and return via HIGHWAY EXPRESS-2 HOURS DRIVING. 99% TRAVELERS RECOMMEND! Pickup included
Balcony 2nd Floor: Lan Ha Bay
Visit Lan Ha Bay: With less crowded area: Cat Ba island or Cave in island, Dark & Bright cave, kayaking-swimming at beautiful relaxing areas ACTIVITIES ON BOAT: Cooking demo class,Taichi, Squid fishing, Sunset party with complimentary drinks-fresh fruits TRANSFER: Transfer 2 ways Hanoi to cruise harbor and return via HIGHWAY EXPRESS-2 HOURS DRIVING. 99% TRAVELERS RECOMMEND! Offered In: English Pickup included
Mid-Range Cruises: Ha Long Bay
Window SEA VIEW CABINS: Aclass Legend Cruise/Apricot Premium Cruise/Royal Palace Cruise/Lavender Cruise/Majestic Cruise/Silver Sea cruise Visit Halong Bay: With crowded attractions: Sung Sot cave, swim & hike Titop island, kayaking or bamboo boat trip around cave. TRANSFER:: 2 ways Hanoi to cruise harbor and return ~ 3.5 hours/way (30 minutes relax in the midle way) EXTRA SERIVCES INCLUDED: Squid fishing, cooking DEMO class, sunset party, Taichi in morning Pickup included
Lan Ha Bay Itinerary
BEST SELLERS: Visit less crowded area: Cat Ba island, Cave in island, Dark and Bright cave, kayaking-swimming at beautiful relaxing areas ACTIVITIES ON BOAT: : Cooking demo class,Taichi, Squid fishing, Sunset party with complimentary drinks-fresh fruits TRANSFER : Transfer 2 ways Hanoi to cruise harbor and return via HIGHWAY EXPRESS-2 HOURS DRIVING. 99% TRAVELERS RECOMMEND! Offered In: English Pickup included
Best Bai Tu Long Bay Cruises
Best options: : Swan Cruises/Renea Cruise/ Garden Bay Cruise/ Legend Whitedolphil Cruise/ Cristina Diamond Cruise/Oriental Sails ACTIVITIES: Visit Thien Canh Son cave, wild and great beach, less touristy areas. Kayaking/Swimming around floating village/islets/rocks TRANSFER: 2 ways from Hanoi to cruise harbor and return ~ 3.5 hours/way ACTIVITIES ON BOAT INCLUDED: Squid fishing, sunset party, cooking DEMO class, ROMANTIC DINNER on cruise sundeck, Taichi in morning Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Languages
- vi, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Asia Vacation Travel
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- TRAVELERS MUST PROVIDE HOTEL INFORMATION TO PICK UP/DROP OFF IN HANOI'S OLD QUARTER AREA AT LEAST 1 DAY BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE DATE
- NO WORRY ABOUT YOUR BOOKING IF WE DO NOT REPLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR BOOKING, WE WILL SEND YOU PICK UP TIME/ITINERARY BEFORE YOUR TRIP 1-2 DAYS OR EARLIER
- PLEASE SEND US YOUR HOTEL INFORMATION OR MORE QUESTIONS AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR BOOKING TO OUR WHATSAPP NUMBER +84-902-260-486
- Check in time 12:30-13:00 / Check out time from 09:30am - 11:00am. These are cruises, not hotel, so travelers need to check out easilier than usual and staffs clean rooms for other new guests coming
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 288 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
5 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
288 verified traveler reviews for Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great experience overall
Pickup - On time Guide - Sam was an excellent and genuine guide Cruise - Neatly maintained and looked new Cruise staff - Very courteous Food - Good variety of Veg and non-veg food, likeness depends upon the palette Try for an overnight cruise to spend time at ease. Due to multiple spots to be covered, our trip seemed a little rushed.
via Tripadvisor
Well organized
We enjoyed a relaxing and scenic cruise around Halong Bay. The boat was nice and the staff were friendly. Our guide was Sam and the experience was very well managed
via Tripadvisor
Great
Halong Bay is even more beautiful than the photos. The tour included great stops and plenty of time to enjoy each place. Our guide was Sam and the arrangements were excellent.
via Tripadvisor
Hello vn
We had a wonderful time exploring Halong Bay. The schedule was clear, the lunch was good, and the boat was comfortable. Our guide was Sam and the whole trip ran very well
via Tripadvisor
Good
The Halong Bay tour was well organized from start to finish. The views were stunning and the activities were enjoyable. Our guide was Sam and everything went smoothly throughout the day
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 48 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $139 to $355
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 101
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 84
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island cost?
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Prices start at $139 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island take?
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Plan for about 48 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.
Is Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 84 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 288 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 48-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island?
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Around 101 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 48-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hanoi?
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On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Small Group - from Hanoi, (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR, Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Hat Village and Hanoi City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hanoi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island?
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Included: Note: NO WORRY about your bookings, We ALWAYS send mail for pick up time before 1 day of y; Note: Please provide your hotel to pickup/drop off soonest after you finish your booking; Round trip transfer from Hanoi - 2 hours via highway or 3.5 hours via normal way; English speaking guide; and Kayaking. Local rowing boat. Not included: Alcohol drinks, cocktails, water on request, massage & Spa , laundry service; Personal expenses; All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above; and 3% surcharge if you pay all bills by credit cards on boat. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 342 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi.
What languages is Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island offered in?
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It is offered in Vietnamese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island?
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Across 288 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Halong Bay 2D1N BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island?
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There are 8 options to choose from, including Balcony Cabins-Halong Bay Tour, Halong Bay BEST CRUISES All-Inclusive: Transfer, Meals, Kayak, Cave, Island..., 5-Stars: Lan Ha Bay Itinerary, Balcony 1st Floor: Lan Ha Bay. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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