Halong Day Tour: Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. Transfers
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Is Halong Day Tour: Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. Transfers worth booking?
Halong Day Tour: Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. Transfers is a 11-hour experience in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, from $39 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 22 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (22)
- Duration
- 11 hours
- From
- $39 per person
Experience majestic Halong Bay in One day with many interesting activities, with round-trip transport from Hanoi via the Red River Delta. Aboard a Traditional Junk, you’ll cruise for 4.5 hours past an epic landscape of l
What you get
About this experience
Experience majestic Halong Bay in One day with many interesting activities, with round-trip transport from Hanoi via the Red River Delta. Aboard a Traditional Junk, you’ll cruise for 4.5 hours past an epic landscape of limestone pillars and tiny islets. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch, take a kayak to the Floating village of Fishman, and visit Beautiful stunning Caves: Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Cave). For the best comfort. You can upgrade for a Private tour with your own personal guide and transport vehicle.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking tour guide
- Kayaking trip or Bamboo boat
- Round-trip transfers by shuttle bus
- Lunch
Not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Providing Daily Deluxe Cruises Services of Halong bay cruises for 1 day, 2 day and 3 days, Sapa Package Tour and Vietnam Package Tour as well as related services , from luxury to standard; with our years of experience and the desire to provide to the guest the unforgettable Halong Bay, we certainly believe that Charming Vietnam Travel are the best choice for who would like to travel to this beautiful Vietnam.
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Hạ Long Bay
We arrange the tour of Halong bay with a drive on the national road then arrive Tuan Chau Island, Halong Pier about 12:15. Lunch on board. 2 interesting activities: Heaven Palace Cave visit and Kayak/Bamboo boat included. Finish your cruise tour abour 16:30. Drive back Hanoi. Arrive about 20:00
240 minutes here
Hon Ga Choi Island
Knowned as the symbol of Halong bay. Fighting cocks pictures printed on the entrance tickets of Halong Bay. Good idea to take a pictures with panorama view on the sun desk of the cruise
10 minutes here · Admission included
Dong Thien Cung
Known as the most beautiful cave in Halong bay with very impressive staglagmites and staglatiles inside of the cave.. There are 3 chambers in the cave with the legends of Halong bay that your guid would inform you diring the visit of the cave.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Tuan Chau Island
Tuan Chau Island 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, located on Ngoc Chau Road and the second one is for overnight cruises, located nearly 1 km farther on the same road. To get to the Island you will pass through a 1.86 km long road connecting Halong City and the island.
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Hon Dinh Huong Island
Dinh Huong Islet is about 2.5 kilometers from Tuan Chau Tourist Wharf, and it is one of the destinations included in the tour No.01 and No.05 in Halong Bay. the image of Dinh Huong Islet appears in the note of 200,000 VND. Of all the famous sceneries of Vietnam, Dinh Huong Islet is chosen to print on the note because of its symbolic significance.
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Ba Hang
Ba Hang fishing village is a famous tourist attraction in Ha Long, located next to Thien Cung Cave. It has a very simple and peaceful beauty, the scenery of Ba Hang fishing village likes a wonderful picture that visitors should not miss.
45 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
We do pick up Hotels located in Old Quarter of Hanoi. We do not pick up at Airbnb/Homestay/Apartments. Please come to our office at 31 Lo Su str, Hanoi for the tour departure.
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
Sitting in the northwest of Halong Bay, Tuan Chau Island is located 8 kilometers south west of Halong City. Just 1 hour from Hai Phong. Meet our guide at Ticket Counter #01, Tuan Chau Island, Halong 11:45 - 12:00
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Ends at
We do pick up Hotels located in Old Quarter of Hanoi. We do not pick up at Airbnb/Homestay/Apartments. Please come to our office at 31 Lo Su str, Hanoi for the tour departure.
Ends at
Sitting in the northwest of Halong Bay, Tuan Chau Island is located 8 kilometers south west of Halong City. Just 1 hour from Hai Phong. Meet our guide at Ticket Counter #01, Tuan Chau Island, Halong 11:45 - 12:00
Options you can book
Private Guide/Car 2 person++
Travel in a Small group. Private comfortable Car, Tour guide, Private table on the boat with special meal with seafood. Shared in big boat. Free pick up and drop off at your hotels! Duration: 10 hours: With private transfer 3 hours each ways and 4 hours cruising. This private option help you the best comfort and privacy Seafood lunch: Main option is seafood lunch. But if you have any special option as vegeterian or other requests. Please advise Private Car: We use private car/mini van to pick up you at your hotel in Hanoi Hotels or any specific location. Please advise
Tour with Private Car Tranfer
Pick up at every hotel with a Private Car Tranfer from Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi. You would meet your guide and join in the Group in Halong for the best saving and best comfort. Duration: 10 hours: With expressway transfer 3 hour each way. Then 4 hours cruising. This option would help you have the best comfort Seafood Lunch: Our main Lunch would be seafood. But if you have any special request as vegeterian... Please advise Car or minivan: Car or minivan depend on quanlity of the group size
Halong bay Full Day from Hanoi
Experience the Majestic Bay in 1-day while on board a traditional Boat, and visit the magical Grottoes, Island. Having Fun with Kayking activity at Floating village of Fishman. Kayaking/Bamboo and Cave Visit: 2 interesting activities in the tour: Heavenly Palace Cave (Most beautiful cave in Halong) and Kayaking/Bamboo Boat Deluxe class of Services: We offer Deluxe and Luxury services for the best satisfy the demands of travelers: Join-in, Small group, Private Car, Private Duration: 10 hours: First 2 hours driving in the morning. A short break for 25 minutes. Then take 1 hour 30 minutes arriving Halong 12:15-12:30. Enjoy a Fresh Seafood Lunch: Enjoy a Fresh Seafood Lunch on Traditional cruise. Vegetarian meals available. Modern Comfortable Big Bus: Using modern comfortable big bus for Drive from Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi. Make sure you complete enjoy your day tour to Halong Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Charming Vietnam Travel
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements.
- In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please advise in advance if you are vegetarian
- All participants are required to obey the orders of the tour guide for safety
- You are advised not to bring large pieces of luggage (for your convenience)
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 22 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
22 verified traveler reviews for Halong Day Tour: Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. Transfers. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great experience
We enjoyed ourselves during the boat cruise and lunch, limestrone cave visit and kayaking/ bamboo boat ride. Explanations on the respective sites were clear and concise. Our tour guide, Uy, was excellant and attentive. He tried his best to ensure everyone in his tour group have a good time taking in the sights and sounds of the places visited.
Response from the operator: Dear Mr./Mrs. DionneSingapore, Warmest greetings from DragonflyCruise - a Brand of CharmingVietnamTravel.com. It is likely that you have had an awesome time with us. Thank you very much for writing us an excellent review on TripAdvisor. We choose the Classical cruise to make sure you have the best impression with the area that we would cruise in Halong bay - A World Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO in 1994 and 2000. Especially, our guide Uy, he has worked with us for more than 5 years then he would be a very professional tour guide taking care of you in every detail of the tour. I have passed your compliments to Mr Uy and the others in our team and they are so happy to hear that. They all send their best regards to you. Yours sincerely, Selena A member of Charming Vietnam Travel
via Tripadvisor
2 day Halong bay cruise disappointment
We agreed on being picked up at our hotel and on arrival the night before, we were told to meet them at there HQ very early he next day at 8am which was a 20mins walk from our apartment and we had large luggage’s which they did. It even consider, Very disappointing start of our cruise, we await the rest which I hope they will make up for which I am gagging to review at the end of our cruise
Response from the operator: Dear Mr/ Mrs Nigelb529, Thank you for choosing Dragonfly Cruise - a Brand of CharmingVietnamTravel.com. We are really sad after reading your feedback. In our program, we do not offer pick up at Apartment because there is no reception to check the information, when we cannot find the customers, we have no help. We only offer pick up hotels with the reception that inside the old quarter. Later if you book another tour with our company, please let us know and we will offer you the best service We do wish that our company will have another chance to accompany as well as assist you with your next trip to Vietnam. Warmest regards, Linda Customer Care Team of DragonFly Cruise. A member of Charming Vietnam Travel
via Tripadvisor
Ha long bay tour
Harry was a very good tour guide. He was clear and concise with his history explanation. He was also very humourous and caring for the whole tour group. The biggest takeaway from the tour was his famous catch phrase, "enjoy life." :)
Response from the operator: Dear Sir/Madam, Firstly, Charming Vietnam Travel would like to express our deepest appreciation to your compliment as well as making choices of our services. It is our greatest pleasure to have you here with Dragonfly Cruise a Brand of CharmingVietnamTravel.com. We are so grateful that you " enjoy life" and " enjoy tour' with our tour guide - Mr Harry and with whole team. I think that this is one of your most unforgettable memory in your life. Am I right? At last, a special thanks for your appreciation and if you have any requests for the next trip, we are looking forward to you. Sincerely, Linda Customer Care Team of Charming Vietnam Travel
via Tripadvisor
Halong bay one day trip
Had a great one day tour at Halong Bag.. visited Heaven cave beautiful place ..had great seafood lunch in boat..nice and friendly guide Benjamin..overall fun day
via Tripadvisor
Nice tour
I found this agency through TripAdvisor...we had a nice experience...everything was as described..it's the only activity in Vietnam that you can't organise on your own..yes, this is massive tourism but at least with them you will have a good time..
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $39 to $232
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Halong Day Tour: Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. Transfers: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ha Long Bay.
How much does Halong Day Tour: Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. Transfers cost?
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Prices start at $39 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ha Long Bay usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Halong Day Tour: Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. Transfers take?
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Plan for about 11 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 Ha Long Bay is not rushed.
Is Halong Day Tour: Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. Transfers worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 22 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Ha Long Bay, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Halong Day Tour: Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. Transfers?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Halong Day Tour: Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. Transfers suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Halong Day Tour: Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. Transfers?
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Around 8 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 Ha Long Bay 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 Ha Long Bay and add a light layer if any part of the 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Halong Day Tour: Islands, Cave, Kayak. Lunch. Transfers 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 Ha Long Bay 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 Ha Long Bay?
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On Outty we rank every Ha Long Bay experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include All Inclusive 2 Days Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay on Au Co cruise, Top Tier: Overnight Ha Long Bay Cruise 5-Star, Balcony Cabin-2D1N, All inclusive Bhaya 2-Day Halong Bay 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 Ha Long Bay?
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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 Ha Long Bay?
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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.
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