Halong bay Boutique Cruise 2D/1N tour: Kayaking, swimming, Titop island & cave
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Halong bay Boutique Cruise 2D/1N tour: Kayaking, swimming, Titop island & cave
By Vietnam Tonkin Travel
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Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 0-80, max of 25 per group
Duration: 2 days
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Overnight accommodation
- English speaking guide
- All Entrance fees, kayaking & activities
- Shuttle bus from Hanoi old quarter for option 8.00AM
- Entry/Admission - Halong Bay
- Entry/Admission - Halong Bay
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
What's not included- Drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Transfers from Hanoi hotels to the boat & returns for 11.30AM option
- Surcharge: 30 USD per person on 24th & 31st, Dec
- Surcharge: 35 USD per person on Tet's holiday: Feb 16,17,18,19,20, 2026
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Option 1Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, VietnamAround 8:00 am - 8:30 am: we can pick you up from your hotel address if you stay inside Hanoi's old quarter. Otherwise, please make your way to Hanoi Opera House at No. 1A Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem dist, Hanoi.
- Option 2Hạ Long Bay, VietnamThe Halong international cruises port or Tuan Chau Marina habour in Halong city is the starting point of the tour. If you do not require any transportation services, you can meet us here at 11.30AM.
Pickup details- - 8.00 AM is option for who depart from Hanoi Old quarter - 11.30 AM is option for who depart from the habour without any fee.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Halong bay cruises port
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 57782P15- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- Infant meals not included
- Dress code is formal
- Surcharge: 30 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: Feb 16,17,18,19,20, 2026 (Please pay cash directly on tour)
- Things to bring: Umbrellar/ Hat, shirts (protect skins in the hot summer & strong sun, shoes/ sandals/ flip flops, swimming suits, towels, small money, sunglasses, suncream, camera, small waters (glass water bottle/thermos water bottle), snacks, raincoats, insect spray... Jackets (in the Winter).
- 8.00 – 8.30AM: Pick up at hotels in Hanoi old quarter (time to pick up depending your hotel locations...). If customers don't stay in Hanoi old quarter, pls come to Hanoi Opera house, 01 Trang Tien street before 8.30AM to get on the bus.
- Customers have to contact us to confirm pick-up information before going
- Customers book option 11.30AM, please send passport information details Please come to our habour in Halong bay to meet our staff & check-in onboard around 11.30AM
- Do not tip if asked by local people, we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist)
- Ha Long Bay is so beautiful and it's crowded every day, especially in summer and weekends -> it is often overcrowded by Vietnamese tourists in summer. But we’re the smallest group tour in Halong bay
- Sometimes, you will see garbages on Ha Long Bay due to changes in flowing water and tides, garbages from other places come to to Ha Long Bay. Government, local people, travel companies... are trying their best to clean up Ha Long Bay.
- For the best trip, we need your cooperation. Please tell us all the problems, questions if you have. Our tour guide is always there to help you.
- We also hope that customers will respect all other tourists in the group, respect the culture, timetable and common principles...
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 57782P15
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- samuelp2110 contributionsComment to tour guide attitudeJacky was our tour guide. He is attentive n responsible. I enjoy his tour throughout. I believe he can contd to do a good job for his future endeavour.Written 20 March 2025
- ericj5260 contributionsGreat tour - would recommendI hastily arranged this trip the afternoon before, and the company immediately reached out with confirmation and detailed instructions. The pickup was on time and smooth. Phong, our guide, did a great job guiding us through the day’s events. Phong was a friendly and engaging man with great insights into Ha Long Bay and items of interest in the drive down. The driver was also professional, courteous and safe. Would recommend this company, phong and our driver in particular, and this tour in general.Written 20 March 2025
- Michaela C0 contributionsAmazingGreat experience. Ha long bay is beautiful and Phong, the guide, was very nice and gave us a lot of interesting information about everything. The boat looks very luxurious, with very good lunch and drinks. The kayaking was perfect, great fun and we saw a monkey.Written 20 March 2025
- cprasad1110 contributionsGood day tour to ha long bayPhong has been an excellent guide sharing the historical and cultural significance of islands, cave, and other landmarksWritten 20 March 2025
- G2942LKlaurab0 contributionsGreat TripFantastic trip! It was a long day but worth it! Phong was a great tour guide, service, knowledge and variety of activities really good. Recommended when you're in Hanoi.Written 20 March 2025
- akshaysA9768WF0 contributionsHalong baby with JackieThe trip to Halong Bay was a great pick in our Vietnam itinerary. Jackie was very helpful throughout the trip and helped click beautiful pictures for us.Written 19 March 2025
- Karthik K0 contributionsVisit with Family to Halong Bay cruiseHad a good experience, was well organized with Jacky as a tour guide. Went via a good bus, thru the expressway, took around 2.5 hrs from Old Quarters into the HaLong Bay, onto the Hercules Premium cruise. Overall great experienceWritten 19 March 2025
- Escape601553938920 contributionsHa Long BayOur tour guide (Jackie) was amazing. He made sure we always had all the information of our next stop. The tour itself is very dynamic and gives you an opportunity to view different landscapes and enjoy stunning views from either the ship or sites. The only dissapointing part of the trip was the "sunset party" which wasn't much of a party, it was more like a tea break.Written 19 March 2025
- Scenic650954042870 contributionsDay Tour to Halong BayWe had a lovely trip to Halong Bay with happy tourguide Jackie! Everything was good organized: good food, friendly staff, beautifull topdeck! Credits to Jackie and the crew of Hercules Premium.Written 19 March 2025
- stefansS9224CG0 contributionsVery good trip to Halong BayJackie made a very goog guide for ourHalong Bay trip. He gave us many value i Formation. Thank you very much. I will come back.Written 19 March 2025
- jamesbrewis0 contributionsA great day at Ha Long BayThis was a great tour, allowed you to see some amazing views and the speed boat was a really good way to see even more of the area. Our tour guide Phong was very helpful and taught us a lot about the area. Thanks againWritten 18 March 2025
- marvingP3603ZF0 contributionsIt was goodIt was good, Phong is very friendly. I probably do it again and recommend to my friends. The places that we visit it was so good, and the food, the drinks was awesome. Very accommodating staff and friendly.Written 18 March 2025
- Chris N0 contributionsVery good day outExcellent communication by the company from start to end. Ship was well presented, clean welcoming. All staff very polite and efficient. Toilets were clean and kept clean. Food served was plentiful and fresh and catered for vegan and vegetarian etc. Trip was very good with no rushWritten 17 March 2025
- Isabell M0 contributionsHa long bayPhong was an excellent tour guide . He was very knowledgeable and informative. The tour was also very well organised and enjoyable.Written 17 March 2025
- mataliam20250 contributionsAmazing Ha LongJacky is good person Very hopefully Good job in Ha long beatiful, amazing And qe are verry happy. I can recoment to my friend Marc 15, 2025Written 15 March 2025
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Anja T
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Friends
We spent a great time on the cruise: very kind and helpful tour guides, great and nice cabines, delicous meals. On top the wonderful landscape. Only problem: there are too many people and too many ships.
Written 21 April 2023
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ramon0000
83 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
This was an excellent mix of activities and free time for enjoying the views of the bay.
Our on-boat tour guide Jimmy and the crew were energetic and very attentive.
Our on-boat tour guide Jimmy and the crew were energetic and very attentive.
Written 19 July 2019
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Luis Alberto Pe... G
Caracas, Venezuela2 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
The cruise departed from a very nice habour where was not touristy, just some boat around. Did a great schedule to visit Halong bay, Lan Ha bay & Bai Tu Long bay. Views from the top of island was brilliant. Staff & tour guide was outstanding. Transfers from Hanoi by new high way was perfect. That's a great choice in middle range cruise in Halong bay!
Written 31 May 2019
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Julian_Castilla
Valencian Community, Spain2 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Positives: Fair price. The cruise was beautiful in Vietnamese style for small group with good bedrooms & private bathroom. Friendly staff & services. Schedule was excellent, visited Halong bay, kayaking in Lan Ha bay & passed Bai Tu Long bay on the way back...
Negatives: Boat was older than picture + Rubbish in the bay & a bit expensive drinks!
We can recommend to friends
Negatives: Boat was older than picture + Rubbish in the bay & a bit expensive drinks!
We can recommend to friends
Written 28 June 2019
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Dear Julian,
Warmest greetings from Vietnam tonkin travel,
Thank you so much for your clearly & lovely review. Yes, our schedule is highlight when we visiting deeply Halong bay, do kayaking & swimming in Lan Ha bay around 1 hour & passing Bai Tu Long bay on the way back.
We're sorry about the picture of the boat, please deeply understand that we took a photos when beginning, we run the boat every day on the bay with wind, waves, salt waters...& we always paint it every 6 months/ time. We've had to pay lots of Tax for government when sell drinks onboard like a bar in the city. We always inform our Administration of Halong bay about the rubbish but it out of our control!
Regards,
Vietnam tonkin travel team,
Written 29 June 2019
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Victor H
Busan, South Korea14 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
This cruise trip is a great way to see Halong bay because of fair price & special schedule that we enjoyed very much: Climbing Titop island trip & had great view of Halong bay on the first afternoon, then we doing kayaking & swimming in Lan Ha bay where less touristy. Surprising cave tour & passing Bai tu long bay on the way back was very good option. Highly recommend!
Written 24 June 2019
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Dear Victor,
Warmest greeting from Vietnam tonkin travel,
Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your cruise trip. This product visit deeply Halong bay, kayaking & swimming in Lan Ha bay, passing Bai Tu Long bay on the way back & that's highlight! All staff were very happy with your awesome words. Hope to see you back soon!
Vietnam tonkin travel team,
Written 29 June 2019
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gould.keri
1 contribution
Oct 2019
The tour was very good but a little too packed with activities, maybe let the passengers relax on the deck and enjoy the view of Halong bay a bit more. Overall that's an excellent experience. Would recommend to friends!
Written 18 October 2019
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ericteixeia
2 contributions
May 2019 • Family
My family & I had great time on this cruise trip. Activities were all exciting with kayaking & swimming in the bay, cooking class & Tai chi was funny. Our guide - Tran was very kind, smart & helpful. Services & staff were excellent. Highly recommend!
Written 26 May 2019
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Hello, is this tour still operating? Many thanks.
Written 20 July 2023
Hola,
Es posible la recogida en el casco antiguo de Hanoi y de vuelta ir a Ninh binh? Cuanto nos costaría más para dos adultos y dos niños?
Written 9 July 2019
Hello -- we are 3 people, A couple and a friend. We would like a double room and a single room Is that possible and what would the charge be please? Thank you
Written 21 June 2019
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