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Halong Bay 1 Day Trip Visit Cave, Island, Kayak in Ha Long

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Activity provider: Vietnam Travel Away
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Full-day tour in Ha Long, including Pick up and drop-off around Hanoi Old Quarter and English speaking tour guide. Run by Vietnam Travel Away, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Bus/coach
  • Runs full day
  • Pick up and drop-off around Hanoi Old Quarter
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Entree fees and sightseeing guide
  • Traditional Vietnamese lunch ( Vegetarian available )

Halong Bay 1 Day Trip Visit Cave, Island, Kayak: Key Facts

PriceFrom $64 per person
DurationFull day
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a experience from Ha Long, built around Bus/coach. It is run by Vietnam Travel Away, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Japan's outdoors is organised: trails are marked, mountain huts are booked, and the walking routes with history, the Nakasendo post road between Magome and Tsumago and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage in Wakayama, are done in comfortable day stages with luggage forwarded. Cycling tours use the flat river paths and back streets that cars avoid. The summer heat from July to September makes early starts essential in the cities and lowlands, while the mountains are cool. Winter turns Hokkaido and Nagano into ski country from December to March, with the powder that Niseko and Hakuba are known for.

The price covers Pick up and drop-off around Hanoi Old Quarter, tour guide, Entree fees and sightseeing guide, Traditional Vietnamese lunch and A small bottle of mineral water on the bus. It does not cover Drinks order and Private transport, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Hoàn Kiếm. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Vietnam Travel Away before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Pickup location

Hoàn Kiếm

Bus/coach

(3 hours)

Arrive back at

Hoàn Kiếm

Detailed Itinerary

Pickup location: Hoàn Kiếm

Bus/coach: (3 hours)

Arrive back at: Hoàn Kiếm

Includes

  • Pick up and drop-off around Hanoi Old Quarter
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Entree fees and sightseeing guide
  • Traditional Vietnamese lunch ( Vegetarian available )
  • A small bottle of mineral water on the bus
  • Kayaking/bamboo boat
  • Sunset party with red wine, tea, French fries and cake

Excludes

  • Drinks order
  • Private transport

Important information

Meeting point

Hoàn Kiếm

Weather

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration Full day
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $64
$64
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.4/5
based on 25 reviews
Guide
4.2/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Kamelia
May 28, 2025

Tom was perfect. Sweet, respectful, and explained the journey extremely well.

5
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Sophia
March 5, 2024

Sunny was such an amazing tour guide with bright and ‘sunny’ enthusiasm! He made sure we were all having a good time whilst carefully teaching is interesting information about the things we were being shown! I will 100% recommend to everyone who is contemplating on coming to Hanoi!

5
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Gonzalo
January 27, 2024

Amazing day on the bay. The landscape is beautiful, an unique place in the world. Our guide Sunny was also excellent, giving us a lot of good details of Ha Long Bay, and making it a very good time.

5
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Erjana
December 24, 2023

Sunny was the best tour guide ever! He is very cultured, informed and helpful. I enjoyed every second in this tour. Highly recommend!

5
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Traveller
October 24, 2025

Had a tour with Alex. was a great experience. thx

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Traveller
October 9, 2025

Guide never contacted us nor showed up. Waste of money.

5
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Traveller
July 11, 2025

Tom was amazing, great leader. The trip was exciting and great.

5
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Cristian
January 18, 2025

Excelente excursion. Nuestro guía Ken muy atento a las necesidades del grupo. El destino si bien muy concurrido vale la pena conocerlo. Nos tocó un día nublado por lo que las fotos no demuestran la belleza del lugar, sin embargo no hay que dejar de conocerlo.

5
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Mireia
October 12, 2024

El conductor del autobús fue magnífico, súper prudente y nada corredor, así que es único en su especie en Hanoi ☺️. El guía Brian, súper atente y complaciente con aquello que se le pide, además controla mucho sobre los detalles de la excursión/actividad, además canta de de maravilla 😍. La tripulación del barco encantadora y el barco genial. La comida que te ofrecen es abundante, no es la más deliciosa que hemos probado, pero se puede comer, además que es adecuada en relación a la calidad/precio que pagas. Sin duda, recomendaría esta excursión, y a esta empresa.

5
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Kilian
May 15, 2024

Géniale excursion à Halong Bay. Du fun, beaucoup de visites, une super croisière ! Un grand merci à Sunny ! très drôle et sympa toute la journée :))

5
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Traveller
February 27, 2024

ガイドの方も私に親切にして下さり、とても楽しかったです。ご飯もサービスも最高でした!ありがとうございます😊

5
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Byron
February 9, 2024

Chuong (Sunny) was an amazing tour guide!!

Frequently Asked Questions

Pick up and drop-off around Hanoi Old Quarter, English speaking tour guide, Entree fees and sightseeing guide, Traditional Vietnamese lunch ( Vegetarian available ), A small bottle of mineral water on the bus, Kayaking/bamboo boat, Sunset party with red wine, tea, French fries and cake
The duration of the Halong Bay 1 Day Trip Visit Cave, Island, Kayak is typically Full day. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$64