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Halong Bay Discovery Day Cruise Trip From Cai Lan Port (Ha Long)

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Activity provider: Da Nang Happy Tour
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Full-day tour in Ha Long, including Pick up and Drop Off at Cai Lan Port and 5 hours trip with Amethyst Daily Cruise. Run by Da Nang Happy Tour, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 8 hours
  • Pick up and Drop Off at Cai Lan Port
  • 7.5 hours trip with Amethyst Daily Cruise
  • Buffet lunch on boat
  • Activities: Exploring cave, kayaking, swimming, sunset party, Jacuzzi
  • English/Vietnamese speaking tour guide

Halong Bay Discovery Day Cruise Trip From Cai Lan Port (Ha Long): Key Facts

PriceFrom $125 per person
Duration8 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 8-hour experience in Ha Long. It is run by Da Nang Happy Tour, 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.

Nagoya is Japan's fourth city and the gateway to the Ghibli Park at Nagakute, opened in 2022 with timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead, to Nagashima Spa Land and its rollercoasters, and to Inuyama, whose castle is one of the twelve original keeps. Nagoya Castle's golden dolphins and the Toyota Commemorative Museum are the city's own sights, and hitsumabushi grilled eel and miso katsu are its food. The Ise Grand Shrine, Shinto's most sacred site, rebuilt every twenty years, is 90 minutes south.

The price covers Pick up and Drop Off at Cai Lan Port, 7.5 hours trip with Amethyst Daily Cruise, Buffet lunch on boat, Activities: Exploring cave and English/Vietnamese speaking tour guide. It does not cover Holiday surcharge, Taxes, Shuttle bus/Limousine Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi and Other beverages and personal expenses, 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.

Da Nang Happy Tour sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Da Nang Happy Tour before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Pick up and Drop Off at Cai Lan Port
  • 7.5 hours trip with Amethyst Daily Cruise
  • Buffet lunch on boat
  • Activities: Exploring cave, kayaking, swimming, sunset party, Jacuzzi
  • English/Vietnamese speaking tour guide
  • Sightseeing fees (apply for group sharing tour only)
  • Free birthday party in sunset party

Excludes

  • Holiday surcharge
  • Taxes
  • Shuttle bus/Limousine Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
  • Other beverages and personal expenses
  • All other services not mentioned clearly in the program

Important information

Meeting point

Da Nang Happy Tour sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

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 8 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $125
$125
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

4.8/5
based on 4 reviews
Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
5
K
Karen
December 18, 2025

Thank you for the excellent services & great itinerary.

4
K
Karen
November 15, 2025

Exclusive pickup for our group to bring from port and back to port after completion of the cruise. Lots of activities available. staff onboard were very attentive. Boat was spotlessly clean. Jacuzzi on top deeck

5
T
Traveller
January 30, 2026

Das Schiff und die Bucht grandios

Frequently Asked Questions

Pick up and Drop Off at Cai Lan Port, 7.5 hours trip with Amethyst Daily Cruise, Buffet lunch on boat, Activities: Exploring cave, kayaking, swimming, sunset party, Jacuzzi, English/Vietnamese speaking tour guide, Sightseeing fees (apply for group sharing tour only), Free birthday party in sunset party
The duration of the Halong Bay Discovery Day Cruise Trip From Cai Lan Port (Ha Long) is typically 8 hours. 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$125