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Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim (Ha Long)

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Activity provider: Cozy Vietnam Travel Company Limited
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Tour in Ha Long, taking in Visitor center, Ha Long Bay and Hai Duong. Run by Cozy Vietnam Travel Company Limited, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Bus/coach
  • Visitor center
  • Ha Long Bay
  • Hai Duong
  • Runs 6 hours
  • Roundtrip transportation by limousine or shuttle bus (if option chosen)

Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim (Ha Long): Key Facts

PriceFrom $56 per person
Duration6 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 6-hour experience in Ha Long, built around Bus/coach, Visitor center and Ha Long Bay. It is run by Cozy Vietnam Travel Company Limited, 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.

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The price covers Roundtrip transportation by limousine or shuttle bus, Tour guide, Kayaking and bamboo boat in Luon Cave, Bottle of water on the bus and Buffet lunch. It does not cover Transportation if option without transfer selected, Drinks, Guide and driver tips and Holiday surcharge, 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.

Cozy Vietnam Travel Company Limited 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 Cozy Vietnam Travel Company Limited 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.

Starting/pickup location

Depends on the selected option

Bus/coach

(1 hour)

Visitor center

Break time (30 minutes)

Bus/coach

(1.5 hours)

Ha Long Bay

Boat cruise (6 hours)

Ha Long Bay

Meal onboard (1 hour)

Hai Duong

Break time (20 minutes)

3 drop-off locations

French Quarter, Old Quarter, 9 Ngọc Châu

Detailed Itinerary

Starting/pickup location: Depends on the selected option

Bus/coach: (1 hour)

Visitor center: Break time (30 minutes)

Bus/coach: (1.5 hours)

Ha Long Bay: Boat cruise (6 hours)

Ha Long Bay: Meal onboard (1 hour)

Hai Duong: Break time (20 minutes)

3 drop-off locations: French Quarter, Old Quarter, 9 Ngọc Châu

Includes

  • Roundtrip transportation by limousine or shuttle bus (if option chosen)
  • Tour guide
  • Kayaking and bamboo boat in Luon Cave
  • Bottle of water on the bus
  • Buffet lunch
  • Sunset party
  • Red wine, tea, cakes, shrimp chips, and fresh fruits (sunset party)

Excludes

  • Transportation if option without transfer selected
  • Drinks
  • Guide and driver tips
  • Holiday surcharge

Important information

Meeting point

Cozy Vietnam Travel Company Limited 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 6 days
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $56
$56
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

4.6/5
based on 934 reviews
Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
5
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Kate
August 14, 2026

Felt like the entire time they try to get as much money from you as possible. They show an interesting demonstration at 1st pitstop of cotton vs bamboo properties. But then you are forced to go through an Ikea level store maze. Why not have a separate straight path to exit if you’re not interested? On the boat they also present a bunch of jewelry you can buy. You won’t be provided a single free glass of water. I have nothing against cans vs water bottles but you gotta admit, they could bring a large 20L water dispensers and give you a glass. It was cheaper to buy drinks on the islands. This is

5
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Eilís
July 23, 2026

This was such an amazing experience and a must do! Tea was our guide and he couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. He made us feel so welcomed and really added to the experience. We decided to kayak to the cave and it was such a good idea! I really enjoyed it and it was so well organised. I also really enjoyed the swimming. The beach was incredible! I would highly recommend going to Ha Long Bay. It was one of the highlights of my Vietnam trip and it’s a must see!!

5
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Rosa
July 15, 2026

Amazing tour! lots of options and Max our guide was very welcoming and funny!

5
R
Reema
May 30, 2026

It was a very nice trip to Ha Long Bay, we got amazing weather. The bus is comfortable, you have rest stops along the way and the day is well organised and planned. Definitely take the coconut boat to see the caves as well!

5
S
Soichiro
May 7, 2026

Our guide, TEA was a nice and kind guide. Everything went smooth such as pickup and drop off, activities and explanations. What strikes me most was he was always cheerful and funny. So we really enjoyed this tour with an atmosphere filled with warmth and laughter. Thank you very much

5
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CR
April 6, 2026

It was a very nice experience and will highly recommend this tour to anyone. Our guide Jobs was great.

5
A
Alexander
March 19, 2026

Got exactly what we wanted....a day on the ocean relaxing and day drinking, lol. We did the cave tour, very nice. Back onboard enjoyed lunch, snacks and of course the drinks, lol. This is my second Ha Long Bay Cruise and i had a great experience both times. Nothing beats a day on the water here, the views are spectacular.

5
A
Aliss
January 31, 2026

I really enjoyed this cruise, I am really happy and my Guide Nam, was really respectful, kind and explained everything even before we asked. I will definitely recommend you, to my friends. Thank you for a great service, cruise and experience.

5
D
Dean
January 21, 2026

Overall excellent experience!! Great coordination throughout the day with our guide Coung who was very friendly and entertaining. The transportation in the limo bus was a great add on providing great comfort back and forth to Halong Bay. Had a couple of interesting stops along the way to break up the commute time. The actual cruise was great with great food and drink service. All of the three activities stops on the cruise were interesting and informative. Highly recommend!

5
J
Jack
January 11, 2026

Really enjoyable day with beautiful scenery. The staff were lovely and interactive. Amazing activity

5
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Lesley
January 4, 2026

really well organised, great communication with guide, Max. Very helpful and friendly. beautiful place to visit. Food on the boat was very, very good!

5
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Heather
December 25, 2025

Our guide for the day Jacy was so lovely. She was knowledgable, funny and kind. It was a busy day but we enjoyed every moment of it. The food on the boat was great.

Frequently Asked Questions

Roundtrip transportation by limousine or shuttle bus (if option chosen), Tour guide, Kayaking and bamboo boat in Luon Cave, Bottle of water on the bus, Buffet lunch, Sunset party, Red wine, tea, cakes, shrimp chips, and fresh fruits (sunset party)
The duration of the Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim (Ha Long) is typically 6 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$56