Top Things to do in Halong Bay
Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
Travelers visit Halong Bay for an up-close look at its amazing limestone islands, rock formations and caves. Whittled away over centuries by wind and water, they’re breathtaking. Rent a kayak or a junk boat, or take a tour to explore.
Restaurants in Halong Bay
1. Private Day Trip: Halong Bay Treasures with a Local
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Let a local show you the magnificent beauty of Halong Bay on a private day trip. Absorb the spectacular scenery, explore wave-eroded grottoes and find out about the legends behind the rocks while enjoying the tranquility of this natural wonder.
Inclusions: Pick up and drop of at the hotel, Entrance tickets, Local Guide, Private Tour, Driver, A/C Car, Highway fees, Alcoholic drinks at Extra Charge, Meals
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By Guanajuato26
Hoa’s Village was only 7 miles away but about 25 minutes by motorcycle and she encouraged me to meet her there. I booked my first grab motorcycle with a little bit of help from the hotel staff. With my green helmet and mask on, I claimed on board and off we went. I noticed Hoa right away at the market and she's definitely a professional and classy young independent woman. I already I like her a lot with her beautiful smile and welcoming words. She was raised in middle Vietnam, lived a third of her life in Ho Chi Minh and now has finished living a third of her life in Hanoi working. She is a facilitator for groups of travelers who travel to Hanoi and are engaged in programs. Smart and curious and definitely loving her country, she is the perfect guide for me today. I have paid for two hours but she encourages me to stay with her as we share cultures and visions and examples of how we live our lives which are parallel in many ways. She provides and insightful views of her village that are charming, informative through her lens and I treasure her for her generousity. At the close of a memorablel adventure, With several big hugs, I say goodbye to Hoa but I will never forget her.
2. Half Day Explore Bai Tu Long Bay With Lunch, Cave and Kayaking
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit Bai Tu Long bay, the exotic destination in Vietnam Pretty Vung Vieng fishing village for witnessing its pristine beauty Exploring Thien Canh Son cave to take a panoramic view Be only a cruise gives you an awe-inspiring SUNSET TIME Happy hours to buy favourable drinks 6 hours cruising in the bay Go deeper to Bai Tu Long bay to contemplate untouched splendour Kayaking or rowing boat through the karsts Traditional wooden vessels covers 30 people in maximum Cooking class trying with Vietnamese spring roll Cozy tour operated by helpful and attentive tour guide and staff
Inclusions: Lunch, Cooking class, Kayaking or Bamboo Boat
Exclusions: Beverages, Tips and personal expenses, All other services not clearly mentioned above
Reviewed By WolfgangFinkel
We did the Ninh Binh trip with Old Quarter Travel and I can guarantee you Viet offers the best price in the market. He is super friendly and there are no hidden costs at all. You meet new people and they have a lot of tour options to choose from. An amazing experience indeed. And a big shout out to Viet!!!
3. Private 16-day Vietnam in depth tour:Hanoi-Sapa-Halong-Hue-Hoian-Saigon-Phuquoc
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This comprehensive trip explores the best sights of Vietnam with stunning landscapes, fascinating cultures, friendly people - plus some exhilarant cities. The main attractions feature the image of both the new and the old city of Hanoi, the imaginary world of Halong Bay, the romance and peacefulness of Hue and Hoian, the hustle and bustle of Saigon and the fertile land of Mekong Delta, the sea paradise of Phu Quoc.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Private transportation with 04 seats Van in good air-conditioner , except transportation from Hanoi/Halong/Hanoi by seat-in-coach, except using hotel’s bus for round trip airport transfers in Phu Quoc, Accommodations based on double/twin or triple sharing with daily breakfast, Meals as indicated (B,L,D) in program (excluded drinks), All sightseeing fees & Boat fees as program, English speaking guide as in program, Complimentary 02 bottle of mineral water per person per sightseeing day
Exclusions: Drinks - Private expenses, Travel insurance of all types, Bank services for payment if you pay by Visa Card which is 2% & bank fee for deposit., Tips and Gratuities, Surcharge fee on peak season, from Apr 28 to May 01, Sept 01 & 02 & 03, from December 24 to 31 2019 , Entry visa to Vietnam, All current airfares: Hanoi - Hue, Danang – Saigon, Saigon – PhuQuoc – Saigon, Surcharge fee for single traveller or for who stay in single room at all hotels & cruise, Other services not mentioned
Reviewed By Brenda M
Chose this tour company thru my canadian travel agent. Excellent choice. It was a private tour. Our guide, our driver my husband and I. It was a good choice considering the covid 19 epidemic. From beginning to abrupt end of our tour we had excellent knowledgeable guides and top drawer accommadations. The tours were well planned and gave us a good understanding of their homeland and what made them proud. We had time to investigate things on our own as well. Unfortunately we had to leave one week early but plan to return one day. We would not hesitate using this company again. We are in our 60's and our activities met our abilities. Felt safe and well informed with necessary changes. We were given a refund for places we were unable to go to
4. Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 44 reviews
Halong Bay day trip from Hanoi - best choice when you don't have much time Taking a day cruise in UNESCO-listed Halong Bay Doing Kayak/Bamboo boat around the bay and enjoy a seafood lunch on boat Exploring Sung Sot Cave (Surprised Cave) and Titop island Including hotel transfer by coach from Hanoi Following fast expressway Hanoi - Hai Phong - Halong saving 3 hours driving
Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Kayaking or Bamboo Boat
Exclusions: Drinks, Travel insurance, Tax and tips for tour guide and driver, Other things are not mentioned in program
Reviewed By WolfgangFinkel
We did the Ninh Binh trip with Old Quarter Travel and I can guarantee you Viet offers the best price in the market. He is super friendly and there are no hidden costs at all. You meet new people and they have a lot of tour options to choose from. An amazing experience indeed. And a big shout out to Viet!!!
5. Halong Bay Full Day With Sung Sot Cave, Kayaking And Swimming At Titop Island
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 5 reviews
Halong Bay day trip from Hanoi, led by a knowledgeable guide Take a day cruise in UNESCO-listed Halong Bay Kayak around the bay and enjoy a seafood lunch on board Explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprised Cace) and Titop island Includes hotel transport by coach from Hanoi
Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Kayaking or bamboo boat
Exclusions: Drinks, Travel insurance, Tax and tips for tour guide and driver, Other things are not mentioned in programmer
Reviewed By WolfgangFinkel
We did the Ninh Binh trip with Old Quarter Travel and I can guarantee you Viet offers the best price in the market. He is super friendly and there are no hidden costs at all. You meet new people and they have a lot of tour options to choose from. An amazing experience indeed. And a big shout out to Viet!!!
6. The Charming North
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
If you are looking for a trip with unique beauty that recognized by UNESCO, this is the tour for you. Let visit the City of Peace, then head to World Heritage and ends in World Heritage Site.
Inclusions: Vietnam visa approval letter, Accommodation in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability), Meals as mentioned in the program. B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner., Transportation by vehicle with A/C, Cruise on Non-private junk in Ha Long bay, Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi, SIC tour to Ninh Binh, Waters during tour day, Local English speaking guide(s) in Vietnam., Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Exclusions: Vietnam visa stamp fee, Any flight does not mentioned and international tax, Travel insurance, Early check-in and late check-out, Hotel/Room upgrade, Festivity surcharge & festivity compulsory service by hotel(s) if any, Detour(s), Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others, Any service not clearly mentioned in the program
Reviewed By omega132857
We had a guided tour arranged by our holiday tour operator. We were so glad we did , as you would not know much after. The ride was very exciting, but make sure you confirm the price for outgoing and returning. The lake is full of Lotus flowers in the summer. Tinh Tam Lake was where the Emperors came to relax, also popular with students who also come here to study.
7. Private Halong Bay Sailing Cruise from Hanoi
Overall Ratings
3.7 based on 6 reviews
Sail around the stunning natural wonders of Halong Bay on this full-day tour from Hanoi, including a scenic round-trip drive through northern Vietnam’s rural landscapes. With thousands of gorgeous limestone cliffs jutting from its calm jade waters, the UNESCO World Heritage site offers spectacular scenery for a relaxing excursion. Step aboard a sailboat and enjoy a seafood lunch as you take in the magnificent scenery, stopping to explore karsts and caves such as Thien Cung (Heavenly Cave) and Dau Go (Driftwood Cave) with an experienced guide.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, Lunch
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By Adventure787923
I booked a bike trip with this company. everyone but me had cancelled and yet the company said nothing to me. I then had to cancel after I arrived in Vietnam....due to covid....and the company ghosted me. I have emailed many times while I was stuck in Vietnam and once home. They have never replied. No refund, no credit no email to help me while I was there and no email once home and time has passed. Terrible customer service and no interest in their customers at all.
8. Private 10-day Vietnam tour: Hanoi-Halong Bay-Hoian-Saigon-Mekong Delta
This journey is comprised of many highlights in Vietnam. This trip from North to South will bring you experience of Vietnam’s friendly people, rich history and diversified culture. Explore the main attractions from many popular Vietnam destinations. Taste the food, interact with friendly locals, and experience a culture rich in history. Imagine the journey.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Private transportation in good air-conditioner , except transportation from Hanoi/Halong/Hanoi by seat-in-coach, Accommodations based on twin/triple sharing with daily breakfast, Meals as indicated (B,L,D) in program (excluded drinks), All sightseeing fees , Boat fees as program, English speaking guide as in program, Complimentary 02 bottle of mineral water per person per sightseeing day
Exclusions: Drinks - Private expenses, Travel insurance of all types, Bank services for payment if you pay by Visa Card which is 2% & bank fee for deposit., Tips and Gratuities, Surcharge fee on peak season, such as from December 24th to 31st 2019 , Entry visa to Vietnam, The domestic airfares Hanoi-Danang & Danang-Saigon, Surcharge fee for single traveller or for who stay in single room at all hotels & cruises, Other services not mentioned
Reviewed By Brenda M
Chose this tour company thru my canadian travel agent. Excellent choice. It was a private tour. Our guide, our driver my husband and I. It was a good choice considering the covid 19 epidemic. From beginning to abrupt end of our tour we had excellent knowledgeable guides and top drawer accommadations. The tours were well planned and gave us a good understanding of their homeland and what made them proud. We had time to investigate things on our own as well. Unfortunately we had to leave one week early but plan to return one day. We would not hesitate using this company again. We are in our 60's and our activities met our abilities. Felt safe and well informed with necessary changes. We were given a refund for places we were unable to go to
9. 5-Day Northern Vietnam Tour: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay
Highlights: • Explore the beautiful and ancient capital of Hanoi • Cruise and stay overnight on Bai Tu Long Bay - the calm and beautyfull bay • Discover Ninh Binh where the Hollywood Blockbuster “Kong: Skull Island” was filmed
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Airport pick up and drop off, Transportation during all tours, 3 nights in 3-star Hotel & 1 night on a midrange cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay, Full Day Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Tour
Exclusions: Personal entertainment expenses, Personal costs: telephone fee, laundry, Meals out of tour program
Reviewed By WolfgangFinkel
We did the Ninh Binh trip with Old Quarter Travel and I can guarantee you Viet offers the best price in the market. He is super friendly and there are no hidden costs at all. You meet new people and they have a lot of tour options to choose from. An amazing experience indeed. And a big shout out to Viet!!!
10. Halong Bay 04 Hour Shore Excursion from Halong Bay/ Hanoi (Cai Lan), Vietnam
Vietnam Shore Excursions offers the best Halong Bay private shore excursion for cruise ship passengers from Halong Bay/ Hanoi (Cai Lan), Vietnam. We guarantee a local perspective that will give you and your family a once in a lifetime experience. ITINERARY: 07:00 – 08:00 Pick-up from the Cai Lan port, transfer to Bai Chay Pier and start your Halong Bay Shore Excursions 08:30 Board your comfortable private junk and enjoy begin your exciting 4-hour trip around the Ha Long Bay Stop at Thien Cung – Heaven Cave for stunning views inside the grotto Continue cruising through numerous islets named after their own shape, such as Dog (Hòn Chó Đá), Incense (Hòn Đỉnh Hương), Fighting Cock (Hòn Gà Chọi) Enjoy your drinks and seafood while admiring the marvelous view of the nature wonder 11:30 Transfer back the port 12:00 Drop off at the port and finish your shore excursions in Halong Bay
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Madetotravel25
David gave us a comprehensive tour of Hue that included all the attractions on our wish list. We also enjoyed some additional activities :Dragon Boat tour on Perfume River, Ricksaw tour around the Citadel and a visit to Incense Village. The food on the tour was top notch. He also recommended restaurants for our evening dining that met our satisfaction and were greatly appreciated. We found David to be extremely knowledgeable both in the history and everyday life in Hue. David was always very professional, pleasant to deal with and had a great sense of humour. We would highly recommend David as a Tour Guide. You will definitely not be disappointed.
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