Things to do in Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province: The Best Sightseeing Tours

May 19, 2021 Deane Carmody

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. Cat Ba island & Lan Ha Bay private cruise 2 days: Kayaking, swimming & biking

Hanoi Opera House, 01 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam Vietnam Tonkin Travel
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Cruising in pristine places in Lan Ha bay & Halong bay. Flexible activities & timetable Small traditional - wooden & private boat Swimming, kayaking, beach & Hiking Visiting Dark & bright cave, Three peach beaches Visiting Viet Hai villages in Cat Ba national park. Visiting Fishing villages Enjoy Amazing Sunset & Dawn in the bay. Enjoy Cooking class: Making Vietnamese Spring roll. Enjoy fresh seafood & local foods Sleeping on boat in the amazing & quiet bay Skip the line Friendly services in the traditional boat

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Overnight accommodation, Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour

Exclusions: Beverages & drinks, Transfers from hotels to the boat & returns (optional), Surcharge: 50 USD per person on 24th, 31st, Dec, 2019 & Tet's holiday: 24, 25, 26, 27th, Jan, 2020

Reviewed By michaelpU3607VM

The staff was very accommodating to our large group, and the scenery was spectacular. We traveled with a vegetarian, and multiple people who were wanting other options besides seafood, and the Genesis Regal delivered! Highly recommend this experience!

2. Half Day Explore Bai Tu Long Bay With Lunch, Cave and Kayaking

Swan Cruises, 1, 499 Lê Thánh Tông, Hồng Gai, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam Old Quarter Travel
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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

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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 & Lan Ha Bay 2 Days - 1 Night

Hanoi Opera House, 01 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam Vietnam Amazing Tours
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2 days 1 night is the time you have the chance to cruise two great bay, that is Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay. Thousands of rocky mountains floating on the green sea create a magnificent screen. Plus there are a lot of exciting activities such as kayaking, swimming... That is great memories for Vietnam trip.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Landing and facility fees, All activities outlined above, including swimming, kayaking, cooking and night squid fishing, Accommodation in a air-conditioned ensuite cabin, Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues, Entrance fees and sightseeing fees

Exclusions: Beauty spa, drinks and massage services, Other beverages, tips and personal expenses, All other services not clearly mentioned mentioned, Visa arrangements

Reviewed By Blastcrew16

My partner and I were picked up at our hotel at 6pm by Dung a lovely man We then walked through the streets he was very knowledgeable giving us all the info on the culture of Hanoi and the way the local people live and eat it is very interesting Walking and talking to our stops along the way Dung also took many photos of us and with us the beautiful artwork at the old train station is so cool we enjoyed everything the local cuisine my partner loved the way they cook the egg at one of the places it was really good we enjoyed beer with the locals it’s so different the way we see things in Australia we stopped in at 5 different places all up of course fruit and desert was the last and it’s so yummy amazing food tour highly recommend to anyone visiting Hanoi

5. Classic Vietnam 21 days 20 nights

Mr Linh's Adventures
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The classic tour in Vietnam 21 days allows you to experience the finest spots that Vietnam has to offer. During the tour, you will discover not only the wonder’s of Hanoi but also the see the stunning beauty of Halong Bay, the rolling green mountains of Sapa, the historical Hue and Hoi An, the mighty Mekong Delta, and the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh.

Inclusions: Complimentary arrangement for Visa Approval Letter – single entry Vietnam., Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle as per program., English speaking guide as per program., Lunch (L) & Dinners as mentioned (L/D)., Visit fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program., Accommodation in sharing double room including breakfasts at hotels as mentioned.

Exclusions: Stamping fee for visa to Vietnam., Meals not mentioned., International flight and taxes., Domestic air tickets and domestic a/p taxes., Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc…

Reviewed By toolo

We chose Mr Linh's based on our friends' recommendation. The replies from the agent were prompt, and it was easy to make changes or ask questions. Our itinerary was fairly straight forward, and you can check all the accommodations as they provide an itinerary with links to hotels and homestays. Both our guide and driver were excellent. At all times we felt safe when Mr Long was behind the wheel. Mr Son was very knowledgeable about the area, and he also picked up quickly our favourite dishes and our average hiking/trekking speed. We did a 9D/8N trip, and had to do small changes along the way (like skipping motorbike riding as it was a rainy day going from Ha Giang to Dong Van, and then staying one extra night in Dong Van waiting for the rain to stop). The changes were not an issue to Mr Son. We had a small misunderstanding, but even that was duly noted and communicated to us. We went to places where there were no other tourists, and it was really wonderful to enjoy the fresh air, amazing sceneries, colourful tribes and see people at their daily chores. Our itinerary was Hanoi-Hoang Su Phi-Ban Phung-Ha Giang-Dong Van-Cao Bang/Quang Uyen-Ban Gioc Falls-Quang Uyen-Hanoi. To see the rice fields in full colour, I would suggest going latest early October. Around mid-October a lot of the rice had already been harvested, but still plenty being harvested by the locals, mostly women. I would strongly recommend Mr Linh's for travels to Northern Vietnam.

6. BOUTIQUE CRUISES Halong Bay 2 Days,1 Night Tour: Swimming, Caving, and Kayaking

Authentic Hanoi Travel, 39 Ng. Huyện, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam Authentic Hanoi Travel
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Enjoy an intimate cruise through the picturesque Ha Long Bay on a traditional Vietnamese boat. Offering a completely different experience than the modern cruise ships that frequent the bay, this authentic cruise appeals to culture and history enthusiasts who want to escape the bustling city of Hanoi and enjoy a slower way of life. Highlights Spend two days exploring Ha Long Bay on a traditional wooden boat Enjoy stops for swimming, caving, and kayaking Take part in a cooking class and taste traditional Vietnamese seafood Attend a sunrise tai chi class

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Round Trip Transfer HANOI-HALONG-HANOI ( For 2 Star-3 Star-4 Star Cruises), Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues. Entrance fees and sightseeing fees, Full equipped en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water, English-speaking guide during the tour, All activities outlined above, including swimming, kayaking , Complimentary morning tea and coffee, Tai Chi - Cookery demonstration and night squid fishing.

Exclusions: Other beverages, tips and personal expenses All other services not clearly mentioned mentioned, Solo Traveler will pay extra for Single Supplement, Round Trip Transfer HANOI-HALONG-HANOI( For 5 Star Cruises ), Surcharge for Xmas, New Year’s Day & Lunar New Year’s Day.

Reviewed By D8374YDcharlesg

Loved it. Fabulous place. Guide was great. Better if had more time for buying souveniers but we were on the clock all the time.

7. JADESAILS CRUISE-Luxury Day Cruise into Ha Long Bay (Tour from Tuan Chau Marina)

Tuần Châu Harbor, Phường Ngọc Châu, Tuần Châu, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam Authentic HALONG
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Jade Cruise is making brand new tracks in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. With 07 hours of cruising time in the bay and we are the longest day cruise anywhere in the Ha Long Bay area and Lan Ha Bay. In this time, we host a wealth of activities, exploring the islands, secluded corners and caves of Lan Ha Bay, the quieter yet equally beautiful alternative to Ha Long Bay. We start earlier and finish later, giving you more time to discover the wonders of one of the world’s most incredible settings. Highlights: - 07 hours-cruise from river to the sea aboard newest luxury limousine - Cooking demonstration and sunset party - Kayak or local rowing boat through an array of stalagmite caves leaded into hidden lagoons - Swimming in a quiet cover with amazing backdrop - Passing the genuine float houses of local fisher folks

Inclusions: 7-hours in deep exploration through remote Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay, All entrance fees for sightseeing indicated, English Speaking Guide- Cruise Manager on Boat, Mouth-watering lunch with Vietnamese fusion cuisine, Welcome Drink and Wifi On Cruise, Kayaking or Local Rowing Boat - Sunset Party on Boat

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages (All Drinks on Cruise is not included even Mineral Water), Surcharge for Xmas, New Year’s Day & Lunar New Year’s day, Tips are appreciated, Vegetarian on request

Reviewed By donnamR8855HV

Knock showed us a wonderful time it's a full packed day thoroughly enjoyed. Knock loves ha long bay and enjoyed showing everyone a good time..well worth it thankyou to knock and the serenity day cruise crew Donna from Australia

8. Amazing Sails Explorer- Private Day Tour from Ha Long International Cruise Port

Cảng tàu khách Quốc tế Hạ Long - Halong International Cruise Port, Bãi Cháy, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh 200000, Vietnam Authentic HALONG
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Amazing Sails Explorer is made from the iron exterior and wooden furniture, making it very safe and sturdy while still bringing a cozy, luxurious atmosphere. It spreads over 2 decks measuring 20 meters length and 5 meters in width. Amazing Sails Explorer is a cozy but convenient cruise with all necessary appliances and refreshments, suitable for 1 big family or 2 small groups Highlights: -Start cruising from Halong International Cruise Port (New International Port with modern and luxurious investment to meet international standards) -Small group tour is maximum 07 guest join on the cruise. -Visit both Bai Tu Long Bay and Ha Long Bay with a longest, quietest, unique route avoids all touristic in 7-hours cruising. -Widen your knowledge of Vietnam history, learn the interesting culture, and local life of the Halong Bay local fisherman at Cua Van floating fishing village and historical Tien Ong cave.

Inclusions: 07-hours in deep exploration through remote Ha Long Bay, All entrance fees for sightseeing indicated, Cave Explorer and Fishing Cua Van Village, English speaking guide during the tour, Kayaking or bamboo boat -Sunset party , Cruise with Small Group (Maximum 07 persons ), Meal (Plate service lunch, finger food sunset party), Welcome Drink On Cruise

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, All Drinks , Travel insurance and Personal expenses, Spa services: Foot massage, Body Massage (Need to book before departure), Surcharge for Xmas, New Year’s Day & Lunar New Year’s day, Tipping for tour guide/driver/ Cruise's Staff is Appreciated , Vegetarian on request

Reviewed By donnamR8855HV

Knock showed us a wonderful time it's a full packed day thoroughly enjoyed. Knock loves ha long bay and enjoyed showing everyone a good time..well worth it thankyou to knock and the serenity day cruise crew Donna from Australia

9. Amazing Sails- Luxury Day Tour from Ha Long International Cruise Port

Cảng tàu khách Quốc tế Hạ Long - Halong International Cruise Port, Bãi Cháy, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh 200000, Vietnam Authentic HALONG
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Amazing Sails- Luxury Day Tour from Ha Long International Cruise Port Highlights: -Start cruising from Halong International Cruise Port (New International Port with modern and luxurious investment to meet international standards) -Small group tour allows maximizing your personal experience, maximum 26 guest join on the cruise. -Visit both Bai Tu Long Bay and Halong Bay with a longest, quietest, unique route avoids all touristic in 7-hours cruising. -Widen your knowledge of Vietnam history, learn the interesting culture, and local life of the Halong Bay local fisherman at Cua Van floating fishing village and historical Tien Ong cave. -Large sundeck for lovely sunshine and many space for open-air restaurant -Ocean view cabin available for taking a quick nap, especially for a couple, family with kids or seniors. -Various choice of extra entertainment services with spa, massage, free Gym, sunset party etc…

Inclusions: 07-hours in deep exploration through remote Ha Long Bay, All entrance fees for sightseeing indicated, Cave Explorer and Fishing Cua Van Village, English speaking guide during the tour, Kayaking or bamboo boat -Sunset party -Gym , Cruise with Small Group (Maximum 26 persons ), Meal (Plate service lunch, finger food sunset party), Welcome Drink On Cruise

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, All Drinks , Cabin on Cruise is not included , Private Cabin will pay extra 25 usd / Cabin, Travel insurance and Personal expenses, Spa services: Foot massage, Body Massage (Need to book before departure), Surcharge for Xmas, New Year’s Day & Lunar New Year’s day, Tipping for tour guide/driver/ Cruise's Staff is Appreciated , Vegetarian on request

Reviewed By donnamR8855HV

Knock showed us a wonderful time it's a full packed day thoroughly enjoyed. Knock loves ha long bay and enjoyed showing everyone a good time..well worth it thankyou to knock and the serenity day cruise crew Donna from Australia

10. Halong Bay Full Day Trip with Fast Expressway Transfer Round Trip

Vietnam Open Tour, 9 Hàng Hương, Hàng Mã, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam Vietnam Open Day Tours
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Enjoy this full-day trip to Halong Bay from Hanoi, including a scenic round-trip drive through northern Vietnam’s rural landscapes. Enjoy a seafood lunch as you take in the magnificent scenery, stopping to explore karsts and caves such as Thien Cung (Heavenly Cave) with an experienced guide.

Inclusions: Transported by model AC bus, Boat trip in Halong Bay, Applied for tour from Hanoi: Round trip transfer with pick up/drop off the Old Quarter area of Hanoi, 01 bottle water per person perday, Kayaking or Boating at floating village during 45 minutes, Set menu delicious seafood lunch (vegetable food available on request), Admission fee

Exclusions: Drinks in meals, transfer back Hanoi on the other days. surcharge would be applied, Pick up and drop off at hotels located outside of the Old Quarter area, Not included transfer Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi if you choose option "Day Tour from Tuan Chau Port"

Reviewed By Cotet T

It is a nice tour, a little bit boring. The guide was very nice. It is ok to go solo in this tour...

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