Halong Bay Cruises and Tours 2024/2025

Halong Bay is thought to be one of the most captivating destinations on earth and attracts huge numbers of tourists who flock to join a Halong Bay cruise while on a trip to Vietnam. The sheltered bay off the northeast coast is home to calm waters and over 1500 rocky limestone islands. Local people live in colourful floating communities, selling fish from wooden sampan boats. 

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Halong Bay Full Day Tour From Hanoi

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12 hour sightseeing trip through Halong Bay and Hanoi. Read More
  • Activities Sightseeing Tours & Sailing, yachting and motor boating
  • Accommodation No Accommodation
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Halong Bay Full Day Boat Cruise

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1 day local boat rides tour through Halong Bay and Hanoi. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Local boat rides & Sightseeing Tours +1 more
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  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay on Luxury Cruise

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3 day cruise tour in Vietnam, visiting Lan Ha Bay, Viet Hai and Hanoi. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Cruise & Natural landmarks sightseeing +7 more
  • Accommodation Ship Cabin
  • Transport Boat, Bus & Cruise Ship
  • Age Range 4-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Tranquil Vietnam and Bali in 15 Days

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Great service, I had an amazing time in Vietnam and Bali. Will go with this tour operator again.
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Local culture & City sightseeing +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Resort
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  • Age Range 1-90 yrs
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Vietnam At A Glance Super Save Package

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5 day natural landmarks sightseeing tour in Vietnam, visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Halong Bay. Read More
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  • Activities Natural landmarks sightseeing & City sightseeing +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Flight & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 2-89 yrs
  • Operated in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Vietnam Marvelous Budget Adventure - 10 Days

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We have just returned from our 10 day tour of Vietnam. It was a truly wonderful experience. Having ...
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Uniquely halong bay 4 hours boat trip

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1 day sightseeing trip through Halong Bay and Hanoi. Read More
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  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
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Vietnam Essence Discovery In 7 Days

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7 day natural landmarks sightseeing trip in Vietnam, visiting Hanoi, Halong Bay and Ho Chi Minh City. Read More
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  • Activities Natural landmarks sightseeing & Cruise +3 more
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  • Age Range 1-95 yrs
  • Operated in Chinese, English, French, German, Russian, Spanish
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The Heritage of Vietnam (Private Tour )

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One of my wishes was to travel to Vietnam. I really enjoyed the whole trip because of your company. ...
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  • Activities City sightseeing & Cruise +4 more
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  • Age Range 1-85 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Vietnam Highlights 6 Days

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I am really missing the past tour of us which was to travel Vietnam. So much beautiful destinations ...
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Mystic Vietnam Adventure in 10 Days

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From start to finish this company excelled. Any query I had was answered promptly. They gave me thei ...
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  • Activities Natural landmarks sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites +1 more
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Hanoi – Halong Bay 4 Days

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4 day adventure tour visiting Hanoi and Halong Bay in Vietnam. Read More
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Halong Bay Cruise - 3 days incl Kayking

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3 day kayaking and canoeing trip in Vietnam, visiting Halong Bay, Cat Ba Island and Hanoi. Read More
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Vietnam Discovery in 14 Days ( Private Tour )

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We booked a Cambodia tour package with this tour operator and visited many famous temples of theirs. ...
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Memorable Vietnam Adventure
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  • Karen V
“Our experience with the tour company surpassed our expectations. They took care of all the tour and pick-up arrangements for me and my husband. The guided tours, led by English-speaking guides, were outstanding, and the hotel pick-ups we're always on time. We were able to explore all the essential spots in Vietnam, thanks to their well-planned itinerary. Our tour operator was exceptional. He promptly addressed all our questions and provided valuable recommendations for restaurants, sightseeing, and even the next day's tour pick-up times. Having this information in advance gave us peace of mind. The hotels selected for us were excellent, with friendly staff, delicious breakfast buffets, and convenient locations near attractions. We thank the tour operator and the tour company team for organizing such a wonderful and unforgettable trip for us.”
Amazing & Awesome Adventure
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  • Jeff D
“Discovering a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and caring tour company can be challenging, especially when time is limited. Luckily, my husband and I were incredibly fortunate to find this amazing tour company. With her assistance, we planned our itinerary, expedited our visa, made last-minute changes, and still experienced the wonders of northern Vietnam in a safe, memorable, and truly wonderful way. The team was exceptional in handling all the details with flexibility, patience, positivity, and proactive care. Their professionalism and kind-hearted nature made a significant difference in our journey. A big thank you to out tour expert and her associate for their outstanding care and ensuring an awesome and amazing Vietnam adventure! I highly recommend this tour company for all your Vietnam tours.”
Vietnam - Cambodia - Thailand In 22 Days
5 - Excellent
  • Andy G
“Vietnam was incredible. Despite the initial setback of my lost suitcase, our tour operator went above and beyond to help me find medication. From there, the tour was simply magnificent. We explored Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Cambodia, and Bangkok, enjoying seamless organization and comfortable travel throughout. Thank you—we'll definitely be back for more!”

Halong Bay Cruise – Overview

When to visit Halong Bay

Northern Vietnam has a tropical climate with a rainy season in the summer, meaning the best time for a Halong Bay cruise is in the Spring (March – May) or Autumn (September – November).

Where to go on a Halong Bay tour 

Three main bays can be visited on a Halong Bay boat cruise: Halong Bay, La Han Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. All have the same entrancing scenery, but Halong Bay sees the most tourists.

  • Halong Bay
    Halong Bay is the closest bay to the city of Ha Long where the boats depart from. Bear in mind that it can be very busy. All the boats offer similar kinds of tours. One popular Halong Bay tour goes to Til Top Island, a dome-shaped rock with a sandy beach where you can swim, sunbathe and take in the bay from a viewing point. Boats also stop at Hang Sung Sot, an enormous cave with chambers that you can walk through.
  • La Han Bay and Cát Bà Island
    To the south of Halong Bay is Lan Ha Bay. Here you can visit Cai Beo, a brightly painted floating village home to around 300 fishermen. West of Lan Ha Bay is Cát Bà Island. Almost half the island is a national park with forests, lakes, waterfalls, mangrove swamps and rare monkeys. You can trek in the park, swim, sunbathe, cycle and visit traditional villages.
  • Bai Tu Long Bay
    To the northeast of Ha Long, Bai Tu Long Bay is less crowded but has the same mystical islands. Highlights include Vung Vieng fishing village, a floating village, and pearl farms. Bai Tu Long Bay also has many islands surrounded by coral reefs where you can snorkel.

What to do on a Halong Bay cruise

Each Halong Bay cruise has its own itinerary, but many activities are the same from boat to boat. Popular things to do include exploring caves, secret lakes and grottoes by kayak or sampan (bamboo boat), visit floating villages and take day trips to islands for hiking and cycling, cooking demonstrations, tea ceremonies, and night-time squid fishing onboard the boat.

How many days to spend on a Halong Bay cruise

The length of your Halong Bay cruise depends on your travel schedule, budget, and the kind of trip you are looking for.

  • Day trip: If your plan is just to tick Halong Bay off your bucket list, then a day trip will suffice. Typically, a Halong Bay day trip includes transport from and to Hanoi, four hours in the bay, lunch, and some activities such as exploring a cave.
  • Multi-day trip: Stay overnight, generally for up to three days and you will see the sun set and rise over the astonishing seascape. You will have time to kayak, swim and relax on a beach, and you will be further from the rest of the tourists.

Halong Bay tour cost

Halong Bay is one of Vietnam’s most popular tourist destinations. From budget to luxury, and there is an array of different cruises to choose from.

  • Budget to mid-range: If you opt for a budget cruise, expect facilities on board to be basic at best. Boats may be old and you might be sharing a bunk room. Transport, food and drink might cost extra. On a mid-range cruise, expect to have your own cabin, although the boat itself may still be quite old. To avoid scams and ending up on unsafe boats, it is always important to choose a cruise from a trusted operator. Budget tours usually cost from USD 40 to 75 per day for tours starting from Hanoi.
  • Luxury: Opt for a Halong Bay luxury cruise, and you will have an idyllic experience. Expect the boat to be well-maintained, and furnished attractively, with a sun deck and maybe even a pool. Your cabin will have an ensuite bathroom, balcony and perhaps even a jacuzzi. Food and drink will be included and of a higher standard. A luxury cruise will cost from USD 100 to 150 per day.
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