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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Discover Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand

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22 day local culture tour in Vietnam, visiting Hanoi, Halong Bay and Hoi An. Read More
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Discover Vietnam's Enriching Expedition - 13 Days

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13 day local culture tour in Vietnam, visiting Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Halong Bay. Read More
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15 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour to Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and 9 other destinations traveling through Cambodia and Vietnam. Read More
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Luxury Northern Vietnam In-depth Tour

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12 day classes and workshops trip in Vietnam, visiting Hanoi, Sapa and Halong Bay. Read More
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Halong Bay Tour Reviews

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Based on 196 customer reviews
No fish but fun
5 - Excellent
  • Mohan
“For me, it is not a good idea to organize the trip on our own, I tried it before and for this trip, we chose to buy this tour from this travel specialist and it was the best decision. the trip was fantastic. The activities were efficiently planned and we have a better local experience than we ever could find. For example, the Fishing in Hoi An experience was a good blending into the local cultural experience. It's not one of my strengths actually so I didn't catch any fish :) However, I had a ton of fun and it was a very memorable experience. I didn't feel like a tourist but rather a resident. There were amazing moments at other stops as well. Every aspect of living in Vietnam reflected the wonderful culture, and I make a promise to myself to return as soon as I can.”
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5 - Excellent
  • Johanna Emily George
“Visiting Vietnam was easy with the help of our tour company and our personal planner. The communication between the two was wonderful, detailed, and easy! The personal planner not only assisted us in planning for Vietnam, but also organized guides for Cambodia and Thailand. From drivers, hotels, and personal guides, the company handled it all! Our guide to Hanoi was personable, kind, and knowledgeable! He knew exactly where, when and how to get around to the various sights we wanted to see! Without him, we would have ended up in long lines or missing some of what we wanted to see! We learned a lot about Vietnamese culture and history. Thong was an excellent guide and took us right to the check in desk at the airport to depart to the next country of our travels! I would highly suggest this tour company for your travel planning needs.”
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5 - Excellent
  • Jora
“The best customer service experience, I forgot my phone on the bus going to the airport (my own fault) and the staff was very helpful in looking for it with me for quite some time. They were super supportive and the communication was great. Vietnam is so beautiful and I will come back in next year. Thanks for your plan, and support during the journey, highly recommend this travel specialist!”

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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