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A wonderful and memorable Halong experience. The staff at the office and the tour guide are very enthusiastic. The local food is delicious and Halong Bay is beautiful. Highly recommend this tour!
Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site -- and you'll be reminded of this several times throughout your tour. UNESCO has picked out 830 World Heritage sites around the world, chosen for their cultural and historical importance, and also for their geological uniqueness. Halong Bay offers a little of all three.
It's not the cliffs themselves that make Halong Bay unique, but rather their sheer number. A huge bay, dotted with nearly 2,000 mostly uninhabited limestone cliffs, the breathtaking scenery is very similar to that of the Andaman coast of Thailand, Vang Vieng in Laos and Guilin in China.
My friend introduced me to this tour operator. After speaking with Kiara, we had a suitable itinerary. Our mission was straightforward: book a round-way ticket to Vietnam and enjoy the trip. They coordinated really efficiently and provided competent services. There are no mistakes on the tour, which I enjoyed. All of the hotels were in central locations, making it easy for us to walk about or find local restaurants. The daily trips were scheduled on time, and transportation was comfortable. We traveled from the north to the south of Vietnam. Visiting many famous and beautiful sights, including Hanoi, Halong Bay, Pu Luong, the Golden Bridge, Ho Chi Minh, and the Mekong Delta. This was indeed a fantastic tour.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Home-stay
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Sapa, H
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Sapa, Halong Bay, Mekong Delta, Nha Trang, Hue, Can Tho, Hoi An
Description Summary:
Cruise the magnificent limestone karsts of Vietnam’s Halong Bay on a full-day adventure from Hanoi. Climb aboard a cruise ship and glide past islets and caves. Going kayak or row bamboo boats, and enjoying buffet lunch
Details itinerary:
08:30 - 09:15 am – Our bus and guide pick you up from hotel / stay and follow the new highway to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, stop over for a rest on the way
12:00 - Arriving Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing, our cruises take you on an over 5-hour journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops which are given imaginative names by the locals due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoying Vietnamese lunch on boat.
13:45 - Arriving Bo Hon archipelago, you visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes of sea lives, the go kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave (optional) to discover the beautiful lagoon. Visiting Titov Island with sandy beach and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.
16:30 - Returning to Cruises and cruising back toward Tuan Chau harbor. There are a lot of time for sunbathing on upper deck with music, enjoy great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.
18:00 - Disembarking for going back on the new highway to Hanoi.
20:30 - 21:00 – Dropping you off at your hotel/stay, trip ends.
Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site -- and you'll be reminded of this several times throughout your tour. UNESCO has picked out 830 World Heritage sites around the world, chosen for their cultural and historical importance, and also for their geological uniqueness. Halong Bay offers a little of all three.
It's not the cliffs themselves that make Halong Bay unique, but rather their sheer number. A huge bay, dotted with nearly 2,000 mostly uninhabited limestone cliffs, the breathtaking scenery is very similar to that of the Andaman coast of Thailand, Vang Vieng in Laos and Guilin in China.
Experience the majesty of Halong Bay on a traditional junk cruise. Admire the spectacular scenery, explore islets in the bay, and participate in activities such as kayaking and swimming. Enjoy a Vietnamese cooking class on board.
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong - Lan Ha Bay ( L, D)
7:45 - 08:15: Pick up at hotel.
12:15: Embark at Tuan Chau Marina pier (Tuan Chau island, Halong city). Enjoy complimentary drink at Gray Line private lounge.
12:30: Transfer to Gray Line Halong Cruise by tender. Welcome drink, followed by cruise briefings. Check in your cabins.
13:00: Enjoy a great set lunch. Relax on sundeck and grab the unparalleled scenery of Halong Bay while cruising ahead to the Bay. Cruise through Hoa Cuong floating fishing village.
14:30: Arrive at Me Cung Cave ( Bewitching Grotto). Join tour with guide to explore the cave. Climb up several rugged stone stairs to see a great lake considered as a royal garden and surrounded by mountains. Its water is blue all year round.
16:00: Back to the cruise and head to Bright Cave - a very beautiful lagoon belongs to Lan Ha bay, Cat Ba Island. Forget about the distance of geography, the cave now introduced by Gray Line Cruise. Visit some tunnel caves by Kayak or bamboo boat. Time to savor the beauty and amazing islet’s stalactites in detail.
Enjoy swimming around the cruise ( upon weather condition). Relax on the sundeck. Enjoy fantastic views and take stunning pictures of gleaming sunsets.
18:30: Join Cooking demonstration on the sundeck. Learn how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.
19:30: Enjoy fabulous buffet BBQ dinner (available for group 15 pax and above+) served with a variety of Vietnamese and Western foods.
21:00: Evening activities: watching film at the outdoor bar, playing board and Card games; squid fishing on boat. Enjoy squid cooked after fishing.
22:00: Overnight at the quietest sleeping area. End of Day 1.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi (B/L)
06:30: Tai Chi class on the sundeck.
07:30: Have breakfast with coffee, tea and bakeries on board.
08:30: Arrive at Gray Line exclusive floating house, Rang Dua area by tender – one of few existing houses left after the regulation of Management to relocate the traditional floating village to main land.
Spend about 1 hour to experience how different life compared to mainland. Learn about their foods, how they earn a living, their children, their culture and their private fish farm.
For Gray Line customers only.
09:30 - 11:00: Check out cabin. Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room to enjoy the bay scenery on the way back to Tuan Chau pier. Farewell lunch served on board.
11:45: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina. Relax at Gray Line private lounge. Transfer back to Hanoi. End of halong bay trips.
Wonderful trip organized by this tour operator. Guides who listen to your needs. Nice hotels. Journey according to our requests. Transportation on time. Highly recommended.
Local cultureLocal boat rides
Tour Type
Private Tour
Age Range
12-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Halong
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Halong Bay, Mekong Delta, Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang, Phu Quoc Island, Can Tho, Phu Quoc, Saigon
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Halong Bay, literally meaning "descending dragon bay", is one of the Seven World Wonders, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination, located in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. Halong Bay has an area of around 1,553 km squared, including 1,960-2,000 islets, most of which are limestone.
Our driver and tour guide will meet and pick up at your hotel by in between 8.00 am to 8:30 am for the journey east of Hanoi (approximately 3 to 3.5 hours) to Halong City, the gateway to Halong Bay. En route, you will pass fields of busy workers farming their rice fields using traditional methods of cultivation.
12:00 pm You will embark on the boat. Enjoy a seafood lunch on board while cruising around this magnificent bay and among thousands of islands in this spectacular natural environment.
The main cave of the cruise trip will be Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Grotto), located on a remote island in the bay. As the name suggests, the cave adorned with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites. Coloured lights transform the scene into a fairy tale palace.
We continue to cruise to the southern part of the Bay, where we will admire the view of many strange-shaped islands. Then cruise back to the pier, disembark and join the bus to return Hanoi.
There will be a stop on the way at a ceramics village in the middle on our way where artisans create superb ceramic vases and other masterpieces in their kilns and have the opportunity to purchase many of their products at a fraction of the price that you could expect to pay outside of Vietnam.
Arriving at about 7:30 pm, we drop you off at your Hotel. Finish the unforgettable Halong Bay full day trip!
Book this tour and enjoy an incredible cruising experience in Vietnam. Start your journey from Hanoi, where you will be picked up by our representative and transferred to La Pinta Cruise. Board the cruise and sail past the islets Da Chong, Con Vit and Gia Luan.
Cruise to Lan Ha Bay, whose limestone outcroppings and emerald waters are equally as impressive as that of the Ha Long bay but often sees less boats and travellers as compared with its more popular twin. The bay is also known for its beautiful beaches and mysterious caves.
Stop at Vung Tra Bau. Choose between either kayaking or swimming in its emerald waters before heading to the world-famous Ha Long Bay. See its towering limestone islands, called karst, which are covered with rainforests. Enjoy the beauty of its emerald waters and see various islets around it.
Explore the traditional fishing village of Viet Hai, located in the middle of a jungle, on a bicycle (you will travel around 5km on your bike). Observe the life of the people and the natural beauty of the place.
Observe local fishermen netting their catch. Learn to prepare well-known Vietnamese cuisine during this trip. Fish squids in calm waters in the evening. This cruise has been designed with your utmost comfort and entertainment in mind. Admire panoramic views of the bay and the surrounding areas from the cruise. Give us the opportunity to serve you and we will ensure that you will never forget your La Pinta memories.
On this tour, explore the famous and beautiful Halong Bay, Vietnam. Halong Bay (Vịnh Hạ Long, literally: "descending dragon bay") is one of the Seven World Wonders, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination, located in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. Halong Bay has an area of around 1,553 km2, including 1,960-2,000 islets, most of which are limestone.
8:00 am meet at Tuan Chau Habour. Board the boat. Start cruising through hundreds of limestone islands and islets on the bay, chances to witness beautiful spots like Cho Da (Stone Dog), Lu Huong (Incense Burner), Ba Hang Fishing Village and Ngon Tay (Fingers) Islets.
09:30 am visit Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, one of the most stunning caves in Halong bay. At 10.15, head back to the junk for the cruise to Ti Top island.
10:30 am visit Ti Top island. Climb to the top of the hill on the island and enjoy the amazing panoramic view over the Halong Bay. (Optional to enjoy 1 hour and a half kayaking trip, the kayak is included in the price)
12:00 pm back to the junk and savour a set-menu lunch onboard. Cruise leisurely back to the harbor passing Luon cave, Con Rua (Tortoise), Dau Nguoi (Man Head) and Mat Quy (Monster Head) Islets.
4:00 pm: Disembark at the same port. Goodbye and see you again on the next trip!
Starting from Ho Chi Minh City, this 6-day, guided trip will take you to some of the major destinations of southern and northern Vietnam. We will pick you up from the airport upon arrival in the city and transfer you to your accommodation.
Transfer to the Mekong River Delta on the second day of the trip and visit the Cai Be Floating Market. Learn more about the life of the people who live in this region. Proceed to Ho Chi Minh City next and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city. See some of its major sights before leaving Saigon for the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Learn more about Vietnamese history and the Vietnam War during a visit to the tunnels and take a flight to Hanoi. The fourth day of this trip will take you to the stunning natural wonder that is Ha Long Bay. Explore the bay during a cruise trip and see magnificent karst formations rising from the waters. Drive back to Hanoi on the second last day of the tour. We will drop you at the airport after the trip is over.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Join us on this 6-day, guided Vietnam trip and see some of the major highlights of the country. Start the trip in Ho Chi Minh City and end in Hanoi. Explore Ho Chi Minh City with your tour guide and see the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were extensively used during the Vietnam War.
Transfer to Hanoi next. See some of the most famous landmarks of the city before heading for the beautiful Ha Long Bay, known for its towering karsts jutting out of the water surface. Travel back to Hanoi at the end of the tour. Enjoy our 5-day, super-saver package and visit 3 major destinations in Vietnam without having to spend much time and money. For more about this trip, please go through the itinerary below.
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
The team made our trip to Vietnam so special! Everything was handled smoothly, and we felt really well taken care of the whole time. They were super flexible with our schedule and quick to respond whenever we had questions. We didn’t have to worry about a thing, just enjoyed the trip. Would definitely use them again!
CruiseSightseeing ToursFishing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english, french, german, spanish
Destinations
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Halong
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Halong Bay, Mekong Delta, Hoi An
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We had a great experience on our Vietnam trip. Everything ran on time, and the whole itinerary was really well put together.
Pickups were always prompt, the vehicles were clean and comfortable, and each guide brought something special to the experience. It was easy, stress-free travel, and we felt supported the whole way.
Highly recommend for anyone wanting to see Vietnam without the hassle.
City sightseeingCruiseCaves
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers