Private pickup from your hotel
Visit a places that preserves unique Buddhist cultural values.
- We will go on a newly reopened highway to reach the boat harbour by a private AC car with your private local host and a driver- Get aboard a junk boat with your local host and get ready for a true adventure- Stop off at the floating village of Ba Hang. This old village used to house 50 fishing families and now it is a great spot to pick up a kayak. Partner up and paddle through caves where the host will tell you of local legends- Back onto land where you can hear the birds and the bees singing around the trees. Head inside of the rocks to a magical cave and hear how it was discovered- Walk through the forest a little longer and avoid the traffic of the traveler to discover another unknown cave. It is huge and untouched
Head to shore to meet your private driver back home to Hanoi. Get dropped off at your hotel
Get to experience this amazing island as part of this tour.
This is one of the best attractions of this tour. Get to experience it closely.
One of the other main attractions this product has to offer is the Thiên Cung Cave.
City Escape: Halong Bay Private Day Trip - Ha Long Bay
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 12 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
8:00 AM
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Return Details :
Drop off at your hotel
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
This is not a typical day trip; this is YOUR day trip!Step outside of Hanoi and go to Halong Bay for a fuller, more extensive experience by exploring the beauty of the region. Sit back and admire the views as you travel through beautiful scenery typical of the region. Make stops along the way to visit classic spots like Thin Cung Cave, u G Cave, and G Chi islet, and of course, lets not forget about the hidden gems your host has in store for you. They cant wait to share some of their unique stories and let you connect with their culture in an enjoyable and inspiring way. So get ready and enjoy the ride!
Withlocals City Escape Private Day Trip is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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Itinerary:
Private pickup from your hotel
Visit a places that preserves unique Buddhist cultural values.
- We will go on a newly reopened highway to reach the boat harbour by a private AC car with your private local host and a driver - Get aboard a junk boat with your local host and get ready for a true adventure - Stop off at the floating village of Ba Hang. This old village used to house 50 fishing families and now it is a great spot to pick up a kayak. Partner up and paddle through caves where the host will tell you of local legends - Back onto land where you can hear the birds and the bees singing around the trees. Head inside of the rocks to a magical cave and hear how it was discovered - Walk through the forest a little longer and avoid the traffic of the traveler to discover another unknown cave. It is huge and untouched
Head to shore to meet your private driver back home to Hanoi. Get dropped off at your hotel
Get to experience this amazing island as part of this tour.
This is one of the best attractions of this tour. Get to experience it closely.
One of the other main attractions this product has to offer is the Thiên Cung Cave.
Inclusions
- Tickets for Entrance Halong Bay National Park included
- Highway fees covered
- Boat Lunch
- Private Tour
- A/C Car
- Boat Transportation
- Guest pick-up & drop off
- CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
Exclusions
- Tickets for kayak on guests expenses (optional)
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Private tour: only you & your local guide
CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
Traveler Reviews
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Ruby is an absolute star. She is fun, knowledgeable, and took many photos of us as we enjoyed our time in Vietnam. She enabled priority access for everything, no queues, and extra service alround. She made Vietnam special. Without her, we wouldn't have seen much at all. But we saw so much that we wouldn't have ever found alone. We visited Ha long city, ha long bay, old quarter hanoi, lotte tower, hidden cafes and quirky temples, even Trang An where they filmed king kong and so much more. We couldn't speak highly enough of Ruby or our amazing experience in Vietnam. Thank you so much.
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This trip was made in May 2019, so it was pre-Covid 19. This tour is a little more expensive as you get taken in a private car and the route taken is along the new highway which cuts down the journey time from 4 or 5 hours to just 2-3 hours. There was a short stop at a new motorway services where you can go for a loo break and/or get some snacks and a drink. We had to wait at the new terminal in Halong for the sailing. It is a huge place which looks more like a hotel lobby and reception. When our boat arrived, Loan had explained that we would be joining a boat with other groups. Each boat can take up to 40-50 passengers. Once on board, a sumptuous meal was provided. As there was only three of us, Loan had requested that we have a table to ourselves. There was more than enough of this delicious meal. We arrived in Halong Bay and were given the choice of kayaking ourselves or being taken in a boat by a local person. We chose the lazy option and were rowed to interesting parts around the bays and inlets. We got back to the boat after about 40 mins and were taken to another island where we could explore two limestone caves. Both were very interesting and awe-inspiring. We returned to the mainland around 4:30-5pm and our driver was waiting for us. We returned to Hanoi by 7:30pm. We found Loan, our guide, to be very pleasant . She was very helpful and always eager to please. There was good communication between Loan and us via e-mails and WhatsApp from booking through to pick-up at our hotel, when she informed us that she was running late. The traffic in Hanoi is really bad, and it was great to be updated. Her command of English is good and we can thoroughly recommend her
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Perfect organization from our local guide Loan. She was absolutely competent, spoke excellent English and was like a friend and not only a private guide. We highly appreciated her guidance to one of the most spectacular sight all over.
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VU’s perspective heightened the entire experience of this trip. During the ride to Halong bay we discussed shared interest from prior life experiences. Our discussions during the ride provided a personal connection untypical from prior travel experiences. Once we reached Halong bay, his planning landed a seat on a less crowded boat allowing an intimate experience. This allowed VU to explain all the sites clearly with minimal distraction. Everything was great including a recommendation for dinner.
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We spent an amazing day with Loan at Halong Bay. The trip was filled with beautiful scenery and a delicious meal. Loan was very friendly and knowledgeable, I enjoyed talking to her about everything. She was very attentive towards my mom and took care of everything perfectly. She also gave us recommendations for our other trip. I definitely recommend Loan and this experience to everyone.
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We had a great day with Loan. She was great company and very knowledgeable- telling us lots of lovely Vietnamese legends, answering our questions about the history of Vietnam and serving our every request with grace. Ha Long Bay is beautiful and the caves quite extraordinary. We enjoyed the trip and the company of lovely Loan.
