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Halong Bay Private Sailing: Scenic Cruise with Cave Exploration from Hanoi
3.9
8 Ratings
Hanoi
Embark on a private sailing adventure in Halong Bay, Vietnam. Cruise through stunning limestone cliffs, explore caves, and indulge in a seafood lunch. Book now!
Embark on a private sailing adventure in Halong Bay, Vietnam. Cruise through stunning limestone cliffs, explore caves, and indulge in a seafood lunch. Book now!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bravo Indochina Tours - Embark on a full-day journey from Hanoi to explore the stunning limestone karsts of Vietnam’s Halong Bay with Bravo Indochina Tours. This UNESCO World Heritage site, known as ‘dragon descending to the sea,’ is named after a legendary family of dragons that aided the Vietnamese in repelling invaders. According to folklore,…
- Bravo Indochina Tours - Embark on a full-day journey from Hanoi to explore the stunning limestone karsts of Vietnam’s Halong Bay with Bravo Indochina Tours. This UNESCO World Heritage site, known as ‘dragon descending to the sea,’ is named after a legendary family of dragons that aided the Vietnamese in repelling invaders. According to folklore, these dragons released gemstones that transformed into the bay’s islets.
- Dong Thien Cung - Upon arrival, board your sailboat and set off on a cruise through the scenic waters, where the reflections of 3,000 limestone islets shimmer against the tranquil emerald sea, many of which house intriguing grottoes. Visit Thien Cung, or Heavenly Cave, accessible on the bay’s southwest side via a sailing route flanked by dense foliage. As you walk along the wooden path and admire the distinctive rock formations inside, your guide will share the tale of the dragon prince.
- Dau Go Cave - Then, disembark at Dau Go grotto on Driftwood Island and ascend 90 steps to the entrance. Inside, numerous stalactites hang from the cave’s ceiling like a frozen waterfall. Delight in a seafood lunch provided on board as you continue to enjoy the allure of Halong Bay, sailing past Dinh Huong (Incense Urn), Cho Da (Stone Dog), and Ga Choi (Fighting Roosters) — rocky islets named for their animal shapes.
- Halong Bay - Begin your full-day tour with an early morning departure from your hotel to Halong Bay, situated approximately 100 miles (160 km) east of Hanoi. Relax during the 3- to 4-hour drive as your private guide highlights the diversity of northern Vietnam’s villages, and take in the stunning views of lush rice fields and fruit gardens along the way.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Shared Halong Cruise 4 hours
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Shared Halong Cruise 4 hours
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Sail around the stunning natural wonders of Halong Bay on this full-day tour from Hanoi, including a scenic round-trip drive through northern Vietnam’s rural landscapes. With thousands of gorgeous limestone cliffs jutting from its calm jade waters, the UNESCO World Heritage site offers spectacular scenery for a relaxing excursion. Step aboard a sailboat…
Sail around the stunning natural wonders of Halong Bay on this full-day tour from Hanoi, including a scenic round-trip drive through northern Vietnam’s rural landscapes. With thousands of gorgeous limestone cliffs jutting from its calm jade waters, the UNESCO World Heritage site offers spectacular scenery for a relaxing excursion. Step aboard a sailboat and enjoy a seafood lunch as you take in the magnificent scenery, stopping to explore karsts and caves such as Thien Cung (Heavenly Cave) and Dau Go (Driftwood Cave) with an experienced guide.
- Sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable shoes are recommended
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Bravo Indochina Tours
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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L9731wicoreyb
Dec 13, 2023
Halong Bay day trip - I wholeheartedly endorse the Halong Bay day trip, including a delightful lunch on the cruise, kayaking, and a cave tour, all accompanied by transportation from Hanoi. The tour guide, Mr. Toan, is exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, and an entertaining individual. His remarkable speaking abilities greatly enhanced our experience. His dedication to engaging and entertaining the tourists is commendable. Every moment of the tour was enjoyable, thanks to his efforts. The food served was delicious, the transportation timely and comfortable, and the staff, especially Mr. Toan, were highly professional. His fabulous work left a lasting impression on me. This tour will remain a cherished memory, and I cannot forget the wonderful time spent on this fantastic tour.
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Daniel_m
Oct 2, 2019
Wonderful Trip - Wanted to give your company the nuce review for tour guide Toni. A very warm , energetic & knowledgable. Halong, world heritage site natural wonder with stunning landscape. Highly recommend
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Nhatanh_t
Mar 22, 2018
Bravo for Halong day cruises and our... - <p>Bravo for Halong day cruises and our tour guide Nicky and the team. We had such a great time cruising Halong Bay. We were on private car and cruise, food was fantastic, and activities were super awesome..Well worth the money,</p>
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Marilusassuncao
Mar 16, 2018
Halong Bay - Having a cruise in Halong Bay is one of the most fascinating things you can do in Vietnam.
Vc passes through several islands the lunch and served on the boat the tour and well fun we did the tour of 1 day more have people that makes 3 days pq we had little time so we chose this one of 1 day.
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Madmaddiesmith
Dec 23, 2017
Excellent Heritate Tour - Halong is the most memorable part of our trip of Vietnam organize by this company. We really enjoy the beauty of the Vietnam country. The itinerary was well arranged and the mix of travelling and stops was great. The local guide Henry was really friendly and knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend the tour operator to anyone from any walk of life
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538thanaw
Feb 17, 2024
Great Day Cruise - The success of any tour hinges on the efficiency of the agency in orchestrating pickups, deliveries, and itinerary fulfillment. I am delighted to report that this was executed flawlessly by the agency. Mr. Toni played a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth service for my family of four. Remarkably, communication was maintained seamlessly through WhatsApp from the time of booking until the day we departed from Hanoi.
The journey, which involved complex logistics such as airport and hotel pickups, train station transfers, and tours to Sapa and Halong, was navigated with utmost assurance by Mr. Toni. Despite my initial expectations of potential hiccups, everything went off without a hitch. I highly recommend this tour agency to anyone contemplating a trip to Vietnam's captivating and unforgettable north.
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526juergenh
Apr 9, 2019
Booked tour did not take place. Local carrier did not appear - We booked a private tour to Halong Bay - a quiete expensive one. We booked with hotel pickup and waited for more than 2 hrs. Neither the local organizer [Bravo Indochina Tours] nor TripAdvisor or Viator could be reached by phone or email. Nothing happened. This was quite dissapointing since it was the last chance to go to that area prior to our departure to Germany. In the meantime I found my credit card charged so after that dissapointing experience I think I have to get active to be reimbursed.
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Rejne
Dec 13, 2014
For booking a private tour... - <p>For booking a private tour, especially one that costs more than £200 it is unacceptable that tour turnes into a selling trip. We were pushed like a herd of tourists through workshops, asked to buy things here and there and over again. We felt bullied into tipping all the time and in general it was just a really underwhelming and unpleasant experience.</p>
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