Top Ha Long Bay Day Trips

We had a great experience on this one day cruise in Ha Long Bay. The boat was clean and nice, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the itinerary was well designed. Otis was particularly attentive and made sure that our food was vegetarian when we requested it. I highly recommend Jade Sails!

Viktor did a great job taking care of us. Everything went smoothly the whole day. from bus trip from/to Hanoi to the fabulous experience on the Catamaran. The staff on the Catamaran were very attentive and helpful. Weather was incredible - sunny and warmer than expected. Halong Bay is an incredible place to see. So majestic. One.thing to note - jacuzzi is not heated.

The weather today was really nice, with warm sunshine at noon — a perfect day to enjoy the beautiful views of Hạ Long. I felt really good about this trip. Spending one day in Hạ Long, I got to see the amazing scenery and try some outdoor activities. The travel company was very thoughtful. They prepared drinking water on the bus, gave us hand towels when getting on the boat, and even provided towels for swimming. They also had hats and sunglasses if you asked for them. For me, that was more than enough. Overall, it was a great experience, and I’m happy I chose this tour.

This was a simple transfer from the cruise terminal port in Halong Bay to a hotel in Hanoi. The transfer went very smoothly. The operator confirmed the day before via WhatsApp. The driver was right on time. The trip to the hotel was very smooth. This was an excellent want to transfer from the cruise port to downtown.

This was an absolutely incredible experience I would recommend to everyone visiting Vietnam. Our tour guide Hana was 10/10 explaining the local culture of fisherman, differences between Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay and explaining the surrounding area throughout the tour. The bus picked us up and dropped us off right at our air bnb in Old Town Hanoi where we had a 3 hour bus (including 1 hour ferry) to Cat Ba island where you board the boat. We went for about 1.5 hour tour along the bay to our kayaking location where we explored multiple caves and attempted to find some local monkeys. Lunch was included and we had a few hour break to go swimming. Then we explored a local fish research center where we were taught about the aquaculture (different types of fish). I felt that the excursion didn’t feel too touristy and we were able to receive a more authentic experience!

Ha Long Bay is immensely beautiful, and a must visit place if you are in North Vietnam. This one day excursion from Hanoi is perfectly tailored for tourists who can not spend multiple days & nights on the bay, but would like to explore it and see the main attractions in a day. The tour started in Hanoi, with pick up offered from within the Old Quarter. Those staying outside the old quarter (like yours truly) have to arrive at a pre-determined pickup spot in the morning. The tourists were put in a comfortable minibus and transferred to the Ha Long cruise terminal . The road trip took about 3 hours. Just before reaching the terminal, we were also taken for a short visit to a local pearl farm, where several jewellery items made of natural pearls are available for sale, complete with a genuineness certificate. On boarding the cruise, we were served a very good lunch menu buffet-style (price included within the booking), with additional options available a la carte (need to be paid for). In about one hour of cruising on the bay, we reached the Sung Sot cave, which is a natural cave on one of the islands in the bay. It is a cave with three chambers, connected by narrow passages, with the successive chambers becoming larger in size (the third chamber is insanely large). After the cave, came the optional activity part. I chose to do the Speedboat + Bamboo Boat ride on the bay (kayaking is also available). Note that the price for the optional activity is not included in the original booking, and is to be separately paid for (speedboat + bamboo boat took 300K VND). Speedboat ride allows you to explore parts of the bay not covered by the cruise, while the bamboo boat takes you through a small tunnel into a natural enclosure formed by the karst mountains of the bay. Finally, the last part of the activity involved visiting the Titop island, where one has to either choose between going for a swim on the beach or take a hike up the mountain (it is difficult to manage both because only about 45 minutes are given for the Titop island activity). I chose to go on the hike, which involves climbing about 450 or so steps to the top. The view of the bay from above is exhilarating and is totally worth the exhaustion from climbing :-) While returning back to the cruise terminal, we were offered evening snacks and fruits on the cruise deck, with nice party music playing in the background. From the terminal, we went back to Hanoi, with a short 15 minute break in between the drive. All in all, I highly recommend this experience.

We loved our trip to Ha Long Bay! The boat was very comfortable and our room was gorgeous with a balcony and tub bath. The staff was extremely attentive to our every need. The food was very good, a mix of buffet style for lunch and breakfast and then plated meal for dinner. You do have to pay extra for any drinks you want. The excursions are great, including swimming, kayaking, and bicycle riding. I would definitely recommend the two nights stay because you get to do more activities and the one night seemed very rushed.

Ha Long Bay was an unforgettable experience. The views were stunning — calm emerald waters and dramatic limestone cliffs everywhere you looked. The service on our cruise was excellent, with friendly staff who made everything easy and relaxing. Every moment felt peaceful and special.