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Halong bay 4 hours boat tour from Halong city with 2 caves, kayak

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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Melissa_R ·
Mar 2026
We went on a private boat tour a couple of days ago with Cherry. Cherry was so professional and very knowledgeable about the area and just lovely to spend time with. The private tour suited us but there is plenty of space on the boat if doing this as a group. Sights were stunning and we’d recommend this to anyone.
· Gisela_H ·
Mar 2026
Greatly recommend it! Cherry was professional, courteous and very knowledgeable of the area. She had us back at the port on time after a wonderful time.

Overview

    What's Included

    • Boat runs at the core zone of Halong bay which giant cruises cannot go - BEST SCENERY GUARANTEED!
    • Our boat serves YOUR GROUP ONLY. Not sharing cruise with anybody else.
    • Kayaking or bamboo boat row to visit Ba Hang Cave - This is a beautfil lagoon at the fishing village
    • Our boat are 2 floors classic wooden boat with 1 beautiful sundeck w sitting chairs, check-in area
    • 01 large restaurant serving all diets. You can request an extra lunch Please let us know in advance
    • 1 clean kitchen + 2 clean toilets.
    • Visit Thien Cung cave 200 steps up + 150 down (Inclusive but can pass if not fond of hiking up)
    • Visit Dau Go cave 150 steps up + 350 steps down (Inclusive but can pass if not fond of hiking up)
    • VAT 10% + Viator Contractor fee 10% paying to Vietnam government
    • Tips to guide and crew
    • All Waters/drinks/food & beverages onboard (Halong GOV bans 1 time-used plastic bottles).

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Ha Long International Cruise Port
      Bai Chay, Quang Ninh, Vietnam

      Our staff will have your name on a list and wait you at our company CHECK IN COUNTER at Halong International Cruise port - Main floor. For travelers visiting from the international cruise you can take the 1 minute shuttle to go from your cruise dock to our Only Yellow Building at the pier.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Cat Ba National Park

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Dong Thien Cung

    50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Dau Go Cave

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Hon Dinh Huong Island

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    5

    Hon Ga Choi Island

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Cat Ba National Park

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Near public transportation
    • Stroller accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Note: Please contact us in advance by hotline/whatsaap/zalo or email to confirm pick up information
    • Afternoon shift may ends later than the schedule for maximize enjoyment of the bay trip.
    • Lunch is extra please contact us in advance for menu and prices. We serve all diets
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Daniel_H
    Good 4 hour cruise to see 2 caves + bamboo boat in the central area of Halong Bay on your private boat. Our guide Cherry/Chung was very knowledgeable and friendly. Lunch was extra at $10 USD per person, and was plentiful. Would recommend for a good use of half a day.

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 31 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    Awesome experience!!

    Gisela_H, Mar 2026
    Greatly recommend it! Cherry was professional, courteous and very knowledgeable of the area. She had us back at the port on time after a wonderful time.

    Wonderful trip

    Eugene_L, Mar 2026
    We were uncertain what to expect but this trip isn’t describable. So much beauty and sights never seen before. Our guide, Trang, was beyond belief. English impeccable and so much knowledge of her culture and Halong bay. Do wait choose the best. Thanks Trang for your great care.

    Half day private tour with Cherry

    Melissa_R, Mar 2026
    We went on a private boat tour a couple of days ago with Cherry. Cherry was so professional and very knowledgeable about the area and just lovely to spend time with. The private tour suited us but there is plenty of space on the boat if doing this as a group. Sights were stunning and we’d recommend this to anyone.

    Magic!! Our guide,...

    Wil_S, Mar 2026
    Magic!! Our guide, Cherry, was fabulous and organized everything beautifully! Her English was great and she gave us lots of information about the area. Kayaking in Ha Long Bay was the highight!!

    Great experience if you...

    Jennifer_D, Mar 2026
    Great experience if you only have a couple of hours to enjoy the bay. Steve was a great guide and helped explain the culture and history of the area.

    Good half day cruise through central area of Halong Bay

    Daniel_H, Jan 2026
    Good 4 hour cruise to see 2 caves + bamboo boat in the central area of Halong Bay on your private boat. Our guide Cherry/Chung was very knowledgeable and friendly. Lunch was extra at $10 USD per person, and was plentiful. Would recommend for a good use of half a day.

    Awesome tour. Would...

    Jordan_R, Dec 2025
    Awesome tour. Would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a private experience in Halong Bay. No crowded boats or tenders. The staff were very nice and helped us enjoy our experience.

    We thoroughly enjoyed...

    Tim_M, Nov 2025
    We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our guide Joe communicated clearly before we met up with him. He was on time and easy to find as we began the tour. Joe and the seven of us were on our own large boat throughout, which felt quite luxurious. The trip to the caves was straightforward, and the tour through some of the islands after we visited the caves was very scenic. The boat's indoor and outdoor sections work very well for viewing and sitting. The caves are magnificent. The scale and beauty are incredible, and the caves were easy to walk through, with some light climbing of stairs. Joe was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and helpful. He gave us interesting background information about Vietnam, Halong Bay, and the geological formations. He did an excellent job of balancing keeping an eye on us as we walked through the caves (including looking out for our safety), and giving us the flexibility to move at our own pace without feeling rushed. He shared interesting information throughout, without taking up too much time to do that. We all thought he found the sweet spot in every way. He was also very open to questions. I highly recommend this tour.

    Must Do

    Melissa_W, Jun 2025
    A private boat with a guide, what more could you ask for? We visited wonderful caves, did a fun bamboo boat ride and saw incredible scenery. Our guide David was fabulous telling us the history of Halong Bay. The boat crew had ice cold towels, tea and fruit waiting for us after each stop. Again, this a a boat to yourself - just your group. For us there were just two of us. There was a comfortable seating area below and a wonderful lounge area on the top deck. The bathrooms were clean. What more can I say? Why get on a boat with a bunch of strangers fighting for photos when you can get one all to yourself!!! They offer lunch for a very reasonable price also.

    Halong Bay Fun!

    Ashley_S, Apr 2025
    Monica was phenomenal! So knowledgeable on the history of the area and sites we visited! She even gave us a bunch of information on the culture from her own personal experiences. We can’t wait to come back and book a tour again with Monica!

    Highly Recommended Tour

    Timothy_H, Dec 2024
    Our tour guide David contacted us on WhatsApp and kept us up-to-date with our meeting location. He was on time and exactly where he said he would be his English was great. He was very informative. He got us to our first stop before all the other boats. this was a tremendous advantage. We had a much better tour we got to go to a second cave, and as we were leaving, we saw the mass of people and boats all trying to get to the same location he then took us to another location or again we had another Operator who rode the bamboo boot boat into the lagoon took great pictures got back on our boat. Got back to the ship with plenty of time for afternoon activities. I highly recommend this Private tour or group tour.

    Eccezionale,posto...

    GIORGIO_A, Jan 2025
    Eccezionale,posto bellissimo! Un' imbarcazione da 40 posti solo per noi due. Guida bravissima ed empatica.
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