Hanoi - Halong Bay Full Day Trip from Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam

6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The UNESCO-listed Halong Bay is one of Vietnam’s most beautiful sights, and you can visit it on a convenient day trip from Hanoi. Enjoy many of the benefits of a longer overnight cruise but in a shorter time, such as amazing views, a delicious lunch, and a visit to limestone caves. This is an ideal trip for travelers who are short on time in Vietnam but who still want to see the highlights.

Shuttle buses to and from Hanoi are included
A fresh, Vietnamese-style seafood lunch onboard is provided
Admission fees and permits are included
Learn all about Halong Bay from your English-speaking guide

What's Included

Shuttle Bus Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
Excellent English speaking guide
Join boat cruising on Halong Bay
Seafood lunch on board.
Services charges and all government taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle

Drinks
Kayaking service if customers enjoy
Personal items, like bisquets, cakes, hats.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

we offer free pick up at customers's hotel which located nearby Hoan Kiem Lake

Start time
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Hạ Long Bay

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Dong Thien Cung

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.2

based on 10 reviews

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A great day out!

Glenn_M, May 2026

As we did not have time to do an overnight cruise, this was an excellent alternative. It was a long day; but we managed to see everything we needed and it was exactly as it looked in the pictures. Great meal onboard.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so happy to hear the day cruise was a perfect alternative for your schedule. Ha Long Bay is truly breathtaking, and we’re glad you enjoyed the scenery, onboard meal, and overall trip with LVP Travel. Hope to welcome you back for even more amazing experiences in Vietnam! 🌿🚢

Lucky 7

Carl_B, Mar 2026

Our hotel was apparently outwith the pick up zone yet others on the trip were dropped off within 5 mins drive of our hotel (which we didnt realise at the time)on return and we were not offered the opportunity to get off and make our way to our hotel from this much shorter distance(as others who were picked up at the opera house with us were) .It would be helpful if Viator could ensure operators provide a map delineating the area where they pick up that can be viewed prior to booking .This trip is a two and a half hour drive there and back from Hanoi so worth factoring in particularly for your return .We were not dropped off until 10pm and had to find our own way back to our hotel .Surprised at how little information was provided by the guide about this UNESCO site .also worth bearing in mind that getting on and off the boat can be challenging if you are older or unsteady on your feet .In addition the cave visit involves a number of steps .food was OK but you have to be quick as you are sharing with 6 others .Enjoyed seeing this UNESCO site but Viator and operator can made changes to make it better when booking and the overall experience.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We truly appreciate you taking the time to highlight your experience. Regarding the drop-off location, our pickup and return points are arranged based on the designated service zone for operational efficiency and traffic regulations in Hanoi. We understand your concern and will review how we communicate this information more clearly prior to departure to avoid any misunderstanding. We also appreciate your comments about the guide’s explanations, boat access, and meal arrangements. Your feedback is valuable and helps us improve both our briefing process and overall service quality. We’re glad you enjoyed visiting this beautiful UNESCO site, and we will certainly take your suggestions into consideration to enhance the experience for future guests. Thank you again for your constructive comments.

Not for me

Darren_K, Dec 2025

I would never do this again! Not the guides fault but the tour was full of rude and obnoxious Indians that really ruined the day. If there was an option to not go with Indians, and I knew what was going to happen, I would have take n that option. They ruined the day. Ha Long Bay was OK but really spoilt by the excessive tourism/boats

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Hi Mr/Mrs Darren... We are truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. While we are glad to know the guide was not at fault, we sincerely regret that the group dynamics and the busy conditions in Ha Long Bay affected your enjoyment of the tour. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide. As a shared-group tour operator, we welcome travelers from many different countries and cultures, and occasionally group travel may not suit everyone’s preferences. We completely understand how important comfort and atmosphere are when traveling, and we apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. Your comments regarding tourism density in Ha Long Bay are also well noted, and we continuously work with our partners to select the best routes and timings to improve guest experiences where possible. We truly appreciate you traveling with us and would love the opportunity to welcome you again in the future — perhaps on one of our Europe tours, where we can recommend private or small-group options better suited to your travel style. Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you all the best in your future travels.

Déjà, mieux vaut réserver...

Tadzio_D, Jan 2023

Déjà, mieux vaut réserver en agence et donne un pourboire au gens sur place…. Et sinon, c’est vraiment trop touristique et organise de manière stressante. It’s best to book in hanoi or somewhere else. There are many agencies. Then you can tip people on spot… Otherwise, it’s really too touristic and organiser in a stressful way. Our guide was funny but sometimes mean and oppressing. I didn’t have a great experience but in was not horrible