2-Day Halong Bay Overnight Cruise from Hanoi
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2-Day Halong Bay Overnight Cruise from Hanoi
By Charming Vietnam Travel
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Sail around Halong Bay’s limestone karsts on this 2-day experience from Hanoi, all without worrying about transport and boat arrangements. Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site and cruise aboard a traditional junk boat, with cave and fishing village visits, plus time to swim, kayak, and try tai chi, squid fishing, and more. Includes onboard meals and return transport, with optional upgrades to deluxe sea-view or balcony cabins.
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 3-90, max of 15 per group
Duration: 2 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Cruise around the karsts of Halong Bay on a 2-day cruise from Hanoi
- Stay a night on a junk boat, visit a cave and villages, and swim and kayak
- Includes optional onboard cooking class, tai chi, squid fishing, and more
- Top value: meals and activities included, plus choice of cabin upgrades
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Overnight accommodation
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- All activities
- Entry/Admission - Halong Bay
- Entry/Admission - Lan Ha Bay
- Entry/Admission - Halong Bay
- Entry/Admission - Halong Bay
What's not included- Drinks
- Gratuities
- After pickup at your Hanoi Old Quarter hotel or another central meeting point, travel to Halong Bay by climate-controlled bus, stopping at a humanity center for local handicrafts along the way. At Halong Bay, board a traditional junk boat to cruise around the limestone islets before exploring Surprise (Sung Sot) Cave, one of the bay’s biggest. Then, paddle a kayak around a fishing village to glimpse local life. Return to your junk boat for swimming or an optional Vietnamese cooking class. After dinner on deck, enjoy the optional provided activities, such as squid fishing, karaoke, and stargazing. On the second day, take photos from deck or try some optional tai chi before enjoying breakfast and absorbing the beautiful scenery. Then, ride a tender to Ba Hang, a floating fishing village to learn about daily life. Finish your experience with lunch aboard your junk boat and a drop-off back in Hanoi.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Option 1Charming Vietnam Travel, No 24 Tuần Châu, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, VietnamWe pick up hotels in Old Quarter of Hanoi from 07:45 - 08:15. We do not offer pick up AirBnB/Homestays/Apartments. If you stay Outside of Old Quarter of Hanoi. Please come to our office for the pick up at: 31 Lo Su str, Hoan Kiem dist, Hanoi.
- Option 2Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh ProvinceWe pick up at waiting room No 24, Tuan Chau Whaft, Ha Long Bay about 11:30 - 11:45.
Pickup details- We pick up at waiting room No 24, Tuan Chau Whaft, Ha Long Bay about 11:30 - 11:45
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Tuan Chau Island, Halong Bay
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infant seats available
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8364P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or refund according to the fees spent.
- Single supplement would be applied for Single room: 45US$. Direct pay to our office or tour guide.
- The Extra fee 20US$/person of the Lunar New Year in Vietnam (From 07 February till 10 February 2016 would be applied) Directly pay to the tour guide for year end party on the cruise
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8364P2
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- esc0120180 contributionsNOT VIPBought “VIP” tickets but there was nothing VIP about the experience. You are actually buying the tickets through a 3rd party and have to walk a few blocks away from the actual venue to pick up your tickets. Not exactly convenient or VIP. It would have been easier to just purchase tickets at the theater’s ticket window. The performance itself was interesting but we were a bit lost due to the language barrier.Written September 28, 2024
- peterhuiy0 contributionsMiss haoGenerally we are happy with the tour & especially with the good hospitality by one of the manager name Miss Hao, the food is nice. I recommend to try the activity of the companyWritten September 17, 2024
- Helen V0 contributionsMagical and captivating performanceWe highly recommend this performance. It was creative, had depth of character and the puppeteers and musicians were brilliant.Written September 2, 2024
- Wander3151680 contributionsAmazing cruiseThe cruise was amazing. The nature was sll over the boat and it was liike be alone in a island. The crew was very polite. We enjoy the food.Written September 1, 2024
- 984danait0 contributionsThe cruiseThe staff was amazing its was a unique experience. My favourite part was the food and the activities.last but not least i loved the view from the cruise its was truly magicalWritten September 1, 2024
- _V3123SF0 contributionsAmazing timeIt was amazing journey all the staff was very friendly and so happy for that amazing boat and fantastic experience all time was like a miracleWritten September 1, 2024
- Climber425428393160 contributionsWill come back for sureIt was an great gateway for us both. We had a blast going thru caves and traveling on the boat. The guide was very caring and explained a lot of stuff we had no idea existed in Vietnam. Thank you miss Hao for a great experience! Will come back with my parents next time.Written August 26, 2024
- Jan F0 contributionsBest for children,It was only in Vietnamese so of no interest to us. Perhaps telling us we needed audio to understand the show would have been beneficial. We didn’t enjoy the show, better for children.Written August 6, 2024
- Annabel C0 contributionsTerrible ServiceNo one picked me up at my hotel at the scheduled time. They screwed up. Then they put me on a bus and told me I would have to find a way to my hotel. Unacceptable since I wouldn’t arrive until midnight. Then they said they would put me in another hotel. I went to that hotel at midnight. And there was no registration for me. Totally incompetent and unacceptable service. No response from the agency. Don’t use them.Written March 3, 2024
- thesuzyq0 contributionsWater Puppet Show HanoiI thoroughly enjoyed the comedy surrounding the puppet show. It was very clever. My recommendation would be to leave teenage kids at home. They didn’t appreciate the cultural experience.Written January 18, 2024
- Trek081412431330 contributionsWalking Tour of Old HanoiQuang Trung, my student guide was extremely informative & interesting and spoke excellent English. He also managed to steer me safely through the crazy Hanoi traffic! Highly recommended, enjoyable & great way to see the special sightsWritten December 30, 2023
- nnyd0 contributionsEnjoyable performanceA must go experience. Lively and enjoyable performance. Totally enjoy even without getting the audio for translation.Written December 20, 2023
- Getaway169775481760 contributionsFun and informativeThis was such a fun and informative tour. We were picked up promptly by our guides Tommy and Logan, kitted up and off we went into nighttime Hanoi. We started with the most amazing fried spring rolls and shrimp pancakes and from there mixed eating delicious food with seeing the main sites of The City. The tour lasted about 4 hours and the time flew by. Would definitely repeat.Written November 11, 2023
- Cauquinha0 contributionsFantastic Sa Pa adventure!We had the most incredible 2 days in Sa Pa, walking through stunning green rice terraced fields and local villages with our guide Trang ( say Tchang) a local young lady full of life and stories to share! Just fantastic!Written October 1, 2023
- Bilguun050 contributionsAMAZING GUIDE !The trup was excellent, especially with the guide. She was amazing, so helpful and thoughtful. She communicated so well and taght us so much. Also very nice person. The hotel was goodWritten August 24, 2023
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Ben P
La Crosse, WI4 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
We just got back to our hotel in Hanoi after taking this trip. Overall, we had a great time and thought it was very worthwhile.
What the trip looks like: It started with bus pick-up at our hotel in Hanoi. We bounced around to a few other hotels to pick up other guests and then we were on our way. The bus ride is about 4 hours long. Halfway through the trip they stop at a large tourist travel stop for 1/2 hour. Most things were overpriced compared to prices you'd pay if you were shopping in the city. Once we arrived at the bay, we took a boat shuttle from the dock to our larger boat. Started off with a very filling lunch, and then cruising. We stopped at a beach where we climbed 400+ steps to a lookout with fantastic views, then had time for a quick swim. Back on the boat to cruise and then to an oyster farm where we learned about oysters and had the opportunity to kayak around the area. Back to the boat to find our spot for the night. In the morning we cruised a bit and then went to a very neat cave where we spent about an hour walking through and taking in the sites. Again back to the boat to cruise back to the main dock. We transferred to our bus and were back on the road. Another stop at a tourist travel stop and then back to Hanoi.
There are occasional times where you're waiting outside in the heat (at the travel stop, after hiking/kayaking before you board the bus, after you get off the boat and are waiting for your bus) so be prepared for that. We don't feel this is specific to the boat/company we used, but rather like this across the board.
Prices for water/soda/beer on the boat are expensive compared to the city (60k lowest price for beer on board). Bring a large jug of water if you are able, otherwise expect to pay more than normal. Again, we don't feel this was specific to our boat/company.
The food was well beyond what we expected. Lunch and dinner had multiple courses so be prepared to eat. The quality was higher than what we thought we would get on a trip like this. A+ for that. They also catered to some vegetarians/vegans that were on the boat as well.
Our tour guide Lee was an awesome guide! He had a good grasp of English, was very knowledgeable, and was quite humorous! Thanks, Lee!!
Overall we feel like the trip we took was a great experience. Nothing that we experienced was anything we feel like the boat/company could really do anything about (heat, tourist stops, cost). Rather, we believe those things will be similar throughout the industry for this trip. Tipping of the boat staff was available (via envelope on your table for your last meal) but not required. There was no request to tip the guide specifically but we did so when we were dropped at our hotel.
What the trip looks like: It started with bus pick-up at our hotel in Hanoi. We bounced around to a few other hotels to pick up other guests and then we were on our way. The bus ride is about 4 hours long. Halfway through the trip they stop at a large tourist travel stop for 1/2 hour. Most things were overpriced compared to prices you'd pay if you were shopping in the city. Once we arrived at the bay, we took a boat shuttle from the dock to our larger boat. Started off with a very filling lunch, and then cruising. We stopped at a beach where we climbed 400+ steps to a lookout with fantastic views, then had time for a quick swim. Back on the boat to cruise and then to an oyster farm where we learned about oysters and had the opportunity to kayak around the area. Back to the boat to find our spot for the night. In the morning we cruised a bit and then went to a very neat cave where we spent about an hour walking through and taking in the sites. Again back to the boat to cruise back to the main dock. We transferred to our bus and were back on the road. Another stop at a tourist travel stop and then back to Hanoi.
There are occasional times where you're waiting outside in the heat (at the travel stop, after hiking/kayaking before you board the bus, after you get off the boat and are waiting for your bus) so be prepared for that. We don't feel this is specific to the boat/company we used, but rather like this across the board.
Prices for water/soda/beer on the boat are expensive compared to the city (60k lowest price for beer on board). Bring a large jug of water if you are able, otherwise expect to pay more than normal. Again, we don't feel this was specific to our boat/company.
The food was well beyond what we expected. Lunch and dinner had multiple courses so be prepared to eat. The quality was higher than what we thought we would get on a trip like this. A+ for that. They also catered to some vegetarians/vegans that were on the boat as well.
Our tour guide Lee was an awesome guide! He had a good grasp of English, was very knowledgeable, and was quite humorous! Thanks, Lee!!
Overall we feel like the trip we took was a great experience. Nothing that we experienced was anything we feel like the boat/company could really do anything about (heat, tourist stops, cost). Rather, we believe those things will be similar throughout the industry for this trip. Tipping of the boat staff was available (via envelope on your table for your last meal) but not required. There was no request to tip the guide specifically but we did so when we were dropped at our hotel.
Written June 20, 2018
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Dear Bpfif3,
Thank you for 2-Day Halong Overnight Cruise from Hanoi with CharmingVietnamTravel.com
and sharing your experience to us and other travelers. I and my team very appreciate your time.
From your beautiful feedback, I am very glad to hear that you enjoyed our big modern bus, classical cruise, enthusiasm tour guide, tasty food and our activities.
We believe that your words really inspire us a lot to work harder to bring travellers the wonderful journey to Halong bay.
We do wish that our company will have another chance to accompany as well as assist you with your next trip to Vietnam.
Warmest regards,
Anna Hoang
Customer Care Team
Written June 22, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lisa K
16 contributions
We got the balcony room for a little more money, which in first seemed to be very luxury but in tue nicht it was very very loud, because of the generator was running all night long (our beds were even vibrating). Therefore we didn't sleep the whole night. Also the spots are very touristic and you have to pay additional of money for drinks. To sum it up, It is a nice and cheap way to see the halong bay as long as you don't choose the balcony room and don't Drink too many drinks ;-) anyway, the staff was very very nice and very funny, too.
Written March 17, 2018
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mtmarkow
Hanoi, Vietnam4 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
We had a wonderful cruise from the beginning till the end. It was so relaxing. The staff were wonderful as was the food and accommodation. We could not fault it..we would recommend this cruise to everyone.
Written March 12, 2018
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Magnus105
Chicago, IL462 contributions
Pros: timely pickup, guide was knowledgeable on the tours, food was GREAT, and of course Halong Bay is beautiful
Cons: Bedbugs found on bed causing some havoc afterwards, very untimely: waited over an hour to leave waiting for a group, then waited an hour on board waiting to disembark, then spent >40 min at a tourist stop making us late to get back; tour guide left us after dinner so the non-English crew members couldn’t figure out that I wanted bait to try squid fishing and lots of missing pages on karaoke... you’re basically left on your own.
Cons: Bedbugs found on bed causing some havoc afterwards, very untimely: waited over an hour to leave waiting for a group, then waited an hour on board waiting to disembark, then spent >40 min at a tourist stop making us late to get back; tour guide left us after dinner so the non-English crew members couldn’t figure out that I wanted bait to try squid fishing and lots of missing pages on karaoke... you’re basically left on your own.
Written March 16, 2018
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Clem B
36 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
Had a really tranquil time on this cruise. There was many things to do, visit cave, kayak and swim. Food was fresh and divine. Probably would want an extra day should you want to slow the pace as it was very timetabled and structured.
Written November 22, 2017
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Karin Ba
Frankfurt, Germany6 contributions
Oct 2018
We went on the 2 Day Halong Bay Tour, a more expensive one but worth penny. The food was excellent and the room, bus to Halong very good and exclusive. I Can highly recommend this la pinta Cruise (Not a fully packed Partyboat. We were a couple, 54 years..and there were 12 more passangers, couples, who enjoiyed the Time with us. But more important: The Service and tipps of Mr. Dough from Penny-Travel Hanoi were outstanding!
Written October 12, 2018
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Raja V
Mumbai, India175 contributions
Apr 2019
The two day cruise, i feel is the optimum for Halong bay. The food was amazing. We had requested for vegetarian food and it was given. The crew were amazing and the service was good. The boat itself is a bit old, but comfortable.
Written October 7, 2019
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Dear Mr/ Mrs Raja V,
Charming team are so thankful that you gave a beautiful feedback and still sad because not received your 5-star review.
We try to improve our service and our quality everyday to make our customers satisfied. We are happy that you enjoyed our food even your choice is vegetarian.
Besides we also 1 day Halong tour and other places like Sapa, Ninh Binh. If you have chance to comeback here, we surely that we will serve you better!
Warmest regards,
Linda
Customer Care Team of DragonFly Cruise
Written February 12, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Methodz
Melbourne, Australia8 contributions
My friend and I just went on the boat tour of Halong Bay. The staff were beyond friendly and helpful. Pham and Koby were always looking after us. We will miss our time with them!
The cave tour was a highlight for us. Pretty amazing.
Couldn’t recommend the trip enough. One thing to note is there are two types of boats - the “Party” boat and the “classic” (quieter) boat. Be sure to ask for the one you prefer when you book!
The cave tour was a highlight for us. Pretty amazing.
Couldn’t recommend the trip enough. One thing to note is there are two types of boats - the “Party” boat and the “classic” (quieter) boat. Be sure to ask for the one you prefer when you book!
Written June 27, 2019
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juicylondon
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain12 contributions
We agreed for our pick up at our local hotel because they could not pick us up from our airbnb. The night before our trip, this company decided to change the pick up location from their offices (which was not close to our airbnb location).
Not happy. In fact I am terribly disappointed and annoyed with this has been organised.
Not happy. In fact I am terribly disappointed and annoyed with this has been organised.
Written October 4, 2019
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Dear Juicylondon,
It is very sad to receive your review and we make sure this never happen again.
In our website, we already public all the information about pick up point and pick up time. We only do offer pick up at hotels inside the Old Quarter and not pick up from the Apartment/AirBnb/ Homestay as it is difficult to find the address, ( sometimes airbnb besides the small alley) and there is no reception to help us check the name. It's so difficult for our tour guide to pick up. Instead of that, we have office at the centre of the old quarter which is convenient for all the customers meet up our tour guide.
To make sure you are picked up, later if you come back, you can book our private tour. We surely that the quality is better than join in group tour.
The whole team will keep up working to welcome you back here soon at any time.
Best regards,
Linda
Customer Care Team of Dragonfly Cruise
A member of Charming Vietnam Travel
Written February 12, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Tim R
London, UK8 contributions
The company had agreed to pick us up from a hotel and we paid on that basis. When we arrived in Hanoi they told us oh sorry we cant pick you up anymore. Instead we had to make a 20-minute walk to that headquarters with all of our luggage very disappointed.
Written October 4, 2019
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Dear Ms. timrU9364QU,
Warmest greetings from DragonflyCruise - a Brand of CharmingVietnamTravel.com.
I very appreciate your positive feedback about the management of the response for the pick up but still feel very sad as we failed to provide you the five star service. The pick up time bases on your hotels, if your hotel is outside of the old quarter, you can come to our meeting point to meet up our tour guide.
I have immediately investigated in order to find out the best solutions in order to make sure it will not happened again. Rest assured, I will take your feedback seriously as a lesson how to achieve the perfect service in terms of service and meal quality.
If you are traveling to our area again soon, we are looking forward to welcome you soon again and introduce you our great with Halong bay in Small group or private tour for the better quality and more guarantee about the services
Yours sincerely,
Linda
Customer Care Team of Dragonfly Cruise
A member of Charming Vietnam Travel
Written February 12, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hi which are the islets you cover
Written September 17, 2019
Can you fit a family of 5, 2 adults and three children 10,7 and 5 in one room
Written September 15, 2019
Hello
We are a group of 3 adults & want to do the cruise on Monday 24th June 2019. We will have our large suitcases with us as we will have checked out of our hotel in the morning. Will it be ok for us to bring our big suitcases on the boat with us?
Our flight back home leaves Hanoi on Wednesday 26th June 2019 at 01:30 so we need to be at the airport on Tuesday 25th June 2019 at 22:30. So after the cruise finishes, what time would we arrive back in Hanoi?
Thank you
Alyson
Written June 7, 2019
We are a 9 persons family group, we traveling with a 12 years old girl. She would share a room with us. What fare would applied for her?
Written February 5, 2019
Hi, we are a family of 6 people. 4 adults and 2 children (both age 8). We are planning an overnight Halong Bay trip from 29-30 Dec. Is your cruise able to accomodate the six of us?
Regards
Onn
Written December 12, 2018
Are we going to keep cruising in between the islands to see the best views or is the boat stable?
Written December 10, 2018
You are taking an other boat to see more and to get closer into the bays. Then we jumped from the roof for swimming.. Next morning after the sunrise you will do a tour thru a cave with a very tiny old paddle boat. There is maybe a possibility to watch the fisherman fishing octopus. We couldn’t due to a technical problem. Don’t worry you are not stucked on the boat!
Written December 11, 2018
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