Kayak & canoe · PRIVATE DRIVERS
Good private car days run small and the great ones close out early. Below: the 7 to book ahead, what each includes and how they differ once you are afloat.
Spend 6 to 7 hours on Halong Bay aboard a modern cruise with a sky deck, pool, buffet lunch, kayaking, Surprise Cave, and Titop Island. English-speaking guides such as Mr Bean and Harry keep the day moving. Hanoi pickup is available, with a limousine upgrade for $10 each way.
“Luxurious boat, great activities, Mr Bean a great MC!”
Take a 10 to 12-hour Halong Bay day cruise from Hanoi with pickup, an English-speaking guide, buffet seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or bamboo boat time, Titop Island, and a sunset party with fruit and red wine. The group is limited to 25 people.
“Views of halong was superb and the people is friendly great experience clean boat and good speaking English tour guides.. the food was average though could improve there.”
Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay, with a seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon kayaking or a bamboo boat, and swimming or hiking on Ti Top Island. Guides such as Viet, Duc, Huy, and Mr. Tiger keep the large group moving.
“Lleven tenis !!! Muchas escalera, está hermoso ! La comida bufette a mi gusto regular, pero todo lo demás est tan bueno, que lo del buffet queda atras.”
Choose a 4-star or 5-star overnight cruise from Hanoi, with a private cabin, meals, kayaking, swimming, and famous Halong Bay sights. The 5-star option adds a balcony, bathtub, cooking class, and morning Tai Chi. Transfers can also continue to Ninh Binh.
“This is definitely not a five star cruise. I can give them a three star. I saw other cruises around and can compare with the others that looks much better .”
Spend one night on a Lotus cruise through Halong and quieter Lan Ha Bay. You’ll kayak, visit Dark and Light Cave, join a cooking class, try squid fishing, and enjoy full meals. Guides such as Cody are noted for keeping activities lively and explaining local life.
“Wonderful trip to Ha Long Bay. Great cruise. Cody was a great guide and tour leader in the cruise. Food was great and there were a lot of activities. Thank you!”
Spend one night aboard a small Halong Bay cruise with an air-conditioned cabin, meals, an English-speaking guide, kayaking, cave visits, and island time. Your route may follow Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, or Lan Ha Bay, so confirm the chosen option before booking.
“Wonderful tour with such a great team. Welcoming, friendly, clear and helpful. Food was great and weather just made it ideal! Not a party boat so it is a great tour for solo travellers, couples and families (in my experience there was a bit of everything).”
Paddle about 10 kilometers through the Zrmanja gorge, small rapids, clear swimming holes, and waterfall drops. Guides such as Adam, Sarah, Becky, and Matej help with technique and safety. The trip lasts about five hours, with optional pickup from Zadar and equipment included.
“We had such a great time on this tour. The guides were amazing and the scenery was breathtaking. The water was so clear. We got a lovely sunny day for our trip which made the difference. When you arrive you’re greeted by the most welcoming team, you should arrive half an hour before your excursion time as stated in the instructions. This gives you time to get changed, use the bathroom, collect your equipment etc. you are provided with a life jacket, a helmet and some water shorts. I think they had water shoes too if you needed them but we took our own. Take your spare clothes in a…”
Pick the water, the hull or the hour.
