The 15 Private Charters in Vietnam That Earn the Fare

1.Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 2 days visiting Halong Bay Lan Ha Bay private balcony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,338 reviews · from $235Our pick

Spend two days aboard Doris Cruise, sailing through Halong and Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi. You get a private balcony, meals, kayaking or rowing, swimming, tai chi, a cooking class, and a Dark and Bright Cave visit. Emily, Mona, and Jessica are among the attentive staff members praised for personal service.

“Very nice rooms , vegan food, well planned activities and the sundeck.”

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2.PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,007 reviews · from $160

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by private car or van, cruise among limestone islands, visit Thien Cung Cave, and explore quiet lagoons by kayak or bamboo boat. Guides such as Hai, Robert, Gam, and Jacky are frequently assigned, with private cruise options available.

“Robert is a great guide! We enjoyed the tour so much since we have little time this was perfect we saw everything.”

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3.Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 657 reviews · from $159

Leave Hanoi around 8:00 to 8:30 for a private day trip to Ha Long Bay. Cruise past Fighting Cock and Incense Burner islets, eat seafood aboard a traditional-style boat, visit Thien Cung and Dau Go caves, and choose kayaking or a bamboo sampan at Ba Hang. Guides include Hien, Ha, John, and Tony.

“A day out on Hu Long Bay is an excellent addition to our holiday. The whole experience was made memorable by our lovely tour guide, Minh. He was knowledgable, took care of everything and made sure we had a wonderful time. The luncRead more”

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4.Unique Halong Private Day Cruise – Fishing Village, Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $345

Spend about 12 hours on a private Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi, with limousine transport, an English-speaking guide, lunch, kayaking or a bamboo boat, Cua Van Floating Village, Tien Ong Cave, Bai Tu Long Bay, and sunset tea.

“The kayaking was fantastic! Starting early helped beat crowds, the views were fantastic, and was a calm, quiet serene experience. Our tour guide Steven was great, shared a lot of great information about the country, area, both natural and mythological history. The caves were very cool too!”

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5.Erina Cruise 5-star cruise 2 day visit Lan Ha Bay private balcony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $235

Spend one night on a 5-star cruise through Lan Ha Bay, with a private balcony cabin, limousine pickup from Hanoi, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Dark and Bright Cave, Tra Bau swimming, meals, Tai Chi, and a cooking class. English-speaking hosts include David, Brian, Katie, and Finn.

“Excellent experience. Very attentive staff. The cave tour was lots of fun- our guide even sang to us! Beautiful accommodations and great food. ( we loved Finn!)”

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6.Lan Ha – Ha Long Bay 5Star cruise-Private balcony cabin 2day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $187

Spend two days cruising the quieter Lan Ha Bay route from Tuan Chau, with a private en-suite balcony cabin, kayaking, swimming, cave visits, tai chi, cooking, and two lunches. A Hanoi transfer can be added for $25 per person. The cruise accepts up to 30 passengers.

“The staff are so friendly and helpful and make the activities very enjoyable. The boat and the rooms are lovely and clean. Would definitely recommend this trip”

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7.(TOP) Private car: Hanoi/Noi Bai Airport (HAN) from/to Ha Long

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews

Book a private, air-conditioned ride between Ha Long and Noi Bai Airport. Your driver meets you at the cruise port, hotel, or airport, with sedans, SUVs, limousines, and vans for groups up to 10. WhatsApp updates, flight monitoring, and generous arrival wait time keep the journey simple.

“The driver was ready and waiting when we got off the cruise, which helped us avoid confusion and delays. He was a safe driver.”

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8.Private transfer between Hanoi and Halong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews

Travel privately between Hanoi or Hanoi Airport and Halong Bay in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver meets you at your hotel or airport, waits through arrival formalities when needed, and offers bottled water plus toilet, refreshment, and photo stops en route to Tuan Chau Island.

“Excellent communication before the trip via WhatsApp. The immigration line was very long but the driver patiently waited. He was an excellent driver and the drive was comfortable and fast (it helped that it was late at night and not much traffic).”

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9.Private Full-Day Tour to Halong Bay from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $220

Travel from Hanoi Old Quarter by private car to Halong Bay, then explore Sung Sot Cave, paddle or ride a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, and swim at Ti Top Island. A licensed English-speaking guide, private cruise, lunch, transport, and entrance fees are included.

“Take a private tour, hassle free enjoyment rather than being part of a mob.... do not bother with the beach, just a massively overcrowded urinal ! Everywhere is crowded as it is a beautiful place and you should see it, but having your owRead more”

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10.3-Day Ha Long/Lan Ha Bay Cruise with Private Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 38 reviews · from $329

Spend three days aboard a private-balcony cruise through Lan Ha and Ha Long bays. You will kayak, swim, cycle or ride an electric car in Viet Hai Village, visit a water cave by bamboo boat, join cooking and Tai Chi sessions, and return to Hanoi by limousine bus.

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11.Private Car/Bus Renting Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong – Sapa…

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · from $210

Travel privately from Hanoi to Phat Diem Cathedral, Van Long Nature Reserve, and Hang Mua. An English-speaking guide leads you through 1891 architecture, a reed-filled boat route, local lunch, and 500 steps to Tam Coc views. Guide Hoang has earned praise for clear English and friendly help.

“Lovely leisurely boat ride but a sore butt after sitting on hard metal benches with no back support either for 1.5 hrs”

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12.3Day Kayak & Trek to Ha Long Bay and Tamcoc (the 2nd day private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $415

Leave Hanoi for a quieter Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay cruise, with kayaking, swimming, a Cat Ba trek, and a night in Tam Coc. You will also take a sampan through Tam Coc’s grottoes and visit Mua Cave and Hoa Lu. Guides may include Binh, Quang, Louis, or Tiger.

“The cruise was amazing, especially the kayaking trip far away from the tourist crowds. We had a wonderful tour guide, Quang, who took really good care of us as well as the rest of the really nice boat crew! The rooms were quite spacious wRead more”

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13.Private Transfers Hanoi <=> Halong One Way by Limousine Vehicles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews

Travel privately between Hanoi, Noi Bai Airport, and Halong Bay in an air-conditioned limousine vehicle. A basic-English-speaking driver meets you at your hotel or airport, uses the expressway, and includes tolls, parking, and a child seat at no extra cost.

“Very disappointed in this service. Our vehicle was not clean. Our driver loaded our bags then smoked Thuoc Lao before we departed the airport. We stopped at a rest stop but no one in our family needed to stop, our driver went to the toilet Read more”

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14.Private Transfers Hanoi <=> Halong One Way (Free Hotel Pickup)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews

Book a private one-way ride from your Hanoi hotel or Noi Bai Airport to Halong Bay. An English-speaking driver meets you with a name sign, supplies bottled water, and handles tolls, parking, and the expressway drive in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Overall we were satisfied, but the experience and safety could be improved if driver was keeping the recommended distance behind other cars (half of km/h in meters) and not honking so frequently.”

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15.Private Transfers Hanoi <=> Halong One Way by Express Road

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer between Hanoi, Noi Bai Airport, and Halong Bay. Your driver meets you at the agreed pickup point, uses the express road, and takes your group directly to its hotel, port, or city address in about two hours.

“Not great – driver was pretty grumpy and unhelpful. Not to mention, the car was tiny – very much not the model in the pictures. Despite knowing we were a group of five travelling between hotels, the car was small with no boot space for suiRead more”

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