The 9 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.(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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6.3-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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7.Private 1 Day Tour in Ha Long Bay with Private Cruise or Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $264

Spend a full day on Ha Long Bay with a private car and cruise, or choose a group option. Visit Thien Cung Cave, eat a hot seafood lunch, then kayak or ride a bamboo boat. Guides such as Flora and Hoa are known for warm, attentive service.

“The tour was well planned and handled well by flora. All arrangements were in place and the sunset at the end was worth the money”

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9.Ha Noi: Lan Ha Bay luxury cruise with private bancony, meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · from $110Best value

Spend two days aboard a 10-cabin Lan Ha Bay cruise with a maximum of 20 passengers. You get a private balcony, Vietnamese meals, kayaking, swimming, a cooking class, squid fishing, and a 5-kilometer bike ride to Viet Hai Village. Guides such as Tony and Sun keep the trip lively.

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