The 15 3-Day Tours in Ha Long Bay That Earn Their Price

1.Amanda Cruise – Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay – All Inclusive 2D1N & 3D2N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,358 reviews · from $56Our pick

Spend 2 days and 1 night aboard Amanda Cruise, with Hanoi pickup, meals, a private sea-view cabin, kayaking, swimming, cave visits, Ti Top Island, Tai Chi, and squid fishing. Check your boat and route carefully, since Amanda and Amanda Luxury offer different experiences.

“Pick up was as per planned. We arrived at a waiting terminal for an hour and a half before boarding boat. Had lunch which was nice and then we got our keys to our room. Room was okay but not five star. We went on our excursion for thRead more”

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2.3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,401 reviews · from $313

Travel from Hanoi to Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Caves, then spend a night in a private-balcony cruise cabin on Lan Ha Bay. Expect kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, squid fishing, Vietnamese meals, and careful WhatsApp support from the operator. Guides may include Peter, James, Leo, or Dat.

“Ninh Binh was super, bus was very clean and communication was super. On the cruise the team on board (La Casta) were so passionate about our enjoyment. Everything was on time, well arranged and simply wonderful. Would definitely recommend this trip”

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3.Mon Chéri Cruises 5 star: Amazing 3 days exploring Halong & Cat Ba island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,280 reviews · from $360

Sail for three days and two nights aboard the five-star Mon Chéri, with a private balcony cabin, meals, kayaking, swimming, caves, Tai Chi, and stops at Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, and Cat Ba Island. Halal food is available, and crew members Tam and Ryann are noted for warm service.

“Life time experience with mon Cheri. They were so slick and the operation was so smooth. We met some amazing people on the cruise who have become friends the whole experience was beyond worth it and one my wife and I would Read more”

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4.Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 3 days visiting Halong – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · from $425

Doris Cruise takes you from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay for three days of kayaking, swimming, cave visits, a Viet Hai Village bicycle ride, Tai Chi, and two nights in a 5-star cabin. Expect a busy schedule, limousine transfers, full meals, and possible vessel substitutions, so confirm the ship before departure.

“A great 2 night. Lots of activities, great food and plenty of it. The views are stunning. The staff are amazing. A shout out to Lucien aka as Michael McIntyre”

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5.All Inclusive 3-Day 2-Night explore Ha Long Bay with Au Co Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 648 reviews · from $388

Spend two nights aboard Au Co cruising Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, and Lan Ha Bay. Visit Viet Hai village, kayak at Trinh Nu Beach and Cua Van, explore Sung Sot Cave, and enjoy meals, Tai Chi, cooking, and squid fishing. Shared Hanoi transfers or a seaplane upgrade may be available.

“We had a delightful cruise. The bed was very comfortable and it was lovely sitting on our private balcony watching the wonderful Halong Bay scenery. The food on board is delicious. The staff are lovely.”

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6.3-Day Hanoi-Ninh Binh-Halong-Lan Ha Bay 5 Star Cruise & Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · from $265

Travel from Hanoi through Hoa Lu, Trang An or Tam Coc, and Bai Dinh Pagoda before boarding a 5-star Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay cruise. Expect limousine transfers, meals, a private balcony cabin, kayaking, tai chi, and changing guides, with names such as James, Leo, and Henry appearing among the tour team.

“The service was incredible, nothing was too much to ask. The boat was very clean and stunning views from every room.”

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7.All-Inclusive 3 Day/2 Night Halong Luxury Cruise Meals, Cave, Kayaking, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 346 reviews · from $290

Spend two nights aboard a Halong Bay cruise with a private ocean-view cabin, three lunches, two dinners, cave visits, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, and a cooking class. Routes may cover Halong, Lan Ha, or Bai Tu Long Bay, with cycling in Viet Hai Village on some departures.

“We enjoyed our experience. It was very social, we got to know a lot of other travellers. The food was incredible.”

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8.Peony Cruise : Unique 3 Days 2 Nights – Halong bay – Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · from $719

Cruise for 3 days and 2 nights through quieter Lan Ha Bay aboard a 20-cabin Peony ship. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, tai chi, a cooking class, Trung Trang Cave, and Viet Hai Village. Hosts such as Harry, John, Tom, Mario, and Ken are known for attentive service.

“Such an amazing experience with Peony Cruises. The facilities are beautiful and well maintained, with a jam packed schedule including kayaking, cave trekking, and more. Our host Mario made the experience even better with his amazing Read more”

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9.Halong Explorer 3-Day Deluxe Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 184 reviews · from $255

Spend two nights aboard Phoenix Cruise, sailing among Ha Long Bay’s limestone islands from Hanoi. You’ll kayak at Luon Cave and Lan Ha Bay, hike Titop Island, visit Sung Sot Cave and a pearl farm, fish for squid, and learn Vietnamese spring-roll making. Guide Sea has received especially warm praise.

“The staff on the ship was very kind and helpful. They really did take care about us. They wanted us to feel happy everytime. The lunch and the dinner was way more than enough. They prepared us 6-7 different types of food with paying attention to food allergies. On the first day the Ti Top Island and the cave was very crowded because of the tourists. The second day was much better. We went to kayaking to see some caves then went to swimming. Then we visited a pearl farm with guidance. It was very interesting. On the third day we went kayaking again but it was also too crowded…”

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10.Stellar of the Seas Cruise Halong Bay 3Days 2Night on 5 Star Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $750

Spend three days and two nights aboard a 5-star Stellar of the Seas cruise from Hanoi. You’ll sail Lan Ha Bay, visit Dark and Bright Cave, Cat Ba Island, Viet Hai Village, and Bai Trai Dao Beach, with meals, a private-balcony cabin, Hanoi transfers, and onboard activities included.

“Worth noting this is not the actual cruise company, but a middle man travel agency. Customer support was very unhelpful when we had travel issues.”

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11.BEST UNIQUE 3-Day Halong Bay Cruise, Lan Ha & Cat Ba Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · from $165

Travel from Hanoi to Halong Bay and Cat Ba Island by shuttle, cruise boat, ferry and bus. Expect kayaking, bamboo boats, cave visits, swimming, a cooking activity, sunset views and one hotel night on Cat Ba. Guides may include Daisy, Sam, Annie or Tai, depending on departure.

“A fun roller coaster. Transport to the ship: good. Sailing around on the ship: great. The staff: excellent. Food: ok/good. Our cabin: nice looking, but disappointing because we paid extra to the tour booking for an upgraded cabin but the ship assigned a lower deck cabin right over the engine which had a strong smell of fuel making it hard to sleep. The second 1/2 of our tour was cancelled due to outstanding circumstances, but the booking company got us back on track with a super fun speedboat ride and slightly revised itinerary that ended up being more fun than the original! So overall we had a great time and…”

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12.3-Day Ninh Binh Trip and Ha Long Bay 4-Star Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $256

Spend three days moving from Hanoi to rural Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay. You’ll ride a bike, take a bamboo boat, kayak, visit caves, join a cooking class, and sleep one night in Ninh Binh and one night on a 4-star cruise. Round-trip shuttle transport, meals, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“The pictures are for illustrative purposes only lol. I highly recommend getting a nice place on land and exploring at your own pace or hire a guide and you'll still spend less but get alot more from the trip. Highlights were the bamboo boats, ouRead more”

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13.3 Day Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay 5 Star Cruise & Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · from $295

Travel from Hanoi with guides such as Viet or Leo through Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave, then spend a night in Ninh Binh and a night on a five-star Ha Long Bay cruise. Expect a balcony cabin, kayaking, caves, swimming, tai chi, cooking, and squid fishing.

“We appreciated very much our Tour Guido. It would be good to have him also tomorrow for the 2nd part of the tour”

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14.Ninh Binh Ha Long | 3 days 2 nights | 2026 Updated Travel Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $170

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay in a small group of up to 10. Visit Bai Dinh, row through Trang An, climb Hang Mua, then cruise Lan Ha Bay with kayaking, caves, a jacuzzi, Tai Chi, and included meals.

“3-day 2-night trip to Ninhbinh & Halong bay was organized and managed by Authentic. It was flawless and very comfortable . Thank you so much team for making our family trip memorable!!!”

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15.2-Day or 3-Day: Halong&Lan Ha Bay Cruise 5* balcony,bathtub

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 47 reviews · from $148

Cruise Halong and Lan Ha Bay aboard the Doria, with a private balcony, bathtub, kayaking, swimming, cooking classes, sunset drinks, and squid fishing. The 3-day option adds Viet Hai Village by bicycle or electric car. Guides William and Ashley have earned warm praise for their helpful service.

“it was disappointing that I had to spend my time chasing up on this trip, while I fully appreciated that it was independence day other travellers on similar trips had been contacted by their booking agents to advise of alternative arrangements. I had to find alternative transport to get to an alternative meeting point at an additional cost and under stressful circumstances as there was no taxis available. Next we were waiting around for over 30 mins as another couple missed the meeting point.. The cruise itself was disappointing as all the trips and activities were rushed and swimming at the back of the boat in the oil and fumes…”

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