Those who wonder about things to do in Halong Bay other than cruises might want to check out Halong Bay Shore Excursions. Vietnam Limousine promises enjoyable trips from Halong Port to city with private cars as transport, knowledgeable tour guides, and intriguing sights.
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SHORE EXCURSIONS HALONG BAY
Tour Highlights
- Relish Halong Bay’s magnificent views while rowing a kayak around the bay
- Conquer steep and rocky paths full of nature sights to Yen Tu Pagoda and Bai Tho Mountain
- Tour around an incredible local village in Halong City
- Have an authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
- Learn about all the attractions with a well-informed native tour guide
- Customize the tour by adding or eliminating recommended attractions, all based on your preferences
- Travel point-to-point from Halong Port to the city with a high-quality private car and an experienced driver
- Quick support from active travel experts via WhatsApp during the trip
Halong Bay Shore Excursions Itinerary
On our private shore excursion to Halong City, travelers can choose their preferred departure time. Depending on your choice of time, we will make a suitable itinerary for your Halong Bay day tour.
Your shore excursion Halong Bay will have a well-learned English-speaking tour guide and a private car as the main transportation. Besides transfers during the tour, we provide a round-trip transfer (pickup and dropoff) at hotels in Halong or ports (Cai Lan Port/ Halong International Port/ Hai Phong Port) based on your request.
Additionally, as follows, we will give you recommendations on activities and attractions for your Halong Bay city tour from Halong Port. Based on this, you can choose a list of stopovers for your trip.
Kayak For Halong Bay Sightseeing
Kayak is a popular sport that many want to take up today. Why not spend some time kayaking in such an incredible Halong Bay? It gives a real sense of relaxation to kayak for sightseeing around Halong Bay.
You will have a maximum of 1 hour for this activity before continuing the Halong shore excursion.
Trek To Bai Tho Mountain
Later, you can climb up Nui Bai Tho, or Poem Mountain, considered the tour highlight for many. Bai Tho Mountain will provide heavenly natural scenes on the way up and, especially, the best vista of Halong Bay at the peak.
Also, this famous site has interesting stories related to the Le Thanh Tong Emperor that our tour guide will tell you about.
Walk Around Native Villages
You can opt for either Quang Yen Town or Yen Duc Village for your Halong Bay shore excursion. These local neighborhoods are popular among visitors, with intriguing native lifestyles to see.
Quang Yen Town is well-known for its tranquil coastal land, heritage sites, and local experiences. Similarly, Yen Duc Village is famous for its Vietnamese-typical countryside with peaceful nature and rustic local life.
Visit Yen Tu Pagoda
With over 1000 meters high, Yen Tu Pagoda is ideal for people keen on mountain trekking. It’s situated on the holy site of Yen Tu Mountain with natural surroundings, including rivers, forests, and a close sky.
You can go for a 6.5-kilometer trek to the pagoda. Otherwise, please inform us upon booking if you want to go up there by cable car, which lasts a few minutes and has beautiful scenes.
After all, our private car takes you back to your requested hotel or port in Halong City. Finally, your Halong Bay Shore Excursion finishes. Vietnam Limousine hopes to bring you the best experience in Vietnam.
Travel Thoughts
- We suggest you start the tour as early as possible for a full-day excursion with many places to visit. 7-8 AM departure is recommended.
- A baby seat is ready upon request without extra charges (charged for 2 seats).
- Please make sure you are fit enough before deciding to climb up Bai Tho Mountain and Yen Tu Pagoda.
- You should apply sunscreen and wear hats or long-sleeved clothes to avoid the heat from outdoor activities.
- We can arrange lunch for you if you want. In that case, please inform us of any allergies or vegetarian diets you have.
