It will take your breath away! - It was an amazing day. Our tour guide Johnny was the best. He took such good care of us. The views were spectacular.

Worth It - Ms. Lily (Mi Van), our guide, was very good. She met us exactly where we were told she would be (information centre). Small group, which was good. Ha Long Bay was lovely. My favourite part of the excursion was the speedboat ride (I felt like James Bond 007 being chased). The onboard meal was more than enough for all of us at our table. It was a cultural treat, and so well prepared. The whole excursion was worth every penny spent. Even the obligatory shopping stop was a pleasant surprise, as the surroundings were so picturesque.

Excellent experience - Quite a well organised set of activities. Johnny, our guide, was a wonderful companion. I would recommend the speed boat experience, although it was not included in the package, it is totally worth it. The caves and the boats were excellent too.

Eight hour tour of the bay with lunch - Great Tours great prize the boat not particularly comfortable, but that’s not super important. Vy was s great host.

Cruise - Tourist tour that you should experience anyway. Good intelligible guide. Lots and good food on board.excellent trip

David contacted us the... - David contacted us the day before with exact details of where to meet in the Terminal. We visited a pearl farm, Hang Sung Sot cave which required a lot of climbing steps. Lunch was local Vietnamese dishes and plentiful. After lunch we transferred to a bamboo boat (or kayak) and sailed through another cave where we saw monkeys. We paid an extra 300000 dong each to do an optional speedboat, but it was well worth the money. There is only one free drink per person so remember to take some cash with you. We finished the day at Ti Top beach which was extremely busy and there wasn’t enough time to climb the steps to the Temple. David our guide was fantastic, he learnt everyone’s name, was very patient, attentive, fun and helpful. He also spoke perfect English. A perfect tour guide.

Day cruise of Halong Bay - This was a fantastic cruise around the most stunning Halong Bay. The tour was with Maximus travel and the tour guide David was excellent. He spoke English extremely well, was really informative and very friendly. He guided the group carefully ensuring everyone’s needs were met. The cruise vessel was well appointed and very clean. The lunch provided was extensive and tasty. They also catered separately for my partner who is coeliac and follows a gluten free diet. Halong Bay is a Unesco site not to be missed.

Fabulous Adventure and Day in Halong Bay! - Our guide, Son or Sonny, was the best guide! He communicated in advance about where to meet, suggested items to bring such as sunscreen or whatever was needed depending on the weather. His instructions were clear, easy to follow and presented in a calm, welcoming manner. Sonny's main concern is for everyone to feel comfortable and to enjoy this Halong Bay experience without being forced or pushy. We cruised in a nice, clean boat in the bay. They welcomed us with tea and a small snack. For our first stop, we visited an oyster/pearl farm in the bay. This wasn't on the original itinerary, but Sonny asked if it was alright to go there. The tour wwas nicely done. Next, we went to Sung Sot (Surprise Cave), which Sonny led us through their at a comfortable pace for the whole group. After that, we had a delicious vietnamese lunch on the boat with more food than we could eat! Next, some of us went on an optional speed boat ride (extra cost $12) to see more geological rock formations. After that, we could either kayak or ride in a bamboo boat that was rowed vietnamese style through Luon Cave into an enclosed lake, surrounded by rock formations, beautiful greenery and monkeys! It was crazy packed with people in boats, yet great fun!! The fun continued as we went to Titop Island and climbed up to the "tip top" for incredible views of Halong Bay! People had the option to climb to the top or partway, buy a refreshment, or rest at the beach. Once again, it was pretty crowded, but fun. It was amazing the way the boats, both large and small, moved into park and/or leave. No one ever became upset as the boats "bumped" into each other, side-by-side. Our final sail by was of the "Kissing Chickens" with the sun setting. Sonny definitely sets the tone for a wonderful experience on Halong Bay and would highly recommend this tour to anyone!!

Paradise spoilt - Amazing scenery. The cave was spectacular. The hour long stop at the pearl store was unnecessary. The speedboat was an upsell and chaotic.. The “beach” water was filthy.

Wonderful guide but shame about overcrowded attraction - Firstly want to say Sonny our guide was fantastic. As we're the boat staff. Very attentive and informative. However, this was not a luxury boat as described. A few stools on the astro turf deck. Then secondly do not expect to have Halong bay to yourself. It is awfully overcrowded. Hundreds of boats and thousands of tourists trying to see the same sights. You are taken around a pearl farm and shop. The caves are super impressive but with thousands of Chinese tourists, all with tourists guides shouting on mega phones, it was far from a pleasant experience. Amazing speed boat experience. However you wear life jackets which were filthy and absolutely stink. We had greasy dirty hands after touching them. Then the sampan / kayak experience. I have no idea how someone isn't seriously injured. There is no regulation and our sampan driver went straight into and nearly capsized 2 inexperienced kayaks. Again way too many tourists in a small area. Chinese tourist boats all feeding the local monkeys to get photos; surely this isn't ethical?. Then finally the beach stop. A tiny beach with thousands of tourists. It was filthy and utter utter chaos. I have loved Vietnam but am embarrassed to be a part of the tourist problem at this stunning location. This really needs controlling and safety / hygiene needs overhauling.