Halong Bay is 180km (107 miles) from Hanoi.
From Hanoi, most of people choose driving to Halong Bay about 3.5 hours.
People could either choose the Shuttle Bus of the Cruise or use the Private Car/Van to get there. Belows is the cost of the Round trip transfer from your hotel in Hanoi to Halong Bay and return.
Shuttle Bus: It costs you US$45/ per person for this round trip. The 16 seated Bus will pick you from your hotel and transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi after the trip. you will share the Bus with some other people from different hotels so the departure time will be roughly from 8AM – to 8.30AM. We need to be ready at your hotel lobby at from 8.AM. It is more economic when a single person traveling.
Private Car/Van/Bus: Using private Car/Van is more convenient and more flexible. Our driver will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby at 8.30 AM. The time is bit shorter because you don’t have to wait for other, It allows you some break for tea or toilet stop along the way or photo stop if you are interested.
Private Car (4 seated): (accommodates up to 3 persons)
Driving time: 3 hrs/each way
Level of comfort & privacy: Excellent
Advantage: Stop at request for photo ops
Pick up and delivery at: Your hotel in Hanoi
Price: US$120 (2days and 1 night) - US$150 (3days and 2 nights)
Private SUV (7 seated): (accommodates up to 4 persons)
Driving time: 3 hrs/each way
Level of comfort & privacy: Excellent
Advantage: Stop at request for photo ops
Pick up: Your hotel in Hanoi
Price: US$130 (2days and 1 night) - US$160 (3days and 2 nights)
Private Van (accommodates up to 8 persons)
Driving time: 3.15 hrs/each way
Level of comfort & privacy: Excellent
Advantage: Stop at request for photo ops
Pick up: Your hotel in Hanoi
Price: US$150 (2days and 1 night) - US$180 (3days and 2 nights)
Note: If you wish to Pick up or Transfer from the Airport instead of your hotel, Please pay the extra US$25/ Car ; US$30/ Van/ each way.
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