Sonata Halong Day Cruise: Ha Long Bay, Sung Sot Cave & Ti Top Island

Tour guide, Willy, can converse in English and provided good information throughout the tour. The driver smoothly and safely drive us to and from Hanoi. Food is great, I love the seafood served and the refreshments after the last stop. Worth the penny.

Everything is as described. We were picked up at 8 am near our hotel on Old Quarter and went by the same comfortable 19-seat bus to Halong. Our tour guide informed us about the stops on the way, which included a visit to a pearl farm. It was interesting to hear how pearls grow. Nobody made you buy anything, but you could. Then we arrived to Halong and cruised around. Food was good, it included seafood and many other options. The highlight was the watching a live performance.

Tour guide is friendly and approachable though could find improvement in English. Will pass by a Pearl Farm before boarding the cruise but will not force you to buy. Buffet is bountiful but cold. drinks not included but reasonably priced. staff on cruise are great as well. transportation to and from hanoi was smooth.

Dining on the boat and admiring the unique karst topography is truly a wonderful and relaxing vacation. Everything from bus transfers, the tour guide (Day), TipTop Island, Surprise Cave, wooden xylophone performances on the boat, etc., was arranged very well and fulfilling. Value for money: 100. It's evident that the travel agency put a lot of effort into it. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a day trip from Hanoi to Halong Bay! Value for money: 100 Itinerary: Fulfilling Attractions along the way: Stunning Service: Good Safety: Okay

Our tour guide Mr Day was a fantastic guy.He was fluent in English.He picked us from hotel timely and dropped us accordingly.Cruisenwas nice,foodbwas good.

I joined the Halong Bay tour on a 32-seater bus with an English-speaking guide. I was told that I would be picked up from the hotel between 8:00-8:30 in the morning without any further details, so I was expecting to wait for the bus without knowing when it would arrive, but I was picked up around 8:10. Then, after a 2.5-hour drive (with a 10-minute restroom break), I strolled through a seashell shop before boarding a luxury cruise ship. The lunch buffet was delicious and had a wide variety of options. Popular dishes were quickly replenished when they ran out, so there was no need to rush. After that, we headed out to sea and had 50 minutes of free time. Then, we experienced kayaking and boating before visiting a cave. I thought it would be cool inside, but it was hot. On the cruise ship, we enjoyed fruit while listening to musical performances. Overall, it was a wonderful tour and I was very satisfied. The tour guide, Luca, was also a kind person.

The tour was very well organised and we had a great time overall. Thanks to the guide Mung (Happy), driver (Lucky) and the sonata cruise team. We hope to return soon.

it was great experience..nice food

I enjoyed the speed boat! That was my most favorite activity during this tour. Beautiful view and also weather was perfect when we visitied.

you must take this trip.. really nice !!! their food so delicious and yummy.. our tour guide is Alex.. he is so helpful and cheerful.. really enjoy this trip 💯💯💯