Ellyn S.United States
Sammy was an excellent guide—enthusiastic, caring, and engaging throughout. She was particularly attentive to my husband’s mobility challenges, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended
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Private tour in Halong Sammy N
An quiet and breathtaking Halong Bay, one of the seven new wonders of nature, Shore Excursion
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6 hours
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Private tour for 1-10 people
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6 hours
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Sammy N.
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"Xin Chao" my dear customers from all over the world, I am Sammy N. , who was born and raised in Hanoi. It is my great pleasure and honor always to be your local expertise wherever you go in Vietnam. I graduated from the University of Tourism & Culture. My second and third degree are languages-international studies & Vietnamese cooking. I found those as the great connection to bring the best services to my beloved customers. I have been the international licensed tourist guide for more than 6 years until now. During the years of working as a tour guide, I am very lucky to take care thousands tours and customers from all over the world, escorting them through Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, etc. From that, I have chance to better understand and respect each culture and value. My priority of working is your satisfaction. You can see my list of typical services as below: 1. PACKAGED CUSTOMIZED TOURS (please kindly give me the dates, I will take care your transport, accommodations, cruise and so on) 2. Business assistance: I graduated from interpreting and translation major. I am able to support business customers from market research, arranging factory visit, working as interpreter, etc. 3. All kinds of tours from classic package tours to customized ones. 4. Culinary and cultural activities such as early bird tours, Hanoi by night street food tour, etc. 5. Recommendations of hotels, restaurants and best authentic food addresses 6. Photography tours: I have escorted numerous professional travelers through hidden corners for best photo shoots. 7. SHORE EXCURSIONS TOURS: please leave me your cruise name and time allowance, I will take care the rest. No matter what your need is, I guarantee you will have a wonderful holiday with me and my services. To describe briefly my self: I am passionate, energetic, sensitive and sincere always. Should you need any further information, please kindly message me to get immediate assistance. I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Warmest regards, *Your little ambassador in Hanoi* Sam Hanoi University of Tourism Hanoi Foreign Trade University - International Business Bachelor (second degree) Certificate of learning Vietnam history and culture Championship of "breaking the limit" contest sponsored by Deloitte Vietnam Former leadership of Hanoi Free Tour Guide run by students International Tour Guide License: Issued by Vietnam Administration of Tourism First aid course Certificate of Vietnamese and International cuisine issued by A Au culinary school I am not a driver. I can hire well-experienced chauffeurs for the private car with A/C upon the number of customers. I am more than happy to customize tours following your requests.
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A spectacular seascape of limestone islands towering from emerald waters
Overview of your Halong tour
If your cruise ship docks in Halong bay and your time is limited, the trip to visit one of seven nature wonders with private cruise is top choice. The tour is perfectly tailored for you and can be customized upon your preference. Ha Long Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, includes some 1, 600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars, which is two times recoginized as UNESCO heritage and listed in one of the seven new wonders of nature. Hence, HaLong Bay has become famous for numerous overnight and day cruises. My tour on the other hand will take you to beautiful quiet HaLong Bay route on my private cruise which can comfotably accommodate 50 customers. Why must be my tour: - Enjoy Ha Long Bay in quiet route - Visit the most beautiful cave in the bay, Royal Palace cave - Take a sampan or kayak in a quiet area - Fresh excellent seafood lunch on cruise - Nice private cruise with flexibility Please email me today with timing & request, I will customize the wonderful trip for you.
Recent Reviews
Andrea B.United States
We had a wonderful day seeing the majesty of Ha Long Bay. Sammy was very knowledgeable and open to our many questions, and made sure my teen was entertained and engaged as well. There is some concerning chatter about Ha Long Bay online, as some of the reviews warn that it is too overrun with tourists - I’m so glad I didn’t listen. Sammy took us on a serene route and it was lovely. The sampan/kayak among the karsks was a particular highlight. Highly recommend!
Barbara G.United States
We had an amazing and unforgetable day touring Halong Bay with Sammy.
Stephen W.United States
Sammy took us to Ha Long Bay one day and then Hanoi the next day. She could not have done any better. We are 4 seniors with some mobility issues which she handled with care and understanding. It was a great 2 days with her. Definitely recommend Sammy.
Alan S.United States
We had a fantastic experience. One reason for this is Sammy's EXCEPTIONAL English language skills. Even before the excursion commenced, Sammy suggested a modification to leave from a nearby city with a nominal increase in cost. We are glad that we accepted her proposal. We were picked up at our port in an AC-sedan and transported to our ship to cruise Ha Long Bay. We asked her when the other passengers were going to arrive as this boat could have easily accommodated 50 people. She said that this was a private excursion. We were treated to a FANTASTIC fresh meal of local delicacies. The food just kept coming and coming. Though we were only a group of four, the meal could have easily fed 10 people. Sammy altered our trip to accommodate our physical limitations. We navigated the 'surprise cave', but the climb to temple atop another island would have resulted in heat stroke.
Alan S.United States
We joined Alan and Janis for this trip connecting through Cruise Critic. We had a wonderful time with Sammy. She was not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also attentive to every detail. From start to finish, she took care of everything so we could simply relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. She made sure we were always comfortable, happy, and—most importantly—safe. Her warm personality and thoughtful planning made this one of the best travel experiences we’ve ever had. We learned a lot about Vietnam. Sammy was a delight to spend a day with. Her English is perfect. She even made sure I got an egg coffee. Five ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️’s Highly recommend her if you want a smooth, worry-free, and unforgettable adventure in Ha Long Bay.
Your Halong tour itinerary
- I and driver pick you up from your Cruise Ship with a welcome signboard with your name on so that you can see us easily. - Transfer to Tuan Chau harbour to get on the Cruise to start the tour - Cruise through the emerald water between the limestone outcrops and long corridors, passing by Dog Stone, Fish stone, Chicken Stone, etc. - Stop at "3 caves" which used to be the floating village for kayaking or boating, the interesting and relaxing way to discover Halong bay - Visit the most interesting and legend-filled, the unique winding pathway through the "Heavenly Palace, " Thien Cung Cave. - Enjoy seafood lunch while cruising around islands of Ha Long Bay - Returns to the harbour - Get on the private car to transfer you back to your Cruise Ship before it leaves I will be in Halong bay one night before to make sure to pick you up on time. I am flexible for your time constraint and satisfaction.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
For group of 2-4: I use 7 seater car such as Kia Carnival, Fortuner, Innova (Toyota) For group of 5-10: I use 16 seats van Ford Transit If you have any special request regards to your height, type of car, please kindly let me know for customization. All vehicles are new with AC
What's included
Other: - Professional and enthusiastic English speaking guide
- Private car with AC & experienced driver
- Admission Tickets
- Private cruise with professional crew team
- Vietnamese set lunch with seafood on cruise
- Kayaking/bamboo boating fee
- Mineral water: 2 bottles per person
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Entrance tickets per itinerary
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Drinks and personal expenses
Any services that are not mentioned above
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: I and driver will pick you up at the exit entrance of the port.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Boat
City Highlights
Tour reference number
534962
Languages
Vietnamese
EnglishActivity level
Minimal
Traveller reviews
5.0
FAQs
Who is this private tour in Halong Bay best suited for?
This private tour in Halong Bay is perfect for cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion. It's also ideal for travellers who want a quiet and personalized experience exploring the stunning limestone islands and caves of Halong Bay.
Can this private tour in Halong Bay be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?
How long is the tour, and can the start time or duration be adjusted?
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Is this private tour in Halong Bay suitable for cruise ship passengers as a shore excursion?
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6 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-10 people
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6 hours
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Private tour for 1-10 people
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