Top-rated private Halong bay tour guide : Travel Halong Bay with a local guide

Private Halong tour guide

Xin chao, My name’s Nam. I’m your Halong private tour guide, who has been working as a tour guide for the past 15 years. I’m so glad to show you the magnificent beauty of towering limestone karst mountains, which makes Halong Bay unique, the culture and people on the bay.

To become a tour guide, I was trained at Hanoi Tourism College for my first degree. My second degree is in Vietnam studies, in which I learned a lot about history, culture, and geography… For my whole guiding journey, I know that I am not perfect, so I try my best to learn new things every single day to improve myself and make it better.

Halong Bay, one of the New Seven Wonders as well as a World Heritage site, is one of the top travel destinations in the North of Vietnam, a place not to be missed when you are in Vietnam. Hiring a private licensed Halong tour guide is the best way to save time and money. The Halong private guided tour is a great choice for couples, families and groups of friends while exploring Halong Bay

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What makes me different as a tour guide

Spontaneous stop: Most travellers expect a tour guide to follow the itinerary, which is about unexpected stops that allow them to know more about the destination they are visiting, which makes a trip different
Learning and discovery: You are travellers who always want to learn about the destination where you travel, interact with locals, learn more about their life stories, traditions, culture and history. This is how a tour guide is a bridge who connect you with local culture
Home visit with dinner in Halong: There is no better way to experience local life by having lunch/dinner with local people (In case you are taking a trip on the mainland of Halong)
Flexibility: This is the way how I design the trip, you are flexible to change if necessary

Where in Halong bay?

Halong bay is located in the Northeast of Hanoi, about 150 kilometres (94 miles) or two and a half hour drive from Hanoi

What is Halong famous for?

Overrated Halong bay

Halong Bay, Vietnam

Halong is famous for the 1969 islands and islets that emerge on the water. These range from towering limestone cliffs to dry limestone caves.

Halong Bay was declared a World Heritage site in 1994 and one of the New Seven Natural Wonders in 2011. That’s why it’s so popular among both local and foreign tourists by its reputation.

Bai Tu Long Bay

Bai Tu Long bay

Known as a child dragon bay, according to the legend, the sister bay of Halong Bay but less touristy. Of course, it’s quiet and peaceful. The bay is now becoming popular an alternative to Halong bay.

Hanoi Guide Smile is one of the very first one who offer the trips to Bai Tu Long Bay from Cai Rong port

Temples and pagodas

Yen Tu Mountain

If we talk about Quang Ninh in general, there are a few well-known pagodas such as Cai Bau pagoda, Ba Vang pagoda, and Yen Tu Mountain complex.

Bai Tho mountain

Bai Tho mountain

Known as the highest viewpoint in Halong, it offers a 360-degree view of the bay. It is not to miss sp

The countryside

A day escape from the city of Halong to Dong Trieu town to explore rural villages with fun activities: bicycle ride, interact with locals and see temples and pagodas.

Nam – The best Halong tour guide

Nam started his career as an English-speaking guide for cruising in Halong Bay in 2010, so he knows the bay in every single detail. Join his Halong private guided tours for the best experiences. I also offer a flexible itinerary re locals know. I offer Halong cruise tour, Halong city tour, countryside tour etc.

Not just a tour guide, I can be an interpreter if you are looking for a business partner and a business opportunity in the future.

Halong Tours with a local private guide

We offer Halong private Tours for all types of visitors: solo travellers, couples, families with kids, groups of friends, coworkers, and company trips. Below is a list of tours in Halong

Halong city tour

See the very best that Halong has to offer

Halong countryside tour

Drive 1 hour to Dong Trieu to see local villages, meet locals, eat local food and learn more about Vietnamese culture in depth.

Halong food tour

Halong has so much more to offer, more than seafood. Join the Halong food tour with a Halong private tour guide who takes you to local eateries to eat mouth-watering street food.

Halong Shore Excursion

This is what I do very often. I do offer day or two-day tours for cruise passengers departing from Halong Bay. I offer trips to Ninh Binh, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Halong Bay and Cat Ba island. Our Halong Shore Excursion tours is committed no shopping and tourist traps unless you want to ask for shopping. We also take you to local places to do things like a local. That makes us different from other tour operators who compete on price. I complete them with quality of services, not the price

Suggested day trips from Halong

Halong Bay or Bai Tu Long Bay cruise
Hanoi – the capital city of Vietnam
Ninh Binh – Halong Bay on land
Halong city tour
Halong countryside tour

Frequently asked questions when hiring me as a tour guide for your Halong bay trip

Can we go to a local restaurant instead of a tourist-standard restaurant?

One of the things that I really love is flexibility, you have choices for lunch or dinner at a local eateries or a local restaurant. Food quality, taste and experience will be different from a tourist standard restaurant

How much do you charge for a day?
It depends on the type of tour, length of the tour and what’s included in the trip. Please contact me for the best advice and price

What is the special trip for Halong area?

Bai Tu Long bay from Van Don, which is off-the-beaten-trach which takes you to the remote part of Bai Tu Long bay, which is less travelled by visitor

Halong Bay street food tour : There is no better way to enjoy the local food than by eating at local eateries where locals go.

Sunset cruise in Halong Bay: I offer a sunset boat trip that allows you to experience the beauty of the bay with a sunset boat cruise

How can I arrange a trip with you?

Step 1 : Contact me for further consultation

Step 2 : Finalise the itinerary and rate

Step 3 : Go and enjoy the trip