Thanks, not about saving costs but more on flexibility as prefer to go few spots at own time own target rather than cramping many places to go at short intervals.
Any recommended tour agencies or just ask hotel desk? Would much prefer a small group type of itinerary.
in that case, choose a tour where you are covering less so that you have more time. but for the tour i chose, i had lots of time... i don't know, maybe in general i don't appreciate those arts/culture stuff that much so to me it'll feel boring if i have too much time.
for ref, i took this 2 trips last year in november from incredible asia.
1. Halong Bay Day Trip – Group Tour
+ Detail itinerary:
https://www.incredibleasiajourneys....long-bay-day-trip-with-incredible-cruise.html
+ Our offered price: USD 55.00/person (instead of USD 57.00/person for your group)
+ Inclusions: entrance fees, kayaking, English-speaking guide on board, shuttle bus for Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi transfer, lunch on board.
2. Hoa Lu Trang An Day Trip – Private Tour
+ Detail itinerary:
https://www.incredibleasiajourneys....anoi/hoa-lu-trang-an-full-day-from-hanoi.html
+ Our offered price: USD 65.00/person
+ Inclusions: entrance fees, boat in Trang An, English-speaking guide, 7-seat car – private transfer, lunch in the local restaurant