Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Deluxe Day Cruise to Halong Bay ( One Day Cruise Tour)

1 Day Round trip from Hạ Long Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day Halong Bay cruise with at least 3.5 hours on the water
  • 02 Visit Thien Cung Cave and see dramatic stalactites and stalagmites
  • 03 Pass iconic sights including Incense Burner Islet and Fighting Cock Islet
  • 04 Kayak around Halong Bay or choose a bamboo boat ride
  • 05 Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch and afternoon tea on board
  • 06 Round-trip transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter by A/C bus
  • 07 English-speaking guide throughout the trip

Discover the beauty of Halong Bay on a full-day cruise designed to give you a memorable overview of this iconic seascape. Cruise past striking limestone islets, visit a floating village area, and explore the impressive Thien Cung Cave while enjoying the comfort of an air-conditioned boat and restaurant.

Your day also includes a Vietnamese lunch on board, afternoon tea with local cake, and the chance to kayak or take a bamboo boat ride. With round-trip transport from Hanoi Old Quarter and an English-speaking guide, this is a convenient way to experience Halong Bay in just one day.

Cruise past striking limestone islets, visit a floating village area, and explore the impressive Thien Cung Cave while enjoying the comfort of an air-conditioned boat and restaurant.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Halong, Hanoi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Deluxe Day Cruise to Halong Bay ( One Day Cruise Tour)

If you want to have a glint of breathtaking Halong Bay our daily full day tour would be the best choice. This tour offers you the overview of Halong Bay with at least 3,5+ hours cruising on Halong Bay. The robust steel construction safely navigates the seas with ease, and the large, beautifully appointed restaurant is air conditioned for your total comfort. With our hospitable crew and experienced tourguide will show you to explore tranquil scenery in the safest conditions. You will have a chance to know about the floating village, discover their lives and visit a beautiful cave on Halong Bay. 

 

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

Cruise through stunning Halong Bay on traditional Asian junk
Vietnamese feast of delicious seafood
HIGHLIGHTS
Professional English speaking tour guide
Seafood lunch (we have Vegetarian Menu for vegetarians)
Visit fishing village and 45 minute kayaking around Halong Bay
Visiting Thien Cung Cave 

7:45 – 8:30 – Picking you up from hotel/stay and depart for Halong Bay

10:00 – Stopping over to stretch the legs on the way, enjoy some coffee to refresh

12:30

 – Arriving Tuan Chau Harbor, boarding Alova Premium Cruises (the newest, largest and most luxurious one on the bay)  –You are served welcome drink, our guide instructs you with safety regulation and itinerary to start.

–Enjoying lunch with Vietnamese dishes catered by our chef with hospit

 –Stopping at the floating house to experience Kayaking (by yourself) or Bamboo boat (rowed by the local people) or just relaxing aboard

 –Passing Incense Burner Islet, Fighting Cock Islet to approach Thien Cung grotto (one of the most beautiful dry cave in Halong Bay) to visit thousands of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes from the bottom up to the cave ceiling.

 –Enjoying our Afternoon Tea with local cake to watch the sunset

16h30 – Disembark, our crew say good bye to you. Then getting on bus back to Hanoi on the new highway.

19:30 – 19h45 – Saying goodbye to you at your hotel/stay. Trip ends. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hạ Long 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • – 2 way transfer from hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter to Halong Bay by A/C modern bus, coming back Hanoi by the new highway
  • – All entrance tickets to sites indicated in itinerary
  • – 2 bottles of water per person on bus and welcome drink on boat
  • – Authentic lunch with Vietnamese dishes & Afternoon Tea
  • – English speaking guide during the trip
  • – Kayaking or bamboo boat rowing

What's Not Included

  • – Beverages, tax & service charge
  • – Travel insurance
  • – Tips & personal expenses
  • – Pick up from hotel or stay outside Hanoi’s Old Quarter (surcharge upon the case)
  • – Those are not indicated in our itinerary

Know before you go

  • Passport with valid visa
  • Some cash in Vietnamese Dong / USD for personal expenses
  • Sun block or insect repellent, sport shoes
  • Bring something warm to wear [From Dec till March]
  • Please be ready on time for our pick up service
  • We do not accept credit card payment on board
  • Outside beverage has applicable corkage fee
  • Travel light, as you can please arrange to keep big luggage at your hotel

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hạ Long, VN
Tour start
Hạ Long, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Hạ Long.

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