Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

1-Day Halong Bay Cave Cruise from Hanoi with Floating Village

1 Day Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise through Halong Bay past limestone islets and scenic seascapes
  • 02 Explore the floating village in the legendary bay setting
  • 03 Discover Thien Cung Cave, also known as the Cave of Heavenly Palace
  • 04 Enjoy a special lunch of traditional Vietnamese dishes on board

Visit the beautiful bay in Vietnam on a day tour featuring limestone islets, floating villages, and caves. Cruise through Halong Bay, explore the floating village and Thien Cung Cave, and enjoy traditional Vietnamese cuisine on board. Optional water activities add to the experience as you take in the bay's scenic seascape.

Cruise through Halong Bay, explore the floating village and Thien Cung Cave, and enjoy traditional Vietnamese cuisine on board.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise and Cave Exploration

  • 07:45 am - 8:15 am: Pick up from your hotel or the tour office in Hanoi, then depart for Halong Bay. The journey takes approximately 3.5 hours.

  • On the way, stop for a short break in Hai Duong Province for about 25 minutes.

  • 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm: Arrive at Bai Chay Port.

  • Start cruising and enjoy a special lunch of traditional Vietnamese dishes on board.

  • The boat slowly glides over the romantic waves of the sea toward the legendary fishing village.

  • 01:00 pm: Visit the floating village. Optional activities such as kayaking, motorboat rides, and bamboo boat rides are available if booked in advance.

  • 02:00 pm: Explore Thien Cung Cave, also known as the Cave of Heavenly Palace.

  • 04:45 pm: Return to Halong Harbour and board the bus back to Hanoi.

  • 08:30 pm: Arrive in Hanoi.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Kayak trip

  • Pick-up and transfer by A/C modern bus Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi

  • A bottle of water per person on the bus

  • English-speaking tour guide

  • All entrance fees to the sites indicated in the itinerary

  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Beverages

  • Tax

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, Vietnam
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began.

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