Vietnam · Boating

10-Hour Ha Long Bay Cruise from Hanoi with Caves and Sunset Party

10 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise through UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay, famed for 1,969 islands rising from the sea
02 Explore Ba Hang and glide through water tunnels into secluded sea lagoons
03 Visit Thiên Cung Cave and see its incredible stalactites and stalagmites
04 Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch on board, followed by a cooking class and sunset party

See what the Vietnamese call "the descending dragon bay" on this full-day journey from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and one of the world's natural wonders, the bay is famed for its 1,969 islands rising dramatically from the sea. Travel to Tuan Chau Harbor, cruise through the bay's striking scenery, explore caves and lagoons, and enjoy onboard experiences including a Vietnamese lunch, a cooking class, and a sunset party.

Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and one of the world's natural wonders, the bay is famed for its 1,969 islands rising dramatically from the sea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Halong, Hanoi

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi to Ha Long Bay Cruise Experience

7:30-8:00: Meet your tour guide and chauffeur in a modern minibus at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Begin the 170 km road trip to Tuan Chau Island, with a short break en route.
12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and board the boat for a safety briefing.
12:30: Enjoy a gourmet lunch served in the single-seating restaurant.
14:00: Explore Ba Hang (Three Cave). You can choose either kayaking or a bamboo boat rowed by local people, gently gliding through water tunnels into secluded sea lagoons.
15:30: Walk up the mountain to visit Thiên Cung Cave, known for its incredible stalactites and stalagmites.
16:30: Return on board to take part in the cooking class and enjoy the sunset party.
17:00: Disembark and begin the bus ride back to Hanoi, with a short break on the way.
21:00: Drop-off at your hotel. Trip ends.