1-Day Ha Long Bay Cruise from Hanoi with Kayaking and TiTop Island

1 Day Round trip from Hanoi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise through Ha Long Bay's iconic limestone karsts and emerald waters
02 Enjoy a local seafood lunch on board while taking in bay views
03 Visit Luon Cave from the floating village by kayak or bamboo boat
04 Explore Sung Sot (Surprising) Cave, one of Ha Long Bay's biggest caves
05 Swim at TiTop Island or climb to the summit for panoramic views

Spend a full day discovering the UNESCO-listed beauty of Ha Long Bay with comfortable round-trip transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter. Cruise through emerald waters and limestone karsts while enjoying a local seafood lunch on board, then get closer to the bay with time at Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat. Explore the impressive Sung Sot (Surprising) Cave and continue to TiTop Island for swimming or a climb to the top for panoramic views over Ha Long Bay before returning to Hanoi in the evening.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Halong, Hanoi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi to Ha Long Bay Cruise with Caves, Kayaking and TiTop Island

Pick up: 8h00 - 8h30 - Pick up at your hotel inside Ha Noi Old Quarter, then depart by expressway to visit Ha Long Bay, the natural world heritage site.
Stop: 10h30 - 10h45 - Relax at Pearl Farm for 15 minutes.
Continue: 11h00 - 11h15 - Get back on the bus and continue to Ha Long Bay.
Arrive: 11h45 - 12h00 - Arrive at Tai Chay Harbor and board the boat.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch with local seafood while the boat cruises through the bay, giving you an overview of its beautiful scenery.
Boat stop: 13h30 - 13h45 - The boat stops at a floating village, where you can visit a fishing farm and choose kayaking or a bamboo boat rowed by local people to visit Luon Cave, or simply relax on the sundeck for about 30 minutes.
Visit: 14h30 - 14h45 - Visit Sung Sot Cave (or Surprising Cave in English), the biggest and nicest cave in Ha Long Bay. You will have 45 minutes to discover the cave.
TiTop Island: 15h30 - 15h45 - Return to the boat and cruise to TiTop Island, where you can swim or climb to the top of the island for an overview of Ha Long Bay. After that, board the boat again and head back to the harbor.
Return: 17h45 - 18h00 - Arrive at the harbor and get on the bus to return to Ha Noi. On the way, the bus will stop for about 15 minutes to relax.
Arrive: 20h30 - 21h00 - Arrive in Ha Noi, where the bus will take you back to your hotel. End of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hanoi 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

A/C bus
Boat
Lunch
Entrance fees
English-speaking guide
1 bottle of water
Welcome drink
Sunset party

What's Not Included

Drinks
VAT
Kayaking or bamboo boat
Tips
Personal expenses

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers for exploring Sung Sot Cave and climbing TiTop Island.
Swimwear, a towel, and a change of clothes if you plan to swim at TiTop beach.
Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat or cap.
Camera or a fully charged phone for taking pictures.
A small amount of cash for personal drinks or optional activities (kayaking/bamboo boat).

Know before you go

Child Policy: Children under 4 years old are free of charge. Children from 4 to 9 years old are charged 75% of the adult price. Children from 10 years old and above are charged as adults.
Exclusions: Drinks, VAT, kayaking or bamboo boat, tips, and personal expenses are not included in the tour price.
Pick-up Service: Free pick-up is available for hotels located inside the Hanoi Old Quarter area.
Note: The itinerary might be slightly shifted depending on weather conditions or traffic conditions.

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