Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

1-Day Hạ Long Bay Cruise from Hanoi with Cave and Kayak Experience

1 Day Round trip from Hạ Long Bay Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise through the emerald waters of UNESCO-listed Hạ Long Bay
  • 02 Pass iconic limestone formations such as Dog Stone, Burning Incense Islet, and Fighting-Cock Islet
  • 03 Visit Ba Hang Fishing Village by kayak or local bamboo boat
  • 04 Explore the magnificent Thien Cung Cave with its huge stalactite-filled chambers
  • 05 Enjoy a local seafood lunch on board and sunset views with green bean cake

Explore Hạ Long Bay, North Vietnam's most famous destination and one of the 7 New Wonders of the World, on this full-day tour from Hanoi. Travel through the scenic Red River Delta before cruising across emerald waters among thousands of limestone islets in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a local seafood lunch on board, visit Ba Hang Fishing Village and the magnificent Thien Cung Cave, and take part in activities such as kayaking or a bamboo boat ride. End the day with tea, green bean cake, and an unforgettable sunset over legendary Hạ Long Bay.

Cruise through emerald waters, passing Dog Stone, Burning Incense Islet, and Fighting-Cock Islet, the famous symbol of the bay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hạ Long Bay Cruise, Cave Visit, and Fishing Village Experience

  • Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi by the tour guide.

  • Take a bus from Hanoi to Hạ Long Bay.

  • Embark on this 3.5-hour scenic drive and discover the beautiful landscape of the Red River Delta.

  • See the daily rural life of Vietnamese farmers, with rice fields and water buffaloes.

  • Arrive at Hạ Long Bay and begin a beautiful day cruise.

  • Have a short introductory talk by the tour guide and enjoy a wonderful local seafood lunch on board.

  • Discover the spectacular scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its thousands of limestone islets and mountains.

  • Cruise through emerald waters, passing Dog Stone, Burning Incense Islet, and Fighting-Cock Islet, the famous symbol of the bay.

  • Stop at Ba Hang Fishing Village for a trip by kayak or bamboo boat rowed by the locals.

  • Visit the magnificent Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave) to explore huge chambers adorned with stalactites and stalagmites before returning to your cruise.

  • Enjoy a tea break and sample some green bean cake, a local speciality in the northern provinces, while watching an unforgettable sunset over legendary Hạ Long Bay.

  • Get on the shuttle bus to return to Hanoi.

    Drop off at your Hanoi hotel.

Hạ Long Bay, Red River Delta, Ba Hang Fishing Village, Thien Cung Cave

Where this trip takes you

Hạ Long Bay, Red River Delta, Ba Hang Fishing Village, Thien Cung Cave

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide

  • Kayaking/Sampan boat

  • Entrance fees

  • Boat trip

  • Lunch on the cruise

  • Shuttle bus

What's Not Included

  • Visa stamp fees for Vietnam

  • Meals or drinks

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips for guide and driver

  • Pick up/drop off outside Hanoi Old Quarter

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, Hoàn Ki?m, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour start
Hạ Long Bay, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

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

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