Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

1-Day Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi with Kayaking and Thien Cung Cave

1 Day Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise through Halong Bay's emerald waters and towering limestone islands
02 Admire iconic rock formations such as the Fighting Cocks and Incense Burner
03 Kayak at Ba Hang fishing village alongside limestone cliffs and through water caves
04 Visit Thien Cung Cave and pass the floating community of Hoa Cuong fishing village

Revel in the emerald waters and towering limestone islands of different shapes along Halong Bay on this full-day cruise from Hanoi. Sail through some of the bay's most beautiful areas, admire striking rock formations such as the Fighting Cocks and Incense Burner, and pass Hoa Cuong fishing village. You will also stop at Ba Hang fishing village for kayaking alongside limestone cliffs and through water caves, experience the daily life of local fishermen, and visit Thien Cung Cave.

Stop at Ba Hang fishing village, where you can kayak on your own alongside limestone cliffs, through water caves, and around the fishing village.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Halong, Hanoi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Halong Bay Cruise and Fishing Village Discovery

07:45-08:15 am: Meet your tour guide at your hotel and depart for Halong Bay.
12:00-12:15 pm: Arrive at Tuan Chau port in Halong city.
Board the boat and begin discovering the legendary bay.
Enjoy lunch while cruising through the most beautiful areas of Halong Bay.
Take in the stunning scenery and amazing rock formations such as the Fighting Cocks and Incense Burner.
Pass by Hoa Cuong fishing village.
Stop at Ba Hang fishing village, where you can kayak on your own alongside limestone cliffs, through water caves, and around the fishing village.
Experience the daily life of the fishermen living here.
Visit Thien Cung Cave, also known as Heaven Palace Cave, before cruising back to the harbour.
05:15 pm: Board your bus back to Hanoi.
08:30 pm: Transfer to your hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Halong Bay emerald waters, Fighting Cocks rock formation, Ba Hang fishing village kayaking, Thien Cung Cave

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

Full transfers by A/C tourist car
Half-litre bottled water per person per day
Free pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter area, Hoan Kiem district
Entrance fees
Set menu seafood lunch
English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide

What's Not Included

Drinks
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

Children policy:

Free of charge for infants (below 5 years old).
Children from 1 metre to under 1.2 metres are charged 50%.
Children over 1.2 metres are charged as adults.
Two adults bringing 2 children: the 2nd child will be charged 100% of the adult ticket.
Bamboo boat or kayaking is optional.

Notes:

The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions.
In case of bad weather (when the boat is not allowed to push off), the tour cost will be charged at 80% of the normal rate.
Special requests regarding diet should be sent before your departure date.
Pick-up time in the Old Quarter area, Hoan Kiem district, takes 40-60 minutes.

Logistics