12-Hour Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise from Hanoi with Caves and Island Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cruise past traditional fish farms and twisted islets shaped nearly 500 million years ago
• 02 Explore magnificent Phat Co Island in Bai Tu Long Bay
• 03 Discover the biggest cave in Bai Tu Long Bay, hidden beneath foliage and craggy cliffs
• 04 Observe picturesque limestone outcrops, floating houses, and oyster farms up close
• 05 Swim in the cool jade-green waters of the bay

Enjoy a full-day trip to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay from Hanoi, with time to explore caves and islands, discover floating houses, observe oyster farms, and swim in the cool jade-green waters. Cruise past traditional fish farms and striking twisted islets shaped by geological movement nearly 500 million years ago, then continue through the bay's stunning limestone scenery for a memorable day on the water.

Embark on a boat ride that will take you through traditional fish farms and past the most stunning, compressed, and twisted islets, formed by mountain movement that occurred nearly 500 million years ago.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Hanoi

Languages English, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Full-Day Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise from Hanoi

• Get picked up by the Vietnamese tour guide from your hotel in the Old Quarter area.
• Depart from Hanoi and drive to Van Don district (about 3 hours), with a stop at Cai Rong Pier.
• Embark on a boat ride that will take you through traditional fish farms and past the most stunning, compressed, and twisted islets, formed by mountain movement that occurred nearly 500 million years ago.
• Have lunch with fresh seafood bought from the local market.
• Explore the magnificent Phat Co Island after lunch.
• Get a chance to discover the biggest cave in Bai Tu Long Bay, hidden beneath foliage and craggy cliffs, before continuing your navigation through the stunning limestone scenery of the bay.
• Visit by kayak for a close glimpse of the picturesque limestone outcrops, and observe the delightful floating houses and oyster farms.
• Take a dip in the cool jade-green water and feel free and relaxed.
• Return to Cai Rong Pier and have a cup of tea or coffee before leaving for Hanoi.
• Arrive back in Hanoi and transfer back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide
• Lunch
• Entrance fees
• Permits during guided excursions

What's Not Included

• Tips for staff
• Travel insurance
• Drinks (soft drinks, alcohol, bottled water)
• Other personal expenses

Know before you go

• We also recommend packing: swimsuit, personal articles, camera, insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat, and sun hat.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Old Quarter, Hàng Ngang, Hàng ?ào, Hoàn Ki?m, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tour start

Bai Tu Long Bay, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.