Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Full-Day Halong Bay Boat Cruise from Hanoi with Kayaking and Sunset

1 Day Round trip from Hàng Ngang Easy pace

Admire the Limestone Cliffs of Halong Bay

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise past thousands of limestone islands and islets in Halong Bay
02 Explore Sung Sot Cave and kayak through Luon Cave
03 Climb Ti Top Island for panoramic bay views and water activities
04 Enjoy seafood on board with local fruits and wine at sunset
05 Travel through the scenic Red River Delta from Hanoi to Halong Bay

Relax and refresh on this full-day Halong Bay boat cruise from Hanoi as you sail past amazing limestone islands and islets. Enjoy seafood on board, bask in the sunshine on the sun deck, and take in the beautiful scenery of the bay. The experience also includes kayaking through Luon Cave, exploring Sung Sot Cave, climbing Ti Top Island for panoramic views, and ending the day with local fruits and wine at a sunset beach party.

At 1:00 PM, enjoy lunch on board the cruise while admiring the stunning scenery of thousands of limestone islands and islets, including Fighting Cock Island and Finger Island, as well as rural fishing villages.

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 Not applicable

Cities Halong, Hanoi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Halong Bay Cruise, Caves, Kayaking and Sunset Beach Party

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter at 8:30 AM. Then drive for 2.5 hours to Halong Bay via the highway, enjoying the landscapes of the Red River Delta along the way.
Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor at 11:45 AM to board the steel cruise and attend a short briefing about cruise safety and the day's itinerary.
At 1:00 PM, enjoy lunch on board the cruise while admiring the stunning scenery of thousands of limestone islands and islets, including Fighting Cock Island and Finger Island, as well as rural fishing villages.
At 2:00 PM, sail through the beautiful Sung Sot Cave.
At 2:45 PM, take a kayaking tour through Luon Cave.
At 3:30 PM, climb to the top of Ti Top Island and take part in water activities.
Savour local fruits and red wine as you enjoy a beach party at sunset.
Depart from the cruise at 5:45 PM and return to Hanoi, arriving by 8:30 PM.

Where this trip takes you

Halong Bay, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, Ti Top Island

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking Vietnam tour guide
Air-conditioned shuttle bus round-trip transfer from Hanoi
Sightseeing tickets and entrance tickets
Cruise
Seafood on the cruise
Water bottles on the bus
Local wine and fruits
Travel insurance

What's Not Included

Alcohol
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Pick-up and drop-off outside Hanoi Old Quarter

What to bring

Hat, umbrella, sunscreen, and sunglasses
Comfortable clothes and shoes for walking and hiking
Extra clothes for swimming

Know before you go

Child policy:
- Children under 6 years: free of charge; other expenses are to be paid by parents.
- Children over 6 years: charged at the adult rate.
If there is any cancellation, it will be possible only under the following conditions:
- Cancellation on tour: non-refundable.
- Within 12 hours: 50% of the total amount.
- Before 1 day: fully refundable.