Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

12-Hour Ha Long Bay Cruise from Hanoi with Sung Sot Cave and Titop

12 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay
  • 02 Explore Luon Cave by kayak, bamboo boat, or at your own pace from the cruise
  • 03 Enjoy free time on Titop Island for swimming or a trek to the peak
  • 04 Take in panoramic views of Ha Long Bay from Titop Island
  • 05 Relax on the sundeck with a sunset tea break

Enjoy a full-day cruise from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, passing the bay's fantastic rock formations and exploring some of its most popular natural attractions. Visit Sung Sot Cave, discover Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, and spend time on Titop Island with the option to swim or trek up to the peak for panoramic views. The day also includes a Vietnamese set menu lunch on board and a sunset tea break on the sundeck before returning to Hanoi.

Enjoy a full-day cruise from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, passing the bay's fantastic rock formations and exploring some of its most popular natural attractions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Halong, Hanoi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi to Ha Long Bay Cruise with Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island

  • 08:30 - 09:30 am: Get picked up from your hotel or meeting point around the Old Quarter and begin the journey to Ha Long Bay. Travel for about 2.5 hours on the express highway to the harbour, with one short break of around 20 minutes along the way.

  • 12:00 - 12:30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbour, check in on the boat, and enjoy a Vietnamese set menu lunch while cruising past the fantastic rock formations, including Incense Burner and Cockfighting Islet.

  • 13:30: Visit Sung Sot Cave, the biggest and most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay, together with your Vietnamese tour guide.

  • 15:00: Discover Luon Cave, a water cave, with several options: go kayaking, take a bamboo rowing boat, or simply relax on the main boat if you prefer more free time for yourself.

  • 15:45: Visit Titop Island, where you can choose between swimming at the beach or trekking up to Titop Peak to take photos and enjoy a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay.

  • 17:00: Take a tea break on the sundeck and enjoy the sunset.

  • 17:30: Return to Ha Long Harbour.

  • 20:00 - 20:30: Arrive in Ha Noi and get dropped off at your hotel around the Old Quarter.

End of trip.

Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave by kayak, Titop Island, Titop Peak

Where this trip takes you

Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave by kayak, Titop Island, Titop Peak

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip transfer from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

  • 1 bottle of mineral water

  • Cruise

  • Lunch

  • Kayak or bamboo boat ride

  • Experienced English-speaking Ha Long Bay tour guide

  • Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities (optional)

  • Other personal expenses

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour start
Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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