Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

BEST SELLER - Halong Alova Day Cruise: Buffet, Kayaking and Cave

12 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi
  • 02 Explore Surprising Cave, one of the bay’s largest caves
  • 03 Kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Luon Cave
  • 04 Visit Titov Island for swimming or panoramic views
  • 05 Lunch served on board during the cruise
  • 06 Relax on the sundeck for sunset views on the return journey

Discover the highlights of Halong Bay on a full-day cruise from Hanoi, designed for travellers who want to make the most of a single day. Cruise through the bay, enjoy lunch on board, and follow a route that includes some of Halong Bay’s best-known natural sights.

Along the way, explore Surprising Cave, paddle by kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and stop at Titov Island for swimming or a climb to the viewpoint. Finish the day relaxing on the sundeck with sunset views before returning to Hanoi.

Discover the highlights of Halong Bay on a full-day cruise from Hanoi, designed for travellers who want to make the most of a single day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Halong, Hanoi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi Departure

Starting Point. Or pick up at your hotel at 08.00 AM

Halong Bay

Check in on halong bay day boat: 12.00-12.30

Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor where all the boats departure to explore Halong Bay.

Welcome aboard, and safety briefing.

Our journey is 5 hours instera of 4 hours ( normal halong day day cruise will take 4 hours, visit less). Our cruise is exploring like 2 day -sleeper cruise route.

Set menu Lunch with Authentic Vietnamese Food will be served during time we cruise.

Visit Surprising Cave - Our most beautiful cave in Halong Bay, also the biggest one. ( Around 1 hour)

Kayaking or Bamboo Boat at Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon. ( Around 1 hour)

Visit Titov Island: You can choose to swim ( prepare your own swimming suites, towels) or climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay. ( Around 1 hour)

Relaxing on sundeck for sunset photo shooting when we cruise back the harbor.Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi after Halong Bay Day Trip.

Time back to Harbor: 17.00-17.00 Finish Halong Bay Day Trip.

Time to be in Hanoi: 19.30-20.00

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Buffet Lunch and Sunset Party on the boat
  • English speaking guide during the tour
  • Kayaking or Rowing bamboo boat
  • Entrance & sightseeing fees as program
  • 06 hours explore Halong Bay on Premium Cruises
  • Shuttle Bus/ Limousine roundtrip Hanoi & Halong Bay
  • Pick Up/Drop Off at the hotel in Old Quarter Area Only

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, Personal Expense and Tips

Know before you go

  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
  • We will pick up all guests at hotels/stays in Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, VN
Tour start
Hanoi, VN
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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