Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Halong Full Day Tour : Cruise, Kayak, Cave, Lunch, Beach & Island

9 Hours Round trip from Bai Chay Easy pace

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Halong Full Day Tour : Cruise, Kayak, Cave, Lunch, Beach & Island

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise through the scenic landscapes of Halong Bay
02 Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch on board
03 Explore a famous cave in the bay
04 Choose kayaking or a bamboo boat experience
05 Possible stop for swimming at a sandy beach
06 Possible hike to Titop Peak for panoramic views
07 Afternoon tea or sunset party on the return journey
08 Optional roundtrip transfer from Hanoi, depending on booking option

Spend a full day discovering the highlights of Halong Bay with a scenic cruise, cave visit, water activities, and time to relax by the sea. Depending on your selected option, this experience may include roundtrip transfer from Hanoi, around 6 hours cruising the bay, a Vietnamese lunch, and an afternoon tea or sunset party on board.

Along the way, enjoy classic Halong Bay scenery as you pass striking islets, explore a beautiful cave, and choose between kayaking or a bamboo boat ride at Luon Cave. The day may also include swimming at a sandy beach and hiking Titop Peak for panoramic bay views, making this a well-rounded choice for travellers who want to combine sightseeing, light adventure, and time on the water.

Spend a full day discovering the highlights of Halong Bay with a scenic cruise, cave visit, water activities, and time to relax by the sea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Halong, Hanoi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi Pick Up

7:45 – 8:30 – Picking you up from hotel/stay and depart for Halong Bay

10:00 – Stopping over to stretch the legs on the way, enjoy some coffee to refresh

Halong Bay Explore

12:30 – Arriving Tuan Chau Harbor, boarding the cruise – You are served welcome drink, our guide instructs you with safety regulation and itinerary to start.

– Enjoying lunch with Vietnamese dishes catered by our chef with hospitality

– Stopping at the floating house to experience Kayaking (by yourself) or Bamboo boat (rowed by the local people) or just relaxing aboard

– Passing Incense Burner Islet, Fighting Cock Islet to approach Thien Cung grotto (one of the most beautiful dry cave in Halong Bay) to visit thousands of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes from the bottom up to the cave ceiling.

– Enjoying our Afternoon Tea with local cake to watch the sunset

16h30 – Disembark, our crew say good bye to you. Then getting on bus back to Hanoi on the new highway.

19:30 – 19h45 – Saying goodbye to you at your hotel/stay. Trip ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Bai Chay 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Bus/Limousine Hanoi & Halong Bay (ONLY FOR OPTION FROM HANOI)
Set Lunch or Buffet Lunch onboat (Depend each option)
Afternoon Tea or Sunset Party on Boat (Depend each option)
Entrance fees for sightseeing : Surprising Cave,Titop Island
Kayaking or Bamboo Boat at Luon Cave (Water Cave)
English speaking Tour guide during the trip
06 hours explore Halong Bay on Standard/Deluxe/Luxury Cruises

What's Not Included

Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips
Holiday Surcharge

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Infant seats unavailable
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
FOR GUESTS BOOK TRANSFER FROM HANOI ONLY: We will pick up the guests at hotels in Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside between 07h50 am to 8h15 am.

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