1-Day Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi with Cave and Titop Island

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cruise through Halong Bay's picturesque islets and rocky outcrops
• 02 Explore Amazing Cave, also known as Sung Sot or Surprise Cave
• 03 Enjoy kayaking or a bamboo boat ride in the bay
• 04 Relax on Titop Island's beach or climb for panoramic bay views

Embark on a half-day luxury tour to Halong Bay from Hanoi, cruising past picturesque islets and rocky outcrops along the bay. Savor a mouthwatering Vietnamese lunch onboard before exploring Amazing Cave, also known as Sung Sot or Surprise Cave, one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. Enjoy free time for kayaking or a bamboo boat ride, then unwind on Titop Island's beach or hike to the top for panoramic views over the bay. Round off the experience with afternoon Vietnamese tea and cake as you cruise back to Tuan Chau Harbor.

Savor a mouthwatering Vietnamese lunch onboard before exploring Amazing Cave, also known as Sung Sot or Surprise Cave, one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

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

Halong Bay Cruise, Cave Visit and Titop Island

• 08:00 - 08:30: Pick up from your hotel in the Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House and depart for Tuan Chau Harbor via the most modern highway in Vietnam. There will be a rest stop on the way.
• 11:30 - 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, receive a welcome onboard, and attend a safety briefing.
• Cruise through passages between uninhabited islets and outcrops, each with imaginative names inspired by their shapes. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch onboard.
• 13:30: Arrive at a designated area for kayaking or exploring the bay by bamboo boat at your leisure.
• 14:00: Visit Amazing Cave, also known as Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave. It is one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay, often called "Grotte des Surprises" by the French.
• 15:00: Continue to Titop Island, where you can relax on the beach or climb to the top for a panoramic view of Halong Bay.
• 16:30: Return to the cruise and enjoy afternoon Vietnamese tea and cake while cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbor.
• 18:00: Arrive at the harbor and board the bus back to Hanoi.
• 20:30 - 21:00: Drop off at your hotel or stay, marking the end of the trip.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off in the Old Quarter or Opera House
• English-speaking guide
• Entrance fees for the cave and Titop Island
• Lunch with Vietnamese dishes
• Afternoon tea and cake

What's Not Included

• Drinks and other personal expenses
• Kayaking or bamboo boat: +50,000 VND per person
• Insurance and VAT
• Tips

What to bring

• Easy clothing, swimwear

Know before you go

• Help keep the environment clean.
• Children policy:
  • Under 5 years old: free of charge.
  • From 5-8 years old: charged 75% of the adult price.
  • From 9 years old: charged 100%.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your hotel/stay

Tour start

Hanoi, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.