Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Halong Bay Day Tour with Alova Cruise, Meal, Cave and Island

9 Hours Round trip from Tuan Chau Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day Halong Bay cruise with around 6 hours on the water
02 See limestone islets and iconic rock formations in a UNESCO World Heritage site
03 Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch with seafood served on board
04 Visit cave and island stops during the cruise
05 Kayak or take a bamboo boat ride at a water cave
06 Round-trip Hanoi transfer available on selected option
07 Travel with an English-speaking guide

Discover the highlights of Halong Bay on a full-day cruise from Hanoi or Tuan Chau, with time to take in the bay’s dramatic limestone scenery, enjoy a seafood lunch on board, and visit some of its best-known natural attractions. This day tour is designed for travellers who want a memorable introduction to this UNESCO World Heritage site without an overnight stay.

Cruise past iconic rock formations, explore cave and island stops, and enjoy activities such as kayaking or a bamboo boat ride along the way. With round-trip transport available from Hanoi on selected options and an English-speaking guide included, it’s an easy and scenic way to experience one of Vietnam’s most famous landscapes.

After lunch, enjoy stops to explore 2 water caves at Ba Hang Floating village for kayaking or bamboo boat activities.

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

Bus starts picking up all in Old Quarter area from 8:45-9:15am. Passing by Hanoi Opera House around 9:20am to pick up the other who is not staying in Old Quarter area. After pick-up, you will depart for Halong Bay. The drive to Halong Bay is approximately a 2.5-hour journey. Along the way relax and enjoy the stunning scenery of the peaceful villages, farm workers in their green fields, herding their water buffalo and trading garden herbs by the side of the road. You'll make a rest stop at a halfway point before continuing to Halong Bay.At 12:15pm-12:30pm, Bus arrival at Tuan Chau international port.Arriving in Halong Bay, board your traditional wooden junk for your day cruise on the bay. Sailing around the stunning natural wonders of Halong Bay with thousands of gorgeous limestone cliffs jutting from its calm jade waters (such as: Dog Rock, Incense Burner, Fighting Checking islet...). the UNESCO World Heritage site offers spectacular scenery for a relaxing excursion.While on board, you will be served set menu lunch with plenty of seafood dishes. After lunch, enjoy stops to explore 2 water caves at Ba Hang Floating village for kayaking or bamboo boat activities. Then continue cruising to Dau Go island for hiking to Thien Cung (Heavenly Cave) with your experienced guide during an hoursPassing by the symbol of Halong Bay - Fighting chicken before reaching Tuan Chau port.Get on the bus around 4:45pm. Driving to Hanoi. Arrival Hanoi center around 7:00pm Finish tour around 7:30pm-8:00pm

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Tuan Chau 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Bus Roundtrip Hanoi - Halong (Option from Hanoi Only)
06 hours explore Halong Bay on Deluxe Cruise
Lunch with Seafood and Vietnamese dishes
Entrance sightseeing fees as program
Kayak/Bamboo Boat at Luon Cave
English speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips
Holiday Surcharge

Know before you go

Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
FOR THE GUESTS BOOK TOUR FROM HANOI ONLY : We will pick up at your hotels/stays in Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside of Old Quarter between 8h00 am to 8h30 am the going by expressway to Halong Bay.

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