Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Explore Halong with Small Group and 6 Hours Cruise on the bay

9 Hours Round trip from Tuan Chau Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy a full-day Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay cruise experience
  • 02 Travel by limousine or private transfer from Hanoi via expressway
  • 03 Take a local rowing boat ride at Dark and Bright Cave
  • 04 Kayak and swim in the Ao Ech area of Lan Ha Bay
  • 05 Savor a Vietnamese seafood lunch on board
  • 06 Join an onboard cooking demonstration and sunset party
  • 07 Pass by a floating village during the cruise

Discover the beauty of Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay on a full-day cruise experience with convenient transport options from Hanoi. Spend nearly six hours on the water, enjoying a scenic journey through limestone islands and quieter bay landscapes, with time for sightseeing, relaxation, and onboard dining.

Along the way, enjoy activities such as a local rowing boat ride at Dark and Bright Cave, kayaking and swimming in the Ao Ech area, and a cooking demonstration on board. With lunch included and an English-speaking guide during the trip, this small-group experience offers a well-rounded day on the bay.

Spend nearly six hours on the water, enjoying a scenic journey through limestone islands and quieter bay landscapes, with time for sightseeing, relaxation, and onboard dining.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Halong, Hanoi, Cát Bà Island
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

07.00 - Meet our driver at your hotel in Hanoi. 07.15 - Start two-hour road journey to Quang Ninh Province via express way aboard ultra-luxurious chauffeur-driven limousine. 09.50 – Welcome to Estella Premium cruise 11.30 - Lunch on the boat . 13.00 – Local rowing boat at Dark and Bright cave 14.45 - Floating village passing. 15.30 – Kayaking and Swimming at Ao Ech area in Lan Ha bay. 16.00 – Cooking demonstation. 16.30 - Sunset party ( Enjoy break) 17.45 - Disembark for a comfortable limousine ride back Hanoi via new expressway 19.30 - Drop off at your hotel doorsteps, service ended.Lan Ha Bay sits to the East of Cat Ba Island and adjacent to Ha Long Bay. This is a tranquil and less touristy area with around 400 big and small islands. Especially, all islands and islets in Lan Ha Bay are covered in lush green vegetation.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tuan Chau 3 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Limousine/PrivateTransfer Roundtrip Hanoi-Halong (Depend on each option)
  • 06 hours in deep cruise to the heart of Halong Bay
  • Have Vietnamese Seafood Lunch Meal on Boat
  • English speaking guide during the trip
  • All entrance fees for sightseeing indicated
  • Kayaking or bamboo boat,swimming

What's Not Included

  • Beverages,Personal Expenses and Tips
  • Holiday Surcharge

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • FROM HANOI : For the guests using our transfer: We will pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House between 08h00 am to 08h30 am the going by expressway to Halong Bay.
  • FROM HALONG: For the guests not using our transfer from Hanoi: please arrive at Tuan Chau harbor at 11:30 am to complete the registration procedures for boarding the cruise. If any late arrival, you might be denied by port authority or subject to an extra fee.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tuan Chau, VN
Tour start
Tuan Chau, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Tuan Chau.

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