Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Halong Bay Standard Day Tour with Expressway Transfer from Hanoi

12 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day Ha Long Bay cruise with expressway transfer from Hanoi
  • 02 Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the bay’s most famous caves
  • 03 Kayak or take a bamboo boat in Luon Cave lagoon
  • 04 Stop at Titov Island for swimming, beach time, or a viewpoint hike
  • 05 Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch with seafood on board
  • 06 Cruise past striking limestone islets including Cock Fighting and Thumb

Discover the highlights of Ha Long Bay on a full-day cruise from Hanoi, with expressway transfers for a smoother journey. Cruise past dramatic limestone islets and outcrops, enjoy a Vietnamese lunch on board, and take in the bay’s iconic scenery from the water.

During the day, visit Sung Sot Cave to explore its impressive stalagmites and stalactites, paddle or ride by bamboo boat through Luon Cave’s lagoon, and stop at Titov Island for beach time or a climb to the viewpoint for sweeping bay panoramas.

Discover the highlights of Ha Long Bay on a full-day cruise from Hanoi, with expressway transfers for a smoother journey.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Halong, Hanoi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

From 08:30 - 09:15 – Picking up from hotel to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City and going by Expressway. Stop for a rest on the way12:15 –Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing –Halong Bay one day cruise will take you on an 6 hour journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoy Vietnamese mouth-watering lunch on boat. You will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalagtiles with different shaoes of sea lives, the go Kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discovery the beautiful lagoon. Visit Titov Island with sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise. Return Cruises for cruising back toward Tuan Chau harbor.Sung Sot cave, Amazing cave, Surprised cave is the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay, one of new 7 natural world wonders.At the heart of Halong Bay, Titop Island is regarded as one of the most picturesque islands and is a crowd favorite among Halong tourists.Disembark for a bus ride back on the new high way to Hanoi. 21:00 – Drop off at your hotel / stay, trip ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Shuttle Bus or Private Car Roundtrip Hanoi - Halong
  • Set Lunch Meal with Vietnamese Food & Seafood
  • Entrance Fees for sightseeing of the tour
  • Visit SUNG SOT CAVE & TITOP ISLAND
  • Kayaking or Local Rowing Boat, Cave Exploring or Hiking
  • 06 Hours Cruise through Halong Bay on Traditional Junk Boat

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, travel insurance & tax, personal expense, 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
  • Ticket provides direct entry
  • We will pick up the guests at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter Area between 07h45 am to 8h15 am then transfer to halong bay by expressway

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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