08:15 – 09:00: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Start 2.5 hours road journey on shuttle limousine bus (for the guests use our transfer service) If you go to Halong Bay on your own, please be ready at Tuan Chau International Marina, Halong Bay at 11:30 – 11:45 AM.12:00 Boarding on Light Cruise and enjoy some light refreshments while the boat is heading towards some incredible landscapes in the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. 13:00 Have delicious lunch 14:00 Visit Surprising Cave( stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes of sea lives) and go kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discovery the beautiful lagoon. Visiting Titov Island with sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay, climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise if you prefer. 16:30: Returning to Light Cruise for relaxing and cruising back toward Tuan Chau harbor. There are lots of time for sunbathing on upper deck, enjoy afternoon tea among world iconic natural scenery. 18:00: Boat cruise back to Harbor. ( For the guests book tour from Halong will finish tour at Tuan Chau Harbor )Situated in the centre of the UNESCO-declared World Heritage area, the Sung Sôt or Surprise Grotto is on Bo Hòn Island, and is one of the finest and widest grottoes of Ha Long BayLocated in the central of UNESCO World Heritage, Titov Island (also known as Titop and also is one of the most perfect destinations in Halong Bay for swimming, and climbing.For the guests book our transfer service: 17:45 – 18:00: Get on transfer again going back to Hanoi City. Then drop off you at Hotels/Stays in Old Quarter between 20h30 to 20h45 pm.
Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing
Light Cruise - Best Halong Bay Day Tour with Small Group on Boat
The journey
- 01 Full-day Halong Bay cruise through a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 02 Visit Surprising Cave and explore impressive rock formations
- 03 Kayak or take a bamboo boat in Luon Cave lagoon
- 04 Stop at Titov Island for swimming, beach time, or a viewpoint climb
- 05 Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch served on board
- 06 Relax on the upper deck with afternoon tea and bay views
- 07 Optional roundtrip limousine transfer from Hanoi
Discover the highlights of Halong Bay on a full-day cruise designed for travellers who want to experience this UNESCO World Heritage Site in a short time. Aboard Light Cruise, enjoy a scenic journey through dramatic limestone landscapes, a Vietnamese lunch on board, and visits to some of the bay’s most famous attractions.
During the day, explore Surprising Cave, paddle by kayak or bamboo boat in Luon Cave, and stop at Titov Island for beach time or a climb to the viewpoint for sweeping bay views. With small-group boat service and optional roundtrip transfer from Hanoi, this tour offers a convenient and memorable way to see Halong Bay in one day.
Discover the highlights of Halong Bay on a full-day cruise designed for travellers who want to experience this UNESCO World Heritage Site in a short time.
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What's Included
- Private/Shared Limousine Transfer Roundtrip by Expressway (Option from Hanoi only)
- Small Group on boat with Better Care
- Lunch Meal with Vietnamese Cuisine
- Entrance Fee for Sightseeing as Itinerary
- English Speaking Guide onboard
- Kayaking or Bamboo Boat & Photo Hunting
- Visit Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island (famous points of halong bay)
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
- Ticket provides direct entry
- 1-For Group Transfer : We will pick up all the guests in Hanoi Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside. 2-For Private Transfer : We will pick up all the places in Hanoi City.
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Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.
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