Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Alova Premium Cruise Deluxe Halong Bay Full Day Tour from Hanoi

12 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day Ha Long Bay cruise from Hanoi by expressway
  • 02 Vietnamese buffet lunch served on board
  • 03 Explore Sung Sot (Surprising) Cave
  • 04 Kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave
  • 05 Visit Titov Island for swimming or hiking
  • 06 Relax on the sundeck and enjoy a sunset party
  • 07 See striking limestone islets including Cock Fighting and Thumb

Discover the highlights of Ha Long Bay on a full-day cruise from Hanoi, travelling by expressway for more time on the water. Cruise past dramatic limestone islets and rocky outcrops, enjoy a Vietnamese buffet lunch on board, and take in the bay’s iconic scenery from the sundeck.

Along the way, explore Sung Sot (Surprising) Cave, choose kayaking or a bamboo boat ride at Luon Cave, and visit Titov Island for beach time or a climb to the viewpoint. Round off the day with a sunset party and return to Hanoi in the evening.

Cruise past dramatic limestone islets and rocky outcrops, enjoy a Vietnamese buffet lunch on board, and take in the bay’s iconic scenery from the sundeck.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 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

1
Day 01

08:30 – 09:15 – Our tourist bus and guide pick you up from hotel / stay and follow the new high way to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, stop over for a rest on the way12:15 – Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing – Alova Premium will take you on an 5 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.

13:45 – Arrive Bo Hon archipelago, you will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites with different shape of sea lives. Enjoy the 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.

16:30 – Return to Alova Premium for our Traditional cup of tea and cruising back toward Tuan Chau harbor. There are a lot of time for sunbathing on upper deck with music, enjoy great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.

17:45 – Disembark for going back on the new high way to Hanoi. 20:45 – 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

  • Bus/Limousine Roundtrip Hanoi and Halong Bay
  • 6-hours explore Halong Bay with premium cruise
  • Buffet lunch and Sunset Party Onboat
  • English speaking Guide during the tour
  • Entrance fees and sightseeing as program
  • Kayaking or rowing boat, caving, hiking & relaxing

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, Travel Insurance & Personal Expenses
  • Tips for driver/guide/crews

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Ticket provides direct entry
  • From Hanoi by Limousine Transfer : We will pick up guests at hotel/homestay/hostel in Hanoi Old Quarter 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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