Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

SONATA CRUISE Halong Bay Luxury Day Trip from Hanoi

9 Hours Round trip from Bai Chay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise through the heart of Ha Long Bay on a luxury day boat
  • 02 Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the bay’s biggest and most beautiful caves
  • 03 Kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave
  • 04 Swim at Titov Island or hike for panoramic bay views
  • 05 Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch and sunset party on board
  • 06 Relax in the onboard Jacuzzi pool
  • 07 Convenient transfer options from Hanoi or Ha Long

Discover the highlights of Ha Long Bay on a luxury day cruise designed for travellers who want to make the most of a single day. With transfer options from Hanoi or Ha Long, this experience combines scenic cruising, cave exploration, island views, and time on the water in one memorable itinerary.

Board at Tuan Chau Harbor and cruise through the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, enjoy a Vietnamese lunch on board, visit Sung Sot (Surprising Cave), explore Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, and stop at Titov Island for swimming or a hike to panoramic bay views. Back on board, relax with afternoon tea and take in the scenery as the cruise returns to the marina.

Board at Tuan Chau Harbor and cruise through the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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

1
Day 01

✔️TOUR FROM HANOI WITH TRANSFER : We will pick up all the guests in Hanoi Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House or if outside between 8h00 AM to 8h45 AM. It takes about 2,5 hours drive to Halong Bay included 1 stop for short break on the way.✔️TOUR FROM HALONG WITH TRANSFER : We will pick up guests at any places in Halong City between 11h00 AM to 11h15 AM. ✔️TOUR FROM HALONG WITHOUT TRANSFER: Please come to Tuan Chau Marina for meeting point at 11h30 AM.

✔️Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, boarding day Cruise and start cruising on the bay for exploring Ha Long Bay World Heritage Site. ✔️Welcome on boat & Safety briefing. ✔️Have lunch meal with delicious vietnamese food.✔️You will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites with different shape of sea lives. A place so amazing that the French deemed it “Grotte des Surprises” or (Surprise Grotto), Sung Sot Cave is one of the biggest, most beautiful caves in Halong Bay and a highlight on most Halong Bay itineraries.✔️Visit TiTop Island for Swimming on the beach or Hiking Up Mountain to see whole view of Halong Bay.

Located in the central of UNESCO World Heritage, Titov Island (also known as Titop) is approximately 7-8km to the southeast of Halong Bay. Along with Ba Trai Dao Island, TiTov Island is one of the most perfect destinations in Halong Bay for swimming, and climbing. 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✔️You will do kayaking or local bamboo boat at Luon Cave (Smallest Cave)

Luon cave is known as one of the smallest caves of Halong Bay and is basically a stream of water which flows through the mountains. With it’s beautiful and mysterious arches it’s a cave worth visiting.✔️At the end of the day, you will be enjoyed afternoon tea and see Halong Bay view while boat return to mainland. ✔️Between 17h30 PM to 17h45 PM: Boat return to TUAN CHAU MARINA (Mainland). And you will say goodbye to crews and halong bay.✔️FOR THE GUESTS NOT USING OUR TRANSFER SERVICE WILL FINISH DAY CRUISE AT TUAN CHAU MARINA THEN. ✔️FOR THE GUESTS BOOK TOUR FROM HALONG WITH TRANSFER will get on private car then our driver will take you back to Hotel/stays in halong City.✔️FOR THE GUESTS BOOK TOUR FROM HANOI will get on transfer again for going back to Hanoi and drop off you at Hotel about 20h30 pm to 21h00 PM.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bai Chay 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 06 hours visit Halong Bay with Luxury Day Cruises
  • Buffet Lunch and Sunset Party on boat
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing as program
  • English speaking Guide during the tour
  • Kayaking or Bamboo Boat at Luon Cave
  • Free using Jacuzzi Pool Onboat for relaxing
  • Bus/Limousine Roundtrip Hanoi & Halong (OPTION FROM HANOI ONLY)

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips
  • Surcharge Holiday

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 GUESTS BOOK TRANSFER FROM HANOI ONLY: We will pick up the guests at hotels in Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside between 08h00 am to 8h15 am.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Bai Chay.

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