Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

From Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Cruise With Deluxe/Luxury Options

12 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi by expressway
02 Choose between deluxe and luxury cruise options
03 Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of Halong Bay’s best-known caves
04 Explore Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat
05 Stop at TiTop Island for swimming or a hilltop viewpoint
06 Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch served onboard
07 Relax with a sunset party while cruising back to harbor

Escape Hanoi for a full-day cruise through the dramatic seascapes of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its emerald waters and limestone islands. Choose between deluxe and luxury cruise options and enjoy a scenic journey by expressway before boarding for a day of sightseeing, relaxation, and classic bay views.

During the cruise, visit highlights such as Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and TiTop Island, with time for kayaking or a bamboo boat ride and the chance to swim or hike for panoramic views. A Vietnamese lunch is served onboard, and the day ends with a sunset party as you cruise back to the harbor before returning to Hanoi.

Escape Hanoi for a full-day cruise through the dramatic seascapes of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its emerald waters and limestone islands.

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

Day 01

Our cruise departure from Tuan Chau Island.

Tuan Chau Marina Harbor is the only man-made port to receive the Guinness World Records as the largest one in Vietnam. With an area of 111,840m2 and a length of 8km, this harbor is home to over 2,000 boats.

Booked a Ha Long Cruise trip, tourists will start their tour from the Tuan Chau Marina Harbor.Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on the boat to start the excursion discovering the beauty of the world heritage site

Enjoy set menu lunch on the boat with many special dishes of Halong. While having lunch, you all can see the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestone such as Fighting Chicken and Incense Buner Islets – 2 symbols of Halong BayArrive at Bo Hon Island, and you will visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave with a lot of stalagmites and stalactites

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.Do kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.

Luon Cave is a part of Bo Hon Island, which is about 14 kilometers from the mainland of Bai Chay City. Known as the island of amazing things, Bo Hon Island is an outstanding location in Halong Bay that most tourists choose as a nextstop on their way discovering Halong Bay.

The surrounding area of Luon Cave comprises a lot of well-known places of interest in Halong Bay. In front of Luon Cave is Con Rua Island (Turtle Island), and on the right of this cave is the Heaven Gate. Not only that, in the area of Bo Hon Island is Sung Sot Cave, which is the most magnificent cave in Halong Bay. Tien Cave and Trinh Nu Cave are also famous caves in Halong Bay in the area near Luon Cave.- Visit TiTop Island with its sandy beach. You can go swimming here or trek up to the top of the island for sightseeing all of Halong bay

- Back to the boat for the sunset party (some wine, fruits, and biscuits) meanwhile the boat is cruising back to the harbor

- Arrive back atthe harbor. Get on the bus and return to Hanoi

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

Buffet lunch and Sunset Party Onboat
English speaking guide duirng the tour
Entrance fees and sightseeing as program
Kayaking/Bamboo Boat at Luon Cave
Shuttle Bus/Limousine Roundtrip Hanoi & Halong Bay
Free using Jacuzzi Pool Onboat (For Luxury Cruise Only)
6-hours explore Halong Bay with Deluxe/Luxury Cruises

What's Not Included

Beverages, Tips and Personal expenses

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
We will pick up guests at hotel/homestay/hostel in Hanoi Old Quarter then transfer to Halong Bay by expressway

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