Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Scenic Seaplane and Luxury Cruise from Halong

7 Hours Round trip from Bai Chay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 25-minute scenic seaplane flight over Ha Long Bay
  • 02 Luxury cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage site
  • 03 Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the bay’s most famous caves
  • 04 Kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave
  • 05 Stop at Ti Top Island for swimming or sightseeing
  • 06 Enjoy lunch on board with a wide selection of dishes
  • 07 Pass iconic limestone formations including Fighting Chicken Islet
  • 08 Sunset party on the return cruise with wine, tea, fruits, and biscuits

See Ha Long Bay from two unforgettable perspectives on this full-day experience combining a scenic seaplane flight with a luxury cruise. Begin with a 25-minute flight over the UNESCO World Heritage landscape, where limestone islands rise from the water like a descending dragon, then continue by boat to explore some of the bay’s most iconic sights.

During the cruise, enjoy lunch on board as you sail past striking islets and head to Bo Hon Island, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Ti Top Island. With time for kayaking or a bamboo boat ride, beach time, swimming, or a climb for panoramic views, this tour offers a varied and memorable way to experience Ha Long Bay in a single day.

See Ha Long Bay from two unforgettable perspectives on this full-day experience combining a scenic seaplane flight with a luxury cruise.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Halong
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

We depart from Tuan Chau Harbor. Please come to Tuan Chau to check in and take seaplane first. And then walk out to Tuan Hau Harbor, to join our luxury cruiseTaking off and landing on the water at Tuan Chau Marina, our 25-minute scenic flight showcases the highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay, offering a completely different perspective than from a cruise ship. From the air, the many islands appear like mountain ranges, the embodiment of "Ha Long", meaning "Descending dragon".

Dau Be Island: Located in the southeast of Ha Long Bay, Dau Be Island is 500m east of Hang Trai Island, Cong Do Island: Situated in Bai Tu Long Bay, southeast of Ha Long Bay, and 25km from Bai Chay Cruise Port, Bo Hon Island: Bo Hon rightfully appears on every list of the most beautiful islands in Ha Long Bay, not only for its fantastic scenery but because it comprises one of the largest island chains in Ha Long Bay.After the seaplane tour, walk 5 minutes to Tuan Chau Harbor to join our cruise. Meeting point at Ong Bau CoffeeArrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on 5 STARS LUXURY CRUISE with our crew’s warm welcome

Enjoy a welcome drink then start the excursion to discover the beauty of the World Heritage site.

12:30: Enjoy a special lunch with more than 30 dishes on the boat. While having lunch, the boat will pass by the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestone such as Fighting Chicken and Incense Buner Islets – 2 symbols of Halong Bay.Arrive 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 a 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 the next stop on their way to 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 but 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 over Halong Bay.

Ti Top Island is preferable for tourists when taking Halong Bay tours, thanks to its ideal location. Specifically, Bo Hon Island and Sung Sot Cave are ahead of the island, while Dam Nam Island is to the right, and Cua Luc Bay is on the backside. Moreover, Ti Top Beach is located only about 7-8 kilometers away from Bai Chay Tourist Area to the Southeast.

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

Arrive back atthe harbor. Finish the trip

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bai Chay 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 25 Scenic Seaplane Tour from the sky
  • Luxury 6 hours cruise tour in Halong Bay
  • Kayak or Bamboo Boat including at Luon Cave
  • Delicious Lunch with variable options. Vegetarian food available

What's Not Included

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
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

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 7 hours finish where they began, in Bai Chay.

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