Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

IRIS Luxury Halong 1 Day on Cruise From Hanoi with Lunch

12 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day luxury cruise experience from Hanoi to Halong Bay
  • 02 Explore Sung Sot Grotto, one of Halong Bay’s most famous caves
  • 03 Visit Ti Top Island for beach time, swimming, or hiking
  • 04 Enjoy lunch on board while cruising among limestone karsts
  • 05 Relax with live music, canapés, and Jacuzzi access on the sundeck
  • 06 Round-trip transfer option available between Hanoi and Halong

Spend a full day discovering the dramatic seascapes of Halong Bay aboard the luxury IRIS Cruise. Departing from Hanoi, this experience combines scenic cruising, a freshly served lunch, and time to explore some of the bay’s best-known natural highlights, all within one memorable day.

Cruise past limestone karsts, visit Sung Sot Grotto, and enjoy time at Ti Top Island for swimming or hiking. Along the way, relax on board with live music, canapés on the sundeck, and access to the Jacuzzi while taking in the beauty of this UNESCO-recognized bay.

Cruise past limestone karsts, visit Sung Sot Grotto, and enjoy time at Ti Top Island for swimming or hiking.

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

We pick up all the guests in Hanoi Old Quarter, please be ready at your hotel lobby. Our tour guide will call your name on booking.

If you stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter, you can come to our meeting points: Local Tours Vietnam Office -39 Ngo Huyen, Hoan Kiem or Hanoi Opera House, 01 Trang Tien, Hoang Kiem.

2-FOR GUESTS BOOK ONLY CRUISE, NO TRANSFER : Please come by your own to HALONG INTERNATIONAL CRUISE PORT before 10h00 AM for boarding cruise (No later than or you will miss cruise)HIGHLIGHTS OF IRIS CRUISE IN HALONG BAY:

10:00 - 10:30: Welcome aboard Iris Cruise. Boarding and enjoying welcome drink. The cruise manager will short briefing of safety regulations and the trip schedule.Then enjoy the majestic scenery of hundreds of limestone mountains while cruising through Halong Bay. 11:30 – 13:00: Having buffet lunch or Set menu served for under 25 guests 13:00: Explore Sung Sot Grotto, the largest cave in Halong Bay made up of countless shimmering stalactites and stalagmites in unique shapes. 14:00: Kayaking or sampan boat (extra charge). 14:45 : Visit TiTop Island, which must amaze you with its charming natural landscape and a beautiful beach like a moon embracing the island. Visitors have time to soak themselves in the sea or go hiking. 15:30 : Enjoy the live music while cruising in a mid of magnificent beauty of Halong Bay with delicious canape on sundeck. Or have a self-immersion in our relaxed Jacuzzi. 16:30 – 17:00 : Cruising back to the harbor.This is one of the most famous caves located in Ha Long Bay. Sung Sot cave was found by the French in 1901, they discovered this cave and named it "La Grotte des Surprises" for its beauty and majesty in the cave. This is the widest and most beautiful cave of Ha Long Bay and this is also the place where many unique shape rocks are foundTiTov Island is one of the most perfect destinations in Halong Bay for swimming, and climbing.

Ti Top Island is favored with the enchanting scenery and pleasant weather. These elements make Ti Top Beach a not-to-be-missed destination for tourists in the journey of exploring Halong Bay, especially those who love nature in Vietnam.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.Ha Long International Cruise Port is the first cruise port in Vietnam, which is capable of accommodating the world’s largest and state-of-the-art yachts travelling to Ha Long Bay.

Consisting of 06 wharfs, 04 of which for yachts and cruise ships, and 01 pier (including 02 wharfs) for heavyweight international cruises, Ha Long International Cruise Port is located in the heart of Bai Chay tourist hub alongside Ha Long Bay – a World Natural Heritage recognized twice by UNESCO. This port is expected to become an ideal destination which offers both domestic and international tourists opportunity to explore the amazing Ha Long city, the delightful Vietnam and its people.

Bus Transfer back 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

  • 01 buffet lunch/set menu and Jacuzzi Pool
  • 7-hours exploration Halong Bay with Luxury Cruise
  • Entrance fees for Halong Bay Route & English Guide
  • Shared/Private Limousine Roundtrip Hanoi & Halong
  • Swimming, Caving, Photo Hunting and Relaxing

What's Not Included

  • Bevearges, Personal Expenses and Tips
  • Kayaking/Bamboo Boat at Luon Cave

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please provide your full name and your hotel address
  • We pick up all the guests in Hanoi Old Quarter, please be ready at your hotel lobby. Our driver will call your name on booking 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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