12-Hour Halong Bay Luxury Cruise from Hanoi with Cave and Titov Island

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the UNESCO-listed landscape of Halong Bay in one easy day from Hanoi
• 02 Enjoy a premium international seafood buffet lunch during a 5- to 6-hour cruise
• 03 Explore Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest caves in Ha Long Bay
• 04 Discover the beautiful lagoon at Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat
• 05 Climb Titov Peak for stunning panoramic views over Ha Long Bay

You don't need days to experience the beauty of Halong Bay - this day cruise makes visiting from Hanoi easy. Cruise through the serene waters of the bay, passing picturesque uninhabited islands and striking limestone outcrops along a renowned overnight cruise route. Explore impressive caves, enjoy time for kayaking or a bamboo boat ride, climb Titov Peak for panoramic views, and refuel with a tasty buffet lunch on board.

Visit Titov Island, with its sandy beach beside a towering limestone mountain that creates an excellent backdrop for the bay, and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of this paradise-like landscape.

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, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Luxury Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi

• 08:00 - 08:45 - Our limousine bus and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or stay in Hanoi Old Quarter and follow the new highway to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, with a stop for a short rest on the way.
• 12:00 - Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, where you will be welcomed aboard with a safety briefing and a welcome drink.
• The boat will take you on a 5- to 6-hour journey along a route known for its striking passages, uninhabited islets, and outcrops that have been given imaginative names by the locals based on their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while you enjoy a buffet lunch on board.
• 13:45 - Arrive at the Bo Hon Archipelago, where you will visit Surprising Cave to see many stalagmites and stalactites in different shapes resembling sea life, then go kayaking or take a bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.
• Visit Titov Island, with its sandy beach beside a towering limestone mountain that creates an excellent backdrop for the bay, and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of this paradise-like landscape.
• 16:30 - Return to the boat for afternoon tea and cruise back toward Tuan Chau Harbor. There will be plenty of time for sunbathing on the upper deck with music and enjoying the fun atmosphere with your fellow group travellers amid one of the world's iconic natural sceneries.
• 17:45 - 18:00 - Disembark and begin the journey back to Hanoi via the new highway.
• 20:30 - Drop-off at your hotel or stay in Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transfer from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to Halong Bay and return
• 5- to 6-hour cruise
• Visit to Sung Sot Grotto and Titov Island
• English-speaking guide during the trip
• Entrance fees
• Buffet lunch
• Afternoon tea

What's Not Included

• Beverages, travel insurance, and tax
• Kayak/bamboo boat visit to Luon Cave: 100.000vnđ/pax
• Tips for the tour guide and personal expenses

What to bring

Please prepare towels and swimsuits if you are keen on swimming at Titov Beach.

Know before you go

• Itineraries may change due to traffic or weather conditions.
• Please be ready at the meeting point 10 minutes earlier.
• Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary requirements.
• If unexpected events or bad weather occur, the operator may cancel your booking. You can then reschedule or receive a refund.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hanoi Opera House, Tràng Tiền, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Việt Nam

Tour start

Hanoi, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.