Full-Day Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi with Kayaking and Titov Island

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its stunning limestone karsts
• 02 Enjoy a cruise with breathtaking views and visit Surprising Cave
• 03 Experience kayaking or a bamboo boat ride in Luon Cave's beautiful lagoon
• 04 Visit Titov Island for a beach experience and panoramic views from Titov Peak
• 05 Relish a Vietnamese lunch on the cruise

Embark on a full-day Halong Bay adventure from Hanoi and explore the stunning landscapes of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Cruise among striking limestone karsts, visit Surprising Cave, and enjoy kayaking or a bamboo boat ride through the beautiful lagoon at Luon Cave. Savor a delicious Vietnamese lunch aboard the cruise before heading to Titov Island for its sandy beach and panoramic views from Titov Peak.

Embark on a full-day Halong Bay adventure from Hanoi and explore the stunning landscapes of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Halong, Hanoi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise with Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Titov Island

• 08:00 - 08:45 - Our 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, board the cruise, and receive a safety briefing.
• The cruise will take you on a 5.5 to 6-hour journey along the route used by 2-day sleeper cruises, renowned for its striking passages and uninhabited islets and outcrops. Many of these have been given imaginative names by the locals based on their shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb Islets. Enjoy a mouth-watering Vietnamese 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 to the bay, and climb to Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay that feels like paradise.
• 16:30 - Return to the cruise and begin cruising back toward Tuan Chau Harbor.
• 17:40 - 18:00 - Disembark and travel 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

• Round-trip transportation by bus
• Cruise in Halong Bay
• Visit to Sung Sot Grotto and Titov Island
• English- and Vietnamese-speaking guide during the trip
• Entrance fees
• Lunch with set menu and afternoon tea
• 2 bottles of water per person

What's Not Included

• Beverages
• Travel insurance and tax
• Kayak/bamboo boat: 100,000 VND
• Tips for the tour guide and personal expenses

Know before you go

• Please note that itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions.
• Customers should provide their hotel name and address in the Hoan Kiem district for pick-up arrangements.
• All passengers should provide a mobile phone number or email address to the tour operator. The company will contact you directly after you make your reservation.
• If you are vegetarian or have any special food requirements, please advise the local operator in advance.
• Disabled guests will not be able to take part in water sports activities on the boat.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

Tour start

Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.