Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

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

12 Hours Round trip from Hạ Long Bay Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise through Halong Bay's UNESCO-listed seascape of limestone islets
02 Explore Sung Sot Cave, known for its impressive stalagmites and stalactites
03 Paddle by kayak or ride a bamboo boat through Luon Cave's beautiful lagoon
04 Swim at TiTop Island or hike to the top for sweeping views over Halong Bay
05 Enjoy a sunset party on board with wine, fruits, and biscuits

Within one day, you can enjoy an excursion to Halong Bay thanks to the convenience of a short transfer. Upon arrival at the bay around midday, you will have one of the clearest times of the day to sail among the magnificent sea and rock formations, go swimming, or simply relax on the sundeck while enjoying seafood and drinks.

Upon arrival at the bay around midday, you will have one of the clearest times of the day to sail among the magnificent sea and rock formations, go swimming, or simply relax on the sundeck while enjoying seafood and drinks.

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 Not applicable

Cities Halong, Hanoi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Luxury Halong Bay Cruise with Caves, Kayaking, and TiTop Island

8.15-8.50: Get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or at the Opera House and depart for Halong Bay.
Your journey follows the Hanoi - Haiphong - Tuan Chau Highway, with a drive of about 2.5 hours.
12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and board a deluxe air-conditioned boat to begin the excursion and discover the beauty of this world heritage site.
12:30: Enjoy a deluxe set-menu lunch on the boat with many special dishes of Halong. While having lunch, admire the beautiful scenery on both sides, with thousands of limestone formations such as Fighting Chicken and Incense Burner Islets, two symbols of Halong Bay.
14:00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island and visit Sung Sot Cave, the most beautiful cave in the area, filled with impressive stalagmites and stalactites.
14:45: Go kayaking or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.
15:15: Visit TiTop Island with its sandy beach. You can swim here or trek to the top of the island for sightseeing across Halong Bay.
16:00: Return to the boat for a sunset party with some wine, fruits, and biscuits while the boat cruises back to the harbor.
17:45: Arrive back at the harbor, get on the bus, and return to Hanoi.
20:30: Get dropped off at the hotel. Tour ends.