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Ha Long Bay Day Cruise

Sung Sot Cave · Ti Top Island · Kayaking at Luon Cave

A full-day trip from Hanoi to the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay on a luxury day cruise, with cave visits, kayaking, a beach stop and a sunset party on board.

DurationFull day (about 13 hours)
RouteHanoi · Ha Long Bay
MealsLunch + sunset snacks
Pick-upHanoi Old Quarter hotels

Itinerary

  1. 08:00 – 08:45

    Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter or the Opera House area. Drive to Ha Long via the Hanoi – Hai Phong – Tuan Chau expressway (about 2.5 hours), with a 30-minute rest stop on the way.

  2. 11:45

    Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbour and board a luxury day cruise with a welcome drink from the crew.

  3. 12:30

    Vietnamese lunch on board as the boat cruises past thousands of limestone islands.

  4. 14:00

    Arrive at Bo Hon Island and explore Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, one of the bay's most impressive caves, full of stalactites and stalagmites.

  5. 14:45

    Kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave into a peaceful hidden lagoon.

  6. 15:15

    Stop at Ti Top Island: swim at the sandy beach or climb to the summit for a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay.

  7. 16:30

    Sunset party on board with wine, tea, fruit and biscuits as the boat cruises back to the harbour.

  8. 18:00 – 18:15

    Arrive back at the harbour and board the bus to Hanoi.

  9. 21:00

    Drop-off at your hotel. Tour ends.

Included

  • Limousine van (17–22 seats) or shuttle bus (35 seats)
  • English-speaking guide
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees
  • Kayaking or bamboo boat at Luon Cave
  • Vietnamese lunch and sunset party
  • Towel for the beach stop

Not included

  • Drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Personal expenses

Good to know

  • Travelling on your own? Please be at Tuan Chau Marina by 11:40.
  • The order of the itinerary may change depending on the weather and Ha Long Bay management regulations.