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Home » Ha Long Bay day trip from Hanoi city(4 hours on cruise)
This itinerary is an excellent choice for travelers with limited time in Northern Vietnam who still want to experience the breathtaking beauty of Ha Long Bay. It is also ideal for cruise passengers whose ships dock at Ha Long International Cruise Port.
Enjoy a comfortable and relaxed private tour with fewer crowds and approximately 4 hours cruising on the bay, visiting some of Ha Long Bay’s most spectacular highlights. Explore Thien Cung Cave, one of the bay’s most impressive and beautiful caves, and enjoy a kayaking or traditional bamboo boat experience to discover the stunning scenery up close.
During the cruise, you will also pass by some of Ha Long Bay’s most famous named islands and islets, including Fighting Cocks Islets (Hon Ga Choi), Incense Burner Islet (Hon Dinh Huong), and Stone Dog Islet (Hon Cho Da), among other remarkable limestone formations.
It is a wonderful way to experience the highlights of Ha Long Bay in a single day without feeling rushed.
08:30: Pick-up at your hotels in Hanoi city.
With Luxury modern comfortable round-trip transport from Hanoi by National Expressway through the Red River delta is a great opportunity to see what daily life is like for Vietnamese farmers. Rice fields and water buffalo flank both sides of the road.
Take a rest stop at a halfway point before continuing to Ha Long Bay. The most interesting glimpses into rural life come during February and June when whole families are busy transplanting the young rice plants to the growing fields.
11:45: Arrive at Ha Long City Tourist Wharf. Here you’ll board by our cruise team and head into the bay. A fresh seafood lunch (vegetarian available if requested) is served on the way out.
The limestone bedrock and sheer cliffs of the countless islets have inspired local people to come up with equally fanciful names: Stone Dogs Islet, Incense Burner Islet, and Fighting Cocks Islets - the symbol of Ha Long Bay.
You will then head on to Thien Cung grotto (Heavenly Palace Grotto), a magnificent and otherworldly cave. Explore their huge chambers adorned with stalactites and stalagmites of all kinds. Most impressive with 4 holy animals: Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix. And a magic heaven gate.
Enjoy 40-minutes of Kayaking or Bamboo boat around the islands and water tunnels and bask in the charm of this natural paradise.
16:00: You will be brought back to the Halong tourist wharf, where your vehicle is waiting to take you back to Hanoi.
19:00: The trip ends at your hotel or drop off address.
Note – Children Policy: For this tour, children aged 5 and above are charged at the adult rate. Children under 5 years old travel free of charge. However, parents are responsible for paying any entrance fees or other additional costs that may arise for children during the tour.
Helpful information before you plan and book this tour.
This is a fully private tour. We currently do not offer shared group tours or shared boats for this itinerary. The boat, tour guide, and transportation are arranged exclusively for your group.
Absolutely! You can book this tour with us, and the price will be lower than the option starting from Hanoi.
When calculating the price above, simply deselect the Transportation option so that the system does not include the transportation cost. We will arrange your private boat tour to start and end at Ha Long International Cruise Port, where your cruise ship is docked.
The price calculator above includes all the essential services available for this tour. You can select the services you need, and we will arrange them for you as part of your booking. For any services you do not select, you are welcome to arrange and pay for them yourself.
Please note that drinks are not included in the tour price, but you can purchase them directly on board.
Tips for local boat staff, tour guides, and crew members are not included and are entirely optional. There is no obligation to tip.
Lunch is served as a Vietnamese set menu, with a selection of traditional Vietnamese dishes. The meal will be prepared in advance, so you do not need to order anything on board.
If you have any dietary restrictions, follow a vegetarian diet, or have any food allergies, please let us know when booking. We will make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
According to local regulations, all visitors to Ha Long Bay are required to provide the following information:
This information is required for the registration process and is necessary to obtain the official permit to visit Ha Long Bay.
Excellent itinerary, professional service and very responsive support throughout the trip.
A smooth and well-organized tour experience. The guide was knowledgeable and the itinerary was easy to follow.
Great communication, clear planning and flexible options. Highly recommended for private tours in Vietnam.
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