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Tour code: VTT-HLT2
Duration: 1 Days
Start point: Hanoi city
End point: Ha Noi city
Type: Day tour

From Hanoi city: Ha Long Bay day trip (6 hours cruise)

Overview:

08:15–08:45 – Pick-up from Hanoi
Our car/bus and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in Hanoi. We will then depart for Ha Long City via the new expressway, with a short stop along the way for a refreshment break.

12:00 – Embarkation at Ha Long Harbor
Arrive at Ha Long Harbor and board the cruise. You will be welcomed with a welcome drink, followed by a brief safety and cruise orientation.

Set sail on a 5–6-hour cruise through Ha Long Bay, following the traditional day-cruise route. Along the way, you will pass through a spectacular seascape of limestone islands and islets, many of which have been given imaginative names based on their shapes, including Fighting Cocks Islets and Thumb Islet.

Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch on board while taking in the stunning scenery of the bay.

13:45 – Explore Sung Sot Cave & Luon Cave
Arrive at Bo Hon Archipelago, one of the most beautiful areas of Ha Long Bay.

First, visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), one of the largest and most impressive caves in Ha Long Bay. Explore its magnificent chambers filled with spectacular stalactites and stalagmites in fascinating natural formations.

Continue to Luon Cave, where you can choose between kayaking or riding a traditional bamboo boat to explore the peaceful lagoon surrounded by towering limestone cliffs.

Visit Titov Island
Continue to Titov Island, famous for its beautiful sandy beach and dramatic limestone mountain rising above the turquoise waters.

You can relax on the beach or climb to the top of Titov Peak for a breathtaking panoramic view of Ha Long Bay and its countless limestone islands.

16:30 – Afternoon Tea & Cruise Back
Return to the cruise and enjoy afternoon tea while cruising back toward Tuan Chau Harbor.

Take some time to relax on the spacious sun deck, enjoy the music, soak up the sunshine, and admire the spectacular scenery of Ha Long Bay as the cruise makes its way back to the harbor.

17:45–18:00 – Disembark & Return to Hanoi
Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and disembark. Our vehicle will be waiting to take you back to Hanoi via the new expressway.

20:30 – Drop-off in Hanoi
Arrive back at your hotel or accommodation in Hanoi. The tour ends.

Children Policy:
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 any entrance fees or other additional costs incurred for children during the tour.

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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:

  • Full name
  • Gender
  • Year of birth
  • Nationality
  • Passport number

This information is required for the registration process and is necessary to obtain the official permit to visit Ha Long Bay.

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