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A couple on a boat with a backdrop of limestone karsts and calm waters. 2
Two people standing in a cave with stalactites. 3
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise with Lunch, Cave & Kayaking

By Amazing VietNam tour
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,281 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Cruise among thousands of limestone islands in Ha Long Bay – World Heritage Site
  • Explore the magnificent Sung Sot Cave
  • Enjoy kayaking or bamboo boating in the peaceful Hang Luon area
  • Relax and swim at Titop Island
  • Watch the stunning sunset over the bay with a complimentary drink

Activity location

    • Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • WXCR+X7X, Unnamed Road, Tuần Châu, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Việt Nam
    • Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam

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Deluxe Cruise - Set Menu Lunch: Meet at Harbour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Please be at Tuan Chau port and meet our tour guide there at 11:20 - 11:40 am. Once on board, you will enjoy a delicious Set Menu Lunch on a Deluxe Cruise (the smaller one). The itinerary is same as the other options

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:30
Price details
฿1,280.51 x 1 Adult฿1,280.51
Total
Price is ฿1,280.51

Luxury Cruise - Buffet lunch: Meet at harbour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Please be at Tuan Chau port and meet our tour guide there at 11:20 - 11:40 am. Once on board, you will enjoy the VietNamese cuisine Buffet Lunch on a Luxury Cruise (with Jacuzzi). The itinerary is same as the other options

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:30
Price details
฿1,554.07 x 1 Adult฿1,554.07
Total
Price is ฿1,554.07
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What's included, what's not

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    Return transfer by shuttle bus/Limousine Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi (Option selected)
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    1 water bottle on bus (from Hanoi)
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    Professional English-speaking guide
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    Cruise in Ha Long Bay
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    Welcome drink onboard
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    Vietnames lunch with seafood and local dishes (vegetarian available)
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    Entrance fee
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    Kayaking or bamboo boat ride at Hang Luon
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    Visit to Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island
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    Tea party with drinks, fruits, and snacks
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    Personal expenses
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    Drinks on boat
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    Tips for guide and driver
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    Travel insurance
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    VAT
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    Other things not mentioned

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Plastic bottles

What you can expect

Option 1 & Option 2: Meet at the harbour (not included pick up):
the tour guide will meet you at Tuan Chau international marina, check in, get on a Deluxe Cruise (Set menu lunch) or a Luxury Cruise (Buffet lunch) and enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.
If you need a transfer back to Hanoi after boat trip, please contact the operator

Option 3; 4 and 5: Pick up in Hanoi old quarter:
07:30 – 08:20 | Begin Your Adventure:
Start the trip with a comfortable transfer from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by a modern shuttle bus or by a VIP Limousine (option selected). Travel along the modern motorway as the scenery shifts from bustling streets to peaceful countryside. Stop at the Pearl farm and learn how the local people cutlure the Pearls from sault water oysters
IMPORTANT PICKUP INFORMATION (Effective from 1 July 2026)
Due to new traffic regulations effective from 1 July 2026, vehicles with 16 seats or more are no longer permitted to enter certain streets within Hanoi Old Quarter.
As a result, guests staying inside the restricted area may be required to walk a short distance to the nearest accessible pickup point on a main road.
We will contact you to confirm the most convenient pickup location based on your accommodation.

Our vehicle is not allowed to stop or wait for an extended period. So we kindly ask all guests to arrive at the pickup location on time.
✨ Welcome to Halong Bay – UNESCO World Heritage Site

11:30 | Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbour
Step aboard a stylish day cruise where the crew welcomes you with warm hospitality.

12:00 | Vietnamese Lunch on the cruise:
Enjoy a flavourful Vietnamese lunch as the boat sails among towering limestone pillars. Capture iconic sights such as Dog Rock, Incense Burner, and the legendary Fighting Cock Islet—the proud symbol of Halong Bay.

Afternoon Exploration
Sung Sot Cave – The Heart of Halong :
Discover Sung Sot Cave, the most magnificent grotto in the bay. Wander through its vast chambers, glowing stalactites, and ancient rock formations carved by nature over millions of years.

Kayak in a Hidden Lagoon :
Continues to Luon Cave, a serene waterway tucked among limestone cliffs:

  • Choose a kayak (2 people) - rowed by yourself, into the tranquil emerald lagoon, (not allowed for the children under 12 year old for safe reason)
  • Enjoy a gentle ride on a bamboo boat (10 - 14 people), rowed by the local people
  • Or simply relax onboard.

Titop Island – Swim or Reach the Summit :
Arrive at Titop Island:
You can:

  • Swim in refreshing turquoise water,
  • Or hike to the top for a breathtaking 360° view that stretches across the bay.

A Perfect Ending: Afternoon Tea:
As the sun paints the sky with golden light, unwind with drinks, fresh fruits, and snacks. The perfect moment to relax, chat, and capture unforgettable photos.

17:30 - 18:00 | Return to Harbour. (End Option 1 & 2 )
Disembark at Tuan Chau and board your bus back to Hanoi.

20:30 – 21:00 | Arrive in Hanoi
You’ll be dropped off in the Old Quarter. (End Option 3; 4 & 5)

Location

Activity location

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    • Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • WXCR+X7X, Unnamed Road, Tuần Châu, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Việt Nam
    • Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam