Halong Bay Day Trip – Join in small group

Overview

Experience the timeless beauty of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, aboard a luxury day cruise designed for comfort, elegance, and immersive discovery.

This full-day journey takes you from Hanoi to the heart of Ha Long Bay, where thousands of limestone karsts rise dramatically from emerald waters. Enjoy a carefully curated itinerary featuring iconic caves, island viewpoints, water activities, and refined onboard services — all without the need for an overnight stay.

Ideal for travelers seeking a premium Ha Long Bay experience in one day, this cruise blends sightseeing, relaxation, and culinary enjoyment at sea.

Why Choose This Cruise

• Luxury day cruise — no overnight stay required
  
• Visit Ha Long Bay’s most iconic highlights
  
• Spacious cruise with premium facilities
  
• Buffet lunch featuring fresh local seafood
  
• Balanced pace with sightseeing & relaxation
  
• Comfortable limousine transfers from Hanoi
  

Highlights

• Scenic cruising through the heart of Ha Long Bay (UNESCO)
  
• Visit Surprising Cave (Sung Sot Cave) — one of the bay’s largest caves
  
• Explore Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat
  
• Stop at Titov Island for panoramic views and swimming
  
• Relax onboard with jacuzzi, sundeck & sunset party
  
• Enjoy a luxury buffet lunch with Ha Long specialties
  

Detailed Itinerary

The itinerary order may vary depending on weather and cruise operations. All core experiences are included.

Begin your day with pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter and travel comfortably by limousine toward Ha Long Bay, with a short comfort stop along the way.

Arrive at Tuan Chau International Port, where the cruise crew welcomes you onboard. Enjoy a welcome drink as the vessel sets sail into Ha Long Bay.

Savor a buffet lunch served in the elegant onboard restaurant while cruising past famous limestone formations and iconic islets.

Continue with a guided visit to Surprising Cave, renowned for its impressive chambers, stalactites, and stalagmites.

Next, discover Luon Cave, choosing between kayaking or a bamboo boat rowed by local residents, offering a peaceful perspective of the bay’s enclosed lagoon.

Later, visit Titov Island, where guests may climb to the viewpoint for sweeping panoramic views, swim at the beach, or relax onboard and enjoy facilities such as the jacuzzi.

As the cruise returns toward the harbor, unwind at a sunset party on the sundeck with complimentary fruits, cakes, tea, and juice.

Disembark at Tuan Chau Port and return to Hanoi by limousine, arriving in the evening.

Inclusions

• Luxury Ha Long Bay day cruise (approx. 6 hours)
  
• Buffet lunch onboard
  
• Welcome drink
  
• Complimentary filtered water during lunch
  
• Entrance & sightseeing fees
  
• Guided visit to Surprising Cave
  
• Kayaking or bamboo boat at Luon Cave
  
• Swimming & hiking at Titov Island
  
• Jacuzzi access & towel
  
• Sunset party with fruits, cakes, tea & juice
  
• English-speaking cruise guide
  
• Limousine round-trip transfer Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi (17–22 seats)
  
• Mineral water on limousine (2 bottles per guest, round trip)
  

Exclusions

• VAT
  
• Beverages not mentioned above
  
• Tips and personal expenses
  
• Services not listed in the “Inclusions” section
  
• Surcharges during public holidays
  

Tour Notes

• Cruise itinerary and schedule may change without prior notice due to weather or operational conditions.
  
• Entrance fees to Ha Long Bay are subject to change.
  
• On weekends or during walking street hours, limousine drop-off may be at the nearest suitable point in Hanoi Old Quarter.
  

Children Policy

• Children aged 1–4: Free for the first child sharing seat with parents; second child charged 50%
  
• Children aged 5–8: 75% of adult rate
  
• Children aged 9 and above: 100% of adult rate
  
• Lunar New Year surcharge (30th–3rd): USD 15 per person