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Hanoi - Halong Bay day trip

Enjoy this full-day trip to Halong Bay from Hanoi, including a scenic round-trip drive through northern Vietnam’s rural landscapes. Enjoy a seafood lunch as you take in the magnificent scenery, stopping to explore karsts and caves such as Thien Cung (Heavenly Cave) with an experienced guide.

Full itinerary

Day tour Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
  • 08h00-08h30: Get picked up from your hotel (in Hanoi Old Quarter area) and depart for Halong, stop over for a rest on the way.
  • 11h30-12h00: Arrive at Ha Long Harbor. Welcome aboard and safety briefing. The cruise will take you on a 5 hour journey via a route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops  including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoy a Vietnamese lunch on boat.
  • 13h45-14h00: Arrive at Bo Hon archipelago. You will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes of sea lives. Then go kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon. Visit Titov Island with sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.
  • 16h30: Return to the cruise and back toward the harbor. There is a lot of time for sunbathing on the upper deck with music. Enjoy great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.
  • 17h30-18h00: Disembark for a bus ride back to Hanoi, short break on the way.
  • 20h00-20h30: Drop off at your hotel/stay.

Important note: The time to visit Ha Long Bay may be changed depending on the weather in Ha Long or the coordination of the Halong Management Board. Wish you sympathize!

Price and Condition

Price is based on a group-sharing tour. Please contact us if you want a private tour for you and your accompanies only.

What’s included:

  • Transfer from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to Halong Bay & return by A/C modern bus
  • English speaking guide on the cruise
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch with Vietnamese dishes
  • Government tax

What’s not included:

  • Beverages
  • Kayaking or bamboo boat
  • Water on bus or on the meals
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for tour guide and personal expenses: $5/person/a day
  • Extra for sharing Limousine transfer: $7/person/one way

Child policy:

  • From 1 - below years 4 old: 5$ surcharge. 2 adults can carry only 1 child from 1 to 4 years old. From the 2nd child will be charged 50% adult price
  • From 4 - below 8 years old: chagred 75% adult price
  • From 8 years old: chagred 100% price as adult 

Price and Condition

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