Halong Bay Day Trip
Overview
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Halong Bay with the Halong Bay Day Trip – the perfect choice for those who want to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site in just one day. The journey takes you through thousands of stunning limestone islands, mysterious caves, and exciting activities like kayaking or bamboo boat rides. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch on board and witness the magnificent sunset over the bay before heading back. A perfect day filled with unforgettable experiences!
Highlights
- Explore Halong Bay – Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site with its stunning limestone islands.
- Visit magnificent caves – Admire the breathtaking beauty of Sung Sot Cave or Thien Cung Cave.
- Kayaking or bamboo boat ride – Paddle through hidden lagoons and caves on emerald waters.
- Enjoy fresh seafood – Savor a delicious lunch with fresh seafood on a cruise.
- Sunset on the bay – Witness the mesmerizing sunset over the bay, creating a magical atmosphere.
- Convenient transportation – Round-trip transfers from Hanoi for a hassle-free journey.
Itinerary
08:00–08:30: Get picked up by bus from your hotels in Hanoi for a 2h–2h 20 minutes’drive to Halong International Port.
11:30–12:00: Arrive at port, proceed to embark on the ship.
12:00–12:30: Starts cruising the Halong Bay—a World Natural Heritage, recognized 3 times by UNESCO, and one of the 7 natural wonders voted by the New Seven Wonders.
12:30–13:45: Enjoy your lunch. While cruising back to Port, you can contemplate the magnificent scenery of Halong with its thousands of islands & islets.
Sung Sot Cave
14:00–14:45: Visit Sung Sot Cave—one of the largest and most beautiful caves of Halong with its multi-shaped stalactites and stalagmites.
15:00–15:30: Try your kayaking skills or take it easy on a bamboo boat to visit Luon Cave.
Titop Island
16:00–16:45: Arrive at Titop Island; you can either enjoy yourselves swimming at the beach or take a hike up to the top of the island for a quite impressive panorama of the Bay (~300 steps up).
17:00: Quite a few options are available for this time: Sunbathing on the sundeck, soaking in a Jacuzzi, playing board games, reading in restaurants, contemplating the sunset. Enjoy our Sunset Party: tea, coffee, fruits, cakes, and some light food from Vietnam.
18:15 – 18:30: Arrive at Port, disembark, and board our bus back to Hanoi.
20:30 – 21:00: Arrive in Hanoi—tour ends. See you again!
Inclusions
- Welcome drinks
- Vietnamese / English speaking guide
- Lunch
- Kayak / bamboo boat to visit Luon Cave
- Sunset party: Tea, coffee, fruits, cakes…
- Cruise insurance & other service charges
- Jacuzzi
- All entrance fees & permits
Exclusions
- VAT
- Drinks, tips & gratuities
- Surcharge for bringing drinks aboard.
- All other fees & costs not mentioned
- It’s advisable that you bring your own towels, an extra set of clothes for change in case of needs
Notes
Note: Itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions and/or requirements by authorities.
