Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip - Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch
C? Chi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Escape Hanoi to explore Ha Long Bay whit a 5 star cruise, the beautiful islands, Sung Sot Cave. Kayak or bamboo boat to Luon Cave and swim in the blue waters of the crescent-shaped Ti Top beach.
Highlights
- Enjoy the most luxurious and comfortable service on the newest 5-star cruise
- Enjoy a buffet lunch on a luxury cruise and a sunset party with juice and cakes
- The most luxurious and comfortable limousine transfer
- Beautiful large jacuzzi on the Luxury Cruise, great view
- Explore Ha Long Bay: Sung Sot cave, kayak in Luon cave, swim in Titop island
Description
OPTION 1 & 2: PICK-UP & DROP-OFF AT TUAN CHAU MARINA (Ha Long) from 11:30–11:45 AM. Please be ready at the port by 11:30 AM. OPTIONS 3 , 4 & 5: PICK-UP & DROP-OFF AT YOUR HOTEL IN HANOI OLD QUARTER (7:30 – 8:35 AM) Due to restrictions on bus pick-up on some streets in Hanoi Old Quarter between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM from 1 March 2025, we may ask you to walk to a nearby meeting point depending on your location. Walking time is normally about 1 - 5 minutes. Pick-up time is from 7:30 AM to 8:35 AM. ✅ If your hotel is located outside the Hanoi Old Quarter, please choose one pick-up point: • Hanoi Opera House – 7:30 AM (first pick-up) • 37 Hàng Thùng Street – 8:10–8:25 AM (last pick-up) Depart for Ha Long Bay via the new highway with a short rest stop along the way. Visit a local pearl farm before boarding the Cruise. Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina and board the Cruise. While enjoying a Buffet Lunch (Luxury Cruise) or Set Menu Lunch ( Standard Cruise) featuring traditional Vietnamese cuisine, you will pass famous limestone islands such as Hon Cho Da, Hon Trong Mai, and especially Hon Ga Choi – the symbol of Ha Long Bay. Itinerary Highlights : Sung Sot Cave : The largest and most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay, famous for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Note: This visit involves 40–60 minutes of walking, including stairs. Guests with mobility issues may relax on the boat. Luon Cave : You can choose to go kayaking (2 people per kayak), enjoy a bamboo boat ride (10–12 people per boat), or simply relax on board . Speedboat is optional and not included. Extra fee is paid on the spot if you choose it. Titop Island : Free time to swim at the beach, relax on the island, or hike to the top for a panoramic view of the bay. Boats are not allowed to anchor at Titop Island. After dropping guests off, the boat must temporarily leave the area. The boat will return to pick you up at the scheduled time. Please follow the guide’s instructions and return to the pier on time for pick-up. Wrap up the day with a sunset party onboard: Standard Cruise: Tea, local wine, cookies, French fries and fresh fruits. Luxury Cruise: Tea, fruit juice, cake or cookies and fresh fruits. Return : Option 1 & 2 (Ha Long guests) ~ Return to Tuan Chau Marina around 6:00 PM ~ Disembark. End of trip. Options 3 , 4 & 5 (Hanoi guests) ~ Cruise back to the port and board the bus to return to Hanoi. ~ Arrive in Hanoi at around 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM (depending on traffic). “If you have an early bus, train, or flight after the tour, please bring your luggage with you during the trip.” ~ End of trip. Notes ✅ There are 3 main sightseeing stops: Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Titop Island. Each site is located close together, and the boat takes about 5 minutes to travel between stops. After each activity, you will return to the boat before continuing to the next stop. The tour guide will provide clear instructions before each activity. If you don’t want to join, you may relax on board.Includes
Bus pickup and drop-off from your hotel inside Hanoi’s Old Quarter (only included if option transfer selected) English-speaking guide Ha Long Bay entrance fee 1 bottle of water on the bus (only included if transfer option selected when booking) Buffet lunch (if a 'Luxury Cruise' option selected) Jacuzzi on Luxury Cruise ( not on Deluxe Cruise ) Set menu lunch (if 'Deluxe Cruise' option selected) Vegetarian lunch option , gluten-free lunch options available... Kayaking or Bamboo BoatExcludes
Drink. Speed boats. Bus transfer from Hanoi & back to Hanoi ( not included if you choose the pickup option from Tuan Chau Harbor. ) Entrance ticket (not included for bookings made between September 2 and November 5, 2025). Beverages & travel insurance. Tips for tour guide, driver, and personal expenses. Other things are not mentioned in Program.Important Information
- Single-use plastic bottles are not allowed in Ha Long Bay under local regulations to protect the environment. Please bring a reusable water bottle for drinking during the trip. ( If you dont want to buy drink ) Jacuzzi is available only on the Luxury Cruise only (not on Standard Cruise ). Important Note : For bookings from Sep 2 to Nov 5, 2025, the entrance fee (310,000 VND/person) is not included. Please prepare cash for the guide to purchase tickets on site. Pickup options: – Options 1–2: Tuan Chau Marina (no Hanoi transfer). Hanoi Old Quarter transfer available ($15 Shuttle | $20 Limousine). – Options 3–5: Round-trip from Hanoi Old Quarter. For hotels outside of Hanoi Old Quarter ( Pickup option from Hanoi )
- Hanoi Opera House – 7:30 AM ( first Pickup )
- 37 Hang Thung Street – 8:05 AM –8:25 AM (be ready 8:05 AM - Last Pickup )
- Fri–Sun: Drop-off may be near your hotel due to walking streets Tours may be delayed, canceled, or depart later due to weather or unforeseen conditions