Ha Long Bay Cruise: Caves, Kayaking & Swimming (Standard/Luxury)
Overview
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12 hours
Mobile ticket
Choose between 2 Cruise options:
• STANDARD CRUISE: Traditional Vietnamese Set Menu Lunch
• LUXURY CRUISE: Buffet Lunch & Jacuzzi for added comfort and relaxation.
Escape the hustle of Hanoi and discover the stunning beauty of Ha Long Bay on a small-group tour. Cruise through emerald waters surrounded by dramatic limestone karsts, explore hidden caves, and enjoy a delicious Vietnamese Lunch onboard. Round-trip transfers from Hanoi Old Quarter are available with selected options. Enjoy fascinating insights from a professional local guide
Main Highlights:
• TITOP ISLAND – Swim, relax on the beach, or hike to the summit for breathtaking panoramic views of Ha Long Bay
• LUON CAVE – Explore a peaceful lagoon by kayak or traditional bamboo boat, surrounded by limestone cliffs
Speedboat rides are available for an additional fee
• SUNG SOT CAVE – Discover Ha Long Bay’s most famous cave, renowned for its spectacular stalactites & stalagmites
All entrance fees included (except speedboat).
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
To help protect the environment, single-use plastic bottles are not permitted in Ha Long Bay. We encourage guests to bring a reusable water bottle if they prefer not to purchase drinks onboard.
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
Travelling with friends or family but booked separately? Please let us know in advance, and we will do our best to ensure your group travels together.
Children over 10 years old (over 130 cm, meeting both conditions) can kayak only with a parent.
Kayaking is only suitable for adults under 100 kg for safety reasons.
What To Expect
Sung Sot Cave
Sung Sot Cave (Surprise 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.
Ti Top Island
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.
Options
Meet at Port: Standard Cruise
✅ Tuan Chau Port Pickup: Pickup at Tuan Chau Port (Ha Long International Marina) by 11:30AM - 11:45 AM . Please ready at 11:30 AM. No Hanoi Transfer. ✅Standard : Standard Cruise. Duration: 6 hours ✅Lunch: SET MENU LUNCH included. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available with advance notice. ✅Tuan Chau Port - Ha Long Bay: Depart from Tuan Chau Port and explore Ha Long Bay. Visit stunning caves, Titop Island, and enjoy kayaking. ✅Boat: Standard Cruise
Meet at Port : Luxury Cruise
✅ Tuan Chau Port Pickup: Pickup at Tuan Chau Port (Ha Long International Marina) by 11:30AM - 11:45 AM . Please ready at 11:30 AM. No Hanoi Transfer. ✅ Luxury: Luxury cruise with Buffet Lunch, Jacuzzi, spacious Sundeck, and enhanced onboard comfort. Duration: 6 hours ✅ Lunch: BUFFET LUNCH included, with vegetarian options available. ✅ Tuan Chau Port - Halong Bay: Depart from Tuan Chau Port and explore Ha Long Bay. Visit stunning caves, Titop Island, and enjoy kayaking. ✅ Boat: Luxury cruise
From Hanoi: Luxury Cruise
✅ Pickup From Hanoi: Round-trip Shuttle Bus transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter. Hotel pickup and drop-off included with Luxury Day Cruise. ✅ Luxury: Luxury Cruise with Buffet Lunch, Jacuzzi, spacious Sundeck, and enhanced onboard comfort. Duration: 12 hours: Departure from Hanoi Old Quarter at 7:30 AM, with return to Hanoi approximately at 8:30 PM. ✅ Lunch: VIETNAMESE BUFFET LUNCH onboard the Cruise . ✅ Tour itinerary: Depart from Hanoi and explore Ha Long Bay, visiting Titop Island, Sung Sot cave, and enjoying kayaking . ✅ Boat: Luxury Cruise Pickup included
From Hanoi: Standard Cruise
✅ Pickup From Hanoi: Round-trip shuttle bus transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. ✅ Standard: Standard Cruise Boat Duration: 12 hours ✅ Lunch: SET MENU LUNCH included. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available with advance notice. ✅ Tour itinerary: Depart from Hanoi and explore Ha Long Bay, visiting Titop Island, Sung Sot cave, and enjoying kayaking . ✅ Boat: Standard Cruise Pickup included
What‘s Included
Kayaking or Bamboo Boat
English-speaking guide
Vietnamese lunch served on the cruise (vegetarian option available on request).
Bus pickup and drop-off from your hotel inside Hanoi’s Old Quarter (only included if option transfer selected)
All entrance and sightseeing fees included (Ha Long Bay cruise permit, caves, etc.).
1 bottle of water on the bus (only included if transfer option selected when booking)
Personal drinks are not included.
Tips for tour guide, driver, and personal expenses.
Other things are not mentioned in Program.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
164 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
High recommend
Sunshine21387113655,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Phong is the best 😉 Every thing is perfect
Great tour with amaezing views
norbertt570,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great trip with our guide, Phong! The transfer was convenient and the activities were fun and enjoyable. The food on the cruise was also delicious.
All the best, no hesitations
907kylah,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best tour guide named Phong 100/100 🫡 We enjoyed here all my family.
SUPER DUPER RECOMMENDED
kryznhaf,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00feels luxury and very acommodating tour guide Phong
5 star Halong Bay Cruise - Recommended
137litoj,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on this tour. Phong our tour guide who is very approachable and always share his knowledge about the country to everyone. Recommended.
Mr.Phong our tour guide was excellent in explaining every detail of the tour program...the views were breathtaking.. especially
Daydream700495,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ha long tour was excellent ..Mr Phong explained every tour detail cllearly..
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L4776MNaarons,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very accommodating and informative tour guides with Sir Phong!
Feedback
315deepalij,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr. Phong was a good guide. he is an asset to your company. Thank you
Out of this work experience
V8758HHbenw,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We both had a lovely day today Phong and Ken our guide were amazing and took care of us the entire trip. Would highly recommend to anyone looking at going to ha long bay.
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U8052BUshannonh,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing experience doing the ha long bay with our amazing tour guide, Phong. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Vietnam and want to see a natural beauty.
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