Hanoi - Halong Bay Full Day Trip from Hanoi
Embark on an epic journey from Hanoi to Halong Bay - feast on a cruise, paddle through emerald waters, dive in for a swim, and uncover the secrets of hidden caves and grottos!
Cancellation policy
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Duration 6h 30m
Duration supplied by the experience provider.
Languages
English, German, Russian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, cn, gr, Italian, Czech, Arabic, Thai, Polish, Dutch, Turkish
Group size
1–15 travelers
Full description
Scenic Cruise Experience – Even on a day trip, guests enjoy a cruise through the bay, passing dramatic cliffs, hidden lagoons, and fishing villages.
Activities in Nature – Depending on the itinerary, tourists can kayak through limestone caves, swim in secluded spots, or visit iconic caves such as Thien Cung or Sung Sot.
Fresh Seafood Lunch – A highlight is savoring a delicious seafood lunch onboard while floating among the majestic karsts.
Unforgettable Photography – The dramatic seascape creates countless opportunities for stunning photos, making it a dream for photographers.
In short, a Halong Bay full-day tour offers a compact yet immersive experience, combining world-class scenery, cultural insights, and exciting activities — one of the must-do Vietnam tours for first-time visitors.
Itinerary
Full Day Halong Bay Cruising. 9.00AM Depart from your hotel in Hanoi for the journey East of Hanoi (approximately 2,5 hours) to Halong City, the gateway to Halong Bay. En route you will pass fields of busy workers farming their rice fields using traditional methods of cultivation.Upon arrival, board a traditional junk and set sail around this magnificent bay and among thousands islands that jut out of the sea with its spectacular natural environment while lunch is served. You also have the opportunity to stop visiting one of the many grottoes. On this four-hour cruise we will visit to Dong Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Grotto), located on a remote island in the bay. As the name suggests, the cave adorned with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites. Colored lights transform the scene into a fairy-tale palace. Then sailing past some of the bay’s most iconic locations, including Thumb Island, Incense Island and Ba Hang floating village. We then continue cruise to the southern part of the Bay, where we will admire view of many strange-shaped islands, visit floating village of the local fishermen and do kayaking to further remote area of the bay. Continue sailing back to Halong wharf, get on car and return to Hanoi. Tour ends at your hotel.
What’s included
Included
- Guide
- Meals: 1
- Transfer
- Shuttle Bus Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
- Excellent English speaking guide
- Join boat cruising on Halong Bay
- Seafood lunch on board.
- Services charges and all government taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Drinks
- Kayaking service if customers enjoy
- Personal items, like bisquets, cakes, hats.
Important information
Meeting point
15 P. Ngô Quyền, Street, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam
Don’t forget
Infants must not sit on lapsChildren must be accompanied by an adultAt time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding timePlease advise any specific dietary requirements at time of bookingNot stroller accessibleNot suitable for petsNo public transportation nearbyNot wheelchair accessibleNot recommended for people with back problemsNot recommended for pregnant travelerswe offer free pick up at customers's hotel which located nearby Hoan Kiem Lake
Cancellation policy
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