Duration: 1 day
Cruising time: Approximately 6 hours
Departure: Daily
Route: Sung Sot Cave – Luon Cave – Titop Island
Transportation: Shuttle Bus or Limousine
Meals: Vietnamese lunch and sunset party

Discover the breathtaking scenery of Ha Long Bay on a luxury day cruise from Hanoi. Explore magnificent limestone caves, kayak through a peaceful lagoon, relax on Titop Beach, and enjoy panoramic views from the top of Titop Island.

Detailed Itinerary
08:00–08:45 | Pick-up in Hanoi

Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or near the Hanoi Opera House.

Depart for Ha Long Bay via the Hanoi–Hai Phong–Tuan Chau Expressway. The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours.

A short break of around 20–30 minutes will be provided along the way.

11:45 | Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor

Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina and complete the boarding procedures.

The cruise crew will welcome you on board with a refreshing welcome drink. The cruise then begins sailing through the spectacular scenery of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

12:30 | Lunch on the Cruise

Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch on board while the cruise passes thousands of limestone islands and rock formations.

Depending on the selected cruise, lunch may be served as a buffet or set menu. Vegetarian meals are available upon advance request.

14:00 | Visit Sung Sot Cave

Arrive at Bo Hon Island and visit Sung Sot Cave, also known as Surprise Cave.

Explore one of the largest and most impressive caves in Ha Long Bay, featuring enormous chambers and remarkable stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended because the cave visit includes steps and uneven surfaces.

14:45 | Kayaking or Bamboo Boat at Luon Cave

Continue to Luon Cave, a peaceful water cave surrounded by limestone cliffs.

Choose between:

Kayaking through the cave and lagoon.
Taking a traditional bamboo boat rowed by a local boat operator.

This area is known for its calm water, dramatic cliffs, and beautiful natural surroundings.

15:15 | Titop Island

Visit Titop Island, famous for its sandy beach and panoramic viewpoint.

Guests may choose to:

Swim and relax on Titop Beach.
Climb the stone steps to the summit.
Enjoy panoramic views across Ha Long Bay.
Take photographs of the surrounding limestone islands.

Swimming activities depend on the weather and instructions from the Ha Long Bay Management Authority.

16:30 | Sunset Party

Return to the cruise and relax during the journey back to the harbor.

Enjoy a sunset party with tea, wine, seasonal fruit, and biscuits while admiring the late-afternoon scenery of Ha Long Bay.

18:00–18:15 | Return to Tuan Chau Harbor

The cruise arrives back at Tuan Chau Marina.

Meet the driver and board the bus for the return journey to Hanoi.

21:00 | Arrival in Hanoi

Drop-off at your hotel or the nearest accessible location in Hanoi Old Quarter.

End of the tour.

Tour Highlights
Approximately six hours cruising through Ha Long Bay.
Visit the spectacular Sung Sot Cave.
Kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave.
Swim or hike to the viewpoint on Titop Island.
Enjoy lunch while cruising among limestone islands.
Sunset party on board.
Round-trip transportation from Hanoi.
Daily departure.
Tour Includes
Round-trip transportation between Hanoi and Ha Long Bay.
Shuttle Bus or Limousine, depending on the selected package.
English-speaking tour guide.
Ha Long Bay entrance and sightseeing fees.
Luxury day cruise.
Welcome drink.
Vietnamese lunch on board.
Kayaking or bamboo boat at Luon Cave.
Sunset party with tea, fruit, biscuits, and selected drinks.
One bottle of mineral water per person.
Beach towel for swimming activities.
Tour Excludes
Additional drinks ordered on board.
Travel insurance.
VAT and applicable taxes.
Tips for the tour guide, driver, cruise staff, and bamboo boat operator.
Personal expenses.
Public holiday surcharges.
Services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
Children’s Policy

Children aged 1–4: Free of charge when sharing all services with their parents.

A surcharge of USD 20 per child applies when a separate seat is requested.

Children aged 5–8: Charged at 75% of the adult price. This policy applies to one child travelling with two adults. The second child is charged at the full adult price.

Children aged 9 and above: Charged at the full adult price.

Meeting Point for Guests Without Transportation

Guests who do not use the tour’s transportation service must arrive at Tuan Chau Marina by 11:40.

The exact meeting point and cruise check-in instructions will be confirmed before departure.

What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes.
Swimwear and a change of clothes.
Sunscreen and sunglasses.
Hat or cap.
Camera or mobile phone.
Light jacket during cooler months.
Personal medication when necessary.
Important Information
Pick-up time depends on the location of the guest’s hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather, traffic, tidal conditions, or instructions from the Ha Long Bay Management Authority.
Kayaking, swimming, and other outdoor activities may be suspended when weather conditions are unsuitable.
During weekends and walking-street hours, guests may be dropped off at the nearest accessible location in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Guests should provide dietary requirements when making the booking.