Take a traditional cruise with a professional guide to the spectacular Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit Heaven Palace Cave, go kayaking or take a bamboo boat ride. Enjoy delicious seafood on board, and a comfortable bus transfer.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 10 - 11 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Vietnamese
- Pickup included
- • All accommodation located in central Hanoi. If staying in an AirBnB or other private accommodation, please provide a clear address. • Your guide will meet you at your central Hanoi accommodation 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time • Please come to the meeting point at 08:00 AM if you are not staying in central Hanoi. The meeting point is 37A Hang Thung Street, Hoan Kiem. Halong: • Ticket Counter Number 01 at Tuan Chau Island, Halong CityPick up time: 12:15-12:30 PM. • Please confirm and connect with our Hotline WhatsApp/iMessage: +84 964760469
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy a cruise on Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Heavenly Palace cave, a fishing farm, floating village, and the famous James Bond cave
- Relax in the sun on the sundeck and enjoy delicious seafood on board
- Explore the emerald waters by kayak or bamboo boat
Full description
After you’re picked up at hotels located in Old Quarter of Hanoi from 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM, head out on the drive to Halong Bay, making a short stop half way to visit crafts workshops, where you’ll see marble stone sculptures, plaque paintings, and hand-embroidered items.
On your full-day excursion continue on the scenic drive to Halong, reaching Tuan Chau Island pier from 12:00 PM to 12:15 PM, and board the traditional cruise.
You’ll be greeted on board and then enjoy a fresh seafood lunch. Have a chance to take in the tranquil beauty and breathtaking scenery from the deck of the boat.
During the cruise you’ll enjoy views of tiny islands with their rock arches, sheer cliffs, innumerable white sand beaches, and peaceful coves. Like sculpted cartoon characters, these limestone islands have fanciful names, such as Incense Burner, Stone Dog, and Fighting Cock (which is the symbol of Halong Bay).
You will then head on to Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Grotto). Explore its huge chambers adorned with stalactites and stalagmites of all kinds. Finally, enjoy 45-minutes of kayaking or paddling a bamboo boat around the islands and water tunnels at the World Natural Area recognized by UNESCO.
Return to the Tuan Chau pier from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM and board the bus that will take you back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi from 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Menu for lunch:
1: Tomato/ cucumber salad
2: Fried potato
3: Steam shrimp
4: Fried eggs roll
5: Fried squid
6: Deep fried seafood spring rolls
7: Fried chicken with mushroom
8: Steamed fish with tomato sauce
9: Fried vegetable (available upon season)
10: Steamed rice
11: Fresh fruit
12: Afternoon fresh fruit and tea
Includes
- Round-trip transfers between Hanoi and Halong via the National Expressway
- Traditional Halong Bay cruise
- Admission charges and sightseeing fees
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Deluxe Vietnamese and international seafood lunch
- Taxes and service charges
- Beverages
- Tips and personal expenses for guide and driver
- Airfares and hotels
- Visa arrangements
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with mobility impairments
- People with heart problems
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
Not allowed
- Pets
- Oversize luggage
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Pickup and drop-off are only available from accommodation in central Hanoi. If staying in an AirBnB or other private accommodation, please provide a clear address in the booking process.
- If pickup is not available from your location, please meet at the local partner's office
- Please advise in advance if you are vegetarian
- Be sure to bring a hat, raincoat, swimsuit, insect repellent, water, flashlight, good shoes, and some cash
- All participants are required to obey the orders of the tour guide for safety
- You are advised not to bring large pieces of luggage (for your convenience)
- Please advise if you are vegetarian or allergic to any foods
