Thien Cung Cave

Discover the beauty of Halong Bay on a cruise and a guided kayaking tour. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch on a voyage to the Thien Cung (Heaven Palace) cave. Get closer to the islands on a leisurely kayaking tour.  08:00-08:30: Pick up at hotels located in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, head out on the drive to Ha Long Bay, 09:30: Making a short stop halfway to take a short break or restroom. Continue the scenic drive to Halong 11:45-12:00: Reach Tuan Chau International Island Pier and board the Deluxe Traditional Dragonfly Cruise. 12:30: Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch onboard and take in the tranquil beauty and breathtaking scenery from the deck. Admire tiny limestone islands with rock arches, sheer cliffs, white sand beaches, peaceful coves, and fanciful names, such as Incense Burner and Fighting Cock (the symbol of Ha Long Bay). 14:00: Head on to Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Grotto). Explore its vast chambers adorned with stalactites and stalagmites of all kinds. 15:00: Enjoy 45 minutes of kayaking or paddling a bamboo boat around the islands and water tunnels at the World Natural Area recognized by Unesco. 16:00-16:30: Return to the Tuan Chau pier and board the bus that will take you back to Hanoi. 19:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Drop off in Old Quarter of Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Good time for next trips: Night bus Ha Giang, Sapa. Night train to Hue, Da Nang. Or Night Market in Old Quarter of Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Or Dinner time when you back in Hanoi. Special Local Seafood Lunch menu: • Seafood Soup • Fried potato • Steam shrimp • Fried eggs roll • Fried squid  • Deep-fried seafood spring rolls • Fried chicken with mushroom • Steamed fish with tomato sauce/Fish fried with bread crumbs • Fried vegetables (when in season) • Steamed rice • Fresh fruit • Afternoon fresh fruit and tea Vegetarian lunch or Special request for Lunch please advise us in advance for the best arrangement - Our bus luggage compartment could keep your luggage during your tour if you would like to stay in Ha long for more days Note: We would email confirming pick-up time and address before one day tour start. Please check and confirm for the best arrangement

Head off on an exciting day trip to Vietnam's stunning Halong Bay for a boat cruise. Head out of Hanoi by bus, enjoying the landscape along your route, before embarking on your boat. Explore the bay's calm waters by kayak or on a traditional bamboo boat, and walk among its striking caves. Your experience begins as your driver and guide pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi. Departing for Ha Long Bay in the Quang Ninh Province, you will pass by the Red River Delta throughout a 2.5-hour tour during which you can relax on the bus. You will later reach the Tuan Chau port at noon, checking in upon arrival. Once departing the dock, you can enjoy a set-menu seafood lunch while day cruising around Ha Long Bay. You'll pass by Dog Rock, the Incense Burner, and Fighting Chicken Rock... Following this, head to Bo Nau Island where you will have chance to visit Sung Sot, the latter of which is one of the top 2 most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. After an hour visiting Sung Sot Cave, Joining Kayaking in Luon Cave (a water cave) You will have about half an hour to hike up Ti Top peak to admire the panoramic view of Ha Long Bay before you return to the boat before traveling back to the pier and disembarking at the Tuan Chau Port at around 6:00PM.

DAY 1: HALONG BAY- LAN HA BAY (KAYAKING/ SWIMMING) – SUNSET PARTY 08:00: Our tour guide and Shuttle Bus pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter (optional) 08: 45 Depart to Halong Bay for 2.5 Hours. 10:30: Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have 20-minute short break. 11:30 – 12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor. 12:00 – 12:30 Welcome to Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure. 13:00: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong – Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay. Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area. Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air). 15:45: You will do kayaking under our tour guide’s instructions in so many beautiful spots, then Swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air). Heading back toward the sleeping area. 18.00: Come back to our Cruise. Take photos and relax. 19:00: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise. 21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service and overnight on the Dragon Bay Cruise. DAY 2: LAN HA BAY- HANOI 7:00-7:45: Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. 08:00:Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets Tourists visit the famous Frog Pond. Here you can freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim... 09:15: Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin. 9:30: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure and enjoy your last lunch at cruise. 11:30: Cruise are landing Tuan Chau Harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise. 12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by the Bus 15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi

- Pickup at your hotels in Hanoi by our professional driver and tour guide at the time you booked. Enjoy luxury, modern, comfortable round-trip transport from Hanoi by National Expressway through the Red River delta is a great opportunity to see what daily life is like for Vietnamese farmers. Rice fields and water buffalo flank both sides of the road. Take a rest stop at a halfway point before continuing to Ha Long Bay. The most interesting glimpses into rural life come during February and June when whole families are busy transplanting the young rice plants to the growing fields. Arrive at Halong Tourist Wharf. Our cruise team will board you and take you into the bay. On the way out, a fresh seafood lunch (vegetarian option available if requested) will be served. The limestone bedrock and sheer cliffs of the countless islets have inspired local people to come up with equally fanciful names: Stone Dogs Island, Incense Burner Island, and Fighting Cocks Island - the symbol of Ha Long Bay. You will then head on to Thien Cung Grotto (Heavenly Palace Grotto), a magnificent and otherworldly cave. Explore its huge chambers adorned with stalactites and stalagmites of all kinds. It's most impressive with four holy animals: dragon, unicorn, turtle, and phoenix, and a magic heaven gate. Cruising to the floating village, where you will enjoy 40 minutes of Kayaking or Bamboo boating around the islands and water tunnels and bask in the charm of this natural paradise. After 4 hours of cruising, you will be brought back to the Halong tourist wharf, where your vehicle will be waiting to take you back to Hanoi.

Hanoi to Sapa Limousine Bus: The limousine bus service typically departs from Hanoi's Old Quarter in the early morning or late morning, traveling to the town of Sapa. The journey includes rest stops for refreshments and bathroom breaks, and the buses are equipped with comfortable seating for relaxation during the 5–6 hour trip. Upon arrival, you'll be dropped off at a central location in Sapa for easy access to your accommodation. Return Trip: The return trips follow the same setup, with a return in the late afternoon or evening, bringing you back to Hanoi after a day of sightseeing. Note: As the seating is assigned randomly based on the pick-up route, please follow the seating arrangement provided by the driver.

Embarking on a mesmerizing journey through the tranquil waters of Halong Bay, the UNESCO World Heritage Site. From 08:20: Start picking up customers from hotels in the Old Quarter (optional outside the old quarter). 3 - hour driving on modern comfortable bus from Hanoi by National Expressway through the Red River delta is a great opportunity to see what daily life is like for Vietnamese farmers. Take a rest stop at a halfway point for short rest before continuing to Halong Bay. The most interesting glimpses into rural life come during February and June when whole families are busy transplanting the young rice plants to the growing fields. About 12:00: Arrive in Halong cruise port. Here you’ll on board and head into the bay. A fresh seafood lunch (vegetarian available if requested) is served on the way out. The limestone bedrock and sheer cliffs of the countless islets have inspired local people to come up with equally fanciful names: Stone Dogs Island, Duck Island, Finger Island, Incense Burner Island, and Fighting Cocks Island, the symbol of Halong Bay. Experiencing 30-minute Kayaking or Bamboo boat around the islands and water tunnels and bask in the charm of this natural paradise. You will then head on to Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Grotto), a magnificent and otherworldly cave. Explore their huge chambers adorned with stalactites and stalagmites of all kinds. Most impressive with 4 holy animals: Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix. And a magic heaven gate. About 16:30: You will cruise back to Tuan Chau cruise port, where the bus is waiting for you to go back to Hanoi. From 19:00: The trip ends at your hotel or drop- off address, take advantage returning Hanoi early for more activities such as going to Train station, Taking overnight bus to Sapa or to Airport for late flight or just simply joining Night Market, Beer Street, Shopping,.. in the Old Quarter

The Halong Bay Cruise embarks on a mesmerizing journey through the tranquil waters of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From 08:20: Start picking up customer from hotels in the Old Quarter (optional outside the old quarter). Transfer with modern comfortable bus from Hanoi by new Expressway through the Red River delta. It is a great opportunity to see what daily life is like for Vietnamese farmers. Rice fields and water buffalo flank both sides of the road. Take a rest stop at a halfway point for short rest before continuing to Halong Bay. The most interesting glimpses into rural life come during February and June when whole families are busy transplanting the young rice plants to the growing fields. From 12:00: Arrive in Cruise port for check in procedure, enjoy a fresh seafood lunch (vegetarian available if requested) while the ship is cruising. The limestone bedrock and sheer cliffs of the countless islets have inspired local people to come up with equally fanciful names: Stone Dogs Island, Duck Island, Finger Island, Incense Burner Island, and Fighting Cocks Island, the symbol of Halong Bay. Exploring hidden cave by 30-minutes of Kayaking or Bamboo boat around the islands and water tunnels and bask in the charm of this natural paradise You will then head on to Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Grotto), a magnificent and otherworldly cave. Explore their huge chambers adorned with stalactites and stalagmites of all kinds. Most impressive with 4 holy animals: Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix. And a magic heaven gate. About 16:30: Cruising back to Cruise port where the bus is waiting for you to return to Hanoi. About 19:15: You are in Hanoi center, the bus will drop you off at hotel (if the bus can enter depending traffic conditions). Trip ends. Note: You can book Sleeper bus to Sapa at 22.00 pm or night train to Hue, Danang even you can have enough time to go to airport for late flights.

HANOI - HA LONG – SURPRISING GROTTO- TITOP ISLAND (1 DAY TRIP- DAILY DEPATURE) Things to do: Kayaking, Swimming, Delicious Buffet, Visiting. 7:45 – 8:30: Hotel pick up Our English-speaking tour guide will pick up guests from various hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter, ranging from 7:45 – 8:30, we try to make the pick-ups as timely as possible but with morning traffic in the Old Quarter and many hotels to collect from this time is approximate. Please be ready to help expedite this process. Short Lavatory Break Quick rest stop halfway to stretch your legs, use the facilities, or grab a quick snack in case you missed breakfast (our driver appreciates a coffee break as well!) before we get back on the road and finish the drive. Boarding The Cruise – Check In Time. The bus will arrive at Halong International Port, reach our pier, where our welcoming staff will be awaiting your arrival with a big smile. Welcome drink will be served while the captain introduces the cruise briefing and instruction. Lunch On Board The cruise departs from Halong International Port for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you will have chance to pass through the grandeur of the legendary bay with thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Duck Rock and especially Thumb Rock – a beautiful limestone islet rising from sea water in the shape of a giant thumb. Mother Nature has put Thumb Rock here to send a message of goodness to every passenger cruising in the ancient bay. Have a Huge – Buffet lunch with variety of dishes including Seafood – Vietnamese Food and International Food. 13:30 - Explore Surprising Cave ( Amazing Cave – Sung Sot Cave ) the largest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. After about 200 steps under the forest canopy, the entrance of the cave shows up. A paradise of appear in front of you. You will discover the cave in about 45 minutes before getting back to the cruise (For other tourists who can’t walk much, you can stay on cruise, chilling out on the sundeck). 14:30 - Titop Island – Titop Beach – Titop Mountian – Swimming – Hiking Stop at Titop Island. One this small island, you can climb halfway up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay. Looking down from high above gives you a wonderful sensation; at the same time offers you a spectacular view of every corner of the bay. 15:30 - Visit Luon Cave. Then do kayaking or a bamboo boat in Luon cave and discover the beautiful lagoon. 16:30: Cruising back to Halong International port Cruising back to Halong International port. There are a lot of time for enjoying sunset party with tea, cakes, sunbathing on the upper deck with music and enjoying great fun 17:30 – Get on the bus 21:00 - Arrive in Hanoi.

Embark on a 2-Day, 1-Night journey from Hanoi to explore the natural beauty and historical charm of Ninh Binh and Halong Bay. Hike up to Mua Cave for panoramic views, visit the ancient Hoa Lu temples, and take a tranquil boat ride through the picturesque Tam Coc landscapes. Afterward, relax and cruise through the majestic limestone karsts of Halong Bay. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, adventure, and stunning nature. Day 1: Depart from Hanoi in the morning and drive to Ninh Binh. Upon arrival, visit the Hoa Lu Temples, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Next, hike up to Mua Cave for stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. In the afternoon, take a boat trip through Tam Coc, known for its scenic limestone caves and rivers. Check in to your hotel or homestay in Ninh Binh for the night. Savor a delightful self-paid dinner at the restaurant within the accommodation. Day 2: After breakfast, travel to Halong Bay, a 2.5–3-hour drive from Ninh Binh. Arrive and embark on a scenic cruise through the bay, famous for its dramatic limestone karsts and islands. Enjoy breathtaking views, relax on board, and explore caves or beaches (depending on the tour). In the late afternoon, depart for Hanoi, arriving in the evening. NOTE: Please note that the itinerary may be adjusted due to weather and traffic conditions. However, all attractions included in the tour will still be visited.

11h45: we will pick you up at Tuan Chau international marina 12h00: we will leave harbor and have lunch onboard. If you are vegetarian or have any special food request, please note to our saleman in advance. ● 4 Hours Tour: Firstly, we will go pass Stone Dog rock. This is the first attraction closer to harbor. It looks like a dog. Secondly, our boat will go to center of Halong bay. So you will see the Incense Burner rock, Fighting Cock rock. This is center of Halong bay – World Heritage site. Thirdly, we stop at Ba Hang fishing village (Luon cave) for kayaking or bamboo boat trip rowed by local fisherman. We will spend around 50 minutes here. Fourthly and most attractively, we move to Thien Cung cave and stop there. Time to step up with stairs to the cave and walk inside. Therefore, you have around 45 minutes to admire stunning landscape. In conclusion, we get back to the boat and turn back to harbor. ● 5.5 Hours Tour: - visiting Titov island, one of the famous island in Ha Long Bay, you can do swimming or hiking to the top of Titov island - Moving to Luon Cave to do kayaking or have a bamboo boat ride - Sightseeing Sung Sot Cave - the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay We may be back in the Habour around 17h30 - 17h45