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Hanoi: Islands, Caves, Kayak & Halong Dragonfly Boat Cruise

1. Hanoi: Islands, Caves, Kayak & Halong Dragonfly Boat Cruise

Discover the beauty of Ha Long 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.  After you’re picked up at hotels located in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, head out on the drive to Ha Long Bay, making a short stop halfway to take a short break or restroom. Continue the scenic drive to Halong, reaching Tuan Chau Island pier around midday and board the traditional cruise. 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). Then, head on to Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Grotto). Explore its vast 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 and board the bus that will take you back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi in the evening. Lunch menu:• Tomato/ cucumber salad• Fried potato• Steam shrimp• Fried eggs roll• Fried squid • Deep-fried seafood spring rolls• Fried chicken with mushroom• Steamed fish with tomato sauce• Fried vegetables (when in season)• Steamed rice• Fresh fruit• Afternoon fresh fruit and tea

From Hanoi: 2-Day Halong Bay Cruise with Meals

2. From Hanoi: 2-Day Halong Bay Cruise with Meals

Day 1: Hanoi/Tuan Chau - Halong Bay If you chose the option with a transfer, get picked up at your hotel and drive to Tuan Chau Marina. Otherwise, board the boat right away. After finishing the boarding procedures, eat lunch while cruising to the bay. Arrive at a striking cave to experience kayaking and swimming in the emerald water. Reboard your cruise to freshen up and attend a flower carving session with a skilled chef. Take advantage of a happy hour, with buy-two-get-one-free cocktails. Have dinner on the ship, then take part in squid fishing before going to bed. Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Halong Bay - Hanoi/Tuan Chau Wake up and breathe in the fresh air. Join a Taichi practice to help you warm up and attract more energy for a new day. Eat a light breakfast at the restaurant, then discover the Tra Bau area, where a Kong Skull movie scene was filmed. Admire the spectacular scenery of Lan Ha Bay and enjoy a delicious lunch of local food before heading back to Gia Luan for disembarkation. For the option with a transfer, get picked up at Tuan Chau Marina by bus and drive back to your hotel.

From Hanoi: Round-Trip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayak Tour

3. From Hanoi: Round-Trip Halong Bay Islands, Caves, Kayak Tour

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.

Hanoi: 2-Day Ha Long Bay 5-Star Cruise Tour with Activities

4. Hanoi: 2-Day Ha Long Bay 5-Star Cruise Tour with Activities

Day 1: Ha Long Bay and Kayaking Start with pickup from your hotel in Hanoi. From there you will drive through the green fields on the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Once having arrived at the harbor, you will check in for your cruise on the Ha Long, which will begin with a welcome drink and cruise briefing. Enjoy lunch while cruising to Ha Long Bay. Explore the Eo Ech area where you can do some kayaking around limestone islets or some swimming in the sea. Enjoy a picturesque sunset on the sundeck for watching the sunset. Enjoy Happy Hour on board with some cakes and fruit. Watch a cooking demonstration, and have the chef help you prepare Vietnamese spring rolls. Enjoy a seafood set menu onboard. Then make your way to the bar with a large selection of cocktails. Or choose to take part in some onboard activities: squid fishing, or simply relax in your cabin for the night. Day 2: Dark Cave and Bright Cave Watch the sunrise with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Enjoy a light breakfast before setting off exploring. Visit the beautiful Dark Cave and Bright Cave on a local bamboo boat or by kayaking to the caves. If you prefer, visit the Ba Trai Dao beaches and enjoy a relaxing day kayaking or swimming. Arrive at the picturesque lagoon, surrounded by magnificent mountains. Upon return to the boat, tuck into a buffet brunch. Return to shore, and be transferred back to Hanoi.

Ha Long: Lan Ha Bay 2-Day 5 Star Cruise With Luxury Cabin

5. Ha Long: Lan Ha Bay 2-Day 5 Star Cruise With Luxury Cabin

Explore Lan Ha Bay on a 2-day cruise. Sail past Con Vit islet, sunbathe on the deck, and enjoy a sunrise Tai Chi session as your cruise like a VIP. Day 1: Start with pickup from a meeting point in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Travel by highway to Tuan Chau marina. Hop onboard the boat and enjoy a welcome drink. Sit for a typical lunch in the luxury dining room with an indoor or outdoor dining area. Continue cruising through Con Vit islet, Thumb islet, and Gia Luan harbor. Discover the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay. Discover the beautiful Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Select the between the options of visiting the Dark and Bright Cave of Lan Ha Bay, after about an hour by kayaking, or visit the Ba Trai Dao beaches to kayak and swim. Head back to the cruise for swimming at Lan Ha Bay and jump in the water. After swimming, enjoy a sunset party and watch the sunset over Halong Bay. Join a short cooking class demonstration. Dinner is then served with a fresh food menu featuring western foods as well. After dinner, enjoy some cocktails at a panoramic bar with a pool view or take part in one of the onboard activities like board games, movies, and squid fishing. Day 2: Take part in a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. A local light breakfast is served. Enjoy the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as the boat sails through the calm emerald waters. Visit the famous Frog Pond. Here you can freely kayak and explore the landscape and then also swim for about an hour. Check out of your room and enjoy a lunch of Vietnamese cuisine. Disembark from the cruise as the crew says farewell. Travel back to Tuan Chau Marina for the transfer back to Hanoi Old Quarter.

Ha Long - Bai Tu Long Bay 2-Day Luxury Wooden Cruise

6. Ha Long - Bai Tu Long Bay 2-Day Luxury Wooden Cruise

Following an early morning pickup from your hotel in Hanoi, enjoy a comfortable ride to Ha Long City along the green fields of the Red River Delta. Upon arrival at the pier of Ha Long City, enjoy a welcome drink and receive a short briefing before cruising out to a 2-day adventure tour of Bai Tu Long Bay. Day 1 On the way to your destination, enjoy lunch on board before making a stop at the Thien Canh Son Cave. Follow your guide and explore the massive cave with various shaped stalactites and stalagmites for about 30 minutes. Continue the tour and return to your cruise boat where you can choose to relax in the sun or go kayaking and discover the beautiful landscape of Bai Tu Long Bay for another 30 minutes. Then join a cooking demonstration by a local chef and enjoy the freshly cooked dinner on board with fellow travelers. Have a drink at the bar or enjoy some night fishing activity before concluding day 1. Day 2 Day 2: Explore Bai Tu Long Bay and Vung Vieng Floating Village 6:30 AM Tai Chi morning and get a cup of coffee 7:30 AM: Enjoy breakfast with the sunrise 8 AM: Visit the ancient Vung Vieng floating village. Enjoy the peaceful ambiance of nature on the village, surrounded by rocky mountains. See the small bamboo boats and the ancient village, then return to cruise. 10 AM: Pack suitcases and prepare for the end of the tour. 10:30 AM Enjoy lunch on cruise, 11:20 AM Then say goodbye to the crew..

From Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Cruise with Cave Exploration

7. From Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Cruise with Cave Exploration

Discover the beauty of Halong Bay on a day trip from Hanoi. Admire picturesque views of the area, explore by kayaking, and enjoy a hearty lunch onboard. Start with pickup from your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus (8:00 - 8:45). Take a 2-hour long journey to reach Halong Bay by the highway. Arrive at Tuan Chau International Marina. Board the boat to start your afternoon of exploration. Relax as the boat sails out to the center of the World Heritage Site. Your lunch on the boat will be served with fresh local seafood, but a vegetable menu is always available at your request. Leaving the marina area, the cruiser passes by Dog Head and Swan Islands, the Ba Hang Floating villages, and Thumb Islands before reaching Sửng Sốt (Suprising Cave). Explore the cave with your guide. Continue to Titop Island where you can take some time for swimming, sun-bathing, or getting a panoramic view from the island's peak. Them, return to the cruiser and head back toward Tuan Chau harbor. Make the most of this time by sunbathing on the upper deck. Disembark the cruiser and travel back to Tuan Chau International Marina where you then board the bus for your return journey to Hanoi by highway road. Arrive at your hotel in the early evening (Around 20:30).  

Halong Luxury Day Cruise and Transportation transfers

8. Halong Luxury Day Cruise and Transportation transfers

08:15: You will be met by our Luxurious comfortable Car/Minivan at your hotel in Small Group. Spending 2 hour and half road journey to Hai Phong province via Newest Expressway (115km). 11:30: Take a short visit of Pearl Farm for understanding Akoya Cultural of Pearl explained by a Specialist in the North of Vietnam. Then head to the Pier for boarding. 12:15: Arrive Boarding Pier in to check in your cruise. Welcome aboard on our cruise and safe briefing. Our Cruise will take you on an odyssey of 4-hours exploration through World Natural Heritage Halong Bay, discovering many hidden splendors of untouched natural wonders. Enjoy breath-taking sceneries from river to the sea. 12:45: Lunch on board. While cruising through a maze of toweling limestone mountains, you revel in the elegance restaurant that full equipped with air-conditioning. A Vietnamese fusion cuisine lunch is served and spectacular seascape is always in view through expanded windows. 14.00: Explore magical sea cave and hidden lagoons by Kayak or Bamboo Boat rowed. After an introduction from our expert on how to paddle safely, you will do kayaking amidst a maze of incredible rock formations rising majestically from jade-green water. Every turn brings anothersurprise and secret passages of an array of stalagmite caves leaded into hidden lagoons with a unique eco system, getting close to sea creatures and coral reefs. Alternative kayak, taking a bamboo boat rowed by a fisherfolk and gently gliding through stalagmite caves leaded into hidden lagoons. 15:00: Take a visit to the most beautiful cave of Halong Bay – Heavenly Palace (Thien Cung Cave) to see stunning stalagmite and stalactite formations 16:30: Disembark for another comfortable limousine ride back Hanoi via new expressway. 19:00: Drop off at your hotel doorsteps. Service ended.

From Hanoi: Full-Day Ha Long Bay Trip with Seafood Lunch

9. From Hanoi: Full-Day Ha Long Bay Trip with Seafood Lunch

8h20-8h45: Pick up at your hotel inside Hanoi old quarter then depart to visit Ha Long bay-the natural world heritage. On the way, you have a good chance to see the beautiful landscapes of Vietnam's countryside such as the red river, Luc River, buffalos, green rice, cane, and canal fields 11h30 – 11h45: Arrive at Tuan Chau Habour, get on the boat for check-in & relax. Then You will be served lunch with nice local sea foods while the boat moves to overview the beauty of the bay. The boat stops at the fishing farm and does kayaking or bamboo boat which is rowed by local people to visit Luon cave or relax at sundeck for about 40 minutes. After that, you get back to the boat and continue the journey for visiting the bay. The boat will stop at the wharf then you can go inside to visit Sung Sot cave ( or Supprising cave in English) which is the biggest and nicest cave in Ha Long bay.You will have 45 minutes to discover the cave which is partitioned into two chambers; the first one being similar to a wide theater hall. A narrow passage leads to the second room, where a flow of light meets visitors. The ceiling rises 100 feet above your head and the floor space, Then get back on the boat and move to TiTop Island where you can go swimming or Climb up to the top of the island for an overview of Ha Long bay. After that, you get on the boat back to 17h45 – 18h00: Arrive in Habour and gets on the bus to come back to Ha Noi. On the way, the bus will stop for about 15 minutes for relaxing.

From Hanoi: Full-Day Visit to Halong Bay

10. From Hanoi: Full-Day Visit to Halong Bay

Choose from a shared or private experience and head east from Hanoi after pickup from your hotel. Along the way, you will take a short break to enjoy the views in Hai Duong Province. Arrive in HaLong Bay at approximately 11:30 AM and relax with a fresh seafood lunch on your boat, before heading out further into the bay.  After lunch, you have 4 hours to explore Halong Bay. Visit Thien Cung Cave and Dau Go Cave, where General Tran Hung Dao amassed hundreds of stakes deep inside the cave prior to a battle against the invading Mongolian army in 1288. See the floating village of the fishermen, who have lived and fished for hundreds of years. Sail passed the Fighting Cocks Islets, a locally renowned symbol of the area.  After your boat returns you to the shore of Halong, your bus will be waiting to take you back to Hanoi.

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based on 835 reviews

This was a fantastic tour, unfortunately the weather was not on our side - but that didn't stop us having a lot of fun and seeing some amazing sights. Robert our tour guide was phenomenal - perfect English, funny and informative - but also knew when not to talk and left us to chat amongst ourselves, or rest on the bus. This tour packs so much into a day and was such good value for money, I recommended it to all the friends I met in Hanoi. Thanks for a great day!

Great 1 day tour of the bay, guide super prepared and very funny. They made extra veg food for me at lunch given my allergies

Fantastic experience on a beautiful wooden boat. Not too crowded with great service the excellent Cong as a guide

The views and landscape are wonderful, the food served was good and the boat trip very relaxing.

Very good guide, varied activities and above all a magnificent tour of the bay