Alova Premium Cruise Visit Halong Bay from Hanoi By Expressway

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration11h - 12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 65 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Alova Premium Day Cruise is a full-day adventure designed to offer visitors a memorable exploration of Halong Bay, one of Vietnam’s most iconic natural wonders. Starting with a convenient pickup from Hanoi, guests embark on a comfortable cruise through the stunning landscapes of Halong Bay, where towering limestone karsts rise dramatically from emerald waters. The tour includes a variety of activities such as exploring caves, kayaking, bamboo boat rowing, and enjoying a delicious Vietnamese lunch on board.

Options

FROM HANOI BY SHUTTLE BUS

Alova Cruise or Similar
Pick up at Old Quarter Only
Shuttle Bus Transfer Bothways
Buffet Lunch & Sunset Party
Includes Kayak/Bamboo Boat
Halong Bay One Day: Visit Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island
Pickup included

FROM HANOI BY LIMOUSINE

Alova Cruise or Similar
Pick up at Old Quarter Only
Limousine Transfer Bothways
Buffet Lunch & Sunset Party
Includes Kayak/Bamboo Boat
Halong Bay One Day: Visit Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island
Pickup included

What's included

  • Visit Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island (famous in Halong Bay)
  • 06 hour cruising on Halong Bay with Premium Cruise
  • Kayak/Bamboo Boat at Luon Cave (Water cave)
  • Entrance fees and sightseeing as program
  • Buffet Lunch Meal and Sunset Party Onboat
  • Limousine/Shuttle Bus Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi - Halong
  • English speaking guide during the tour
  • Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips
  • Holiday Surcharge

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    We will pick up all the guests at Hanoi Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside between 08h00 to 8h30 AM. It transfer about 2,5 hours to Halong Bay by expressway includes short break on the way.
  2. Hạ Long Bay
    3h
    12:00:
    Arriving Tuan Chau harbor. Welcome onboard and enjoy lunch while the cruise starts sailing to Halong Bay.

    13:45:
    Visit Surprise Cave - the biggest cave in Halong Bay. Then move to Luon Cave for kayaking or taking a sampan boat trip. Later, the ship proceeds to Titov island where you can swim or hike to the top of the mountain for the panoramic view.

    16:30:
    Return to the ship and enjoy sunset party.

    Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor. Get on bus back to Hanoi.
  3. Sung Sot Cave
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave: Explore The Biggest Cave in Halong Bay
    A place so amazing that the French deemed it “Grotte des Surprises” or (Surprise Grotto), Sung Sot Cave is one of the biggest, most beautiful caves in Halong Bay and a highlight on most Halong Bay itineraries.
    Sung Sot Cave was discovered by a French in 1901.
    Elevation: 25 meters above sea level.
    This is the largest and perhaps the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay with an area covering up to 10,000 sqm.
    “Surprise” is the immediate feeling you may have when visiting this incredible natural artwork.
    Sung Sot Cave is among the most prevalent tourist attractions for travelers and it is included in almost all itineraries of cruises exploring Halong Bay.
    The cave is accessible by a rented canoe, a day cruise, or an overnight cruise.
    Best time to visit: Year round; however, the best months to visit are from October to December when the humidity level is low (60-70%).
  4. Hang Luon Cave
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Luon Cave is a part of Bo Hon Island, which is about 14 kilometers from the mainland of Bai Chay City. Known as the island of amazing things, Bo Hon Island is an outstanding location in Halong Bay that most tourists choose as a nextstop on their way discovering Halong Bay.

    The surrounding area of Luon Cave comprises a lot of well-known places of interest in Halong Bay. In front of Luon Cave is Con Rua Island (Turtle Island), and on the right of this cave is the Heaven Gate. Not only that, in the area of Bo Hon Island is Sung Sot Cave, which is the most magnificent cave in Halong Bay. Tien Cave and Trinh Nu Cave are also famous caves in Halong Bay in the area near Luon Cave.
  5. Ti Top Island
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Ti Top Island is preferable for tourists when taking Halong Bay tours, thanks to its ideal location. Specifically, Bo Hon Island and Sung Sot Cave are ahead of the island, while Dam Nam Island is to the right, and Cua Luc Bay is on the backside. Moreover, Ti Top Beach is located only about 7-8 kilometers away from Bai Chay Tourist Area to the Southeast.

    From the bird's eye view, Ti Top has a steep slope on one side and an inclined slope on the other side. The beach coast here has a moon-like shape with the smooth white sand and is favored with stunning nature. You can find its water clear and blue all year round, thus making pebbles visible on the sandy bottom. All of these geographical factors turn Ti Top Island into a must-visit stopover in Halong Bay.
  6. Old Quarter
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    FROM TUAN CHAU HARBOR: You will get on group bus/limousine back to Hanoi. After 2,5 hours drive by expressway again, we will arrive at Hanoi and drop off guests at the hotel in Old Quarter Area between 20h30 pm to 21h00 PM. End tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you stay outside Old Quarter Hanoi, you can come to our meeting points: Hanoi Opera House. We will pick you up from here.

End point

If you stay outside Old Quarter Hanoi, you can come to our meeting points: Hanoi Opera House. We will pick you up from here.

Pickup details

We will collect all the guests in Hanoi Old Quarter. Please be ready at your hotel lobby. Our driver/tour guide will come and collect you on express bus.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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