Full Day Halong Bay by Icon Cruise from Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesVietnamese, English
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Halong Bay on a full-day journey aboard the elegant Icon Cruise. Admire spectacular limestone karsts and explore Sung Sot Cave, one of the bay’s most impressive natural attractions. Enjoy kayaking or a bamboo boat ride, followed by a delicious premium buffet lunch onboard. With convenient round-trip transportation from Hanoi and a carefully planned itinerary, this tour is a comfortable and efficient way to experience the highlights of Halong Bay in just one day.

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Pick up at Halong Port

Full-Day Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi with Icon Cruise

What's included

  • Premium seafood buffet lunch combining Asian and European cuisines (Icon Premium Lunch).
  • English speaking guide
  • Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary.
  • Sunset Party / Afternoon Tea with fresh fruits, pastries, and delicate snacks.
  • Value Added Tax (VAT).
  • Passenger insurance included.
  • 7-hour itinerary exploring the core zone of Halong Bay via: Sung Sot Cave, Titov Island, Luon Cave.
  • Welcome drink upon boarding the cruise.
  • Professional and attentive onboard crew.
  • Free use of 2 outdoor pools/Jacuzzis.
  • Bus transfer 2-way
  • Other personal expenses
  • Holiday surcharge

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    Pass by
    6:00-6.30.am Our bus will pick you up from old quarter go to Halong Bay.
  2. Halong Bay
    1h · Admission ticket included
    09:00 – 10:00 Welcome Onboard Welcome at Icon Cruise Lounge, Halong International Cruise Port. Enjoy a welcome drink while the Captain and Cruise Manager introduce the itinerary, safety rules, and onboard services.

    10:00 Departure
    Icon Cruise officially sets sail and starts the journey into the core heritage zone of Halong Bay.
  3. Sung Sot Cave
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    11:15 – 12:30 Discover Sung Sot Cave
    Explore Sung Sot Cave, one of Halong Bay’s largest and most spectacular caves, filled with impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
    12:30 – 13:30 Icon Premium Lunch
    Enjoy a premium Asian European seafood buffet while cruising past Halong Bay’s iconic limestone formations.
  4. Hang Luon Cave
    1h · Admission ticket included
    13:30 – 14:30 Kayaking & Bamboo Boat at Luon Cave
    The cruise stops at the Luon Cave area. You can choose to actively kayak on your own or sit on a traditional bamboo boat rowed by local fishermen to discover a secluded, emerald-green lagoon enclosed by steep vertical cliffs. (Activity subject to surcharge)
  5. Ti Top Island
    1h
    14:30 – 15:30 Conquering Titov Peak & Swimming
    Stop at Titov Island. Here, you can freely swim and relax on the pristine crescent-shaped sandy beach or challenge yourself by hiking up the steps to the mountain peak for a stunning 360-degree panoramic view of Halong Bay from above (the most iconic check-in vantage point in the Bay).
  6. Halong Bay
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    16:00 – 17:00 Sunset Party & Live Music
    Return to the cruise to join the Sunset Party / Afternoon Tea featuring fresh fruits, pastries, and delicious snacks while enjoying live musical performances on the sundeck as the sun sets over the gulf.
    17:00 Disembarkation & End of Journey
    The cruise returns and docks at Halong International Cruise Port. The Icon Cruise team bids you farewell, concluding your memorable 7-hour wonder exploration journey.
  7. Hanoi
    Pass by
    Our bus will pick you up at Halong Port then take you back Hanoi then finishes your trip at your hotel

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The bus will pick you up at main gate with your name.

End point

The bus will pick you up at main gate with your name.

Pickup details

Please ready 10 minutes before departure time

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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