Luxury Cruise Full day Explore Halong Bay from Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration8h - 9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 59 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Lotus Daily Cruise offers an exciting day trip of up to 7.5 hours, making it a perfect option for travelers with limited time who still want to explore the highlights of Halong Bay. Ideal for friends, couples, and families, this cruise packs a variety of activities into a single day. You'll visit some of the bay’s most stunning and iconic spots—Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Titov Island—destinations typically featured in longer two-day cruises. With a professional crew and top-notch service, Lotus Daily Cruise promises a memorable and enjoyable experience in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What's included

  • Activities: Cave, kayaking, swimming, sunset party, Jacuzzi
  • English/Vietnamese speaking tour guide
  • Transportation: Round-trip shuttle bus transfer Hanoi – Halong
  • Buffet lunch on boat
  • Sightseeing fees (apply for group sharing tour only)
  • Holiday surcharge
  • Taxes
  • Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
  • All other services not mentioned clearly in the program

What to expect

  1. Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
    Pass by
    08.00: Pick up from the Old Quarter Hanoi.
  2. Tuan Chau Island
    30m
    10.00: Upon arrival at Tuan Chau harbor, you will check-in and get on board the cruise then start a trip to discover the World Heritage.
  3. Halong Bay
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    10:30: Enjoy a welcome drink. The cruise departs from Tuan Chau harbor for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage Halong Bay. Along the way, you will have a 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.
    12:00: Have a huge buffet lunch with a variety of dishes including seafood and Vietnamese traditional food.
  4. Sung Sot Cave
    1h · Admission ticket included
    13:00: Stop at Bo Hon Island. Our tour guide will take you to Sung Sot Cave/Surprising 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 appears 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).
  5. Hang Luon Cave
    1h · Admission ticket included
    14:00: Say goodbye to Sung Sot Cave, cruise heads to Luon Cave. In this area, it’s time for you to heat up with kayaking (about 30 minutes kayaking)
  6. 1h
    15:00: Stop at Titov Island. On this small island, you can climb halfway up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Halong 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.
  7. Halong Bay
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    16:00: After that, you will get back to cruise and ready for our Sunset Party. Vietnamese tea, fresh fruits and snacks will be served when you’re relaxing on the sundeck or in the Jacuzzi. On the way back, the cruise will pass by Hoa Cuong area, one of the most beautiful spots in the bay.
  8. Tuan Chau Island
    30m
    17:30-18:00: Arrive in Tuan Chau port. End of the trip
  9. Hanoi
    1h 30m
    19.30: Arrive at Hanoi.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Opposite the Opera House, at the intersection of Hai Ba Trung Street and Le Thanh Tong Street

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No wheelchair accessible
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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