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Ha Long Bay Full-Day Cruise with Lunch, Kayaking, Surprise Cave & Titop Island
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Ha Long Bay Full-Day Cruise with Lunch, Kayaking, Surprise Cave & Titop Island

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6 hours
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6 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 adults × $27
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6 hours
$54$60Save 10%
2 adults × $27
All taxes and fees included
6 hours
$54$60Save 10%
2 adults × $27
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This full-day boat tour in Ha Long Bay lasts about 6 to 13 hours, offering a chance to visit several key spots in the bay. The tour includes a stop at Surprise Cave, where you can explore the limestone formations. You will also have time to swim and hike on Titop Island, which features panoramic views from the top of a hill. Kayaking through Luon Tunnel Cave is available as an optional activity, where two people share one kayak. Lunch is served on board and features fresh seafood and local dishes. The cruise also offers welcome drinks and bottled water, with an English-speaking guide providing commentary throughout the trip. Depending on the chosen option, hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi's Old Quarter is included, or transfer from Tuan Chau Marina harbor if no hotel transfer is selected. The boat departs from Tuan Chau Marina and passes many scenic landscapes in Ha Long Bay during the cruise. The tour runs daily with several departure times. Guests booking the 8:30 AM option receive shuttle bus service between Hanoi and Ha Long Bay. For the 11:30 AM departure, passengers must send passport information by 9:00 AM on the day of travel and meet at the harbor. Passengers staying on international cruise ships docking at Ha Long international cruise port can be picked up at the port. The tour guide is available to assist, and guests are advised to bring sun protection, swimwear, and other personal items for comfort.

Highlights

Full-day boat cruise lasting 6 to 13 hours
Visit Surprise Cave and Luon Tunnel Cave
Swim and hike on Titop Island
Kayaking available as optional activity
Lunch with fresh seafood served on board
Hotel pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter included with 8:30AM option

What's included

If customers select the 8.30AM option, pick up and drop off is provided for those staying at hotels in Hanoi old quarter.
For the 11.30AM option, customers must submit passport details before 9.00AM on the day of departure.
Those who choose and pay for the 12.00PM option receive pick up and drop off only at Tuan Chau marina harbour.
Visit to Surprise cave is included.
One meal, specifically lunch (01 Lunch), is included on board.
For the 11.30AM option, customers are required to contact the provider before 9.00AM on the departure day.
Customers should confirm pick up details in advance via hotline, WhatsApp, Zalo, or email.
A shuttle bus round trip between Hanoi and Halong bay is included if the 8.30AM price option is booked and paid for.
Swimming and hiking on Titop island are part of the tour.
Complimentary bottled water is provided on the shuttle bus along with welcome drinks.
An English-speaking tour guide accompanies the tour.
If the customer’s international cruise ship docks at Halong international cruise port, pick up service is available.

What's not included

Beverages and tips
A surcharge of 15 USD per person applies during the Lunar New Year holiday from the 05th to the 09th of February, 2027
Entrance fees and sightseeing charges to be paid at harbor before check-in
Kayaking costs 50,000 VND per person, with 2 people sharing 1 kayak, and is optional
The shuttle bus option is available at 11.30 AM

Itinerary

1

Hanoi Opera House

Morning hotel pick-up from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter is included without extra fees.

2

Hạ Long Bay

Check-in at Tuan Chau Marina harbor in Ha Long Bay between 12:00 and 12:30 PM.

3

Halong Bay

Cruise passes many scenic landscapes throughout Ha Long Bay.

4

Halong Bay

Spend about two hours visiting Surprise Cave, Titop Island, and Luon Cave. Activities include kayaking, swimming, and hiking up the mountain on Titop Island, where panoramic views of Ha Long Bay can be seen.

120 min

Meeting point

- 11.30AM or 8.30AM is price option which not included in shuttle bus/ transfers to & from habour. This option for customers who depart from the Halong International cruise port. Please call/ emails in advance to get the extra price information.

End point

- 11.30AM or 8.30AM is price option which not included in shuttle bus/ transfers to & from habour. This option for customers who depart from the Halong International cruise port. Please call/ emails in advance to get the extra price information.

Languages

Vietnamese (guide)English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Suitable for all fitness levels
A 15 USD surcharge per person applies during Lunar New Year holiday from 05th to 09th, 2027, payable in cash directly on tour.
Recommended items to bring include umbrella or hat, protective shirts, shoes or sandals, swimwear, towels, small cash, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, small refillable water bottles, snacks, raincoat, insect spray, and jackets in winter
Pick-up at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter is from 7.40 to 8.20 AM, depending on hotel location. Customers not staying in Hanoi Old Quarter must come to Hanoi Opera House, 01 Trang Tien Street before 7.30 AM, Hanoi Silk Path Hotel, 195 Hang Bong Street at 7.45 AM, or Hanoi Embassy Hotel, 166 Tran Quang Khai Street at 8.20 AM to board the bus.
Guests must confirm pick-up details by email or WhatsApp before the tour
Customers booking the 11.30 AM option must send passport information details by email or WhatsApp/phone and come to the harbour in Halong Bay to meet staff and check in onboard around 11.30 AM.
Guests should not tip if requested by locals; the operator advises against tipping but cannot prevent it
Ha Long Bay can be crowded, especially in summer and on weekends, with many Vietnamese tourists; this is the smallest group tour in Ha Long Bay
Occasionally garbage appears due to tides and water flow; local authorities and companies are working to clean the bay
Guests are asked to report any problems or questions to the tour guide during the trip
Respect for other guests, the schedule, and local culture is expected during the tour
Halong Bay regulations prohibit single-use plastic water bottles; multi-use, glass, or thermos bottles are allowed
If a hotel is not listed for pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter, guests should select any visible hotel option to complete booking and then contact the operator to confirm pick-up details
Guests outside Hanoi Old Quarter should select any listed hotel or choose "hotel not listed" and contact the operator for recommended pick-up locations
Customers staying on international cruise ships: if the cruise ship harbour name is Halong International Cruise Port, the cruise trip can be arranged from the same harbour and customers only need to walk from the ship to the pick-up point around 11.30 (just 5 minutes). If the cruise ship harbour is Cai Lan Port, customers need to take a taxi to Tuan Chau Marina harbour at 11.30 AM (20 minutes transfer) or contact in advance to arrange pick-up services with additional fees.
Total
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