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Halong Bay 1-Day Cruise with Seafood Lunch and Transfers from Hanoi on 3-5 Star Cruise
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Halong Bay 1-Day Cruise with Seafood Lunch and Transfers from Hanoi on 3-5 Star Cruise

by Go Asia Travel

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12 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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Overview

This full-day boat tour from Hanoi covers a cruise on Halong Bay lasting between five and six hours, depending on the cruise option chosen. The trip includes transportation by safe, modern shuttle bus from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, taking about three and a half hours with two rest stops along the way. Onboard, a fresh seafood lunch featuring Vietnamese dishes is served, with vegetarian options available. An English-speaking licensed guide accompanies the tour. The cruise visits notable sites on Halong Bay, including limestone islets with local names such as Stone Dogs Island, Duck Island, Finger Island, Incense Burner Island, and Fighting Cocks Island. Stops include Sung Sot Cave and Hang Luon Cave, where optional kayaking or bamboo boat rides allow close-up views of lagoons; this activity requires prior knowledge of paddling or guidance from the tour guide and is paid separately. The boat also pauses at Titop Island, where guests can swim or climb to a viewpoint overlooking the bay. The tour concludes with free time onboard and, depending on the cruise selected, a sunset party before returning to Tuan Chau Island to board the bus back to Hanoi, arriving in the evening. Mineral water is provided on the bus, and all government taxes are included. Drinks, travel insurance, tips, holiday surcharges, and optional activities such as kayaking and visits to Ti Top Island are not included.

Highlights

Full-day boat cruise on Halong Bay with seafood lunch
English-speaking licensed guide throughout the trip
Round-trip shuttle bus from Hanoi Old Quarter with rest stops
Visit limestone islets and Sung Sot Cave
Optional kayaking or bamboo boat at Hang Luon Cave
Swim or hike on Titop Island with photo opportunities

What's included

Two bottles of mineral water per person on the bus
Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter depending on option selected
Five hours cruise on steel boat with safety equipment
Government tax of 8%
Optional six hours cruise on standard, deluxe, or luxury boats with modern facilities and safety equipment
Fresh seafood lunch with Vietnamese cuisine and vegetarian option
Licensed English-speaking guide during the trip

What's not included

Drinks during the trip and travel insurance
Tips for guide and driver
Kayaking and bamboo boat rides, Ti Top Island visit
Holiday surcharges on April 30, May 1, September 1, 2, 3, December 31, and January 1 in Halong Bay

Itinerary

1

Hanoi

Starting at 8:00 AM, guests are picked up from hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. The bus ride to Tuan Chau pier takes about three and a half hours on a modern expressway coach, including a 10-minute toilet stop and a 25-minute break with restroom and refreshment at a pearl factory.

180 min

2

Hạ Long Bay

Arrival at Tuan Chau Island occurs around noon. After registration, guests board the boat and begin cruising Halong Bay while enjoying a fresh seafood lunch with vegetarian options available if requested. The cruise passes numerous limestone islets with names like Stone Dogs Island, Duck Island, Finger Island, Incense Burner Island, and Fighting Cocks Island.

120 min

3

Sung Sot Cave

The cruise includes a visit to Sung Sot Cave. Guests can explore this large limestone cave, which is one of the main attractions in Halong Bay, known for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites.

60 min

4

Titop Island

The boat stops at Titop Island, where guests may swim or hike up to the summit for panoramic views of Halong Bay. This stop lasts about 45 minutes.

45 min

5

Hang Luon Cave

At Hang Luon Cave, an optional kayaking or bamboo boat trip is available to explore lagoons. This activity requires guests to know how to paddle or receive instruction from the guide. Kayaks are shared by two people, and this service is not included in the tour price.

45 min

6

Tuan Chau Island

After the cruise activities, guests have free time onboard and may attend a sunset party depending on the cruise booked. The boat returns to Tuan Chau Island at about 6:00 PM, where guests board the bus back to Hanoi, arriving around 8:30 PM based on the selected option.

60 min

Meeting point

If customers stay outside Hanoi center and some banning street or don't require pick up, please come to 20 Hang Muoi street, Hoan Kiem

End point

If customers stay outside Hanoi center and some banning street or don't require pick up, please come to 20 Hang Muoi street, Hoan Kiem

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
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
Suitable for all fitness levels
Guests must provide a contact number for direct communication via Whatsapp, Kakaotalk, Line, or Viber
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