Halong Bay 10-Hour Day Tour from Hanoi with Islands, Caves, Kayak, Lunch, and Dragonfly Cruise
by Dragonfly Cruise
Overview
This 10-hour day tour starts with an expressway transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay. During the drive, a guide provides information about the local area and landmarks along the route. The group size is limited to 25 people for comfort. Upon arrival, passengers board the Dragonfly Cruise to explore the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Area of Halong Bay, known for its limestone pillars and numerous small islets. The cruise includes a seafood lunch served on board while sailing through the bay. The tour offers a 45-minute option to kayak or take a bamboo boat ride around Ba Hang village, providing close views of limestone mountains and natural scenery. There is a 45-minute visit to Heaven Palace Cave (Thien Cung), where visitors walk through chambers filled with stalactites and stalagmites shaped like dragons, phoenixes, turtles, and unicorns. The guide uses a laser pointer to highlight features inside the cave and provides explanations at photo stops. Additional stops include views of Hon Ga Choi Island, known for its twin karst formations rising 12 meters above the water, and a short visit to Tuan Chau Island, the main marina gateway to Halong Bay. The tour includes air-conditioned transport and lunch but does not cover drinks or gratuities. Pickup is not available from AirBnB, homestays, or apartments; travelers must arrive at the operator’s office in Hanoi.
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Itinerary
Expressway Transfer from Hanoi
The tour departs Hanoi with expressway transfers to Halong Bay. The guide provides information about landmarks and local legends seen along the way. The small group size of 25 ensures a comfortable journey.
Hạ Long Bay
The cruise passes through Halong Bay, featuring towering limestone pillars and numerous small forest-topped islets in emerald waters. This area was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 and is northern Vietnam’s top tourist destination.
240 min
Tuan Chau Island
Located 8 kilometers south-west of Ha Long City, Tuan Chau Island houses the main marina for Halong Bay day cruises. The tour makes a short stop at this official gateway to the bay.
30 min
Hon Ga Choi Island
This pair of karst islets, known as Fighting Cocks Island, rises 12 meters above the water on narrow, weathered bases. The two formations lean toward each other and are among the most photographed landmarks in Halong Bay.
15 min
Dong Thien Cung
The 45-minute visit inside Heaven Palace Cave reveals limestone formations resembling cauliflower, along with stalactites and stalagmites shaped like a dragon, phoenix, turtle, and unicorn. The guide uses a laser pointer to highlight features and stops at viewpoints for photos.
45 min
Ba Hang
Ba Hang village offers peaceful scenery with limestone mountains and clear waters. Guests spend 45 minutes kayaking or riding a bamboo boat to explore the area, including three interconnected underground caves accessible when water levels rise, leading to a lake enclosed by rocky mountains.
45 min
Meeting point
Pick up travelers staying in Hotels located in Old Quarter of Hanoi. For Airbnb/Homestay/Apartment please come to meeting point: 31 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi for the tour departure at 08:00. For late comers, automatic cancel without refund.
End point
Pick up travelers staying in Hotels located in Old Quarter of Hanoi. For Airbnb/Homestay/Apartment please come to meeting point: 31 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi for the tour departure at 08:00. For late comers, automatic cancel without refund.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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