Ha Long Bay offers breathtaking scenery with thousands of enchanting, vegetation-covered limestone islands and islets, as well as impressive caves scattered across the emerald bay. This Ha Long Bay Tour is ideal for a getaway from Hanoi City, letting you marvel at the bay’s beauty while engaging in various exciting activities, including kayaking through limestone mountains, exploring caves, hiking, and swimming.
9 Reasons to Book this Experience
- 😍 No hidden cost
- 😍 Hotel pickup and drop-off are included within Hanoi’s city center
- 😍 Experience a premium stay on a 5-star cruise with meals included
- 😍 Experience kayaking, caving, swimming, and hiking in the World Natural Heritage Site
- 😍 Enjoy one-of-a-kind stunning views
- 😍 Take spectacular viral photos and videos
- 😍 Interesting stories from local guides
- 😍 It’s not just a tour, it’s a day of escaping from the bustling world and relaxing and enjoying yourself
- 😍 Suitable for all kinds of travelers, especially for families and kids
Know Before You Go
- Duration
10-12 hours
- Area
Ha Long Bay
- Type of tour
Group tour
- Transportation
shuttle bus or limousine, cruise, tender
- Activites
Kayaking, Hiking, Swimming, Caving, Chitchating, Storytelling, Relaxing, Photo taking, Laughing, Food devouring, and so on…
- Starting time
8.15 – 8.45 am
Ha Long Bay Tour Itinerary:
08:15 -09:00 – Hotel Pick Up
- Be ready at the hotel lobby or meeting point to wait for our guide to pick you up and then depart to Ha Long Bay.
- Drive past a highway. Stop for a toilet on the way.
11:45 – 18:00
- Arrive at Tuan Chau International Port and welcome to the cruise.
- Marvel at the breathtaking natural beauty of the bay and get your camera ready as our cruise takes you through the central area of Ha Long Bay.
- Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring a variety of Vietnamese and seafood dishes.
- Visit Surprising Cave – the most renowned and picturesque cave in Ha Long Bay.
- Enjoy a leisurely kayaking trip or take in the breathtaking scenery of Hang Luon (Creep Cave) with a rowboat rowed by the local people in Ha Long Bay.
- Immerse yourself in the crystal clear, emerald green waters of Ha Long Bay and discover the serene shores of Titop Island. Take an exciting one-hour hike to the top of the mountain and admire the charming panoramic scenery of Ha Long Bay.
- Return to the cruise. Enjoy tea time during sunset on Ha Long Bay. It’s an ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture the stunning sunset over the bay.
18:00 – 20:30
- After disembarking at the pier, board the bus that will take you back to Hanoi. This Ha Long Bay tour comes to an end.
Tips for a better trip:
- Bring bug spray, sunscreen, hats, swimsuits, clothes to wear on board, good hiking shoes, and cash
- Bring medicine if you need a special one
- No plastic bottles are allowed on the cruise
Included
- Transportation both ways
- Complimentary water on the bus
- Professional, enthusiastic tour guide
- Buffet lunch with 20+ dishes
- Entrance fees to Ha Long Bay
- Kayak or rowboat
- Afternoon tea break
- Waterproof bag
Not Included
- Surcharge: 10$/person if you opt for limousine bus service
- Personal expenses
- Drinks on the cruises (beer, soft drink, wine)
- Tips for the crew and tour guide
Child Policy
- Under 2 years old: Free for charge – Expenses paid by parents.
- From 3 to 4 years old: charges are 200.000 VND = 8 USD.
- From 5 to 8 years old: 75% on the rate for an adult
- From 9 years old: 100% on the rate for an adult.
- Only one child under 4 years old is permitted per booking for two adults. If there is more than one child under four, the additional child will be charged a fee of 75% of the adult rate for using the existing seat.
Cancellation Policy
- 1-3 days before actual arrival will be charged 50% of the total booking value
- 24 hours before actual arrival or in the event of a no-show will be charged at 100% of the total booking value
Payment on Cruise
- The cruise accepts cash payments in USD and VND.
- Due to strict regulations imposed by banks in Vietnam concerning foreign currencies, only new and clean United States Dollar (USD) banknotes issued from 2006 onwards will be accepted.
- USD with red or dirty marks, as well as those issued before 2006, will not be accepted as they are rejected by banks and hold no value.
- Credit card payment is accepted and is subject to 3% extra for credit card fees.
How to Book this Tour?
Email us at xinchao@phoebeandbesties.com or complete this form. We will get back to you within a day with a tailor-made itinerary that suits your tastes.