Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip - Luxury Cruise & Buffet Lunch
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Duration 1 Day
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
We will pick you up at the lobby of your hostel.
Small group
Private or small groups available
Highlights
- Choose a Luxury Cruise with premium service, Buffet Lunch and a Jacuzzi.
- Or enjoy our Standard Cruise with a traditional Vietnamese Set Menu Lunch.
- Explore Ha Long Bay: Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave kayaking & Titop Island swimming.
- Take in breathtaking panoramic views of Ha Long Bay.
- Escape the city and unwind amidst the fresh air and stunning nature.
Full description
From Hanoi: Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay Day Cruise Embark on a breathtaking day cruise through the emerald waters of Halong Bay. Choose between our Luxury or Standard cruise options, explore Sung Sot Cave, kayak through Luon Cave, hike Titop Island, and enjoy an afternoon tea party on deck. ... Choose your Cruise option: ✔️ Luxury Cruise: Buffet Lunch, Jacuzzi & Premium cruise experience ✔️ Standard Cruise: Set Menu Lunch with the same beautiful Halong Bay itinerary at great value Both options follow the same beautiful Halong Bay itinerary. The main difference is that the Luxury Cruise includes Buffet Lunch & Jacuzzi, while the Standard Cruise includes a Set Menu Lunch. PICK-UP OPTIONS ▶ Tuan Chau Harbor pickup: Pick-up & Drop-off at Tuan Chau Marina (Ha Long), pickup time: 11:30 – 11:45 AM. This option is for guests staying in or traveling directly to Ha Long. Hotel pickup from Hanoi is not included. If you would like to add a bus transfer from Hanoi, please contact us in advance to check availability. ▶ Hanoi Round-Trip Bus Transfer, pick-up time: 7:30 – 8:15 AM: Hotel pick-up is available for hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. If bus access is limited or your hotel is on a narrow street, we'll arrange a nearby meeting point within a short walking distance of your hotel and confirm the details before your tour. ✔️ If your hotel is outside Hanoi Old Quarter, please come to our last pick-up point: 160 Tran Quang Khai Street Pick-up time: 8:00 – 8:15 AM (Please arrive by 8:00 AM.) Travel via the new expressway with a short rest stop. If time permits, visit a local Pearl Farm before boarding the Cruise. Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Marina, board your cruise and enjoy lunch according to your selected option: ✔️ Luxury Cruise: Buffet Lunch ✔️ Standard Cruise: Set Menu Lunch Cruise through the breathtaking limestone islands of Ha Long Bay, including Hon Cho Da & Hon Ga Choi (Fighting Cocks Islet) — the iconic symbol of the bay. ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS: ▶ Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave): Explore the largest and most impressive cave in Ha Long Bay, famous for its spectacular stalactites and stalagmites. Please note: This visit includes approximately 40–60 minutes of walking, including stairs. Guests with mobility issues may relax on the boat. ▶ Luon Cave - Kayaking & Bamboo Boat Area: Choose your preferred experience: - Kayaking (2 people per kayak) - Bamboo boat ride (10–12 people per boat) - Relax on board - Speedboat ride available at an extra cost, payable on site. ▶ Titop Island: Enjoy free time to: - Swim at the beach - Relax on the island - Hike to the top for a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay Please note that boats are not allowed to anchor at Titop Island. After dropping guests off, the boat will temporarily leave the area and return at the scheduled pickup time. Please follow your guide’s instructions & return to the pier on time. AFTERNOON TEA ON BOARD: - Standard Cruise: Tea, Local wine, Cookies, French fries & Fresh fruits. - Luxury Cruise: Tea, Fruit juice, Cake or cookies & Fresh fruits. RETURN: - Guests starting from Ha Long: Return to Tuan Chau Marina at approximately 6:00 PM. End of tour. - Guests starting from Hanoi: Cruise back to the port and transfer to Hanoi. Estimated arrival in Hanoi: 8:30 – 9:00 PM (depending on traffic conditions).
View full itinerary...Includes
- ✓ English-speaking guide
- ✓ Buffet lunch on Luxury Cruise
- ✓ Set menu lunch on Standard Cruise
- ✓ Vegetarian and gluten-free lunch options available upon request
- ✓ Ha Long Bay entrance fee
- ✓ Jacuzzi access on the Luxury Cruise
- ✓ Cave exploration at Sung Sot Cave
- ✓ Kayaking or Bamboo Boat at Luon Cave
- ✓ Titop Island trekking and beach swimming
- ✓ Round-trip bus transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter (if option selected)
- ✓ 1 bottle of water on the bus from Hanoi
- ✗ Speed boat
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Tips for the tour guide, driver, and personal expenses
- ✗ Drinks during the cruise (available for purchase onboard). If you prefer not to purchase drinks, you may bring your own drinking water in a reusable bottle; no water refill facility is available onboard.
- ✗ Any services not mentioned in the itinerary
Important information
What to bring
Not allowed
- Drones
- Plastic bottles
Know before you go
Customer Reviews 
Camille etg11 months agoI recommend it! We had a great day with our guide Happi! Very well organized, everything is done so that we don't feel alone in the bay! The meal is really super good! Unbeatable value for money!
Response from the owner11 months agoThank you so much for your review Wish the best for you 
David Prieto11 months agoVietnam Venture time just improved our whole experience during our time in Vietnam. They helped us in a holistic way, arranging all we needed from a long list of transports that we needed, whole day impressive local tours, and really last minute changes. They always responded and showed reliability when we needed it.
Thanks to all the team!Response from the owner11 months agoThank you so much David Wishing the best for you 
Leonora Howe11 months agoI booked the 4 days 3 nights Ha Giang tour with VietNam Venture and had a really good experience. The trip was well-organized, the guide was friendly and helpful, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The itinerary covered beautiful spots in Ha Giang, and the homestays were comfortable and welcoming. Overall, it was a great way to explore Ha Giang without any stress.
Response from the owner11 months agoThank you so much 🙏🙏🙏 Dear 
Tal Salamon12 months agoI did 1d tour in Sapa, was great experience
Thank you!Response from the owner12 months agoThank you so much Sir 🙏
andy maphrao12 months agonice guy
nice services
nice advisesResponse from the owner12 months agoThank you so much Dear
Valerie Berger12 months agoVery kind and nice guy, he helped us a lot! 🙂Response from the owner12 months agoThank you so so much Sir
Leo S12 months agoReally kind owner. Helped me with anything i neededResponse from the owner12 months agoThank you so so much Sir
Israel Aka12 months agoAn excellent agent organized a ride for me from Car Ba to Cat Be Airport🙏Response from the owner12 months agoThank you so much Sir
Marco Fornari (Grafiche Tris Srl)1 year agoGreat experience! We hiked in the national park! The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. He spoke good English. Highly recommended!Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much Sir
Mario Cuenca1 year agoMy experience in Cat Ba was very good, and partly thanks to Vietnam Venture. After asking around at several travel agencies, I ended up with the one where Ninh works (VietNam Venture). From then on, I had complete peace of mind when planning tours, trips, and more. I couldn't worry about anything thanks to the trust Ninh instilled in me, the information she gave me, her willingness to help... 100% recommended.Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much 
Maria Ortuño Serra1 year agoGreat trip. Complete with lots of activities and relaxing time. The lunch was good with several traditional dishes.Response from the owner1 year agothank you so much for your review 
L Thivend1 year agoExcellent experience with this tour operator!
I highly recommend it!Response from the owner1 year agoThank you for your review Wishing the best for your family ❤️
Angela1 year agoThe absolute best agent for your trips in CatBa / Lan Ha Area! I could not recommend him more! Mr Ninh is the key for an amazing experience!
He will also take care of your pick ups from almost anywhere in north Vietnam.Response from the owner1 year agothank you so much
Hanna Müller1 year agoI booked two tours and my bus ride to Hanoi with Vietnam venture and had a great time on the boat. Everything was perfectly organized. The tour guides spoke very well English and provided information throughout the day and at each stop. Besides they were very friendly, caring and funny. Also the bus ride was very good. A big bus with plenty of pace and good communication for pickup time. Direct pickup at the accommodation was very convenient.Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much Hanna
Thanks to all the team!
Thank you!
nice services
nice advises
I highly recommend it!
He will also take care of your pick ups from almost anywhere in north Vietnam.
