HIGHTLIGHTS
Travel Style: Halong Bay Day Tour
Trip length: Day Tour
If you don’t have much time but still want to experience the magic of Halong Bay, this Halong Bay 4-hour cruise day tour from Hanoi is the ideal choice.
In just one day, you’ll travel from Hanoi to Halong, board a traditional wooden junk, and sail through limestone karsts, mystical caves, and floating fishing villages – the very landscapes that earned Halong Bay its UNESCO World Heritage status.
- A short but complete Halong Bay experience in just one day
- Scenic 4-hour cruise aboard a traditional wooden junk
- Visit to Thien Cung Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay
- Sightseeing of iconic islets: Incense Burner, Thumb Island, Dog Islet…
- Optional kayaking at Ba Hang floating village
- Delicious lunch served on board.
ITINERARY
8.00-8.30 Depart from your hotel in Hanoi for the journey East of Hanoi (approximately 2,5 hours) to Halong, the gateway to Halong Bay. En route you will pass fields of busy workers farming their rice fields using traditional methods of cultivation.
Upon arrival, board a traditional junk and set sail around this magnificent bay and among thousands islands that jut out of the sea with its spectacular natural environment while lunch is served. You also have the opportunity to stop visiting one of the many grottoes.
Thien Cung cave - Ba Hang (4-hour cruise)
On this four-hour cruise we will visit to Dong Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Grotto), located on a remote island in the bay. As the name suggests, the cave adorned with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites. Colored lights transform the scene into a fairytale palace. Then sailing past some of the bay’s most iconic locations, including Thumb Island, Incense Island and Ba Hang floating village. You can do kayaking at Ba Hang area.
We then continue cruise to the southern part of the Bay, where we will admire view of many strange-shaped islands, visit floating village of the local fishermen and do kayaking to further remote area of the bay. Continue sailing back to Halong wharf, get on car and return to Hanoi.
19.30 Tour ends at your hotel.
GROUP TOUR (Seat-in-Coach)
The price is USD/person, quoted for a package tour/room/tickets..| Tour Package | Price |
|---|---|
| SIC Tour Price | $45 |
PRIVATE TOUR PRICE
The price (USD/person) is quoted for a private tour based on the group sizes, you can send us your inquiry to make up a personalized itinerary and quotation.| Tour Category | 2 pax | 3-5 pax | 6-8 pax | 9 pax up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Tour | $139 | $111 | $82 | $64 |
Not fit your requirement? Feel free to contact us to plan this trip and get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
INQUIRY
Other information
- Bring comfortable shoes for walking inside the cave.
- Kayaking is optional and can be arranged upon request.
- Weather conditions may affect the cruise route.
Tour Includes
- Private car/Bus transferring as per program, pick up and drop off at hotel
- Entrance & sightseeing fees
- Boat cruising on Halong Bay
- Lunch on board
- English speaking guide
- Bottle Mineral water
Tour Excludes
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Kayaking/bamboo boat ride
- Travel insurance
- Tips/gratuities





