Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Kayaking, Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island
Description
Choose between 2 Cruise options: • STANDARD CRUISE: Traditional Vietnamese Set Menu Lunch • LUXURY CRUISE: Buffet Lunch & Jacuzzi for added comfort and relaxation. Escape the hustle of Hanoi and discover the stunning beauty of Ha Long Bay on a small-group tour. Cruise through emerald waters surrounded by dramatic limestone karsts, explore hidden caves, and enjoy a delicious Vietnamese Lunch onboard. Round-trip transfers from Hanoi Old Quarter are available with selected options. Enjoy fascinating insights from a professional local guide Main Highlights: • TITOP ISLAND – Swim, relax on the beach, or hike to the summit for breathtaking panoramic views of Ha Long Bay • LUON CAVE – Explore a peaceful lagoon by kayak or traditional bamboo boat, surrounded by limestone cliffs Speedboat rides are available for an additional fee • SUNG SOT CAVE – Discover Ha Long Bay’s most famous cave, renowned for its spectacular stalactites & stalagmites All entrance fees included (except speedboat).
Tour Options
Itinerary
Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) : The largest and most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay, famous for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. ▶This visit involves 40–60 minutes of walking, including stairs. Guests with mobility issues may relax on the boat. ▶As the cave entrance is narrow and there is only one way in, queues may be required during busy periods. Please follow your guide, stay in line, and avoid pushing or overtaking other visitors.
Titop Island : Free time to swim at the beach, relax on the island, or hike to the top for a panoramic view of the bay. Boats are not allowed to anchor at Titop Island. After dropping guests off, the boat must temporarily leave the area. The boat will return to pick you up at the scheduled time. Please follow the guide’s instructions and return to the pier on time for pick-up.
Hang Luon (Luon Cave) : You can choose to go kayaking (2 people per kayak), enjoy a bamboo boat ride (10–12 people per boat), or simply relax on board . ▶Children over 10 years old and taller than 130 cm (both conditions required) may kayak only when accompanied by a parent. For safety reasons, kayaking is limited to adults under 100 kg. ▶Speedboat is optional and not included. Extra fee is paid on the spot if you choose it.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
▶ MEET AT PORT OPTION (HALONG GUESTS ONLY) : This option applies to guests booking “Meet at Port: Standard Cruise” or “Meet at Port: Luxury Cruise” only. Meeting Point: Tuan Chau International Marina (Ha Long) Arrival Time: 11:30–11:45 AM Kindly make your own way to Tuan Chau International Marina and be ready by 11:30AM . Please arrive on time, as the Cruise cannot delay departure for late arrivals. Important Note: • This option does NOT include hotel pick-up from Hanoi. • If you selected this option by mistake and require bus transfer from Hanoi, please contact us as early as possible to check availability. • After booking, please provide all guest names, passport details, and any dietary requirements in advance. This information helps ensure a smooth and efficient check-in process at Tuan Chau Marina. ▶ FROM HANOI OPTION (HANOI GUESTS ONLY) : This option is applicable only to guests booking “From Hanoi: Standard Cruise” or “From Hanoi: Luxury Cruise.” Pickup Time : 7:30 - 8:15 AM. Hotel pickup is included for hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter where bus access is permitted. Due to local traffic regulations (From 1 July 2026), some streets cannot be accessed by buses with more than 16 seats during certain hours. If your hotel is in a restricted area, we will arrange the nearest convenient pickup point, which may require a short walk. ✔️If your hotel is outside Hanoi Old Quarter, please come to: ( Last pickup ) 160 Tran Quang Khai Street Pickup: 8:00 – 8:15 AM (Please be ready by 8:00 AM.) Traffic in Hanoi is often busy in the morning, and finding transportation can sometimes take longer than expected. We strongly recommend setting off early to ensure you arrive on time. As the tour follows a fixed schedule, the bus must depart promptly and unfortunately cannot wait for late arrivals. ✅ After receiving your booking, we will contact you by email with your tour information and any important updates. Please check your inbox (and your spam/junk folder) before your travel date. If you do not receive our email, please contact us via WhatsApp at +84 382 859 952. ✅ From Friday to Sunday evening, drop-off will be at the nearest point to the hotel due to BUS restrictions in pedestrian and night market areas; guests walk to the hotel. ✅ The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather, traffic, or other unforeseen circumstances to provide the best possible experience for guests. If the tour is cancelled due to severe weather (e.g. storms), a full refund will be provided.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- To help protect the environment, single-use plastic bottles are not permitted in Ha Long Bay. We encourage guests to bring a reusable water bottle if they prefer not to purchase drinks onboard.
- Fri–Sun: Drop-off may be near your hotel due to walking streets.
- Tours may be delayed, canceled, or depart later due to weather or unforeseen conditions
- Travelling with friends or family but booked separately? Please let us know in advance, and we will do our best to ensure your group travels together.
- Children over 10 years old (over 130 cm, meeting both conditions) can kayak only with a parent.
- Kayaking is only suitable for adults under 100 kg for safety reasons.
- ( Children aged 3–7: Please bring the child's original passport for the child entrance fee. Otherwise, the adult fee applies. No copies accepted. )
Reviews(520)
We had a great time in Halong bay cruise and our guide Tinh was an expectional person who guided as all the way through and made sure we had our best time of life, best surprise birthday celebration arranged by Tinh.Thanks
Phong is very kind and very hospitable.
Phong was a great tour guide. 5 stars!
Overall a good experience, I believe water should be provided on the cruise without charge.
Very good experience with guide and good job with guide and ting
Right from Pick Point, Educating about each place, Food, cruise ambience, Cruise Crew were very supportive. I am still on the trip and enjoying every movement. Thank you for this awesome arrangement. I came here for work for a week and will head back with lots of good memories. Sam was a great Tour Guide providing all the education.
Phong was great, good tour well explained with a good atmosphere. It is a long day but worth it if you are short on time this is a good option.
Bryan was incredible thanks !!!
Our guide, Minh, was kind and great at keeping the atmosphere lively; we had a wonderful time from start to finish. There was plenty of time for breaks, including restroom stops, and we enjoyed the wide variety of food and snacks provided. Ha Long Bay was beautiful, and we really made the most of the experience. The seating on the boat was nice, and we enjoyed the benches on the rooftop deck. The motorboat ride was fantastic—thrilling and so much fun! Visiting the caves gave us a real appreciation for the wonders of nature.
Minh Caro was our guide. Had a nice time.
