A breathtaking day cruise through Vietnam’s natural wonder

📌 Description: Embark on a full-day journey to the iconic Halong Bay, one of Vietnam’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. Just a few hours from Hanoi, this world-renowned bay features nearly 2,000 limestone islands and islets rising majestically from emerald waters. Sail aboard a traditional wooden junk boat, enjoy a fresh seafood lunch, explore magnificent grottoes, and kayak through tranquil lagoons. This day trip is perfect for those wanting to experience the magic of Halong Bay in just one unforgettable day.

🕐 Itinerary:

9:00 AM – Depart from your hotel in Hanoi’s city center and begin a scenic drive along the 18-No Highway to Halong City (approx. 3 hours). Enjoy views of lush rice paddies, local farmers at work, and traditional countryside life along the way.

12:00 PM – Arrive at Halong Bay, board a traditional wooden junk boat, and begin your cruise through the bay’s stunning limestone karsts. A delicious fresh seafood lunch will be served on board while you sail through this magical seascape.

1:30 PM – Explore one of Halong’s famed grottoes or caves, filled with intriguing rock formations. You’ll also have the opportunity to pass by and visit a floating fishing village—an incredible look into the unique lifestyle of locals who live on the water.

2:30 PM – Enjoy kayaking in a calm and scenic area of the bay, perfect for capturing photos and connecting with nature in peaceful surroundings.

3:30 PM – Continue sailing around the bay, admiring strange-shaped rock formations such as Dog Islet, Incense Burner Islet, or Fighting Cock Islet.

4:00 PM – Return to Halong Wharf, disembark the cruise, and transfer back to Hanoi.

7:00 PM – Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi. End of tour.

✨ Highlights:

• ✔️ Scenic 3-hour drive through Vietnam’s countryside

• ✔️ Cruise on a traditional junk boat through Halong Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• ✔️ Fresh seafood lunch onboard

• ✔️ Explore stunning limestone caves and grottoes

• ✔️ Visit a floating fishing village

• ✔️ Kayaking in calm, scenic waters surrounded by limestone cliffs

• ✔️ Ideal for travelers seeking a one-day Vietnam tour or part of Vietnam packages

Optional Day tour Halong bay routes on Your request

Thien Cung Cave (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 fairy-tale palace. Then sailing past some of the bay’s most iconic locations, including Thumb Island, Incense Island and Ba Hang floating village.

Amazing Cave – Titop Island (6-hour cruise)

This six-hour cruise we will travel further to visit Amazing Cave or Cave of Surprises is the largest cave in Halong Bay. Then enjoy a stop at Titop Island, with its powdery white sand and crystal water; Titop beach is a favorite place for a swim. A steep path leads to a lookout and a small pentagon-shaped pagoda that offers a breathtaking view of the whole bay scenery.

Bai Tu Long Bay (8-hour cruise)

A full day 8-hour cruise is designated for travelers who want to discover Halong bay in depth and on this private boat trip you will cruise Halong bay and Bai Tu Long bay to many other remote areas, kayaking to visit islands and caves of Bai Tu Long Bay. ( This Itinerary should be on request 24 hour to the departure)