Ha Long Bay 5-Star Day Cruise
Overview
The entire Ha Long experience compressed into one flawless day - five-star ship, international buffet, kayak through hidden grottos, and a sunset wine party on the sundeck
Highlights
- Five-hour cruise on a genuine five-star vessel
- Roundtrip shuttle from Hanoi Old Quarter
- International buffet lunch served onboard
- Sung Sot Cave exploration and Ti Top Island summit
- Kayaking or bamboo-boat ride through pearl farms
- Sunset party with red wine, fruit, and snacks
- Onboard jacuzzi and sundeck relaxation
Tour Schedule
- 7:15 AM
Hanoi Old Quarter Pickup
Shuttle collection from your Old Quarter hotel or the Hanoi Opera House meeting point
- 9:30 AM
Hai Duong Rest Stop
Twenty-minute break for coffee, restrooms, and local snacks at a highway stop
- 12:00 PM
Board the Cruise
Check in at Tuan Chau Marina, receive a welcome drink, and settle in as the ship sets off
- 12:30 PM
Buffet Lunch
International buffet served onboard as the vessel cruises into the heart of the bay
- 2:00 PM
Sung Sot Cave
Thirty-minute guided walk through the Cave of Surprises with an English-speaking guide
- 3:00 PM
Ti Top Island
Climb to the summit for the iconic aerial view, or swim at the island's sand beach
- 4:00 PM
Kayak and Swim
Paddle through a pearl-farm lagoon by kayak or bamboo boat, then swim from the tender platform
- 5:30 PM
Sunset Party
Red wine, tea, fresh fruit, and snacks on the sundeck as the karsts glow
- 6:30 PM
Return to Harbour
Disembark at Tuan Chau and transfer back toward Hanoi
- 9:00 PM
Hanoi Drop-off
Arrival at your hotel in the Old Quarter
What's in the box
What's Included
- Five-hour cruise on a five-star premium vessel
- Roundtrip shuttle from Hanoi Old Quarter
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- International buffet lunch onboard
- Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island entrance fees
- Kayaking or bamboo-boat ride
- Sunset party with red wine, tea, fruits, and snacks
- Onboard jacuzzi access and bottled water
Good to Know
- Suitable for ages 1-80; infants must sit on laps during transfers
- Bring swimwear, non-slip shoes, sun protection, and a light jacket for sea breeze
- Ti Top Island summit is ~400 stone steps - optional, skip if mobility is limited
- Weather-dependent: if the bay is closed, the operator offers a different date or full refund
Not Included
- Additional beverages beyond the sunset party
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Holiday-period surcharge on select dates
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