2D/1N Halong Bay Cruise: Explore Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, Luon Cave and Optional Pearl Farm
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Hanoi
  • Explore Sung Sot Cave, also known as the Surprising Cave, which is the largest cave in Halong Bay.
  • Travel to Titop Island for a swimming adventure.
  • Experience Luon Cave by paddling a kayak in, through, and around its interior.
  • Pay a visit to the pearl farm floating village (this tour is optional).
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Halong Bay /Lan Ha Bay/ Bai Tu Long Bay /Cat Ba Island

Old Quarter - We pick up all travelers who stay at point/hotels in Hanoi’s Old quarter area

Halong Bay - For TRAVELERS who book HALONG BAY TOUR:

08:00 - 08:30am Pick up at Old Quarter area to transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay

11:30 Arrive at cruise dock , we help you to check in at cruise lounge area

12:15 Transfer to cruise, check in, welcome drinks

13:00 You will have a delicious lunch and enjoy the stunning views when the boat cruises
towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Fighting- Cock and Finger Islet.

14:45 Visiting Luon Cave or Pearl Farm area by bamboo boat or kayaking.’

16:00 You are going to Titov Island - where you can go swimming or hiking to the top
for another stunning, panoramic view of the Bay

17:30 Back on board, you can enjoy Sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (from 17:30 – 19:00)
– buy 2 get 1 free at bar.

18:30 Cooking Demo class or free time

19:00 Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while eating a fantastic,
expertly prepared dinner.

20:30 This is the perfect time for you to relax with spa treatments or enjoy a cocktail.

Ti Top Island - For TRAVELERS who book HALONG BAY TOUR:

Visit Titop island with beach for sunbathing, swimming or , hiking up island to get great views (for travelers who book HALONG BAY itinerary only)

Hang Luon Cave - For TRAVELERS who book HALONG BAY TOUR:

Kayaking in cave, around cave, karts and grottos (for travelers who book HALONG BAY itinerary only)

Lan Ha Bay - For TRAVELERS who book LAN HA BAY TOUR:

8:00am - 08:30am Pick up from Hanoi Old quarter area

11.30 Welcome at TuanChau habour in Halong Bay.

12:00- 12:30 Check in cruise, welcome drinks and check in your cabins

13:15 - Enjoy great set menu lunch . We set sail for Lan Ha Bay passing to Da Chong islet where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago

14: 00: When lunch is about to finish, it is just nice that the Cruise completes its entry through Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Halong Bay). The area is surrounding of a lot of extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore the Lan Ha Bay by Kayaking and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay

17: 00: Back to the main boat, and cruising to a place for staying overnight

17:30 - Join the sunset party on the sundeck with complimentary fruits, juice, enjoy music.

19:15 Relish special dinner in restaurant.

20:45 - 00:00 Enjoy free time, music, dancing, drinks

Bai Tu Long Bay - ==> for TRAVELERS WHO BOOK BAI TU LONG BAY TOUR.

07.45 – 8:30: Our transfer pick up at your hotel in old quarer

12.30: Arrive at crusie dock . Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.

12.45: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes briefing about safety on the boat and activities included then we check in our cabin.
FOR TRAVELERS who book BAI TU LONG BAY tour.

13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.

15.00: Arrive in the kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.

17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoys our Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage.

19.00: Sumptuous set dinner on board.

20.30: Free time to pay games, music, dancing, squid fishing

Cat Ba Island - ==> For travelers booking LAN HA BAY + BIKING CAT BA ISLAND

07h10 : Pick you up from Hanoi

11h45: Transfer by tender to cruise

12h15: welcome and check in cruise

12h30: We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Dong to Ba Trai Dao area.

14h30: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. You can start your journey to visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by kayaking and enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Bay.

15h20: Enjoy time for swimming

17h45: Returning your cruise , join a traditional cooking class. Happy hour time

19h00: Great Dinner is served. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.

21h00: Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. squid fishing, enjoy the funny Karaoke time .

Halong Bay /Lan Ha Bay/ Bai Tu Long Bay /Cat Ba Island

Halong Bay - ==> For TRAVELERS who book HALONG BAY TOUR

06:00 Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as
the sun rises on Halong Bay.

07:00 Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.

08:00 Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long
Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view
across the Bay once you exit the cave as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed
over millions of years which have taken on fascinating shapes.

09:30 Back on board, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island

10:00 Brunch is served at the restaurant and payment

10:45 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, return to Hanoi.

15h - 15:30 Drop off in hotel /point in Old quarter area

Sung Sot Cave - => For travelers who book HALONG BAY TOUR:

Visit Sung Sot cave , walk in cave, hike up to the top of the cave and enjoy great views - this is biggest cave in Halong Bay, we are sure you will love this cave pretty much.

Lan Ha Bay - ==> For travelers who book LAN HA BAY TOUR

06:00 - The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never-ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.

06:30 - Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)

7:15 - 8:30 - Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward

09:00 -9:15 Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.

09:45 Enjoy your brunch on the boat.

10:45 you will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.

11:45 Tour ends at TuanChau habour in Halong

15h - 15h30 drop you off at your hotels in Hanoi

Bai Tu Long Bay - ==> For travelers who book BAI TU LONG BAY tour:

06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfil your strength and ready for another exploring day.

08.00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.

09.00: Upon return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.

10.00: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving.

11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.

12.00: Back to the harbor and disembark at Ha Long cruise port

12.30: Our shuttle bus or limousine will take you back to Hanoi.

15.00: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.

Cat Ba Island - ==> For travelers who book LAN HA BAY + CAT BA ISLAND tour:

06:00: Begin your new day with a Cup of coffee , taking photos, or enjoy the sunrise from your cabin window.
Enjoy a light breakfast in the delighted and peaceful beauty of the bay

08:00 : Transfer to a tender to visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and hop on a bicycle ride (electric car also available) through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a village nestled in a valley deep in a national park. Meet, visit a traditional house, and greet local inhabitants doing their daily work, see their homes and the village school.

Return to Cruises boat for check-out procedures.

10h45: Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful lunch.

11h45: We return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark.

12h00: We bid farewell at the port, this is the end of the program. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

15h45: Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi.

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Shuttle bus (returned trip: Old quarter area - cruise harbor - Old quarter area)
  • Breakfast
  • Meals, tour guide, kayak, cave, biking island, floating village, welcome drink, cooking demo, taichi
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses, Massage & Spa service , laundry service, 3% fee if pay by credit card
  • Extra fee (15-45$/person) for April 30, May 1, Sept 2, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Chinese New year
Additional Information
  • DUE TO COVID PANDEMIC, ALL CRUISES ARE NOT ARRANGED taichi & cooking class, WILL BE UPDATED SOON IF ANY CHANGE
Location
Hanoi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(160 Ratings)
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Olgavc2389sc
May 23, 2024
Delicious and varied breakfast. The customer service staff are very attentive and make sure you are comfortable. - I really liked coming to this hotel. It is very central. The experience was very good and I recommend it. They have staff. Laura and Vanessa are extraordinary. Thank you so much. Breakfast is varied and every day they offer different alternatives, which enriches the experience.
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Michaelrr6014in
May 13, 2024
Great experience - The staff on the boat were excellent, the view were great and I made friends on the boat. All in all a great experience. Would recommend it!
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Tevfik_kaya
Apr 13, 2024
Brilliant 2D/1N - It was amazing memory for us! Thanks for all crew for their smiling face and special thanks to Mr.Tommy, Cruise Manager for his leadership all team! Thank you to travel agency for their special surprise meal as well! Wishing the beautiful Ha Long Bay can be kept much more clean!
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M9239oaandreasf
Jan 18, 2024
Enjoy able boatstrip - Everything was valid as discribed in the offer. Pick up from the hotel. Good communiction Great and friendly Service Recommendable
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106simonettag
Jan 2, 2024
Magic! - The spot Is outstanding.... absolutely AMAZING...UNIQUE!!! You can also forgive it the crouds of boats & tourists you'll find there! It was one of the highlights of our trip. The boat was excellent and the crew very helpful and nice. We enjoyed it A LOT!
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Medineastvan
Feb 17, 2024
Beautiful scenery, great staff, clean boat, not quite a “2-day” cruise unfortunately… - Overall, I would recommend this trip as Ti Top Island, Sung Sot Cave, and Halong Bay were all beautiful, scenic destinations that are mandatory for one’s Vietnam experience. The staff were very hospitable and our tour guide was awesome. Bonus points for being a very well-dressed, slick gentleman with lots of useful information. The servers at the restaurant onboard were very kind, helpful, and gracious. The ship itself was in good shape, clean, well-appointed, and hey it didn’t sink or break down so I guess it is seaworthy as well. Rooms were clean and well equipped. Warm shower and good water pressure as well. Food is decent, it’s an overnight cruise so we didn’t expect Michelin star dining but it was adequate and relatively tasty. The excursions themselves were fun although i felt that they were somewhat rushed. More time on each activity and excursion would be appreciated. More on this later… They charge you for water so bring your own or expect to pay $$. Felt a bit misled as this was supposed to be an “all-inclusive” cruise. Charging for alcoholic beverages or pop I understand, but water should be included. The bad… manage your expectations regarding this being a “2-day” cruise. We got underway at around 1300hrs and were herded off the boat at around 1100hrs the next day for our transfer back to Hanoi. We spent less than 24 hours aboard. We didn’t feel like we got our money’s worth and there wasn’t enough time to do everything we wanted plus relax on the boat. It is a shame because the sun decks and balcony in our unit would have been amazing spots to relax but there wasn’t the extra time to do that. It was pretty much “go go go” from boarding to disembark and less of a relaxing type of journey.
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Mille
Oct 9, 2023
Good - Super delicious and really nice boat. Would definitely recommend, but believe you can find a "cheaper" solution that offers you almost the same facilities
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148anilh
May 6, 2024
Tripadvisor leaves us with no option and stranded last minute. - The only reason I am giving an AVERAGE review is because we had booked for LAN HA BAY and NOT Halong Bay. This was because we did not want big crowds, had been told by friends that this would be a better experience. I also love snorkeling and Cat Ba Island is supposed to be good for that. Here there was hardly any swimming at all. SADLY the day before the cruise I was given a call from the Local person who called himself James VU. He said that the cruise had been changed to Halong Bay. I tried to ask him why and he directly said that he would refund 100% of my money. That is really sad as I had no where to go and I think if was completely unfair to push me into a corner. I had explained the reason why I had wanted to go to LAN HA BAY. However, all he could say it that he is cancelling the trip and will return the money. This is really sad as Tripadvisor has no way to be contacted and there is no one I can speak to. We finally had to agree to go to Halong Bay.
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Wander25752033587
Feb 11, 2024
Very rushed - They advertise this as 2 days but we don't even get a full 24h on the boat. There's no wifi on the bus, no wifi in the bedrooms. No drinks were free. You even had to pay for tea, water. Every activity felt rushed. If you didn't show up to the food on the dot there isn't a guarantee you'll have food. They maybe 10 croissant for 10 people so if someone takes 2 you get none. Instead of rushing everything they should actually make it 2 days. Even check out they were ringing at our doors to get out even though we were still on the boat for another 2 hours
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Ambrosek111
Nov 29, 2023
Misleading Photos and False Advertisement - My wife and I booked “2D/1N All Inclusive on Halong Bay Cruises from Hanoi with many GREAT options” on Nov 27, 2023 with the “5+ stars option” as we would like to have a Private Balcony cabin and limousine transfer from Hanoi. Overall, it was an enjoyable trip as the experience of seeing Ha Long Bay was exceptional, and our tour guide Lucy and the cruise crew were friendly and attentive at all times. However, the photos and the expectation set on the pages on Tripadvisor and Viator were extremely misleading. First of all, the cruise itself was different from any cruise photos presented. The cruise quality was significantly lower. The room we stayed in was definitely worse (and different layout) than the ones presented in the photos. Having chosen the 5+ stars options (the second most expensive option), we did have a private balcony but it was far from the photos, even considering photos selecting and enhancing. There were actually no photos of our rooms presented by the operator. It is much smaller and older. In addition, the room was not maintained to a good quality. The floor is uneven, towel hanger is crooked, the window pane was dirty, etc. The itinerary was also misleading until we checked-in on the cruise. For example, Cat Ba Island was mentioned as one of the activities (for customers joining Ha Long Bay Tour, which we did), however, we were not presented with an opportunity to visit Cat Ba Island. We would recommend using another operator for a similar cruise. It was a fun trip, but definitely not worth the cost we have paid.
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