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Iconic Day Tour to Ha Long Bay: 3-Star Cruise - Route 1

Ha Long Bay route map showing caves, islets, and activities like kayaking and hiking.
Visitors exploring the illuminated stalactites and rock formations inside Thien Cung Cave, Vietnam.
Tourists on a cruise deck in Ha Long Bay, surrounded by limestone cliffs.
Cruise ships sailing among limestone islands in Halong Bay, Vietnam.

Duration

4 hr 30 min - 11 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience
    • Cruise Ha Long Bay’s Route 1, passing limestone karsts before entering Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves to walk among stalactites and rock chambers.

    • Paddle through hidden water tunnels on a 45-minute kayak or bamboo boat ride, drifting beneath limestone cliffs and into peaceful grottoes.

    • Spot various iconic islets like Stone Dog guarding the bay, Fighting Cock mid-battle, and Dinh Huong islet featured on Vietnam’s 200,000 VND banknote.

    • Enjoy a fresh lunch onboard, with vegetarian and halal options, plus convenient round-trip hotel transfers from Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

    • Fun fact: Ha Long Bay was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994 for its 1,600 limestone islands and stunning natural beauty.

    • Full-day cruise Ha Long Bay cruise

    • Expert English/Vietnamese-speaking guide

    • Round-trip hotel transfers from the Old Quarter of Hanoi (based on selected option)

    • Special lunch menu (vegetarian & halal options available on request)

    • Sunset party with snacks

    • 45-minute kayaking/bamboo boat ride

    • 1 free bottle of water

    • Drinks

    • Tips

  • TOTAL DURATION4 hours 30 minutes - 11 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERShip
    Timeline
    Map
    Start point

    2 starting points available

    2 hr
    147 km
    Tuan Chau International Marina

    1. Tuan Chau International Marina

    45 min by Ship
    Thien Cung Cave

    2. Thien Cung Cave

    Free Admission
    45 min
    2 activities

    Things to do

    20 min by Ship
    Dau Go Cave

    3. Dau Go Cave

    Free Admission
    45 min
    2 activities

    Things to do

    20 min by Ship
    Stone Dog Islet

    4. Stone Dog Islet

    Free Admission
    45 min
    2 activities

    Things to do

    30 min by Ship
    Dinh Huong Islet

    5. Dinh Huong Islet

    Free Admission
    30 min
    1 activity

    Things to do

    20 min by Ship
    Fighting Cock Islet

    6. Fighting Cock Islet

    Free Admission
    45 min
    1 activity

    Things to do

    20 min by Ship
    Tuan Chau International Marina

    7. Tuan Chau International Marina

    End point

    2 ending points available

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to bring

    • Light, comfortable clothing (preferably with moisture-wicking properties)

    What’s not allowed

    • Single-use plastics

    • Pets

    • Feeding marine life/wild animals

    Accessibility

    • Not suitable for guests with medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.

    Additional information

    • The pickup time for transfers usually occurs between 7:45am and 8:30am. Please confirm your pickup time using the WhatsApp contact number: +84 964 760 469.

    • Lunch onboard may be a set menu or buffet, depending on the number of guests—buffet is usually served when more than 30 people are on the cruise.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

    • Customers have an option to either opt for hotel transfers or choose to reach the boarding point on their own.

    Hotel transfers

    • This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

    • In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

    • This is applicable to all hotels in Old Quarter.

    • On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

    • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

    Boarding point (If not opted for hotel pickup)

    • Board your cruise at Ticket Counter No 01.

    • Address: Tuần Châu, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam.

    Get directions to the boarding point

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