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Ha Long Bay Excursion: Sightseeing in Tonkin Gulf with Kayaking at Luon Cave
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Hoàn Kiếm
Experience the beauty of Ha Long Bay and Tonkin Gulf on a one-day excursion. Kayak through Luon Cave and admire the stunning scenery of this World Heritage site.
Experience the beauty of Ha Long Bay and Tonkin Gulf on a one-day excursion. Kayak through Luon Cave and admire the stunning scenery of this World Heritage site.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hanoi - 8:00 - 9:00: The bus will pick up guests from their hotel in the Old Quarter or a designated meeting point, then travel along the new Hanoi - Hai Phong Highway to Tuan Chau port in approximately 2.5 hours, with one stop along the way.
- Halong Bay - 11:45: Arrival at Tuan Chau port to board the cruise. Guests will enjoy a traditional…
- Hanoi - 8:00 - 9:00: The bus will pick up guests from their hotel in the Old Quarter or a designated meeting point, then travel along the new Hanoi - Hai Phong Highway to Tuan Chau port in approximately 2.5 hours, with one stop along the way.
- Halong Bay - 11:45: Arrival at Tuan Chau port to board the cruise. Guests will enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch featuring seafood while cruising past stunning rock formations such as Incense Burner and Cock Fighting. After lunch, there will be time to explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Grotto), Luon Cave, and Titop Island, with a variety of engaging activities available.
- Sung Sot Cave - After relaxing on the boat, guests will explore the largest and most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay - the Surprising Cave (Sung Sot Cave). The cave’s name reflects the awe visitors feel upon first sight. The day tour of Halong Bay offers even more incredible experiences.
- Hang Luon Cave - Guests will have the opportunity to discover Luon Cave (Water Cave) with options to kayak or enjoy a bamboo boat ride, followed by relaxation on the boat.
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Ti Top Island - The next stop is Titop Island, where guests can choose between swimming and beach activities or climbing to the peak of Titop for a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay.
Afterward, guests will return to the cruise to enjoy a sunset party featuring red wine, French fries, cakes, and fruits as the cruise heads back to the harbor.
The bus will depart at 6 PM to return to Hanoi, with an estimated arrival at the hotel around 21:00 (timing may vary based on traffic conditions or the drop-off location in Hanoi).
What's Included
- 6-hour boat trip with entrance fee
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Sunset party with red wine, French fries, cakes, and fruits
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off at Hanoi Old Quarter by AC bus or Limousine
- Kayaking or bamboo boat at Luon Cave
- Buffet or set menu lunch on cruise
- 6-hour boat trip with entrance fee
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Sunset party with red wine, French fries, cakes, and fruits
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off at Hanoi Old Quarter by AC bus or Limousine
- Kayaking or bamboo boat at Luon Cave
- Buffet or set menu lunch on cruise
What's Not Included
- Water on cruise, drinks for meal (from 1USD)
- Tips for driver and guide, personal expenses
- Water on cruise, drinks for meal (from 1USD)
- Tips for driver and guide, personal expenses
Additional Information
This one-day excursion takes you to the renowned Ha Long Bay and through the most picturesque regions of the Tonkin Gulf. The meticulously planned cruise route offers a fantastic chance to explore the most captivating highlights, both in and around the waters of this World Heritage site, in a highly comfortable manner. Enjoy the tranquil beauty and…
This one-day excursion takes you to the renowned Ha Long Bay and through the most picturesque regions of the Tonkin Gulf. The meticulously planned cruise route offers a fantastic chance to explore the most captivating highlights, both in and around the waters of this World Heritage site, in a highly comfortable manner. Enjoy the tranquil beauty and breathtaking views from the sundeck of a traditionally styled junk, allowing you to fully appreciate the bay’s landscape and the serene floating village as they gently drift past.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- For person who is staying outside Hanoi Old Quarter, please come to meet at Hanoi Opera House at 8AM
- We have Luxury Cruise option which is with Limousine pick up and transfer, Buffet lunch on board.
- There is option that starts and finishes at Tuan Chau port.
- You should bring Hat or umbrella with sunscreen, Sunglasses, Cash for personal expenses, Towel for Swimming
- The cruise may not depart for visit under weather/ wave condition - officially announced by Ha Long Management Board
Location
Hanoi Opera House
Tràng Tiền
In case your hotel is located outside Hanoi Old Quarter area, please come to wait for our bus in front of Hanoi Opera House from 07:45AM
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(54 Ratings)
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Srishtid546
Mar 16, 2026
Halong bay luxury cruise with gadt travel - We booked our Hạ Long Bay cruise through this agency and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish.
Everything was organised really well including transfers, cruise booking and timing. Communication was clear and quick which made planning the trip very easy.
The cruise itself was incredible. The limestone islands, the views and the activities made it one of the most beautiful experiences in Vietnam. The food on board was also great and everything ran exactly as planned.
Highly recommend booking your Halong Bay cruise through them if you want a stress free and well organised experience.
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Theetenr
Feb 25, 2026
Fabulous Day Trip to Halong - Firstly what I loved about the tour is the transport provided. I think that’s the first impression of the tour agency when I board for my day tour. Very good tour operator, understanding and accommodating. Loved the lunch spread on the cruise and the whole experience was beautiful.
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Jonathan_s
Feb 25, 2026
Great day out - A really good day out for those who don’t want to spend the night at Halong Bay. Phong is a great guide, the food was good and plenty to fill the day. Would highly recommend. The speed boat trip was also well worth the money.
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Gayatric2026
Feb 22, 2026
Beautiful experience - Amazing experience, thank you gadt travel
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Voyage41980203035
Jan 2, 2026
A very well organised vacation - Booked our year end Vietnam trip ( Hanoi and Da Nang) for seven days with GADTtravels .
Alice was the coordinator and she helped right from day 1 in booking hotels till providing various options to chose our itinerary. She listened to our various needs and expectations and helped us with a perfect plan including domestic flight options.
The hotels were in prime locations and the guides and travel arrangements were spot on.
Absolutely worth the price . All the tour guides were right on time and ensured we covered all the places and activities. They also went out of their way to accommodate any requests .
Will recommend Gadt and Alice to my friends as well.
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Manjuchandrasekhark
Dec 30, 2025
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Camper13257526100
Dec 25, 2025
Outstanding Service and Perfectly Organized Tour! - Our 9-day trip with GADT Travel was exceptional. From planning to execution, every detail was well-structured, accommodation and transport were seamless, and the special mention to Mr.Carl ensured a stress-free experience for our family and friends. Highly recommend GADT Travel for anyone seeking a well-organized and memorable journey!
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Monalisa_saha
Dec 8, 2025
Halong Bay Day Trip in Luxury Cruise - I went with my husband for a Halong Bay Day Trip with Gadt travel. They picked us up in Limo bus. It was a very comfortable journey till the Cruise. The guide was very friendly & helpful. Once we boarded the cruise, it felt like we stepped in to a different world altogether. We were greeted with Welcome Drink & a hearty lunch which had widespread seafood. It was delicious. There is a live bar on Board & we enjoyed our drink. The cruise stopped for activities like Kayaking, Bamboo boat and all are complimentary. Speed boat is additional & we tried it. All the experiences were joyous. The Titop Island, exploring caves, getting free photo key chains and ending the trip after a bath in the bay with an amazing sunset party with high tea. Superb experience & had so much fun dancing on the rooftop of the cruise while heading back. Definitely an experience worth trying.
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11manvir
Nov 30, 2025
Amazing experience with GADT travel. - It was really nice experience with Gadt travel and specially our gadt travel partner “Chloe Doung”. She was very supportive throughout our whole trip from planning our whole day itinerary to finding amazing indian restaurants, she helped us at every moment. I highly recommend to plan your travel to Vietnam with Gadt travel and specially Chloe. You will get best deal with amazing experience. I and my husband really thank Chole and Gadt travel to make our trip a memorable one.
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Keopaloha
Feb 3, 2026
Good tour guide and bus driver, bad logistics and mediocre buffet - Positives: Excellent tour guide and bus driver. The tour guide was very knowledgable and informative on areas on the way to Ha Long Bay; The Ha Long Bay tour was very enjoyable, as was the added speed boat tour;
Negatives: We were the only passengers outside of the Old Quarter, so we had to take a Grab to/from a hotel in the OQ. All the other passengers were picked up in the OQ, that added almost an hour to the front and end of the tour. It would have been more fair for all passengers to meet at one central location. By the way, only one out of 8 groups of passengers tipped the guide & bus driver. We tipped 300,000 VND;
The lunch buffet was a clusterF. Guests from another group cut in line. In addition, the food selection was not very good. The Happy Hour reception was weak with limited food & drink;
I would not recommend this tour to someone staying outside the OQ. It adds almost two hours to your total time, and you have to factor your transpiration to/from the OQ.
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