Halong Bay 1 Day Cruise – Incredible UNESCO Experience – Transfer + Buffet Lunch
This tour includes over 5 hours of sailing to some of the best places available on most 2-day cruise routes. Renowned for its striking passages, uninhabited islets, lagoons, and stunning beauty, Halong Bay is a UNESCO world heritage site that truly is a bucket list destination.
Enjoy a pleasant and exciting cruise through one of the world’s most amazing bays in the comfort of a Halong Bay cruise ship. Swim in the gorgeous emerald green and blue waters and make some incredible memories on a cruise packed full of activities and exploration.
Highlights
- Buffet Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Welcome drink.
- Private Limousine Transfer with 17 seats on the new highway. More comfortable and more privacy than shuttle bus option.
- 5-6 hours to enjoy the bay including Surprise Cave – the largest cave in Halong Bay, Titop Island, Luon Cave, trekking to Titov Peak to enjoy picturesque views of Halong, Sung Sot Grotto, bamboo boating and kayaking.
Itinerary
Option 1: If you stay in Hanoi
At around 8 am, our Limousine bus and tour guide picks you up from your hotel inside the Hanoi Old Quarter and follows the new highway to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, with a rest stop on the way.
* Please note: Our transportation can be arranged within the Old Quarter or Hanoi City Center.
Option 2: If you stay in Halong
Please take a taxi to Ong Bau Coffee at Tuan Chau harbor to check in between 11.45 am – 12.00 am.
At noon, we will arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, be welcomed aboard! Then we receive a safety briefing and welcome drink.
Our cruise ship will take us on a 5 to 6-hour-journey through Halong Bay’s! This is the most majestic and awe-inspiring natural scenery renowned for its striking passages, uninhabited islets, and white sand beaches.
Two hours later, we are going to reach at the Bo Hon archipelag! We will explore the Surprise Cave and discover stalagmites and stalactites with fossils of ancient sea creatures. This is the largest typical karst cave discovered in Ha Long Bay and has high geoscientific value. Its location is strategically in the core centre of Halong Bay core area which accredited by Unesco Heritages Sites. From the Suprising Cave you can enjoy the breathtaking picturesquare view of Halong, taking lots of postcard’s typical pictures there.
After that, we can go kayaking or take a bamboo boat in Luon Cave and enjoy the beautiful lagoon.
Visit Titov Island with sandy beaches and towering limestone mountains with an excellent backdrop of the Bay. Guests may climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of Halong Bay’s UNESCO treasures.
In the late afternoon, we will return to the cruise for afternoon tea and sail back to Tuan Chau harbor. There is a lot of time for us to sunbath on the upper deck with music, drinks, and a chance to meet fellow travelers.
When it comes to sunset, we will disembark the cruise. If you stay in Hanoi, then travel on the new highway to Hanoi.
Inclusions
- Limousine bus transfer from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to Halong Bay & Return by new highway. 2 bottles of water per person on bus
- English-speaking guide during the trip
- Entrance fees to indicated sites
- Buffet Lunch (Vegetarian food is available)
- Afternoon Tea
- Kayaking/Bamboo boat
Exclusions
- Beverages
- Travel insurance and tax
- Tips for tour guide and personal expenses
Additional Information
1. Please expect to climb some stairs during your visit to Surprise Cave. From here, you have a picturesque view of Halong Bay.
2. All the activities are optional. If you don’t want to join in any activities mentioned in the program, you’re free to enjoy the bay on the sundeck or from the beautiful lounges on the cruise.
3. During the water activities, it’s advised to bring water-proof bags to avoid any water damage to your belongings.
4. For any special allergies or special requirements with regards to the food, please update us in advance so we can make arrangements. The vegetarian menu is available upon request.
5. Essential things to bring: suncream, hats, extra set of clothes, sport’s shoes, sunglasses…
Child Policy
- Tickets for children below 5 years old: free of charge exclusive of entrance tickets, bus transfer and meals)
- Tickets for children 5-8 years old: 75% of the tour fee.
- Tickets for children over 8 years old are charged at adult rates.
Cancellation Policy
Bad weather cancellation policyÂ
Cruise Companies try to avoid operating any vessel in the vicinity of a tropical system and monitor the progress of these storms very closely. If there is any potential threat to any of our passengers or ships, the itinerary may be altered to try to avoid any interaction with the storm or any affected areas.
The cancellation of the cruise is decided by the Halong Bay Management Board. They closely monitor the weather conditions; they usually do not give official notice but instead do not give permission for boats to go out. Final decisions of cruise cancellations are made before 3.00 PM on the day.
Most often in case of storms, Cruise Companies inform Vietnam Is Awesome and passengers a day before the cruise embarks. In case there is no knowledge beforehand of any storms, Cruise Companies may announce the cancellation on the morning of the cruise or as soon as it receives information from the local authority that no boats are allowed to go in the Halong Bay.
Vietnam Is Awesome also monitors the weather situation closely and tries to update all passengers. Please always leave us your contact details, such as your hotel in Hanoi or your mobile number in Vietnam.
If Vietnam Is Awesome informs passengers of the cruise cancellation before passengers depart from Hanoi, passengers will receive a 100% refund of the tour fee (not including the standard credit card processing fee). Vietnam Is Awesome will also try to help you rebook the cruise for the following day(s) depending on your schedule, the cruise availability, and weather conditions.
Cancellation Policy
- The reservation can be modified up to 3 days before your travel dates.
- Free cancellation up to 3 days before travel dates.
- Full payment is due at the time of booking and can be settled by credit card. If canceled according to the cancellation policy, refunds will be made to your bank account. It may take 5-10 business days for the refund to appear in your account.
- A credit card processing fee of 3.5% will not be refunded.
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Sophie Martin –
Our trip was outstanding! The buffet lunch offered a wide selection of delectable dishes that catered to our preferences. The afternoon tea provided us with a relaxing break while we enjoyed the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay. My boyfriend Gabriel and I had a romantic afternoon on the upper deck in the middle of Halong Bay.
Michael Tremblay –
Surprise Cave was a true marvel, leaving us speechless with its natural beauty. Trekking to Titov Peak allowed us to enjoy Halong Bay’s picturesque views. Overall, this tour exceeded our expectations in every aspect, and we wholeheartedly recommend it for you to have an unforgettable experience in Halong Bay.
Anna Schneider –
At first, we didn’t have any plans for Halong Bay. But then, before we flew back to Germany, we had one free day and no ideas about what we should do. Fortunately, we found VIA and this tour. My fiance and I were both impressed and booked immediately. It turned out to be one of the greatest decisions of my life. The bay was so stunning; how on earth could Vietnam have a place like that?
Daniel Smith –
Opting for the private limousine transfer provided us with the utmost comfort and privacy throughout the journey on the new highway. The 17-seater limousine was spacious and luxurious, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ride. In addition, the tour duration of 5-6 hours allowed us ample time to enjoy the bay’s attractions.