Tour Overview & Experience
Bai Tu Long Bay is what Ha Long looked like 20 years ago – the same karst towers with a fraction of the boats. This day cruise visits Thien Canh Son Cave, rows through Vung Vieng floating village and stops for a swim at Ban Chan Beach.
Ideal as a repeat visit or for photographers chasing clean horizons.
Tour Highlights
- Thien Canh Son Cave with panoramic deck
- Rowing boat through Vung Vieng village
- Swim stop at Ban Chan Beach
- Fewest boats of all three bays
What's Included
- Round-trip transfer from Halong City hotels
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Seafood lunch on board
- Rowing boat & kayaks
What's Excluded
- Hanoi - Halong City transfers
- Beverages
- Tips
- Travel insurance
What to Bring & Booking Policy
Sunscreen SPF 50+
Comfortable walking shoes
Swimwear & quick-dry towel
Light jacket (Oct-Mar)
Motion sickness tablets
Waterproof phone pouch
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure.
50% refund within 24-48 hours.
Itinerary may change due to weather or tidal conditions.
Prices are per person, minimum 2 adults.
Tour Itinerary & Timeline
Curated for an unhurried journey — optimal timing to avoid crowds and maximize every moment amidst the karst wonders.
Hotel pickup in Halong City
Minibus transfer to Hon Gai International Harbor.
Welcome on board
Safety briefing and introduction to Bai Tu Long geology while leaving the harbor.
Thien Canh Son Cave
Short climb to a cave crowned by a natural rooftop terrace over the bay.
Vung Vieng floating village
Rowing-boat tour through a working fishing village and its floating school.
Seafood lunch on board
Multi-course Vietnamese seafood lunch as the boat crosses to Ban Chan Beach.
Swim at Ban Chan Beach
Free swimming and kayaking at a sheltered white-sand cove.
Cruise back to Hon Gai
Sunset cruise back to the harbor; drop-off at your hotel ~17:30.
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