Tour Overview & Experience
The classic Ha Long Bay day out: a comfortable day boat takes you to the biggest show cave in the bay, then to the famous Ti Top swimming beach and viewpoint, before a quiet afternoon of kayaking under Luon Cave’s stone arch.
Group size is capped at 16 guests with an English-speaking guide, transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter included.
Tour Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry at Sung Sot Cave
- Ti Top Island 360-degree viewpoint
- 30 minutes kayaking at Luon Cave
- Lunch of 8 Vietnamese dishes on board
What's Included
- Round-trip shuttle Hanoi - harbor
- English-speaking guide
- All entrance fees
- Lunch on board
- Kayaking equipment
- Bottled water
What's Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Beverages beyond water
- Tips for guide & crew
- 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.
Hanoi Old Quarter pickup
Air-conditioned minibus collects you from your hotel in the Old Quarter; expressway to Tuan Chau Harbor (~2.5h) with a rest stop.
Board the day boat
Welcome tea and route briefing; the boat departs into the Ha Long Bay core zone past Chicken & Cock Rock.
Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave
Guided 45-minute walk through three cathedral chambers up to 30 m high, the largest cave in the bay.
Vietnamese lunch on board
Eight-dish set lunch served as the boat repositions to Ti Top Island.
Ti Top Island & viewpoint
Swim at the crescent beach or climb the 400 steps to the postcard panoramic viewpoint.
Luon Cave kayaking
Paddle through the 20-meter stone arch into a hidden lagoon; bamboo boats available for non-kayakers.
Cruise back & transfer
Slow cruise back to the harbor with fruit plate, then shuttle to Hanoi (arrive ~19:30).
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