0Take a scenic drive through northern Vietnam’s countryside, then go on a Halong Bay cruise. This full-day trip from Hanoi includes kayaking and a seafood lunch on the boat. See the tall limestone cliffs in Halong Bay, a World Heritage site, and visit the Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave) with a guide who knows a lot about it.
Your full-day trip to Ha Long Bay starts with pickup from the Old Quarter in Hanoi. Relax as you drive through the countryside of northern Vietnam to Ha Long Bay. Once there, you’ll board a cruise ship for a 4 or 5-hour sail. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of UNESCO-listed Halong Bay and its limestone cliffs. You will visit caves like Thien Cung (Heavenly Cave) or Sung Sot (Surprising Cave), and your guide will tell you interesting stories about these places.
You can kayak around the bay or swim if the weather is good. During the cruise, enjoy a tasty seafood lunch while viewing the bay. The tour includes a ride back to your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, making your day both enjoyable and easy.
Highlights of the Trip
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Itinerary idea in detail
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8:15 – 8:50 AM: A bus will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter and take you to Halong Bay.
10:00 AM: There is a short 20-25 minute break halfway to Halong Bay.
11:50 AM: Arrive on Tuan Chau Island, Halong Bay. Check-in on the cruise and start your tour with a traditional Vietnamese seafood lunch on board while cruising through Halong Bay, passing scenic islands like Incense, Bunner, and Cock fighting.
1:30 PM: Explore Sung Sot Cave, known as the Surprising Cave. This is the biggest and one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.
2:45 PM: Discover Luon Cave by kayaking or on a bamboo boat. You have the option to choose either activity.
3:45 PM: Visit Titop Island, known for its hiking and swimming opportunities. You can swim on its beach or hike up to Titop peak to take photos with panoramic views of the bay.
Admission Tickets: Included for Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon Cave, and Ti Top Island.
Enjoy the scenic views, learn about the local geology, and take part in fun activities like kayaking and hiking during your trip.
What our clients say about us
John
20 December 2024 ★★★★★The guide was extremely knowledgeable about the Battle, had heaps of actual photos. Was very passionate about it, and extremely grateful for the help given by Australia to the local communities at the time.
Jeremy
19 December 2024 ★★★★★Stephen arranged a private tour to non-tourist locations that i wished to see. It included guides, drivers, air transportation, airport pickup and dropoff and hotel accommodations. The service was excellent and everything went extremely smooth. I was completely satisfied with the service he provided and I highly recommend him.
Steven
21 November 2024 ★★★★★Alex was an incredible tour guide for the Cu Chi tunnels trip myself and my friends took. He brought the good vibes and had excellent English. He taught us so much about the history of Saigon / Ho Chi Minh and the Vietnam War. 100% recommend this tour.
Naad
26 December 2024 ★★★★★Our group of 6 couples traveled from North to South Vietnam through many cities in 18- days tour. Stephen, from My Way Travel, provided quality service in the planning and organizing our trip, and he was very patient with our changes. The hotels were great; especially in Hoi An, Hanoi and Saigon, as we were within walking distance of the restaurants, shops, and markets. Our personal tour guides in every city were respectful, knowledgeable, and ensured our safety. They guided us through many beautiful places from caves in Halong Bay in the North, to the historical city of Hoi An in central Vietnam, to the picturesque Mekong Delta in the South. Furthermore, every guide recommended fantastic places for regional food specialties. This was a great and memorable experience! We highly recommend their service and will definitely contact Stephen for our next tour.
Alex Boshoff
19 April 2024 ★★★★★Our Thailand Vietnam Bike Tour was very well managed. The teams took great care of us, they support van was always available when needed. The food was excellent. We loved all the restaurent. The accommodations were great, offering a variety of options from resorts to boutique hotels to city hotels, all of which were comfortable. Biking on and off-road was enjoyable. The people in both countries are warm, welcoming & kind. The experience in the Mekong Delta was fantasic. We definitely recommend this trip.
Erik
19 December 2024 ★★★★★Absolutely amazing service that made our trip amazing. We traveled in Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. At all destinations we had amazing tour guides and plans for full days of fun and traveling. Every tour guide was nice, informative, and made our time in each destination amazing. Using Steven is a must if you plan to go to asia
Scott
26 December 2024 ★★★★★The host of our hotel in Saigon (Stephen from the My Way hotel) booked us a tailor-made stay in the Mekong Delta. We didn't worry about anything and the stay met our expectations. The first day we visited the Mekong Delta by boat (Ben Tre and Can Tho) with many tastings. We spent the night in a 4 star hotel with swimming pool in Can Tho. The next day we visited the floating market on the Mekong (coffee on a shopping boat and breakfast at the hotel). In the afternoon we were taken by taxi to a port near Soc Trang which allowed us to take the boat early the next day to go to the island of Con Dao. It is a magnificent island where we were able to hike and enjoy the beautiful views. A great stay, thank you Stephen
