| Tour code: | VT_Hercurl |
| Trip: | Vịnh Hạ Long |
| Duration: | 6 hour |
| Schedule: | daily |
| Vehicle: | cruise |
| Departure location: | Cảng Tuần Châu, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Việt Nam |
8:10 – 8:50:
PICK-UP GUESTS
The car and tour guide pick up guests at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. The group departs for Ha Long Bay.
9:00 – 11:30:
TRANSFER & REST STOP
Travel along the Hanoi – Hai Phong – Quang Ninh expressway for approximately 2.5 hours. The vehicle stops at a rest area for about 20 minutes for guests to relax.
11:45 – 12:15:
CRUISE CHECK-IN
Arrive at Tuan Chau Port and complete boarding procedures. The cruise departs to explore the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, guests will visit famous landmarks such as Dinh Huong Islet, Fighting Cock Islet, etc., and admire the majestic scenery of thousands of limestone islands.
12:30:
BUFFET LUNCH
Guests enjoy a buffet lunch at the luxury restaurant on board with a variety of traditional dishes and fresh seafood specialties from Ha Long Bay.
13:30:
CAVE VISIT
The guide takes guests to visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful and largest cave in the Ha Long Bay cave system, located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay.
14:45:
WATER ACTIVITIES
The cruise moves to Luon Cave, where guests can enjoy kayaking or bamboo boat rowing activities.
15:45:
SWIMMING OR MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
Titop Island is where guests can freely swim or relax on the white sandy beach, or climb the 400-step staircase to the top of Titop Mountain. From the summit, guests can enjoy a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay with thousands of limestone peaks rising from the emerald waters, creating a breathtaking fairy-like landscape.
16:30:
AFTERNOON TEA PARTY
After the activities, guests return to the cruise to relax and enjoy the sunset. A complimentary afternoon tea is served with tea, fresh juice, cakes, and seasonal fruits. This is the perfect time to capture beautiful photos of the heritage scenery.
17:45 – 18:00:
RETURN TO SHORE
The cruise returns to Tuan Chau International Marina. Guests board the bus back to Hanoi.
(In case guests stay overnight in Ha Long, the guide will say goodbye and the tour ends here.)
● Free drinking water on the vehicle.
● Bilingual Vietnamese–English tour guide.
● Buffet lunch with a diverse menu on board.
● Afternoon tea party.
● Entrance tickets to all sightseeing destinations in the itinerary.
● Kayak or rowing boat tickets.
CHÚ Notes for a Day Trip to the Bay
● Bring swimwear for kayaking and swimming.
● Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.
● Flip-flops & sports shoes.
Note:
● The itinerary may change depending on weather conditions, tides, or announcements from the Bay management.
● Additional charges for entrance fees may apply if there are price changes from authorities.
● Specific times in the program will be announced by the guide or cruise manager as appropriate.
● For activities in the program, guests may choose to participate or rest according to their personal preference.