Day Tour | Discover Ha Long Bay with Hercules Premium Cruise

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Departure Time: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM.

End Time: 5:30 PM on the same day.

Meeting Point: The guide will pick you up at hotels located in the Old Quarter (please clearly note your hotel address; if your hotel is outside this area, kindly contact us).

 

— ABOUT THIS SERVICE —

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Ha Long Bay on a premium full-day journey aboard the Hercules Luxury Ha Long Cruise, a stylish 5-star cruise featuring spacious interiors, panoramic glass windows, and elegant dining areas. Sail through the UNESCO World Heritage Site while admiring iconic limestone formations such as Dog Rock and Fighting Cock Islet. Explore the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through the tranquil Luon Cave, and visit Ti Top Island for swimming or a rewarding climb to its panoramic viewpoint. After your activities, relax onboard with a complimentary afternoon tea while enjoying the spectacular scenery and sunset over the bay. With buffet lunch, afternoon tea, entrance fees, kayaking or bamboo boating, bilingual guide, and optional round-trip transportation from Hanoi included, this tour offers a comfortable and memorable way to experience the highlights of Ha Long Bay in one day.

 

— DETAILED ITINERARY —

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Pick-up from the Hanoi Opera House and hotels in the Old Quarter. Departure for Ha Long Bay. [If you have booked the cruise’s transfer service]

*If you have not booked the transfer service, please proceed to Tuan Chau International Marina, Tuan Chau, Ha Long, Quang Ninh to join the group.

8:45 AM - 11:15 AM: Start two and a haft hours road journey to Quang Ninh Province via express way. Quick stop over for stretching your legs on the way.

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Arrive to Ha Long Bay - Embark from Tuan Chau Marina onto Hercules cruise. A complimentary welcome drink will be served. The boat starts cruising.

12:00 PM: Enjoy Buffet lunch with Vietnamese traditional food while cruising though thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Insence Bunner and especially Fighting Cock – a symbol of Ha Long Bay.

1:30 PM: Explore Sung Sot Cave - The longest, biggest and the most beautiful grotto of Ha Long Bay.

2:45 PM: The boat will move to Luon Cave area - a water cave for kayaking or rowing bamboo boat or just stay on board for relaxing.

3:45 PM: Visiting Titop island for swimming or hiking to the Titop peak for taking photos with panoramic view of the bay.

4:30 PM: It is time for a rest after activities and capture the sunset on the bay. Complimentary Vietnamese tea, fresh juice, fruit, ang little cake will be served. Enjoy the return sail back.

5:30 PM - 5:40 PM: Back to Ha Long harbor. Disembark to get on the bus, moving back Hanoi.

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Our guide will drop you off at your hotel (around the Old Quarter area). Thank you so much for choosing Hercules Cruise.

*Note: This is a reference itinerary. The actual itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather conditions and the actual circumstances at the destination.

 

NOTE WHEN VISITING THE BAY FOR A DAY:

• Bring swimwear/reserve clothes for kayaking and swimming.
• Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses.
• Flip-flops & comfortable walking shoes.

 

INCLUDED:

• Round-trip transportation if you book from Hanoi (Limousine 21-seater or 29/35-seater).
• Complimentary water on the bus.
• Bilingual English-Vietnamese guide.
• Buffet lunch with a rich menu on the cruise.
• Afternoon tea.
• Entrance fees for all attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
• Kayaking or bamboo boat ride.

 

EXCLUDED:

• Bar drinks.
• Additional charges for bringing drinks onto the boat or special food preparation requests.
• All services not mentioned in the “Included” section.