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8.00-8.45AM: Pick up from hotel in Hanoi old quarter & transfer to the boat (on request)
12.00-12.15: Check-in onboard. Passing beautiful landscapes in Halong bay.
12.45: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood.
13.45: Visiting Surprise cave - the most beautiful cave in Halong bay.
14.45: Do kayaking to explore amazing place in Halong bay where is the best place for kayaker, this is the most beautiful lagoons in Ha Long bay as well.
15.30: Visiting Titop island: swimming or climbing up to the top & enjoy amazing Panorama views of Halong bay.
16:15: Cruising back to habour. Enjoy amazing sunset & landscapes on the way back.
17:30 -18.00: Disembark Halong bay habour. Transfer back to Hanoi (on request)
Around 21.00 - 21.30: Arrive in Hanoi old quarter. finish!
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Surcharge: 10 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: Feb 16,17,18,19,20, 2026 (Please pay cash directly on tour)
Things to bring: Umbrellar/ Hat, shirts (protect skins in the hot summer & strong sun, shoes/ sandals/ flip flops, swimming suits, towels, small money, sunglasses, suncream, camera, small waters (glass water bottle/thermos water bottle), snacks, raincoats, insect spray... Jackets (in the Winter).
7.50-8.40AM: Pick up at hotels in Hanoi old quarter (time to pick up depending your hotel locations...). If customers don't stay in Hanoi old quarter, pls come to Hanoi Opera house, 01 Trang Tien street before 8.00AM or Hanoi Aira boutique hotel & spa, 38A Tran Phu street at 8.20AM or CIS coffee shop, 162 Tran Quang Khai street at 8.50AM to get on the bus.
Do not tip if asked by local people, we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist)
Ha Long Bay is so beautiful and it's crowded every day, especially in summer and weekends -> it is often overcrowded by Vietnamese tourists in summer. But we’re the smallest group tour in Halong bay
Sometimes, you will see garbages on Ha Long Bay due to changes in flowing water and tides, garbages from other places come to to Ha Long Bay. Government, local people, travel companies... are trying their best to clean up Ha Long Bay.
For the best trip, we need your cooperation. Please tell us all the problems, questions if you have. Our tour guide is always there to help you.
We also hope that customers will respect all other tourists in the group, respect the culture, timetable and common principles...
Water is free on the bus. But follow up the policy of Halong bay administration about environment, they don't allow to bring plastic bottle water to the boat & visit spots. But tourists can bring multi-use bottle/ glass bottle/ thermos bottle...Or you can leave your plastic water bottle in your bag to pass the gate!
If customers stay in Hanoi old quarter but don't see their hotel/ address in the drop list to book -> No worries, please choose any hotel option that you can see in the list just to finish the booking, then we will come to pick up. Customers need to contact us via email/ phone/ zalo/ whatsaap to confirm the pick up information in this case as soon as possible
Customers don't stay in Hanoi old quarter, please choose any hotel option that you can see/ or choose "hotel is not listed" just to finish the booking, then contact by emaill/ phone/ whatsaap/ zalo...-> we will recommend the best pickup point then.
Customers stay on International cruise trip: If your cruise ship habour name is Halong international cruise port, we can arrange the cruise trip that is the same habour & customers just need to walk from your ship to our pick up point around 12.00PM (just 5 minutes). If your cruise ship habour is Cai Lan port, customers need to take a taxi to our Tuan Chau Marina habour at 12.00PM (20 minutes tranfer) or please contact us in advance to arrange pick up services with additional fees.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hanoi Opera House
Hanoi Opera house is one of the most beautiful ancient theatre in Hanoi that was build by French...
Hạ Long Bay
Check-in onboard at Tuan Chau Marina habour at the noon time
Swimming
Note: With 12.00PM option, customers need to contact us before 9.00AM on departure day
With option & price of 8.30AM: Pick up & drop off if customers stay at hotels in Hanoi old quarter
English speaking guide
Note: Please contact us in advance by hotline/whatsaap/zalo or email to confirm pick up information
Round trip shuttle bus from Hanoi is included If customers book & pay for 8.30AM option
With option & price of 12.00PM: Just pick up & drop off at Tuan Chau Marina habour only
Restroom on board
Lunch onboard
If customer's international cruise ship habour is Halong international cruise port, we can pick up
Note: With 12.00PM option, customer need to send passport information before 9.00AM on departure day
Optional: Surcharge: 10USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: Feb 16,17,18,19,20, 2026
Ha Long Bay Entrance fees: around 12.50 USD (must be paid in advance before check-in)
Optional: Bamboo boat – approx. 50,000 VND (~USD2) per person
Optional: Kayaking – 50,000 VND per person (~US$2), 2 people per kayak
Note: Guests can choose either kayaking or bamboo boat—both cannot be done (optional).
Tips & Other Personal Expense
Water and any Drinks onboard
Select a pickup point
Starting point:
Tuan Chau International Marina, WXCR+X7X, Unnamed Road, Tuần Châu, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam
Pickup included
Starting point:
Halong International Cruise Port, X334+99W, Bãi Cháy, Ha Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam
3,082 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
F4394IEcrystald,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had a fantastic time at Ha Long Bay with Phong as my tour guide. He was very organised and we had a fantastic time. The activities were very fun and I got to see a lot of Ha Long Bay.
juanestebano972,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a very nice tour, the views are great. Phong was a great guide. The speed boat was not included in the original price but it was worth doing it.
Passenger506649,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Sam is good guide to show each spot, very good tour in ha long bay, highly recommended to join this trip.










Debolinarupak,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Sam is a great guide. I enjoyed a lot with my family
tql2018,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
The tour guide Sam is knowledgeable about the 3 places and was patient in reminding guests to be on time and follow instructions.
palkeshk2026,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Worth the money we paid. Only other than the fact that we missed vegetarian food onboard the cruise!
mosesz70,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Perfect day trip from Hanoi to Halong Bay with my family of five! Well-organized, punctual, comfortable transfer. Stunning limestone islands, crystal-clear water, lovely cave visit. Delicious lunch, friendly guide Sam , smooth trip. Kids loved it—unforgettable memories, highly recommend!
Sightseer28344188791,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Sam our tour guide was so aproachable, asked if everything was okay. He checked if everybody was having fun on Halong Bay Tour. By the way, the cruise was excellent, new facilities and food was great. Had fun on beach area and cave. Thanks to the team. When you come to Vietnam, i highly recommed Hercules Premium Day Cruise.

Anuragmunjal,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our day started with swimming and hiking at Titop Island, followed by exploring the stunning Sung Sot Cave. We finished with a fun speedboat ride across the bay. Thanks to Sam’s excellent coordination and guidance, the entire program felt smooth and memorable.
G3457IVmattheww,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Sam is really nice and give detailed instructions. Overall very good experience.
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