Ha Long Bay Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch, Caves & Kayaking
Overview
Available languages
12 hours
Mobile ticket
Escape the hustle of Hanoi and discover the breathtaking beauty of Ha Long Bay on an intimate small-group tour. Cruise through emerald waters dotted with dramatic limestone karsts, explore hidden caves, and enjoy kayaking or a relaxing bamboo boat ride. Savor a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch onboard, while our professional, knowledgeable local guide shares fascinating stories and insights throughout the journey. With comfortable round-trip transportation from Hanoi’s Old Quarter and attentive service from start to finish, this tour offers a seamless, authentic, and unforgettable Ha Long Bay experience.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sung Sot Cave
Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) : The largest and most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay, famous for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Note: This visit involves 40–60 minutes of walking, including stairs. Guests with mobility issues may relax on the boat.
Ti Top Island
Titop Island : Free time to swim at the beach, relax on the island, or hike to the top for a panoramic view of the bay. Boats are not allowed to anchor at Titop Island. After dropping guests off, the boat must temporarily leave the area. The boat will return to pick you up at the scheduled time. Please follow the guide’s instructions and return to the pier on time for pick-up.
What‘s Included
Kayaking or Bamboo Boat
English-speaking guide
Vietnamese lunch served on the cruise (vegetarian option available on request).
Bus pickup and drop-off from your hotel inside Hanoi’s Old Quarter (only included if option transfer selected)
All entrance and sightseeing fees included (Ha Long Bay cruise permit, caves, etc.).
1 bottle of water on the bus (only included if transfer option selected when booking)
Personal drinks are not included.
Tips for tour guide, driver, and personal expenses.
Other things are not mentioned in Program.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Hanoi Limousine Bus Pickup
Hanoi Old Quarter area: Pickup from hotels or meeting point within Hanoi Old Quarter.
Ha Long Bay Luxury Day Cruise : Scenic luxury cruise on Ha Long Bay
Kayaking or bamboo boat ride (guest’s choice)
Visit limestone caves (Sung Sot Cave)
Day trip / Sightseeing tour
Duration: 12 hours: 07:30 – Departure from Hanoi (limousine pickup)
20:30 – 20:50 – Return to Hanoi Old Quarter (approx.)
Buffet lunch: Vietnamese buffet lunch onboard the cruise
Vegetarian options available upon request
Drinks available for purchase
Limousine bus
Pickup included
Tuan Chau Harbor Pickup
Tuan Chau Harbor Pickup: ✅ This option does not include transfer from Hanoi. Guests must make their own way to Tuan Chau Marina ready 11:30am.
Luxury
Duration: 6 hours
lunch: Buffet lunch
Tuan Chau Harbor - Halong Bay
Boat
Pickup included
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kiwis and Ozzie's in Vietnam
charliecJ6693VU,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tinh was a very helpful guide. Spoke great English and I reccommend any kiwis or Ozzie's to go on this tour.. if you're after a day trip and don't have much time to do an overnight stay. Thanks again..
Good experience
72tusharb,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very gods experience in Hercules cruise.. staff is very good and helpful to people .. my rate is 5/5 .. must visited . Mr. Tinh of this cruise is very supportive and would like thanks to him for memorable experience in cruise
Halong bay must visit cruise
135vidishaa,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a lovely cruise. Tinh was our tour guide and he made the whole journey very much fun. He took great care of us and explained everything in great detail.
Amazing experience
Maps26424915654,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00wonderful experience, the cruise was very good food was amazing In particular, the guide Tinh was really amazing, he was with us all the time and gave a very good detail of each and everything.. Thank you Hercules Cruise
The best
rachelcW2723CS,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time in Ha Long Bay! Brian was a brilliant friendly and knowledgeable tour guide who made us all feel very welcome and looked after us well! Highly recommend!
Hallydays
irayhanb,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 , this is a very nice expérience ……………..
Great Ha Long Bay one day trip
197kacperb,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tinh was the best guide that we had during our trips in Hanoi. Guy who shared with us a lot of knowledge about Hanoi itself but also about the places that we visit in Ha Long Bay trip with him.
Five star experience to halong bay with Ryan
mobilel2026,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I love everything about the trip to halong today at 14 Jan 26 ! Bus ontime everything is going so so well ! The travel guide which is ryan is good of giving an information clear and easy to understand
Great Experience
Z7098WSmichelleg,,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The views were stunning and the food was really good!👍👍👍 We would like to thank our tour guide and the crews for being friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended!✔️
Very fun trip to go on as a family!
Relax64051821185,,Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour with our thoughtful and fun tour guide, Sunny Chúóng! He gave us wonderful backgrounds on the history of the various locations. It was a very efficient yet immersive trip to Halong Bay, thanks to Sunny’s clear instructions as the tour guide.
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