Destination: Halong Bay Cruises

08:30-09:15: Pick up from your hotel or designated meeting area (around the Old Quarter).

11:45-12:00: Arrival at Tuan Chau Island.

12:30: Board the boat and savor a traditional Vietnamese lunch featuring seafood while cruising amidst stunning rock formations like the Incense Burner and Cock Fighting Rocks.

13:30: Explore Sung Sot (Surprising) Grotto, renowned as the longest, largest, and most beautiful grotto in Ha Long Bay.

14:45: Discover Luon Cave (water cave) with the option to kayak or take a bamboo boat.

15:45: Visit Ti Top Island, where you can swim at the beach or trek to the peak of Titop for panoramic views of the bay.

16:30: Enjoy a sunset party on the boat with red wine, French fries, cakes, and fruits.

17:45: Return to Ha Long Harbor.

20:30: Arrive back in Hanoi and drop off at your hotel.

09:30: Arrive at the main waiting lounge at Lot 07, Tuan Chau Overnight Ship Area (Zone 2). After completing check-in procedures, board the boat and get ready for an exciting day exploring Ha Long Bay.

10:00: The boat sets sail, embarking on a journey to discover the breathtaking beauty of Ha Long Bay. The first spots you’ll see include Cong Troi (Heaven Gate), Stone Dog Island, Dinh Huong (Incense Burner), Hoa Cuong Bay, and the famous Fighting Cock Island. These iconic sites, known for their striking limestone formations, provide perfect opportunities for photography. The boat will pause for 5 minutes at each location so you can capture these stunning moments.

11:00: Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch in the luxury onboard restaurant. The menu features a variety of special seafood dishes that Ha Long Bay is renowned for, along with other traditional Vietnamese delicacies. Savor the fresh and flavorful cuisine while enjoying the panoramic views of the bay from the dining area.

12:15: After lunch, join your tour guide for an exploration of Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), the largest and most magnificent cave in Ha Long Bay. The cave is famous for its impressive stalagmites and stalactites, which create an otherworldly atmosphere. As you climb to the cave’s entrance, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of Ha Long Bay from above, making the effort well worth it.

13:45: Head to Ti Top Island, where you can engage in various outdoor activities. Choose between kayaking or a bamboo boat ride to explore the serene waters around Luon Cave. For those who prefer to stay dry, the island offers a beautiful sandy beach perfect for swimming or sunbathing. If you’re up for a challenge, hike to the top of TiTop Peak for a breathtaking 360-degree view of the bay, with its thousands of limestone cliffs rising majestically from the turquoise waters.

14:45: Return to the cruise ship for a delightful afternoon tea party. Enjoy complimentary tea, a selection of fresh fruits, delicious cakes, and refreshing juices. Relax on the sundeck, soak in the warm sunlight, and admire the stunning scenery as the boat gently cruises back to Tuan Chau Port.

17:00: Arrive back at Tuan Chau Port, marking the end of your memorable 7-hour Ha Long Bay tour. Disembark from the boat and carry with you unforgettable memories of a day spent amidst the natural wonders of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Morning

9:00 am: Tuan Chau Port

• Complete check-in procedures and board the boat. Depart from Tuan Chau Wharf to explore the beauty of Ha Long Bay.

09:30 – 11:30: Visit Ha Long Bay

• Enjoy a welcome drink from the staff on board. As the ship departs, visit the most beautiful spots in Ha Long Bay, including Stone Dog Island, Stone Duck Island, and especially Finger Island—a beautiful limestone island rising from the sea in the shape of a giant thumb. The boat moves slowly to allow for admiring the scenery and taking photos.

12:00: Enjoy Lunch

• Savor a buffet lunch featuring famous fresh seafood dishes from Quang Ninh as well as traditional Vietnamese dishes.

Afternoon

13:00: Explore Sung Sot Cave

• Visit the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay—Sung Sot Cave. Experience climbing a mountain and admire the majestic beauty of Ha Long Bay from above. (Guests who do not visit Sung Sot Cave can stay on the boat and enjoy a drink while taking in the view of the bay.)

14:00: Kayaking & Swimming

• In the Luon Cave area, choose between kayaking or bamboo boating, or stay on the boat. Continue to the Titop area for swimming.

15:00: Walk Around Ti Top Island

• Swim or sunbathe on the smooth white sand beach, or challenge yourself with a climb to Titop Peak for a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay with thousands of limestone cliffs rising from the blue water.

16:00: Join Sunset Party

• Return to the ship fSunset Party. Relax and enjoy drinks, snacks, and fresh fruit on the sundeck while admiring the wonderful nature at sunset.

17:00: End of Program

• Arrive back at Tuan Chau Port. End of the 8-hour cruise on the bay