Halong Bay 1-day Cruise with Kayaking from Hanoi

1 day
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About this activity
8:00 – 8:30 AM: Pick up guests from their hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

12:00 PM: After a drive of around 3.5 hours with one short break, arrive at Tuan Chau harbor in Ha Long to get ready for the cruise.

At the harbor, the guide will lead you to the cruise where your tasty lunch is readily served on board. The lunch offers fresh seafood from the bay prepared in Vietnamese cooking style.

The cruise will be around 4 - 4.5 hours, during which you will visit one of the most beautiful cave in Halong, Thien Cung cave (or Heavenly Palace Cave in English). The cave is full of stunning stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes and sizes.

Another highlight of the trip besides cave visiting is kayaking or a short bamboo boat trip of around 40 minutes to visit Ba Hang peaceful area to relax and immerse yourself in the beauty of the bay. With the bamboo boat, a local will row for you. 

4:00 PM: By this time, you will be back to Tuan Chau harbor and get ready for the departure from Halong Bay.

8:00 – 8:30 PM: Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and your Halong day trip concludes.
• All fees, activities, and sightseeing tickets are handled by the tour guide.


Notice: This is a group tour, not private tour.
Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Lunch (without beverages)
  • Halong day cruise
  • Kayaking/ Bamboo boat
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (within the Old Quarter, Hanoi or at Hanoi Opera House)
  • Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned coach
Not included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Outside of the Old Quarter)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Dress code is sporty and casual.
  • Recommend bringing sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and an additional pair of pants if you take kayaking.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Features
Tourism
90% Cultural
55% Aquatic
20% Adrenaline
15%
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