One-Day Halong Bay Cruise Adventure

07:00 – 07:30 | Hotel Pick-up in Hanoi You will be picked up from your hotel in the Old Quarter (or a designated meeting point) by shuttle bus or private car. 07:30 – 11:00 | Transfer to Halong Bay Enjoy a scenic 3.5-hour drive through the Vietnamese countryside, passing lush rice paddies and charming local villages. A short break is typically made at a handicraft center along the way. 11:00 – 11:30 | Arrival at Tuan Chau Harbor Reach Tuan Chau Harbor (or another designated harbor) and board your day cruise boat. 11:30 – 12:30 | Cruise Begins & Lunch Onboard Set sail and enjoy a delicious onboard lunch featuring fresh seafood and traditional Vietnamese dishes while cruising among the iconic limestone karsts of Halong Bay. 12:30 – 14:30 | Cave Exploration Visit one of Halong Bay’s famous caves, such as Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Cave) or Dau Go (Wooden Stake Cave), renowned for their spectacular stalactites and stalagmites. 14:30 – 15:30 | Kayaking or Bamboo Boat Ride Paddle through tranquil waters by kayak or opt for a relaxing ride in a traditional bamboo boat, rowed by locals, to explore the bay’s unique rock formations up close. 15:30 – 16:00 | Visit Titop Island (Optional) Depending on the tour, stop at Titop Island. Climb to the top for panoramic views of Halong Bay or enjoy free time on the beach. 16:00 – 16:30 | Return to Harbor Cruise back to the harbor while taking in the beautiful sunset views over the bay. 16:30 – 17:00 | Transfer Back to Hanoi Disembark and board your shuttle bus or private car for the return journey. 20:30 – 21:00 | Hotel Drop-off in Hanoi You will be dropped off at your hotel, marking the end of your one-day Halong Bay experience.