Day Tour Halong Bay – Schedule and Suggested Prices

Day Tour Halong Bay – Schedule and Suggested Prices

A day trip to Ha Long Bay is an experience not to be missed in Vietnam. Only 2.5 hours by boat from Hanoi, you can take a day cruise to visit Ha Long Bay and return to Hanoi in 1 day. This day trip is perfect for limited travelers who still want to explore the breathtaking beauty of the World Natural Heritage.

In this article, Anniego will help you choose the best itinerary (4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours) with the right choice of boat (wooden boat, steel train) at a good price. You’ll also find out what activities you’ll experience on your day trip in Halong Bay.

Ha Long Day Tour Price

Ha, Long Bay Day Tour is a group tour that includes a transfer from Hanoi, lunch, tickets, and activities. Private tours are also available upon request. The following is the tour price list, please contact us immediately when booking the tour for the best price and tour.

include and exclude

• Lunch with Ha Long seafood or buffet depending on the itinerary.
• Shuttle/limousine bus from Hanoi to Ha Long
• Cruise the bay by boat (4h – 6h – 8h), depending on the time frame you choose.
• Tickets to visit Ha Long Bay for 1 day (VND 290,000/pax)
• A tour guide escorting your journey
• Drinks and personal expenses are not included.

Private boat rental price

For the private tour option, you can rent a private boat to explore the bay on your own, led by a local captain and staff.

The price applies to traditional boats, groups of up to 48 guests. This tour does not include meals, kayaking tickets…

Which option for a day trip to Ha Long Bay?

6-hour journey with transfer from Hanoi

This 6-hour tour is the most popular day trip on Halong Bay with bus transfers from Hanoi. On this tour, you will visit Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave in Ha Long Bay, kayak in Luon Cave, then head to Titop Island Beach to relax and climb to the top of the hill for panoramic views. Ha, Long Bay. Ha, Long Bay.

• The tour starts at 8:30 am with a shuttle bus from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and ends at 08:30 pm
• 12:00 pm-5:30 pm Cruise, Halong Bay Cruise 5-6 hours
• Route 2: Harbor – Surprise Cave – Luon Cave (Kayaking) – Titop Island (Beach and Panorama)
• Vietnamese lunch included
• Departure from Ha Long International Port or Tuan Chau International Port

Detailed itinerary

• 08:45 – 09:15: Car and guide pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay.
• 12:15 Arrive at Tuan Chau Port, pick you up on board, and instruct on labor safety. Embark on a 6-hour cruise exploring Ha Long Bay, passing by thousands of limestone islands, including Cockfighting Island and Finger Island, while enjoying a delicious Vietnamese-style lunch onboard.
• 13:45 Arrive at Bo Hon island, your guide will join you to visit Sung Sot Cave, see countless stalagmites and stalactites, rock formations of different shapes, then canoe or raft to explore the cave. Stream. a beautiful local lagoon. Visit Titov Island and relax on the beach, or climb to the top of Titov Island for panoramic views of the bay.
• 16:30 – Return to the boat for afternoon tea before heading back to Tuan Chau port. There’s plenty of time to enjoy sunbathing to music on the upper deck and enjoy the unlimited fun of group tours in the world’s iconic natural surroundings.
• 17:45 – Get on the bus and return to Hanoi
• 20:30 – Drop off at the hotel, end of the tour.

7-hour journey with transfer from Hanoi

Ha Long tour 7-8 hours is the longest bay tour of the day. You will have plenty of time to visit the caves and beaches, explore the islands, and experience kayaking on the calm waters of Ha Long Bay.

Unlike other tours that depart at noon, this tour departs early at 9:30 AM so you will depart from Hanoi at 06:00 AM. This means you have plenty of time for an 8-hour journey. Passengers can visit tourist attractions and experience an overnight cruise. In the past, tourists used to hire a private boat for such a long excursion. But now there is such an interesting 8-hour tour.

• The tour starts at 06:00 am with a shuttle bus at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and ends at 08:30 pm
• 09:30 pm-5:00 pm cruise, 8-hour cruise to visit the bay
• Route 2: Thien Cung Cave – Ga Choi Islet – Surprise Cave – Titop Island – Afternoon Tea
• Tour includes lunch
• Departure from Tuan Chau international port

Detailed Itinerary

• 07:00 – 07:30: Pick up at Hanoi Old Quarter
• 10:00 Arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf and register to board the cruise ship.
• 10:30 The boat will take you around the bay to discover the most beautiful islets… such as Human Head Islet, Da Dog Islet, Lu Huong Islet, Hoa Cuong Fishing Village, and the Bay’s iconic Fighting Chicken Islet Ha Long. The cruise ship will stop for 5 minutes for you to take souvenir photos of beautiful moments here. Then the boat continues to move towards Sung Sot cave.
• 11:30 Enjoy a hearty buffet lunch (< 30 pax) or set menu (> 30 pax), and enjoy Vietnamese cuisine and fresh seafood en route to Ha Long Bay.
• 12:30 You will disembark from the boat to visit the most beautiful and widest (incredible) Sung Sot cave in Halong Bay.
• 14:00 The boat will explore the area of Luon Cave (Ba Ham), a waterhole for kayaking, rafting or just staying on board and relaxing, the boat will move slowly to visit more bays. You will discover the serenity of the area by kayak – an indispensable water activity in Ha Long Bay, for those who like to challenge themselves or sit on a bamboo boat, for those who like the lightness. and sophisticated, enjoy spectacular views. This is the time when you get closer to the natural beauty of Ha Long Bay. If you don’t participate in any of these activities, you can stay and relax on the sundeck.
• 15:00 Visit Titop Island, climb to the top of Titop, and enjoy the panoramic view of Ha Long Bay. You will go swimming at the white sand beach.
• 15:45 Return to the boat for a sunset party with coffee and tea, a selection of homemade pastries, and fresh juices.
• 17:30 Disembark at the port. End of the 8-hour Halong Bay tour.
• 08:30 Arrive in Hanoi. The trip is over.

Tour 4 hours a day

This traditional tour will take you to the most famous attractions in Ha Long Bay. If you don’t want to stay on the train for too long, 4 hours is a good time. This itinerary is suitable for travelers who are staying in a hotel in Ha Long City and want to visit Ha Long Bay on a half-day tour. The itinerary includes a visit to Thien Cung Cave, kayaking at Ba Hang, and a Vietnamese lunch.

• Cruise time is from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm, or from 08:00 am to 12:00 am
• 4-hour cruise to explore the bay.
• Route 2: Port > Stone Dog Island > Dinh Huong Islet > Thien Cung Cave > Ba Hang Fishing Village (Kayak or Bamboo Boat)
• with lunch
• From Ha Long International Port (Ha Long Road, Bai Chay, Ha Long City)

morning tour

• 07:00 – 07:30: Pick you up at your hotel in the Bai Chay area
• 07:40: Arrive at Ha Long International Port to check in.
• 08:00 – 08:15: Cruise begins to visit Ha Long Bay, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World Heritage
• 08:50: Crossing Stone Dog Island, Lu Huong Islet – the image of the back of VND 200,000 of Vietnam.
• 09:00: Visiting Ba Hang area – you can kayak or take a bamboo boat to explore the area.
• 09:50: Visit Ga Choi Islet – the symbol of Ha Long Bay
• 10:10: Visit Thien Cung Cave – one of the most beautiful areas in Ha Long Bay
• 11:10: Lunch on board (set lunch, 6 people/table)
• 11:45-12:10: Return to Ha Long international port.
• 12h30: The car takes you back to your hotel in Bai Chay

afternoon tour

• 11h-11h30: Pick up guests at Bai Chay area, Ha Long city
• 11:40: Arrive at Ha Long International Port.
• 12:00 – 12:15: Ha Binh Cruise starts to visit world heritage Ha Long Bay
• 12:30: Lunch on board (lunch set, 6 people/table)
• 13h30: Visit Stone Dog Islet, Lu Huong Islet – Image of VND 200,000 VND
• 13:40: Visit the Ba Hang area – where you can go kayaking or rafting, or relax on the yacht.
• 14:20: Visit Cockfighting Islet – the symbol of Ha Long Bay
• 14:40: Visit Thien Cung Cave – one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay
• 16:30: Cruise docked at Ha Long international port
• 17:00: Car takes you back to the hotel

Which path to choose?

There are different routes to visit Ha Long Bay in one day, you can choose to visit Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, or Lan Ha Bay. All routes have the same natural landscape, limestone islands with blue water and rocks. However, each route has its advantages.

Ha Long Bay route

• Departure point: Ha Long International Port and Tuan Chau International Port
• Scenic spots: Sung Sot Cave, Thien Cung Cave, Trinh Nu Cave, Titop Island, Luon Cave, etc.
• Time to visit the bay: 4h, 6h, 7h, 8h journey

This route is the most popular day route when visiting Halong Bay. The tour departs from Ha Long Port or Tuan Chau Port. According to the local government, the routes are named Route 1 and Route 2.

• Route 1 (4-hour journey): Port > Hon Cho Da > Ba Hang > > Thien Cung Cave
• Route 2 (6 hours journey): Port > Stone Dog Island > Fighting Chicken Island > Surprised Cave (Amazing) > Luon Cave > Titov Island

*This route has the best scenery in Ha Long Bay, but it will be crowded in the summer when domestic tourists are in peak season

Bai Tu Long Bay Line

• Bai Tu Long Bay tourist route
• Departure point: Ha Long International Port
• Attractions: Thien Canh Son Cave, Vong Vieng fishing village, Cong Do
• Journey: 6 hours journey

Route (Route 4): Seaport > Cong Do District > Thien Canh Son Cave > Vung Vieng Fishing Village.

*This cruise is small and only a few ships operate this cruise, mainly foreign guests

Lan Ha Bay Line

This is a new route that takes tourists to visit Ha Long Bay. The tour starts from Tuan Chau Port in Ha Long City or Beo Wharf on Cat Ba Island (Hai Phong). A day trip to Lan Ha Bay will include visiting caves by bamboo boat, kayaking, and relaxing on the beach. A long ride may involve cycling into the woods. on Cat Ba island

• Departure: Tuan Chau International Port (Ha Long City) or Ben Beo (Ben Beo) on Cat Ba Island
• Attractions: Bright Cave, Frog Pond (kayak), floating village
• Experience: kayaking, visiting caves, swimming
• Time to visit the bay: 5 hours, 7 hours, 8 hours

What will you experience on a day trip to Ha Long Bay?

Row

To join the day tour of the bay, in addition to boarding a sightseeing boat, you can also experience kayaking for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. It’s fun to explore different corners of the bay alone. Kayaking is the best way to get close to the bay’s limestone islands.

Cave tour

Ha Long Bay has many interesting natural caves such as Sung Sot Cave, Thien Cung Cave, Trinh Nu Cave, and Thien Canh Son Cave… You can climb to the small island to go inside the cave. Then you will enjoy the interesting landscapes that nature has bestowed on you.

Bamboo boat

If not kayaking, you can choose to take a bamboo boat carried by locals to visit Luon Cave and enter the beautiful

beach, swimming, hiking

The beach on the bay is not very big, but beautiful. You can find a nice beach on Tetop, with many smaller beaches dotting the bay. On the island, you can rest, swim, swim, or climb to the top of the mountain to enjoy the panoramic view of Ha Long Bay and take the best selfie photos.

Afternoon tea, cooking class

The experience is so relaxing that many visitors want to participate. You can wait for the sunset on Halong Bay with a cup of coffee, a cup of tea, or a glass of wine. Capturing this moment wasn’t easy, good luck.

Where to travel?

Ha Long International Port

Ha Long International Port is located on Ha Long Street, right in the center of the Bai Chay tourist area, creating favorable conditions for domestic and foreign tourists to visit Ha Long Bay during the day. After your morning or afternoon tour, explore Halong Bay on a day trip from Ha Long International Port.

• Directions to Ha Long International Port

Tuan Chau Wharf

Tuan Chau International Port is located on Tuan Chau Island, 12.5 km from Ha Long City and 150 km from Hanoi. Tuan Chau is a popular port for domestic and international tourists for day trips in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.

Food and drink

On the day of visiting Ha Long Bay, you will have a Vietnamese lunch and some local seafood dishes, lunch menu will be provided for 6 people/table, grouping. Some larger ships will have a lunch buffet with more food options. Take a look at the typical lunch menu for the day in Halong Bay. Beverages include beer, soft drinks, water… at an extra charge.

lunch set

• Sweet and sour cucumber salad
• French fries
• Ha Long squid cake
• beer steamed shrimp
• Grilled oysters with onion fat
• Sea bass with sauce
• Stir-fried vegetables
• Jasmine rice
• Seasonal fruits
• iced tea

Vegetarian lunch menu

• Sweet and sour cucumber salad
• French fries
• dumplings
• vegetable spring rolls
• Sweet and sour tofu
• Vietnamese egg rolls
• Seasonal stir-fried vegetables
• Jasmine rice
• Seasonal fruits
• iced tea

Buffet menu (8 hours a day)

• Seafood Asparagus Soup
• meatball porridge
• Fries/Fried Corn
• Dried green papaya salad with beef
• Russian salad
• Pomelo and shrimp salad
• fried spring rolls
• sushi roll
• Chow Mein Seafood
• Fried beef
• grilled shrimp
• Fried squid
• Stir-Fried Clams With Basil Leaves
• Grilled Fish with Chili Sauce
• Fried chicken wing
• Grilled mantis shrimp with salt
• Grilled oysters with onion fat
• stir-fried vegetable
• mixed fried rice
• Green bean tea
• bread
• porous cake
• cake
• butter
• Strawberry and orange jam
• Seasonal fruits
• original dumplings
• fried sausages

Recommended itinerary

La Casta Daily Cruise (7-8 hours)

• One-day luxury cruise to visit Ha Long Bay
• Departure point: Tuan Chau international port
• Journey type: 7-8 hour journey
• Includes Halong Seafood Lunch Buffet
• Visit Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave in Ha Long
• Explore Ti Top Island and enjoy the panoramic view of Ha Long Bay from the top of the hill
• Kayaking or rafting at Luon Cave
• Tour price: From 1,900,000 VND/pax

Premium Tour on Traditional Wooden Boat (4-Hour Cruise, budget option)

• Trip 3.5 -4 hours
• Sightseeing route: Route 1 (Ba Hang, Thien Cung Cave)
• Departure from Ha Long International Port (Sun Harbor)
• Attractions: Three Caves, Thien Cung Cave
• Activities: Cave tour, kayaking
• Number of guests: 30-40 people
• Tour price: 680,000 VND/pax

Premium Tour (6 hours)

• Time to explore Ha Long Bay: 6 hours
• Sightseeing route: Route 2 (Sung Sot Cave – Titop Island)
• 2.5 hours from Hanoi by tour bus
• Departure from Tuan Chau international port
• Explore the largest and most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay Surprise Cave
• Kayaking or taking a bamboo boat to Luon Cave
• Explore Titop Island, Panorama of Ha Long Bay
• Tour price: From 1,090,000 VND/pax

Luxury Getaway, Queen – Vitamin Cruises (7-Hour Cruise)

• 7-hour journey
• route 2
• Newly built, beautiful, and modern cruise ship
• Buffet lunch included
• Explore the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay Surprise Cave
• Kayaking in Hang Lon
• Visit Titop Island with its beautiful beaches and peaks that surround the bay
• Departure from Tuan Chau international port

Serenity Boutique Cruise Lan Ha Bay (7 hours)

• Explore Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay in a 7-hour cruise with a special itinerary
• Shuttle bus Hanoi – Ha Long, pick up at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter
• Only 2 hours by highway from Hanoi to Ha Long
• Departure from Tuan Chau international port
• Brand new, modern, and comfortable yacht
• kayaking experience
• Explore the Light and Dark Caves
• Visit Trung Trang cave on Cat Ba island
• Lunch buffet with traditional Vietnamese dishes
• Cooking demonstration on board.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a day trip to Ha Long Bay enough?

Well, enjoying the natural beauty of Ha Long Bay for a day (4-8 hours by boat) is an option. Shuttle service from Hanoi (2.5 hours) and back can also be arranged. If the time is longer, it is recommended to take a 1-night cruise and a 2-night cruise.

Is it a day trip from Hanoi to Halong Bay?

Ha, Long Bay Day Tour is the most popular day tour from Hanoi. The distance between Hanoi and Ha Long Bay is 150 km and the travel time is 2.5 hours

How long do you need to stay in Ha Long Bay?

You should visit Ha Long Bay for 1 or 2 nights. If you don’t have much time here, you can choose a day tour of Ha Long Bay.

Is a day trip to Ha Long Bay worth it?

Yes, worth a visit. This tour will take you to visit most of Ha Long Bay’s attractions, including caves and islands, and experience kayaking or rafting.

Can I swim in Ha Long Bay?

Yes, swimming is a fun activity when visiting Ha Long Bay. The water is calm and clean. You can swim from the small beach or in the middle of the bay. Winter (November to February) is too cold for swimming.

What is the best month to go to Ha Long Bay?

April to September is the best time to visit Ha Long Bay, it’s summer, with clear water, and a blue sky.

Is Ha Long Bay too busy?

Ha, Long Bay is a place not to be missed, so it attracts a lot of tourists every year. But the busiest is during the summer vacation (peak season for domestic tourists).

How to book a cruise on Halong Bay?

You can book through travel agencies, tour operators, OTAs, or directly with the tour operator. Just check the best prices and reliable service providers

Are there jellyfish in Ha Long Bay?

Yes, there are jellyfish in Ha Long Bay, and there are more jellyfish in summer.

With the above information that Anniego provides, you have enough information to choose a suitable Ha Long Bay day tour. If you have any questions or need further advice, do not hesitate to contact Annie Go.