DELUXE Halong Bay Day Tour From Hanoi, Daily Operated 2025 - 2026
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6h - 13h
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About this experience
1- If you choose Standard/Deluxe Cruise to visit Halong Bay:
Devote a day to swimming, kayaking, and hanging out on a comfortable boat with this cruise, which includes a lunch of Vietnamese food. You'll visit Sung Sot Cave caves and beaches, get the chance to go kayaking or rowing on a bamboo boat, and even spend some time at Tiptop Island, where you can go hiking or relax on the beach. Spend 06 hours cruise in stunning Halong Bay.
2-If you choose Luxury/Jade Cruise to visit Lan Ha Bay:
-2 hours riding luxurious comfort limousine via expressway (Optional).
-Most Luxury 5 Star Cruise in Halong & Lan Ha Bay.
-Up to 07 hours cruise passing by Halong to Lan Ha Bay.
-Kayak or local rowing boat in Lan Ha Bay (Less Tourist Area).
-Swimming in a quiet cover with amazing backdrop
Available options
Limousine Van + Luxury Cruise
Pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter: We will pick up all the guests from Hanoi Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside between 7h00 AM to 7h15 AM.<br/>Limousine Van Transfer: High Quality Limousine with Luxury and Comfortable Seats<br/>Luxury Cruise from Hanoi <br/>Duration: 12 hours: Itinenary up to 7,5 hours explore Halong bay and Lan Ha Bay on Luxury Cruise<br/>Premium Lunch + Sunset Party<br/> Hanoi -Halong Bay-Lan Ha Bay<br/>Pickup included
Limousine Bus + DELUXE CRUISE
Tour From Hanoi Old Quarter: P/U & Transfer by Limousine Bus Roundtrip with Better Quality Seats<br/>Deluxe Cruise from HANOI: Alova Premium/Cozy Bay Premium/Halong Excurison/Hercules/Sun Grand<br/>Deluxe Lunch + Sunset Party<br/>Duration: 12 hours<br/>Halong Bay Route: Explore Supprising Cave (Sung Sot Cave), Titop Island (Swim or Hike) and Kayaking at Luon Cave<br/>Pickup included
Deluxe Cruise from Halong
Start & Finish at Halong Bay: Please come by your own to Tuan Chau Marina at 11h30 AM for meeting point and boarding cruise(No later than)<br/>Transfer on Request: Please note that transfer from HANOI/HALONG AREA not included this option. PAY EXTRA if you use this transfer service.<br/>Deluxe Cruises from Halong Bay: Alova Premium/Cozy Bay Premium/Halong Excurison/Hercules/Dragon King<br/>Duration: 6 hours<br/>Deluxe Lunch + Sunset Party<br/>Halong Bay Route: Visit Supprising Cave (Sung Sot Cave), Titop Island and Luon Cave (Small Cave)
EXPRESS BUS + DELUXE CRUISE
Tour From Hanoi Old Quarter: P/U & Transfer by Shuttle Bus Roundtrip with Standard Quality Seats<br/>Deluxe Cruise from HANOI: Alova Premium/Cozy Bay Premium/Halong Excurison/Dragon King<br/>Duration: 12 hours<br/>Deluxe Lunch + Sunset Party<br/>Halong Bay Route: Explore Supprising Cave (Sung Sot Cave), Titop Island (Swim or Hike) and Kayaking at Luon Cave<br/>Pickup included
LUXURY CRUISE FROM HALONG
Start from Halong Bay: Please come by your own to TUAN CHAU HARBOR at 10:00 AM for meeting point and boarding cruise (No later than)<br/>Transfer on Request: Please note that transfer from HANOI/HALONG AREA not included this option. PAY EXTRA if you use this transfer service.<br/>Luxury Day Cruises in Halong <br/>Duration: 7 hours: Itinenary up to 07 Hours Cruise in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay<br/>Premium Lunch + Sunset Party<br/>Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay
PRIVATE CAR + DELUXE CRUISE
Private Car from HANOI: Private Car Transfer based on your number of guests: 4 seaters, 7 seaters, Minivan 16 seaters<br/>Shared Group Tour on Cruise: DELUXE CRUISES : Alova Premium/Cozy Bay Premium/Halong Excurison/Hercules/Dragon King<br/>Deluxe Lunch + Sunset Party<br/>Duration: 12 hours<br/>Halong Bay Route: Explore Supprising Cave (Sung Sot Cave), Titop Island (Swim or Hike) and Kayaking at Luon Cave<br/>Pickup included
STANDARD CRUISE FROM HALONG
Transfer from Hanoi on REQUEST: Please note that transfer from HANOI/HALONG AREA not included this option. PAY EXTRA if you use this transfer service.<br/>Start from Tuan Chau, Halong: Please come to Tuan Chau International Marina before 11:30 AM for boarding cruise (No later than 12h00 noon or you will miss)<br/>IMPORTANT NOTE: Please contact to us via email/whatsApp for confirm the tour before 10h00 AM.<br/>Duration: 6 hours<br/>Standard Day Cruises: Standard Traditional Boat Including Set Lunch, Entrance Fees,Tour Guide, Cave, Island, Kayak or bamboo & Relaxing <br/>Standard Set Lunch Meal <br/>Halong Bay Route: Explore Supprising Cave (Sung Sot Cave), Titop Island (Swim or Hike) and Kayaking at Luon Cave
PRIVATE LUXURY LIMO + CRUISE
PRIVATE LIMOUSINE FROM HANOI: Pick Up & Transfer to Halong Bay Roundtrip by PRIVATE LIMOUSINE with High-Quality and Comfortable Seats <br/>JOIN GROUP ON LUXURY CRUISE: 5 STAR LUXURY CRUISE WITH OUTDOOR JACUZZI AND GREAT SERVICE<br/>Duration: 12 hours<br/>Premium Lunch + Sunset Party<br/>Hanoi - Halong - Lan Ha Bay <br/>Pickup included
Express Bus + Standard Cruise
Tour From Hanoi Old Quarter: P/U & Transfer by Shuttle Bus Roundtrip with Standard Quality Seats<br/>Duration: 12 hours<br/>Economic Standard Cruise: Standard Traditional Boat Including: Express Bus from Hanoi, Lunch, Entrance Fees,Tour Guide, Cave, Island, Kayak or bamboo <br/>Standard Set Lunch Meal <br/>Halong Bay Route: Explore Supprising Cave (Sung Sot Cave), Titop Island (Swim or Hike) and Kayaking at Luon Cave<br/>Pickup included
Jadesails - Top Luxury Cruise
Pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter: We will pick up all the guests from Hanoi Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside between 7h00 AM to 7h15 AM.<br/>Limousine Transfer Roundtrip: Most Luxurious Quality and comfortable seats<br/>JADE SAILS or SIMILAR: 5 STAR LUXURY CRUISE WITH OUTDOOR JACUZZI AND GREAT SERVICE<br/>Duration: 12 hours<br/>Premium Lunch + Sunset Party<br/>Hanoi - Halong - Lan Ha Bay<br/>Pickup included
What's included
FOR LUXURY/JADE CRUISE : Up to 07 hours cruise passing by Halong to Lan Ha Bay
Transfer by Bus/Limousine if you choose option included these
FOR STANDARD/DELUXE CRUISE: 06 hours cruise in stunning Halong Bay
We have different tour options : Including Transfer or NOT. See options detail when you book.
All entrance fees for sightseeing indicated
Driver (cannot speak English/Standard English) if you choose option Private Transfer
Transfer by Private car if you choose option private transfer
Kayaking or local rowing boat, photo hunting and Relaxing
Experienced English Speaking Tour Guide
We provide on Limousine or Bus only
Pick up/Drop off at Hanoi Old Quarter Area (if your option included sharing transfer)
Lunch Meal on boat with vietnamese and seafood dishes
Special food (vegetarian/diets/allergies...) is available on request
Children under 4 years old is free (Sharing all services with parents)
Detailed itinerary
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Stop 1
Pass by
PICK UP ALL THE GUESTS IN OLD QUARTER HANOI OR HANOI OPERA HOUSE OR LOCAL TOURS VIETNAM OFFICE:
1-FOR LUXURY/JADESAILS CRUISE: Pick Up Time between 7h00 AM to 7h15 AM.
2-FOR STANDARD/DELUXE CRUISE: Pick Up Time between 8h30 AM to 9h00 AM.
3-Transsfer by new express way: 2 to 2.5 hours transfer.
We will stop over for short break 10 to 15 minutes before we reach Tuan Chau harbor. (No pressure to purchase anything. Maybe Stop in Pearl factory, pearl shop or any convenience store...). In case urgent or make sure check in on time on the cruise...we will go straight to the harbor without stop.
4-FOR TOUR FROM HALONG BAY is not included transfer round trip from Hanoi. Meeting Point at TUAN CHAU MARINA ( At 9h30 am for Luxury Jadesails and At 11h30 AM for Standard/Deluxe Cruise).
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Stop 2
1-ITINENARY FOR GUESTS BOOK STANDARD/DELUXE CRUISE:
Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, boarding day Cruise and start cruising on the bay for exploring Ha Long Bay. Welcome on boat & Safety briefing. Set lunch meal with delicious vietnamese food. Kayaking or Bamboo boat rowing OR Relaxing. Visiting Amazing Cave (This is one of the most famous caves located in Ha Long Bay). Ti Top Island (One of the most perfect destinations in Halong Bay for swimming on beach and climbing up mountainto see wholeview of the Bay). Enjoyed Sunset Party on boat on the way crusing back to Harbor and see Halong Bay view. Boat return Tuan Chau Marina at 17h30 PM to 18h00 PM. You will get on Transfer again back to Hanoi and drop off you at Hotel between 20h30 PM to 20h45 PM.
NOTE : FOR GUESTS BOOK TOUR FROM HALONG BAY WILL FINISH DAY CRUISE AT TUAN CHAU MARINA AFTER BOAT RETURN TO MAINLAND.
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Stop 3
2-ITINENARY FOR GUESTS BOOK LUXURY/JADESAILS CRUISE:
09h45 – Welcome to Luxury/JadeSails Cruise at Tuan Chau Marina,Halong City.
11h30 – Lunch on the boat.
13h00 – Local rowing boat at Dark and Bright cave
14h45 – Floating village passing.
15h30 – Kayaking and Swimming at Ao Ech area in Lan Ha bay.
16h00 – Cooking demonstation.
16h30 – Sunset party (Enjoy break) while cruising back to Tuan Chau marina
17h45 – Disembark for a comfortable limousine ride back Hanoi via new expressway
20h00 – Drop off at your hotel doorsteps, service ended.
NOTE : FOR GUESTS BOOK TOUR FROM HALONG BAY WILL FINISH DAY CRUISE AT TUAN CHAU MARINA AFTER BOAT RETURN TO MAINLAND.
What's not included
Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips for CREWS/GUIDE/DRIVER
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
Reviews breakdown
Viator
4.5
77 reviews
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Tripadvisor
4.5
178 reviews
5★
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Important information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Meeting point
FOR GUESTS BOOK ONLY CRUISE FROM HALONG , NO TRANSFER INCLUDED : Please come to Tuan Chau International Marina before 11:30 AM for boarding cruise (No later than 12h00 noon or you will miss cruise). Please contact to us via email/whatsApp for confirm the tour before 10h00 AM.
About Tuan Chau Island
Tuan Chau Island is a tropical paradise located in the heart of Ha Long Bay, renowned for its stunning natural beauty, pristine beaches, and vibrant marine life. This island offers a perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and cultural experiences, making it a unique and appealing destination for travelers.
Top Attractions
Tuan Chau Beach
Tuan Chau Beach is a pristine, white-sand beach with clear blue waters, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. It's one of the most popular attractions on the island.
Beach
Half day to full day
Free (Water sports and facilities may have additional costs)
Tuan Chau Amphitheater
The Tuan Chau Amphitheater is an open-air venue that hosts various cultural performances, including traditional Vietnamese shows and international concerts.
Cultural
1-2 hours
Approximately 500,000 VND (22 USD)
Tuan Chau Dolphin Bay
Dolphin Bay offers visitors the opportunity to interact with dolphins in a safe and controlled environment. Activities include dolphin shows, swimming with dolphins, and dolphin feeding.
Adventure
1-2 hours
Approximately 800,000 VND (35 USD)
Tuan Chau Golf Course
The Tuan Chau Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course designed by IMG, offering stunning views of Ha Long Bay. It's a great place for golf enthusiasts and beginners alike.
Adventure
2-4 hours
Approximately 1,500,000 VND (65 USD) for a round
Tuan Chau Marina
Tuan Chau Marina is a modern harbor that serves as a gateway to Ha Long Bay. It's a great place to explore the bay's limestone islands, caves, and hidden lagoons.
Historical
Half day to full day
Varies depending on the tour
Must-Try Local Dishes
Bún Chả
Grilled pork patties served with rice vermicelli, fresh herbs, and a dipping sauce
Lunch/Dinner
Contains pork, can be made vegetarian upon request
Bánh Cuốn
Steamed rice rolls filled with minced pork and mushrooms, served with a fish sauce dip
Breakfast/Lunch
Contains pork, can be made vegetarian upon request
Hà Nội Egg Coffee
A unique coffee made with egg yolk, condensed milk, and strong coffee
Drink
Contains dairy and eggs, can be made without eggs upon request
Popular Activities
Boat tours of Ha Long Bay
Kayaking
Hiking in Cat Ba National Park
Swimming with dolphins at Dolphin Bay
Sunbathing at Tuan Chau Beach
Golfing at Tuan Chau Golf Course
Spa and wellness treatments
Yoga and meditation classes
Best Time to Visit
October to December
This is the best time to visit Tuan Chau Island, with pleasant weather, clear skies, and calm seas. It's ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
20-25°C
68-77°F
Practical Information
Language
- Official: Vietnamese
- Widely spoken: English (in tourist areas)
- English: Moderately spoken in tourist areas, limited elsewhere
Currency
Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Time Zone
GMT+7
Electricity
220VV, 50HzHz
Safety Information
Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe
Tuan Chau Island is generally safe for travelers, with low crime rates and a welcoming local community. However, as with any destination, it's important to take precautions and be aware of your surroundings.
Important Precautions:
- • Use reputable taxi companies and agree on a price before starting your journey
- • Be cautious when shopping and always check prices before purchasing
- • Keep valuables secure and be aware of your surroundings in crowded areas
Getting there
By air
- Van Don International Airport • 60 km
By train
Hạ Long Station
By bus
Hạ Long Bus Station
Getting around
Public transport
Shuttle buses operate between the harbor and major attractions on the island. They are convenient but have limited routes and schedules.
Taxis
Available • Apps: Grab, Local taxi apps
Rentals
Car, Bike, Scooter
Neighborhoods
Tuan Chau Town
Dolphin Bay Area
Golf Course Area
Day trips
Ha Long Bay
0 km (Tuan Chau Island is part of Ha Long Bay) • Full day
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its stunning limestone islands, caves, and hidden lagoons. A day trip to Ha Long Bay offers a variety of activities, including boat tours, kayaking, and swimming.
Cat Ba Island
30 km • Full day
Cat Ba Island is the largest island in Ha Long Bay and is known for its lush national park, scenic viewpoints, and hidden beaches. A day trip to Cat Ba Island offers a variety of activities, including hiking, kayaking, and swimming.
Lan Ha Bay
20 km • Full day
Lan Ha Bay is a lesser-known gem located near Cat Ba Island and is known for its stunning limestone islands, hidden lagoons, and pristine beaches. A day trip to Lan Ha Bay offers a variety of activities, including kayaking, swimming, and snorkeling.
Festivals
Tuan Chau International Fireworks Festival • Annually in June
Ha Long Bay Cultural Heritage Festival • Annually in October
Pro tips
- Visit the Tuan Chau Night Market for a unique shopping and dining experience
- Try local Vietnamese dishes, such as Bún Chả and Bánh Cuốn, at local restaurants and street food vendors
- Book a boat tour of Ha Long Bay in advance to secure your spot and choose a reputable tour operator
- Pack light, breathable clothing for the tropical climate, and don't forget sunscreen and a hat
- Learn a few basic Vietnamese phrases to enhance your experience and connect with locals
From $25
per person
Price varies by option
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