Day trips and excursions Hạ Long, Vietnam

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Hanoi to Halong Bay Day Full Day Join-In with La Casta Cruise with Lunch

Pick up and drop off from your hotel door with the Old quarter, enjoy as much as 5 hours aboard your boat cruising the magnificent Halong Bay with…

  • Duration8 hours
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • Pick-upFrom your hotel
  • CancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before
On board Food on board

About this boat trip in Hạ Long

At a glance

Hanoi to Halong Bay Day Full Day Join-In with La Casta Cruise with Lunch is a day trips and excursion in Hạ Long, Vietnam that lasts 8 hours, with a crew that speaks English. Prices start from €256. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Prices and details checked with the supplier on October 18, 2026.

Why book this boat trip

This day trip to Halong Bay is perfect for those with limited time who still want to explore this UNESCO World Heritage site. You’ll enjoy a scenic drive from Hanoi, where you can witness the striking limestone karsts and emerald waters that make Halong Bay famous. Onboard the La Casta Cruise, savor a delicious buffet lunch while soaking in the magnificent surroundings. This tour is ideal for those looking to experience the beauty of Halong Bay in a single day.

  • Enjoy a buffet lunch on board
  • Witness the life of locals in floating villages
  • Perfect for a quick escape from Hanoi
  • Live guideEnglish
  • Duration8 hours
  • CancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Pick-upHotel pick-up available
  • Activity levelEasy
  • Food on board

While we highly recommend you to take an overnight trip to Halong bay, we are still able to offer a day trip for those who have limited time but still want to discover this UNESCO World Heritage site and most recently one of the world’s new seven wonders of nature. With a shorter drive from Hanoi to Halong (using the latest highway), you will board your boat to enjoy the magnificent Halong bay, have a chance to feast your eye at the spectacular scenery and observe life of the locals in floating village.

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Timeline: how the party goes

  1. Private car transfer to Halong bay

    06:30: You will be picked up from Hanoi hotel or at the meeting point Grand theater of Hanoi  for a scenic drive to Halong bay (Note: If you have booked a private car transfer, you will be picked up at the door of your hotel at 7:30AM)

  2. Discover the World Heritage Halong Bay

    Upon arrival at Tuan Chau harbour, you will check-in and get on board the cruise then start a trip to discover the World Heritage.

    Enjoy a welcome drink while the cruise departs from Tuan Chau harbor for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you will have a chance to pass through the grandeur of the legendary bay with thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Duck Rock and especially Thumb Rock – a beautiful limestone islet rising from sea water in the shape of a giant thumb. Mother Nature has put Thumb Rock here to send a message of goodness to every passenger cruising in the ancient bay.

  3. Buffet lunch on board

    Have a huge buffet lunch with a variety of dishes including seafood and Vietnamese traditional food.

  4. Visit Sung Sot cave, Luon Cave and Titov island

    Stop at Bo Hon Island. Our tour guide will take you to Sung Sot Cave/Surprising Cave, the largest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. After about 200 steps under the forest canopy, the entrance of the cave shows up. A paradise appears in front of you. You will discover the cave in about 45 minutes before getting back to the cruise (For other tourists who can’t walk much, you can stay on cruise, chilling out on the sundeck).

    Say goodbye to Sung Sot Cave, cruise heads to Luon Cave. In this area, it’s time for you to heat up with kayaking (about 30 minutes kayaking)

    Stop at Titov Island. On this small island, you can climb halfway up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay. Looking down from high above gives you a wonderful sensation; at the same time offers you a spectacular view of every corner of the bay.

  5. Cruise back to the pier and transfer back to Hanoi

    After that, you will get back to cruise and ready for our Sunset Party. Vietnamese tea, fresh fruits and snacks will be served when you’re relaxing on the sundeck or in the Jacuzzi.

    On the way back, cruise will pass by Hoa Cuong area, one of the most beautiful spots in the bay. 

    Arrive in Tuan Chau port. Meet your driver for a transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi. Trip ends

What’s included

Included5

  • Round trip private A/C Transportation - driver only, 
  • English speaking guide on board the cruise
  • Entrance fees & sightseeing tickets,
  • Drinking water.
  • Buffet lunch on board

Not included3

  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Gratuities
  • Admission to other sites not mentioned

Good to know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Swim wear and personal items 

Weather

Due to operation or weather conditions, itineraries and food may change without prior notice. Thank you for your kind understanding!

Getting there

You will be met at the lobby of your hotel or at the designated meeting point by a local guide holding a paper sign with your name written on it. Please note pick up and drop off are included for hotel location in the old quarter only and surcharge may be applied if your hotel is outside the area.

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Should you not locate your guide at the meeting point, please reach out to our emergency contact number.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Hanoi to Halong Bay Day Full Day Join-In with La Casta Cruise with Lunch take?

The boat trip lasts 8 hours.

How much does Hanoi to Halong Bay Day Full Day Join-In with La Casta Cruise with Lunch cost?

Prices start from €256. The final price depends on the date, the option you choose and how many of you are coming; you see it before you pay.

What is included in Hanoi to Halong Bay Day Full Day Join-In with La Casta Cruise with Lunch?

Included: Round trip private A/C Transportation - driver only, ; English speaking guide on board the cruise; Entrance fees & sightseeing tickets,; Drinking water.; Buffet lunch on board. Not included: Meals not mentioned in the itinerary; Gratuities; Admission to other sites not mentioned.

Is hotel pick-up available?

Yes, hotel pick-up is available for this boat trip. Choose it and enter your hotel when you book.

What languages does the crew speak?

Live guide in English.

Can I cancel my booking?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

How do I book Hanoi to Halong Bay Day Full Day Join-In with La Casta Cruise with Lunch?

Check the calendar on this page for live availability, choose your date and how many of you are coming, and pay securely online.

Will I get a confirmation and tickets?

Yes. Your confirmation and tickets arrive by email within minutes of booking, with the meeting point and start time. Show them on your phone or printed.

What should I bring?

See “Before you go” on this page for what this boat trip asks you to bring. In general: your ticket, photo ID, comfortable shoes and water.

What will I see on the boat trip?

The route includes Private car transfer to Halong bay, Discover the World Heritage Halong Bay, Buffet lunch on board, Visit Sung Sot cave, Luon Cave and Titov island and Cruise back to the pier and transfer back to Hanoi.

Is the boat trip guided?

Yes: live guide.

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