--- title: Best seller Halong Bay Day Cruise lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 19 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 1233 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [vi, ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 73 of 98 (Ha Long Bay Day Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/best-seller-halong-bay-day-cruise/ --- # Best seller Halong Bay Day Cruise In our comparison: #73 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Highlight of Halong Bay Day Cruise – Route 2 ✨ Depart early morning to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Halong Bay with mist still floating above the water. Explore stunning limestone formations and mysterious caves on the less crowded Route 2. Experience kayaking amid the serene nature or relax at a private, picturesque beach. Savor a fresh seafood buffet onboard with breathtaking sea views. Perfect for travelers seeking a unique, tranquil, and less touristy Halong Bay adventure. Route 2 – The ideal choice for a complete and refreshing Halong Bay day trip! ## Before you book - Pickup differs by option: Hotel pickup only on 2 of 4 options (Pick up at Tuan Chau Harbour,… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 08:00, 11:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: Buffet lunch, Welcome drink, bath towel **Pickup:** Hotel pickup only on 2 of 4 options (Pick up at Tuan Chau Harbour, Pick up Hanoi Dcar VIP 10 Pax) ## Key facts - Price: from €19 per person for the Pick up at Tuan Chau Harbour option; other options up to €39 - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 1233 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Sunlight Travel & Cruise - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: VI, English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 08:00, 11:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.87 from 1233 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1200 of 1233. - 5 stars: 1123 (91%) - 4 stars: 77 (6%) - 3 stars: 17 (1%) - 2 stars: 9 (1%) - 1 star: 7 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Pick up at Tuan Chau Harbour | €19 / person | English, VI | Halong bay cruise 6 hour Duration: 6 hours Buffet Lunch route 2 | | Shuttle bus - Buffet lunch | €25 / person | English, VI, Japanese | Cruise Luxury cruise Duration: 6 hours Buffet lunch Route 2 Transfer by Shuttle bus | | Limousine bus - Buffet lunch | €31 / person | English, VI, Japanese | Cruise swim, kayaking, hiking, Cave Luxury Cruise Duration: 6 hours Buffet Lunch Route 2 Transfer by Limousine bus | | Pick up Hanoi Dcar VIP 10 Pax | €39 / person | English, VI, Japanese | Halong bay 6 hour cruise 5 star Duration: 6 hours Buffet Lunch 2 Dcar Limousine 10 Pax | ## What's included - Swimming, Hiking - Buffet lunch - Sunset party with: Vietnamese tea, fruit and snack - English speaking guide - Welcome drink, bath towel ## Not included - Drinks and other peronal expend - Entrance fee - Holiday surcharge: 100,000 VND per pax (01/01, 31/12, 24/12, 02/09, 30/04, 01/05). Pay directly - Lunar New Year surcharge: 150,000 VND per pax for traveling . Pay directly - Kayaking or Bamboo boat ## Itinerary 1. **Tuan Chau Island** (pass by, no stop) - 11:30-12:00: Arriving Tuan Chau island. Get on Boat and have Vietnamese traditional Lunch with seafood while cruising though the amazing rocks: Insence Bunner,Stone Dog,Cock fighting … 2. **Hạ Long Bay** (pass by, no stop) - The boat moves on the bay and you will see all the large and small islands of Ha Long heritage. Visiting Titop island: swimming or climbing up to the top & enjoy amazing panorama views of Halong bay Hiking up & down to visit Halong Surprise cave - the most beautiful cave in... 3. **Hang Luon Cave** (pass by, no stop) - Do kayaking or Sampan Boat to visit Luon Cave is optional ,cruise will be visit here if you pay for this you will spend here 30-40 minute ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 11:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Please to be here at 11h30 am for pick up https://g.co/kgs/To2Rz27 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Ha Long Bay Day Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #73 of 98** | €19 | 12h | 4.87 (1233) | shared | | [PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/private-tour-halong-bay-one-day-with-cave-kayaking-bamboo-boat/?format=md) | €145 | 9h | 4.98 (1078) | private | | [Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Kayaking, Sung Sot Cave & Titop Island](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ha-long-bay-day-cruise-kayaking-sung-sot-cave-titop-island/?format=md) | €35 | 12h | 4.98 (1077) | shared | | [Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/private-ha-long-bay-day-trip-from-hanoi-city-or-halong-harbour/?format=md) | €44 | 8h | 4.98 (750) | private | Ranked #73 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €9 to €695, median €46; typical length 12h. 8 of 98 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/halong-bay-day-cruises-from-hanoi/?format=md ## More in Hanoi - All Hanoi tours: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/best-seller-halong-bay-day-cruise/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md