--- title: "From Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip from 4 - 5 star Cruise & Buffet" lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 38 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 158 duration_minutes: 720 duration_max_minutes: 780 languages: [vi, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 84 of 98 (Ha Long Bay Day Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/from-hanoi-ha-long-bay-day-trip-from-4-5-star-cruise-buffet/ --- # From Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Trip from 4 - 5 star Cruise & Buffet In our comparison: #84 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Cruising full day in Halong with a seafood lunch, swimming on the beach, visiting a cave, kayaking/bamboo boat. You have many options to choose with different cruises & transportation. -Cruise on safe, well-equipped cozy ships with big and small groups -Enjoy lunch with Vietnam food onboard & guided by English speaking tour guide -Safe and comfortable shuttle bus from Hanoi (with big and small groups) ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 07:45, 11:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €38 per person for the 4* Cruise Start From Ha Long option; other options up to €49 - Duration: 12h–13h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 158 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Go Asia Travel - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: VI, English - Start times: 07:45, 11:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.8 from 158 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 151 of 158. - 5 stars: 141 (89%) - 4 stars: 10 (6%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 3 (2%) - 1 star: 2 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | 4* Cruise Start From Ha Long | €38 / person | VI, English | Premium Standard Cruise : The Premium Cruise well-equipped with high quality and spacious deck for around 65 passengers and Buffet Lunch+ Sunset Party Duration: 6 hours: Cruising outside the Bay last for around 6 hours with swimming, Kayking, Caving, ... Buffet Lunch : Option Buffet Lunch onboard with many choices on Seafoods, Vietnamese food, vegetarian, vegan,... Route 2: Route 2: Tuan Chau - Sung Sot cave - Titop Island - Kayaking at Luon cave - Tuan Chau. Without Bus from Hanoi: Customer will start and finish directly from Halong. The trip starts from 11.30 am and finishes about 18:00pm at harbor | | 5* Cruise Start From Ha Long | €40 / person | VI, English | Luxury 5 Star Cruise : The High-End Cruise with high quality 3 Floors facility and Buffet Lunch + Sunset Party + Live Music Performed Duration: 6 hours: Cruising outside the Bay last for around 6 hours with swimming, Kayking, Caving, ... Buffet Lunch : Option Buffet Lunch onboard with many choices on Seafoods, Vietnamese food, vegetarian, vega Route 2: Route 2: Tuan Chau - Sung Sot cave - Titop Island - Kayaking at Luon cave - Tuan Chau. Without Bus from Hanoi: Customer will start and finish directly from Halong. The trip starts from 11.30 am and finishes about 18:00pm at harbor | | 5* Cruise With Big Group Bus | €45 / person | VI, English | Luxury 5 Star Cruise : The High-End Cruise with high quality 3 Floors facility and Buffet Lunch + Sunset Party + Live Music Performed Duration: 12 hours: The whole trip lasts for 11 - 12 hours. The trip starts from 8.00 am and finishes about 20.30 Buffet Lunch : Option Buffet Lunch onboard with many choices on Seafoods, Vietnamese food, vegetarian, vega Route 2: Route 2: Tuan Chau - Sung Sot cave - Titop Island - Kayaking at Luon cave - Tuan Chau. Standard AC Bus With 33 Seats: Starting from Hanoi with Big Bus Group 33 Seats AC bus and 2 complimentary bottle water on bus (2 bottle/ 2 way) Pickup included | | 4* Cruise With Big Group Bus | €46 / person | VI, English | Premium Standard Cruise : The Premium Cruise well-equipped with high quality and spacious deck for around 65 passengers and Buffet Lunch+ Sunset Party Duration: 12 hours: The whole trip lasts for 11 - 12 hours. The trip starts from 8.00 am and finishes about 20.30 Buffet Lunch : Option Buffet Lunch onboard with many choices on Seafoods, Vietnamese food, vegetarian, vegan,... Route 2: Route 2: Tuan Chau - Sung Sot cave - Titop Island - Kayaking at Luon cave - Tuan Chau. Standard AC Bus With 33 Seats: Starting from Hanoi with Big Bus Group 33 Seats AC bus and 2 complimentary bottle water on bus (2 bottle/ 2 way) Pickup included | | 4* Cruise With Small Group Bus | €48 / person | VI, English | Premium Standard Cruise : The Premium Cruise well-equipped with high quality and spacious deck for around 65 passengers and Buffet Lunch+ Sunset Party Duration: 12 hours: The whole trip lasts for 11 - 12 hours. The trip starts from 8.00 am and finishes about 20.30 Buffet Lunch : Option Buffet Lunch onboard with many choices on Seafoods, Vietnamese food, vegetarian, vegan,... Route 2: Route 2: Tuan Chau - Sung Sot cave - Titop Island - Kayaking at Luon cave - Tuan Chau. Limousine Bus With 17 Seats: Starting from Hanoi on Limousine Bus 17 Seats with smaller group and 2 complimentary bottle water on bus (2 bottle/ 2 way) Pickup included | | 5* Cruise With Small Group Bus | €49 / person | VI, English | Luxury 5 Star Cruise : The High-End Cruise with high quality 3 Floors facility and Buffet Lunch + Sunset Party + Live Music Performed Duration: 12 hours: The whole trip lasts for 11 - 12 hours. The trip starts from 8.00 am and finishes about 20.30 Buffet Lunch : Option Buffet Lunch onboard with many choices on Seafoods, Vietnamese food, vegetarian, vega Route 2: Route 2: Tuan Chau - Sung Sot cave - Titop Island - Kayaking at Luon cave - Tuan Chau. Limousine Bus With 17 Seats: Starting from Hanoi on Limousine Bus 17 Seats with smaller group and 2 complimentary bottle water on bus (2 bottle/ 2 way) Pickup included | ## What's included - Complimentary mineral water on the bus (2 bottles per person) - Round trip transfer with pickup and drop-off in the Old Quarter (depending on options) - 5 Hours Cruise on Steel made boat with safety equippments - Government Tax 8% - 6 Hours on Standard/Deluxe/ Luxury cruises with modern facilities and safety equipment (Optional) - Fresh seafood lunch and Vietnamese cuisine (vegetarian available ) - English-speaking guide with license during the trip - Kayking or Bamboo Boat ## Not included - Drinks/beverage during the trip, travel insurance - Tip for tour guide and driver - Surcharge for Holidays (April 30, May 1, September 1+ 2 +3, December 31, Jan 1), Halong Bay ## Itinerary 1. **Hanoi** (3h) - From 08:00 am: Start picking up customer from hotels in the Old Quarter. 3.5 hour driver with modern bus on Expressway through the Red River delta, stop 1 time (for toilet) of 10 minutes and 2nd time (for refreshing & toilet at Pearl Factory) of 25 minutes before getting to... 2. **Hạ Long Bay** (2h) - From 12.00 - 12.15: Arrive in Tuan Chau island, wait for registering procedures and get on board, enjoy fresh seafood lunch (vegetarian available if requested) and start cruising to visit Halong Bay. The limestone bedrock and sheer cliffs of the countless islets have inspired... 3. **Sung Sot Cave** (1h; admission included) - From 12.00 - 12.15: Arrive in Tuan Chau island, wait for registering procedures and get on board, enjoy fresh seafood lunch (vegetarian available if requested) and start cruising to visit Halong Bay. The limestone bedrock and sheer cliffs of the countless islets have inspired... 4. **The ship will stop on Titop Island, you can swim or hike up to the top of mou...** (45m) - The ship will stop on Titop Island, you can swim or hike up to the top of mountain to take the amazing photo over Halong Bay. 5. **Hang Luon Cave** (45m; admission included) - This is the most exciting part of the trip, you will go kayaking/bamboo boat (optional) to discover the hidden lagoons. Please note that you need to know how to pedal or ask tour guide to show you how. This is optional activity, you need to pay for yourself. There are always... 6. **Tuan Chau Island** (1h) - After finishing all activities, you will enjoy free time on board and enjoy Sunset party (depending on cruises you book) and get back to Tuan Chau Island about 18.00. Get on bus to Hanoi. You will be in Hanoi about 20.30. (depending on options you book). ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:45, 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 If customers stay outside Hanoi center and some banning street or don't require pick up, please come to 20 Hang Muoi street, Hoan Kiem Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Leave your Contact number so local supplier can contact directly (Whatsapp/ Kakaotalk/ Line/ Viiber) ## Compared with other Ha Long Bay Day Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #84 of 98** | €38 | 12h–13h | 4.8 (158) | 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 #84 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/from-hanoi-ha-long-bay-day-trip-from-4-5-star-cruise-buffet/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md