--- title: "Hanoi: Halong Bay Luxury Option – Titop, Surprise Cave, Kayak" lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 63 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 202 duration_minutes: 600 duration_max_minutes: 660 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 44 of 98 (Ha Long Bay Day Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-halong-bay-luxury-option-titop-surprise-cave-kayak/ --- # Hanoi: Halong Bay Luxury Option – Titop, Surprise Cave, Kayak In our comparison: #44 of 98 in Ha Long Bay Day Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Pickup Information ***From Hanoi: Pickup from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter between 06:30 – 07:00. ***From Halong: Please be at Tuan Chau Harbor or Sun Harbor (Halong International Cruise Port) by 10:00 for check-in. Itinerary: 06:30 – 07:00 – Pickup Hanoi Old Quarter, depart for Ha Long. 10:00 – Check-in at Tuan Chau/Sun Harbor (Halong guests). 12:00 – Board cruise, lunch onboard. 13:45 – Visit Surprise Cave, kayak/Luon Cave, Titop Island. 16:30 – Return cruise, relax on sundeck. 17:00 – Disembark, transfer to Hanoi. 19:30 – Drop-off Hanoi Old Quarter. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 06:30, 10:00, 11:30: 3 departures a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €63 per person for the From Halong option; other options up to €168 - Duration: 10h–11h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 202 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: SST TRAVEL - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 06:30, 10:00, 11:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.92 from 202 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 198 of 202. - 5 stars: 192 (95%) - 4 stars: 6 (3%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | From Halong | €63 / person | English | No transportation included Please Note: Please be at Tuan Chau Harbor or Sun Harbor (Halong International Cruise Port) by 10:00 for check-in. | | From Hanoi | €90 / person | English | Please Note: Hotel pickup & drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter (06:30 – 07:00) by limousine bus. Pickup included | | 2D1N Halong 5 Star Cruise | €168 / person (for 2+ people) | English | No Transportation Included Please Note: This experience includes an overnight stay on luxury 5-star cruise, offering premium cabins, fine dining & premium amenities | ## What's included - Professional English-speaking guide - Luxury or standard day cruise (according to selected option) - Buffet lunch on board (Vietnamese & international dishes) - Hotel pickup & drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter (for options from Hanoi) - Sunset party on board (if applicable) - Entrance fees (Titop Island, Surprise Cave, Luon Cave) ## Not included - Tips and personal expenses - Kayak or bamboo boat fee - Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (300,000 VND per way if requested) - Holiday surcharge (please see Additional Info) ## Itinerary 1. **Hanoi** (pass by, no stop) - Pickup from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter between 06:30 – 07:00. 2. **Halong Bay** (pass by, no stop) - Please be at Tuan Chau Harbor or Sun Harbor (Halong International Cruise Port) by 10:00 for check-in. 3. **Sung Sot Cave** (1h 30m; admission included) - Board your sailboat upon arrival and begin your cruise around the picturesque waters where the reflections of 3,000 limestone islets are mirrored against the clear and calm emerald sea, many of them containing fascinating grottoes. Visit Sung Sot, also known as Heavenly Cave,... 4. **Ti Top Island** (1h 30m) - Get on Titop Island where you will have a few options Option 1: Hiking to the top of Titop peak where you can take panoramic view of Halong Bay Option 2: Swimming & relaxing on the beach 5. **Hang Luon Cave** (45m; admission included) - Paddle a kayak or drift on a bamboo boat through Luon Cave into a serene hidden lagoon. 6. **Hanoi** (pass by, no stop) - Drop-off at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter around 20:30 7. **Halong Bay** (pass by, no stop) - Disembark at Tuan Chau Harbor or Sun Harbor around 17:00 ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:30, 10:00, 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 arrive 10 minutes before departure. If you cannot find the guide, contact us via WhatsApp or phone at +84 368 260119 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Additional fees may apply depending on the package and travel date. A charge of 350,000 VND per person applies for certain cruises, including peak periods on 26 Apr, 30 Apr – 01 May, 02 Sep, 24–25 Dec, 30 Dec – 01 Jan 2027, 03–11 Feb 2027. All fees are payable on-site. ## Compared with other Ha Long Bay Day Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #44 of 98** | €63 | 10h–11h | 4.92 (202) | 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 #44 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. 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