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Gratiot 5-Star Cruise Full Day Sightseeing Halong Bay

Activity Duration (10 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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Gratiot 5-Star Cruise Full Day Sightseeing Halong Bay
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Overview

About

Experience the ultimate 5-star cruise in Halong Bay. Enjoy a full day of sightseeing and take in the breathtaking views of this stunning bay.

What you'll do

Take a full-day excursion to the breathtaking Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This stunning bay is known for its emerald seas and thousands of tall limestone islands with rainforests perched above them. As you embark on your journey, you'll see vistas of Vietnam's stunning countryside. Once there, spend a day of sightseeing and leisure on a contemporary cruise ship or a classic junk boat. You'll cruise around the serene waters of the bay all day long, taking in the stunning karst formations. A visit to the captivating Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, one of Halong Bay's biggest and most exquisite caverns, is one of the trip's highlights. In addition, you can have a cool dip in the bay's crystal-clear waters or go kayaking around the islands.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsOpposite the Opera House, at the intersection of Hai Ba Trung Street and Le Thanh Tong Street
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Lunch
  • Complimentary drinking water on bus; Welcome drink
  • Kayaking; Speed boat transfer to and from activities and beach
  • Entrance and sightseeing fees
  • English speaking guide
  • Modern Limousine transports
  • Entry/Admission - Old Quarter
  • Entry/Admission - Tuan Chau Island
  • Entry/Admission - Halong Bay
  • Entry/Admission - Sung Sot Cave
  • Entry/Admission - Lan Ha Bay
  • Entry/Admission - Tuan Chau Island

What is not included?

  • Beverages ($15)
  • Any other services not mentioned above

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers

Meet your host

DT
Dalat Sport Travel
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Hanoi Marine Life Exploration Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Gratiot 5-Star Cruise Full Day Sightseeing Halong Bay in Hanoi, Vietnam. This marine life exploration experience includes 7 stops over 1 day. Duration: 10 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Old Quarter
1

Old Quarter

Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Old Quarter
  • 08.15 - 09.00: Hotel Pick up
  • Our English-speaking tour guide will pick up guests from various hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter, ranging from 08:15 AM – 09:00 AM. We try to make the pick-ups as timely as possible but with morning traffic in the Old Quarter and many hotels to collect from this time is approximate. Please be ready to help expedite this process.
  • 10.30 - 10.45: Short Lavatory Break
  • Quick rest stops halfway to stretch your legs, use the facilities, or grab a quick snack in case you missed breakfast (our driver appreciates a coffee break as well!) before we get back on the road and finish the drive.
  • Read moreMore about Old Quarter
2

Heritage Westlake Apartment

Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
3

Halong Bay

Stop: 90 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Halong Bay
  • 12.00-13.30: Lunch On Board
  • The cruise departs from Tuan Chau harbor for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage Halong 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.
  • Have a Huge-Buffet Lunch with a variety of dishes including Seafood – Vietnamese Food.
  • Read moreMore about Halong Bay
4

Sung Sot Cave

Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Sung Sot Cave
  • 13.30 - 14.30: Explore Surprising Cave (Amazing Cave – Sung Sot Cave)
  • 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)
  • 14:30-15:30 – Kayaking
  • Cruise heads to Luon Cave. In this area, it’s time for you to heat up with kayaking (about 30 minutes kayaking) or enjoying the beautiful scenery at Hang Luon (Creepy Cave) with the Rowboat – which is rowed by the local people in Halong Bay.
  • Read moreMore about Sung Sot Cave
5

Lan Ha Bay

Stop: 90 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Lan Ha Bay
  • 15.30 - 17.00: Titop Island – Titop Beach – Titop Mountain
  • Stop at Titop Island. On this small island, you can climb halfway up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Halong 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.
  • 16.30: Sunset Party – Tea, Cakes, Wine, Juice, Fruits
  • Complimentary: Wine, Vietnamese teas, fresh fruit, juice and little cakes to keep you satisfied until you return to Hanoi. While the sunset starts to drop and the sky fills with deep reds, purples, and yellows, enjoy the return sail back.
  • Read moreMore about Lan Ha Bay
6

Heritage Westlake Apartment

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
7

Hanoi

Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hanoi
  • 20.00 - 20.30: Hotel Drop
  • We thank you for giving our Cruise the chance to deliver you a once in a lifetime experience.
  • The tour guide will deliver you to the front door of the hotel of your choice in the Old Quarter.
  • *On weekends, some roads will not allow vehicles to make room for the Walking street therefore our buses will drop you off at the closest and suitable point in the Old Quarter instead.
  • Read moreMore about Hanoi

This concludes the tour.

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