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Halong Bay: Day Cruise from Halong Port Shore Excursion (Ha Long Bay)

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Activity provider: Up Travel
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half-day tour in Ha Long Bay, taking in Hang Luon, Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island. Run by Up Travel, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Hang Luon
  • Sung Sot Cave
  • Ti Top Island
  • Ha Long Bay
  • Runs 6 hours
  • Entrance fees

Halong Bay: Day Cruise from Halong Port Shore Excursion (Ha Long Bay): Key Facts

PriceFrom $156 per person
Duration6 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 6-hour experience in Ha Long, built around Hang Luon, Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island. It is run by Up Travel, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

The price covers Entrance fees, guide onboard, Lunch onboard, Mineral water and Tax and service charges. It does not cover Alcoholic beverages, Additional waters or beverages not mentioned, Tips for guide and driver and Any other services not mentioned in inclusions, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Halong International Cruise Port. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Up Travel before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

Halong International Cruise Port

Hang Luon

Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

Sung Sot Cave

Visit (1 hour)

Ti Top Island

Hiking, Swimming (45 minutes)

Ha Long Bay

Lunch (1 hour)

Ha Long Bay

Visit, Sightseeing, Pass by (2 hours)

Arrive back at

Halong International Cruise Port

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: Halong International Cruise Port

Hang Luon: Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

Sung Sot Cave: Visit (1 hour)

Ti Top Island: Hiking, Swimming (45 minutes)

Ha Long Bay: Lunch (1 hour)

Ha Long Bay: Visit, Sightseeing, Pass by (2 hours)

Arrive back at: Halong International Cruise Port

Includes

  • Entrance fees
  • English-speaking guide onboard
  • Lunch onboard
  • Mineral water (1 bottle/person)
  • Tax and service charges
  • Kayaking & Junk boat ride (6-hour option)
  • Entertainment program in Dragon Pearl Cave with fine-dinning dinner (optional)

Excludes

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Additional waters or beverages not mentioned
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Any other services not mentioned in inclusions

Important information

Meeting point

Halong International Cruise Port

Weather

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 6 days
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $156
$156
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.9/5
based on 8 reviews
Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
5
J
Jennifer
November 14, 2025

Really enjoyable trip. Emma, our guide was good, food was good. We felt the numbers on our boat was about right but felt it was too busy with the large numbers of other boats. It would have been good to go to quieter places. The cave was very impressive.

5
B
Bertha
December 29, 2025

Fue una experiencia muy grata, excelente servicio, unas vistas fenomenales, rica comida y recomiendo mucho esta actividad.

5
K
Krisztina
December 21, 2025

Schönes Schiff, gute Reiseleitung, es hat reichlich und ausgezeichnetes Mittagessen gegeben. Viele bleibende Eindrücke von der Bucht, fantastische Höhle. Insgesamt ein sehr schöner Tag.

5
U
Ulrike
January 21, 2025

Wir waren mit allem sehr zufrieden. Trotz der geringen Teilnehmerzahl von 6 Personen fand der Ausflug statt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Halong International Cruise Port
The price does not cover alcoholic beverages, additional waters or beverages not mentioned, tips for guide and driver and any other services not mentioned in inclusions. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Overnight cruises sleep on board; day cruises do not. Cabins on the boats we book are private with an ensuite bathroom, and the grade of boat is stated in the option you choose rather than left vague. Bay conditions occasionally force an itinerary change, which the operator decides on the morning and is not something we can promise around.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Entrance fees, English-speaking guide onboard, Lunch onboard, Mineral water (1 bottle/person), Tax and service charges, Kayaking & Junk boat ride (6-hour option), Entertainment program in Dragon Pearl Cave with fine-dinning dinner (optional)
The duration of the Halong Bay: Day Cruise from Halong Port Shore Excursion (Ha Long Bay) is typically 6 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$156