Halong Bay 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet Lunch, Cave, Kayak, Transfer
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Is Halong Bay 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet Lunch, Cave, Kayak, Transfer worth booking?
Halong Bay 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet Lunch, Cave, Kayak, Transfer is a 10-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $45 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (8)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $45 per person
Escape the busy daily life on a full-day cruise trip in the majestic Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this luxury cruise, you can relax on a spacious sundeck, enjoy delicious cuisine in the 5-star sea-view re
What you get
- Internet (Wifi) in the restaurant area
- Buffet/ Set Menu lunch on board
- Kayak/bamboo boat to visit the bay
- Shuttle bus/ limousine pick-up and drop-off from Hanoi Old Quarter
- Bilingual tour guide (English and Vietnamese)
- Entry/Admission - Sung Sot Cave
About this experience
Escape the busy daily life on a full-day cruise trip in the majestic Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this luxury cruise, you can relax on a spacious sundeck, enjoy delicious cuisine in the 5-star sea-view restaurants, and have fun in the four-season swimming pool. Explore the serene Hang Luon Cave through an exciting kayak or bamboo boat ride. Visit Sung Sot Cave - the most beautiful limestone cave in Halong Bay. Unwind on the peaceful crescent-shaped beach of Ti Top Island and hike to the top to admire the breathtaking Halong Bay panorama.
What's included
Included
- Internet (Wifi) in the restaurant area
- Buffet/ Set Menu lunch on board
- Kayak/bamboo boat to visit the bay
- Shuttle bus/ limousine pick-up and drop-off from Hanoi Old Quarter
- Bilingual tour guide (English and Vietnamese)
- Entry/Admission - Sung Sot Cave
- Travel Insurances
- Modern facilities
- Afternoon tea break with sunset party
- Welcome drinks
- Luxurious sundeck
Not included
- Drinks
- Tips for drivers, tour guides, and crew
- Personal expenses
- Visa, air tickets & hotel
- Public holiday surcharge
- All services not mentioned in the booking inclusions.
- VAT tax 10%.
What you'll see and do
Old Quarter
7:30 Hotel pick up in Hanoi Old Quarter From 7:30 to 8:10, our English-speaking tour guides will pick you up from your stay in Hanoi Old Quarter. The pick-up address and time will be discussed in advance through WhatsApp. Please be prepared before this time to help speed up the transporting process. We'll take a small break halfway through to stretch your legs, use the restroom, or get a quick food in case you missed breakfast.
Pass by without stopping
Halong Bay
11:00 Check in at the port and board the cruise Once the bus/ limousine arrives at Halong International Port, our friendly staff will be waiting for you with an enthusiastic smile and help you board the cruise. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink while the captain introduces the cruise information, the schedule for the day, and safety instructions. 11:30 Lunch onboard. Indulge in a delectable buffet lunch with a wide range of delicacies, including fresh seafood, Vietnamese cuisine, and Asian/European fusion dishes. We also provide a specialized Indian vegetarian menu. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance, and we will organize alternatives for you. While enjoying the food, you can admire the stunning scenery of Halong Bay islands through our large sea-view windows.
150 minutes here · Admission included
Sung Sot Cave
13:30 Explore Sung Sot Cave, also known as Surprising Cave. Our experienced guide will take you to Sung Sot Cave on Bo Hon Island, known as the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. You will be “surprised” and impressed by the magnetic beauty of the stalactite system with unique shapes. Before returning to the boat, you'll spend roughly 45 minutes exploring Sung Sot Cave. For tourists who can’t walk for long, you can opt out of this activity and chill on the cruise instead!
60 minutes here · Admission included
14:30 Stop at Titop Island. Ti Top Island is the most famous spot in Halong Bay and is considered a beach getaway paradise. On this small island, you can hike up to Ti Top Peak to admire the breathtaking panoramic view of Ha Long Bay and the sensation of being on top of the world. Take a minute to appreciate the breathtaking splendor of natural surroundings while you lay on the white sand beach or swim in the cool blue water of Halong Bay.
60 minutes here
Hang Luon Cave
15:30 Visit Luon Cave This stunning water cave will impress you with the tranquil beauty of blue water flowing gently. Kayaking or getting on a bamboo boat ride through Hang Luon, you can admire the majestic limestone roof and immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of Halong Bay.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Tuan Chau Island
16:30 Cruise return to Halong International Port On the way back to the port, there is plenty of time to enjoy the Sunset Party on the spacious sundeck with Vietnamese tea and cakes. You can relax to the music and have a chat with companion travelers while admiring the fantastic sunset view over Halong Bay.
60 minutes here
Old Quarter
17:30 Board the bus/ limousine to return to Hanoi via the expressway. On the way, we will have a short break for 30 minutes. 20:00 Our driver will drop you off at your accommodation in the Old Quarter. Thank you for traveling with us!
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
Please wait in front of the Hanoi Opera House. We will contact you via WhatsApp to provide the contact of the car and guide. Our tour guide will call you when they arrive at the Opera House a round 7:50 - 8:00 am
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Please wait in front of the Hanoi Opera House. We will contact you via WhatsApp to provide the contact of the car and guide. Our tour guide will call you when they arrive at the Opera House a round 7:50 - 8:00 am
Options you can book
Pickup in Ha Long Bay
Pickup included
Limousine Round-trip Transfer
Swimming, Kayak, Bamboo Boat Duration: 10 hours Buffet lunch Limousine Bus Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- vi, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Fola Travel
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for Halong Bay 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet Lunch, Cave, Kayak, Transfer. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
This was the worst Viator...
This was the worst Viator tour that I have ever experienced. I chose it because the hotel pick up and drop was confirmed at the start. However, at 10pm the night before the trip we were told to meet at a different site away from the hotel. A time to meet was given as 7:20am. At 7:00am, we receive a message that the bus is coming and we should be at the pick up point. We had to rush. Then, the description of the tour was inaccurate. The length was described as 10-11 hours, but ended up being 14 hours. The food was not as described, either. Finally, we were dropped off at a different site without any help of how to get to our hotel. We would not have chosen this tour if the description was more accurate… definitely in terms of the pick up and drop off and length of tour. How can we trust Viator?
Response from the operator: Dear Darshini, Thank you for the honest feedback about some issues we have on our tour. On that day the road in Hanoi Old Quarter was blocked so we couldn't provide pick-up and drop-off service at your hotel. This situation was out of our control, so we asked for your understanding. Still, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and hope you still have some good memories about the beauty of Halong Bay. We will work harder to overcome all the things you mentioned to ensure better quality from now on.
via Viator
No duty of care
I’m sure 99% of the people on this tour today had a good time however my wife unfortunately has caught a bug/fever and was visibly unwell on the tour. Not one tour guide came to check in on her throughout the afternoon and not one member of the boat staff did either. She spent over 1 hour lying down on the couches at the front of the boat covered with 2 towels to try & keep warm and no one came to check on her, offer her water or a wet cloth or help whatsoever. More concerned about looking after other guests. What is really concerning if there was a major health issue for anyone on the tour. We believe it is unsafe as no medical support or care was offered. The focus was around how much money we would spend and also leaving tips for staff. This feedback was shared with Fola Travel and they took action to try and make my wife’s trip back to the hotel more comfortable but unfortunately it doesn’t override the terrible duty of care shown to an ill passenger on their tour.
Response from the operator: Dear Derek, We sincerely apologize and truly regret for the bad experience you and your wife had during the tour. This does not reflect our standards of care, and we want to assure you there was no discrimination or intentional neglect. We’ve already contacted the team involved to address the issue and ensure better support for all cases in the future. Thank you for your honest feedback, and we hope your wife is feeling better.
via Tripadvisor
Best tour
Nice tour with sun cruise tour & Elly team , beautiful & nature view with haloan Bay near Hanoi, Vietnam. Nice lunch break fast.
Response from the operator: Hi chetan p! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's great that you and your partner had a nice time on our cruise, and our team helped you enjoy Halong Bay. We'd love to serve you again on future trips in Vietnam. Have a nice weekend!
via Tripadvisor
Best service
Beautiful service as treatment. I would you like to go again with this team & Elly. Nice Guide too. Nice to capture picture & some video too.
Response from the operator: Hello Rekhaben P! Thank you so much for choosing our cruise for your vacation! We're glad you had a good time in Halong Bay and enjoyed the view. Hope you have a nice trip in Vietnam!
via Tripadvisor
Sun Cruise day cruise
We were a group of 7 friends on the day cruise with Sun Cruise. It was an awesome experience. Also we were provided a cheerful service by Elly.
Response from the operator: Hi Dream28033905528! It's great to know you and your friends all had a great time on our cruise. We hope you love Halong Bay just as much as us! If you're ever back in Vietnam, we'd love to serve you again!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $45 to $90
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Halong Bay 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet Lunch, Cave, Kayak, Transfer: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Halong Bay 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet Lunch, Cave, Kayak, Transfer cost?
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Prices start at $45 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Halong Bay 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet Lunch, Cave, Kayak, Transfer take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.
Is Halong Bay 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet Lunch, Cave, Kayak, Transfer worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Halong Bay 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet Lunch, Cave, Kayak, Transfer?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Halong Bay 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet Lunch, Cave, Kayak, Transfer suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 10-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Halong Bay 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet Lunch, Cave, Kayak, Transfer?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Halong Bay 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet Lunch, Cave, Kayak, Transfer start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hanoi?
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On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc or Trang An & Mua Cave, Ha Giang Loop Tour 4 Days 3 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour, Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hanoi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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