Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus
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Is Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus worth booking?
Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus is a 6-hour experience in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, from $30 per person. It scores 85 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 463 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 85 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (463)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $30 per person
Experience the stunning beauty of Halong Bay on a luxurious 5-star day cruise, sailing among thousands of majestic limestone mountains. Explore the breathtaking Sung Sot Cave, kayak through Luon Cave, and climb Ti Top Is
What you get
About this experience
Experience the stunning beauty of Halong Bay on a luxurious 5-star day cruise, sailing among thousands of majestic limestone mountains. Explore the breathtaking Sung Sot Cave, kayak through Luon Cave, and climb Ti Top Island to enjoy panoramic views of the bay. Savor a delicious buffet lunch on board while taking in the scenery, and visit several of Halong Bay’s most beautiful destinations in a single day. Connect with travelers from around the world while enjoying attentive service and the comfort of a premium cruise and limousine transfers.
What's included
Included
- Round trip Luxury Limousine bus: with option 8.00AM (customers stay at hotels in Hanoi old quarter)
- Note: With 11.30AM option, customer need to send passport information before 9.00AM on departure day
- Buffet lunch on board
- Note: With 11.30AM option, customers need to contact us before 9.00AM on departure day
- Note: Please contact us in advance by hotline/whatsaap/zalo or email to confirm pick up information
- English speaking tour guide
- Complimentary bottled water (Shuttle bus), Welcome drink
Not included
- Beverages, Tips
- Surcharge: 15USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: from 05th to 09th, 2027
- Luxury Limousine bus - option 11.30AM
- Entrance fees/ sightseeing: -> need to pay at the harbor before check-in
- Kayaking: 50.000VND per person (2people/1kayak) - Optional
What you'll see and do
Hanoi Opera House
Pick up services around Hanoi old quarter or Opera house in the morning (Free)
Pass by without stopping
Hạ Long Bay
From Tuan Chau Marina Harbor, check-in onboard at 11.45 am
Pass by without stopping
Halong Bay
8.00-8.45: Pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter & transfers to Halong bay (optional) 11:45: Check-in onboard at the habour, lunch & cruising in the bay. 13:30: Visit Sung Sot Cave, the largest and most beautiful cave of Ha Long Bay. 14:30: kayaking at the Luon cave 15:30 : Visit Ti Top Island. You can climb halfway up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Ha Long 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 : Return to the cruise and enjoy the Sunset party while the cruise goes back to habour. You have time to relax, enjoy Vietnamese traditional tea and coffee, admire the romantic scene of sunset in Ha Long Bay on the sundeck 18.00 : Back to the harbour, you disembark and depart for Hanoi Around 9.00-9.30PM, Arriving back to Hanoi (optional)
300 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
Pick up from the habour around 12.00PM. Please confirm in advance
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
Around 8.00-8.30AM: Pick up hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi Opera house 12.00PM: Pick up from Halong habour. Please contact in advance by email or hotline to confirm!
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Pick up from the habour around 12.00PM. Please confirm in advance
Ends at
Around 8.00-8.30AM: Pick up hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi Opera house 12.00PM: Pick up from Halong habour. Please contact in advance by email or hotline to confirm!
Options you can book
Tuan Chau Marina habour
International cruise port
Starting point: Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam
Package price from Hanoi
Starting point: Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi, Vietnam 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
- Vietnam tonkin cruise & Media JSC
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Surcharge: 15 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: from 05th to 09th, 2027 (Please pay cash directly on tour)
- Things to bring: Umbrellar/ Hat, shirts (protect skins in the hot summer & strong sun, shoes/ sandals/ flip flops, swimming suits, towels, small money, sunglasses, suncream, camera, small waters (glass water bottle/thermos water bottle), snacks, raincoats, insect spray... Jackets (in the Winter).
- 7.40-8.20AM: Pick up at hotels in Hanoi old quarter (time to pick up depending your hotel locations...). If customers don't stay in Hanoi old quarter, pls come to Hanoi Opera house, 01 Trang Tien street before 7.30AM or Hanoi Silk Path hotel, 195 Hang Bong street at 7.45AM or Hanoi Embassy hotel, 166 Tran Quang Khai street at 8.20AM to get on the bus.
- Customers have to contact us to confirm pick-up information before going
- Do not tip if asked by local people, we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist)
- Ha Long Bay is so beautiful and it's crowded every day, especially in summer and weekends -> it is often overcrowded by Vietnamese tourists in summer.
- Sometimes, you will see garbages on Ha Long Bay due to changes in flowing water and tides, garbages from other places come to to Ha Long Bay. Government, local people, travel companies... are trying their best to clean up Ha Long Bay.
- For the best trip, we need your cooperation. Please tell us all the problems, questions if you have. Our tour guide is always there to help you.
- We also hope that customers will respect all other tourists in the group, respect the culture, timetable and common principles...
- If customers stay in Hanoi old quarter but don't see their hotel/ address in the drop list to book -> No worries, please choose any hotel option that you can see in the list just to finish the booking, then we will come to pick up. Customers need to contact us via email/ phone/ zalo/ whatsaap to confirm the pick up information in this case as soon as possible
- Customers don't stay in Hanoi old quarter, please choose any hotel option that you can see/ or choose "hotel is not listed" just to finish the booking, then contact by emaill/ phone/ whatsaap/ zalo...-> we will recommend the best pickup point then.
- Customers stay on the International cruise ship: If your cruise ship habour name is Halong international cruise port, we can arrange the cruise trip that is the same habour & customers just need to walk from your ship to our pick up point around 11.30AM (just 5 minutes). If your cruise ship habour is Cai Lan port, customers need to take a taxi to our Tuan Chau Marina habour at 11.30AM (20 minutes tranfer) or please contact us to arrange pick up services with additional fees.
- NOTE: From July 01, 2026, the Vietnamese government stopped all the tourist buses to come inside Hanoi Old Quarter. So, we will confirm exactly pickup point and time before the departure date. Pickup and drop-off services will be provided along the following streets: Hai Bà Trưng, Tràng Thi, Phùng Hưng, Hàng Đậu, Trần Nhật Duật, Trần Quang Khải, Nhà Hát Lớn, Tràng Tiền, Lý Thường Kiệt...
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 463 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
463 verified traveler reviews for Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Halong Bay amazing trip
Jacky is the best guide for this trip, helpful and super polite
via Tripadvisor
Ha long bay
Jackie is the best tour guide Thank you so much
via Tripadvisor
Ha Long bay day
Amazing experience out. The lunch buffet was delicous and filling. Our guide was very helpfull throughout the day and ensured we were well and safe. Would recommend this tour to anyone looking to spend a day outside of the city.
via Tripadvisor
Scenic cruise through Ha Long Bay
Had a fantastic time. Jackie was an awesome guide!!
via Tripadvisor
Jackie the Panda the best guide
Jackie the Panda … is an excellent tour guide … I enjoyed my trip … most especially with Jackie … he helps us with pictures taking .. and making sure we are comfortable
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $30 to $50
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 162
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 85
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ha Long Bay.
How much does Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus cost?
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Prices start at $30 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ha Long Bay 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 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus take?
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Plan for about 6 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 Ha Long Bay is not rushed.
Is Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 85 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 463 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Ha Long Bay, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus?
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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 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus?
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Around 162 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 Ha Long Bay 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 Ha Long Bay and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Halong bay 5star Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus 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 Ha Long Bay 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 Ha Long Bay?
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On Outty we rank every Ha Long Bay experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include All Inclusive 2 Days Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay on Au Co cruise, Top Tier: Overnight Ha Long Bay Cruise 5-Star, Balcony Cabin-2D1N, All inclusive Bhaya 2-Day Halong Bay Tour. 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 Ha Long Bay?
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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 Ha Long Bay?
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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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