Halong bay Luxur Cruise Day trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus
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Is Halong bay Luxur Cruise Day trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus worth booking?
Halong bay Luxur Cruise Day trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus is a 12-hour experience in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, from $45 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 21 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (21)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $45 per person
Do 2 days 1 night route & activities in 1 day only Cruising in Halong bay, passing beautiful landscapes: Dinh Huong islet, Ga Choi islet, Ba Hang fishing villages, Titop island, Luon Cave Do kayaking or small sampan boat
What you get
About this experience
Do 2 days 1 night route & activities in 1 day only Cruising in Halong bay, passing beautiful landscapes: Dinh Huong islet, Ga Choi islet, Ba Hang fishing villages, Titop island, Luon Cave Do kayaking or small sampan boat through Luon cave in Halong bay Visiting the most beautiful cave in Halong bay: Surprise cave Visiting Titop island for swimming or climb up to the top & enjoy Halong bay panorama view Enjoy sunset on the way back if nice weather Sharing Luxury boat & group tours Making new friends from over the world Enjoy a delicious lunch onboard Luxury cruise, Friendly services, saving time
What's included
Included
- Luxury Limousine bus round trip from Hanoi old quarter - 8.00AM option
- Buffet Lunch onboard
- English speaking guide
- Welcome drinks onboard
Not included
- Beverages & Tips
- Luxury Limousine bus round trip from Hanoi old quarter - 11.3000PM option
- Surcharge: 15 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: from Feb, 05th to 09th, 2027
- Entrance fee/ tickets: 330.000VND per person -> need to pay at the habour before checkin onboard
- Kayaking: 50.000VND per person - 2 people/ 1 kayak (optional)
What you'll see and do
Hoan Kiem Walking Street
08:45 – 09:15: Pick up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart for Ha Long (FREE)
Pass by without stopping
Halong Bay
12:00 - 12.15 noon time: Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor, Check-in onboard - We will take you on an 5 hour journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, if bizarre scenery, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting, Incense Burner, and Thumb, while enjoy Vietnamese mouth-water-ing lunch on boat. 14:00: Visit Surprise cave. - Visit Titov Island, swimming at the nice beach or hiking up to the top & enjoy amazing panorama views of the bay. - Do kayaking through tunnel & enjoy beautiful bay in your own. 16:00: Return onboard, cruise back toward Tuan Chau harbor. There are a lot of time for sunbathing on upper deck with music, enjoy great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery. 18.00: Disembark Habour. Shuttle bus back to Hanoi & will arrive in Hanoi around 9.00-9.30PM (Optional)
600 minutes here · Admission not included
Hoan Kiem Walking Street
We will drop off clients at the hotels in Hanoi old quarter around 8.00 PM
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
The Tuan Chau habour or Halong international cruises port is the starting point of the tour. If you do not require any transportation services, you can meet us here at 11.30AM
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
7.40-8.20: We can pick you up from your hotel address if you stay inside Hanoi's old quarter. Otherwise, please make your way to Hanoi Opera House at No. 1A Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem dist, Hanoi
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
The Tuan Chau habour or Halong international cruises port is the starting point of the tour. If you do not require any transportation services, you can meet us here at 11.30AM
Ends at
7.40-8.20: We can pick you up from your hotel address if you stay inside Hanoi's old quarter. Otherwise, please make your way to Hanoi Opera House at No. 1A Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem dist, Hanoi
Options you can book
Package price from Habour
Starting point: Tuan Chau Island, Quang Ninh, 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
- David Tran Travel - Day Tours
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 Feb, 05th to 09th, 2027
- 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 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 by email or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo
- Customers book option 11.30AM, please send passport information details by email or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo. Please come to our habour in Halong bay to meet our staff & check-in onboard around 11.30AM
- 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...
- Customers stay in Hanoi old quarter but don't see hotel/ address in the 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 International cruise trip: 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 in advance to arrange pick up services with additional fees.
- Cruise details will be confirmed before the departure
- 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 21 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
21 verified traveler reviews for Halong bay Luxur Cruise Day trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great destination- poor guide
The transportation and the boat itself was absolutely fantastic. It was luxury and the food was fantastic however, the tour guide Robert Hung, although he spoke good English and explained history would inexplicably disappear at each stop . We stopped at a pearl farm and never gave us a meeting point. I tried to call him at 11:30 in the morning and I never got an answer from him all day. He finally showed up and we went to the boat and then once again he got off the boat and didn’t even say anything, and I actually slipped and fell in the bathroom by the boats at Ha Long Bay and I could not reach him by phone.
Response from the operator: Dear customers, We're sorry about your trouble but after checking carefully with our team, we can make sure that you did not have booking with us, maybe you've booked & done the trip with other companies but posted wrong location. There are lots of agencies who are selling the same same cruise & services! Please check again & remove your review from our company, Regards,
via Viator
Great tour
Phong was amazing, the tour was great! I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to see Ha Long Bay! Great food and great activities
via Tripadvisor
Must do Halong Bay Tour!
The tour to Halong Bay was great! The scenery is beautiful! Makes the 2.5 hour drive back and forth so worth it. Phong our tour guide was good at keeping the group together and explaining the details of the tour.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic day out!
We had a lovely day out to Ha Long Bay! Our guide Phong was excellent, he arranged pick up from the hotel and was extremely knowledgeable and helpful on the trip. We had a good amount of time at all the stops and everything was clearly organises and efficient. A great day out with stunning views and a lovely atmosphere!
via Tripadvisor
A fantastic day out!
What a fabulous day! Phong and his colleagues provided a comprehensive service! The hotel collection was handled efficiently in spite of Hanoi traffic, the trip to Halong Bay went smoothly. Phong gave clear instructions and information throughout. The boat was comfortable and the food exceptional! The catering for vegetarian restrictions went above and beyond. We had just enough time at each location and had a wonderful day. I would highly recommend this tour!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $45 to $60
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 71
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Halong bay Luxur 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 Luxur Cruise Day trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus 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 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 Luxur Cruise Day trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus take?
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Plan for about 12 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 Luxur Cruise Day trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 21 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Ha Long Bay, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Halong bay Luxur 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 Luxur 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 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Halong bay Luxur Cruise Day trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus?
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Around 7 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 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Halong bay Luxur 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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