Halong bay Luxury Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus
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Is Halong bay Luxury Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus worth booking?
Halong bay Luxury Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus is a 12-hour experience in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, from $30 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (9)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $30 per person
7.40-8.20AM: Picking up from hotel/ stay by Limousine bus (optional) and depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, stop over for a rest on the way 11.30: Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, Lunch. - 6 hour journey
What you get
About this experience
7.40-8.20AM: Picking up from hotel/ stay by Limousine bus (optional) and depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, stop over for a rest on the way 11.30: Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, Lunch. - 6 hour journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passing beautiful limestone karts in shapes: Cock Fighting, Incense Burner, and Thumb, while enjoy Vietnamese mouth-water-ing lunch on boat. 14:00: Arrive Bo Hon archipelago, visit Surprise cave. - Visit Titov Island where you enjoy swimming on sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise. 16:30: 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: Limousine bus back to Hanoi (optional)
What's included
Included
- Round trip Limousine bus from Hanoi old quarter - option 8.00AM
- Buffet on board
- English speaking tour guide
- Welcome drink onboard
Not included
- Beverages, travel insurance, tax
- Tips for tour guide & personal expenses
- Surcharge: 15USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: from Feb 05th to 09th, 2027
- Limousine bus - option 11.30AM
- Entrance fees/ tickets (330.000VND per person) - Need to pay cash at the habour
- Kayaking (optional): 50.000VND per person (2 people sharing one kayak)
What you'll see and do
Hanoi Opera House
Pick up & transfers from hanoi old quarter or Hanoi opera house in the morning (FREE)
Pass by without stopping
Hạ Long Bay
Check-in onboard at Halong international cruise port or Tuan Chau Marina habour around 12.00 PM
Pass by without stopping
Hạ Long Bay
8.00-8.45: Pick up hotel in Hanoi & transfers to Halong bay (optional) 12:00: Check-in onboard in Halong bay habour - 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. - Visiting Surprise cave, Titop island - Swimming at Titop island beach or climbing up to the top & enjoy amazing Panorama views of Halong bay. - Kayaking at the beautiful landscapes 16:00: Cruise back to the habour. 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)
300 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ha Long Bay
Halong international cruise 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
The Tuan Chau Marina Habour 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
Around 7.45-8.20am: Pick you up hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Opera house
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Halong international cruise 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
The Tuan Chau Marina Habour 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
Around 7.45-8.20am: Pick you up hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Opera house
Options you can book
Tuan Chau Marina habour
Package price from Hanoi
Starting point: Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi, Vietnam Pickup included
international cruise port
Starting point: Cat Ba National Park, Cat Hai, Hai Phong 05418, Vietnam
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
- Halong Cruise Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 found in your ticket information
- Customers book option 11.30AM, please send passport information details by email: found in your ticket information. 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...
- Surcharge: 15 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: from Feb, 05th to 09th, 2027
- Cruise details will be confirmed before the departure
- 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 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for Halong bay Luxury Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Ha Long
Lovely day trip to Halong that allowed us to discover the bay and several sightseeing along the trip May be the trip should start a little bit earlier
via Viator
Beautiful. Very pleased...
Beautiful. Very pleased with the guide and all the trip was as we envisioned. Great food, hiking cave, boat trip into a cave and monkeys were a special surprise in the trees
via Viator
Well organised
Well organised from start to finish. Prompt pick up, smooth journey and knowledgeable guides. Lunch was very nice too.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent Day Trip
We've loved that we went to a quiet area with no one else around. Food was excellent as was Jack - brilliant guide. We would recommend as excellent day trip!
via Tripadvisor
Lan Ha bay Day trip
We really enjoyed the Day trip to Lan Ha bay, Halong bay & Cat Ba island where is very beautiful & less touristy. The Diamond cave is a bit small but nice. The kayaking & swimming time is a part of highlight! Cooking class on the way back is a really good idea!
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
- $30 to $50
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Halong bay Luxury 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 Luxury 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 Luxury 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 Luxury Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 9 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 Luxury 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 Luxury 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 Luxury Cruise Day Trip: Buffet lunch & Limousine bus?
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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 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 Luxury 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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