
Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 653 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave worth booking?
Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave is a 11-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $65 per person. It scores 90 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 5/5 rating across 653 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 90 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (653)
- Duration
- 11 hours
- From
- $65 per person
This cruise is designed 3 floors, capacity of 100 passengers. Two spacious restaurants ocean view for customer to enjoy buffet lunch with seafood and Vietnamese cuisine ( vegetarient food available) One upper sundeck to sunbathe, relax and join the romantic Sunset party, jacuzzi pool indoor activity. Discovering the famous route, customer will have the interesting time for visiting Sung Sot cave, swim or climb up to the top of moutain at Titop island, funny experient kayaking or bamboo boat at Luon Cave The cruise will take you to discover Halong’s beauty, it makes your trip more completed.
What you get
About this experience
This cruise is designed 3 floors, capacity of 100 passengers. Two spacious restaurants ocean view for customer to enjoy buffet lunch with seafood and Vietnamese cuisine ( vegetarient food available) One upper sundeck to sunbathe, relax and join the romantic Sunset party, jacuzzi pool indoor activity. Discovering the famous route, customer will have the interesting time for visiting Sung Sot cave, swim or climb up to the top of moutain at Titop island, funny experient kayaking or bamboo boat at Luon Cave The cruise will take you to discover Halong’s beauty, it makes your trip more completed.
What's included
Included
- Buffet lunch with variety of dishes
- Knowledgeable guide speaking English
- Activities : swimming, kayaking/bamboo boat
- Entrance fee: Suprising cave, Titop Island,..
- Comfortable bus round trip
- Welcome tea on board
- On Board insurance
- Sunset party: Tea, fruits, cakes…
Not included
- Beverages not mentioned included
- Tips for crew, staff, guide
- Holiday surcharge: Tet holiday, New Year, Christmas, 30th Apr -1st May: 200.000 vnd/person
What you'll see and do
Old Quarter
8h00 - 8h40: English speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel (around the Old Quarter area). 9h00 - 11h30: Start two and a haft hours road journey to Quang Ninh Province via express way. Quick stop over for stretching your legs on the way.
45 minutes here
Hạ Long Bay
11:45 - 12:15 BOARDING THE CRUISE Arrive to Ha Long Bay - Embark from Tuan Chau Marina onto Hercules cruise. A complimentary welcome drink will be served.The boat starts cruising. 12:30 LUNCH ON BOARD Enjoy Buffet lunch with Vietnamese traditional food while cruising though thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Insence Bunner and especially Fighting Cock – a symbol of Ha Long Bay.
60 minutes here
Sung Sot Cave
13:30: Visit Sửng Sốt Cave – one of the largest and most beautiful caves of Halong with its multi-shape stalactites and stalagmites.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Hang Luon Cave
14:45: KAYAKING OR BAMBOO BOAT Experience kayaking or bamboo boat trip to visit Luon Cave.
45 minutes here · Admission included
15:45 SWIMMING OR HIKING Coming to Ti Top Island, you can either enjoy yourselves swimming at the beach or take a hike up to the top of the Island for a quite impressive panorama of the Bay (~300 steps up).
45 minutes here
Hạ Long Bay
16:30 SUNSET PARTY It is time for a rest after activities and capture the sunset on the bay. Complimentary Vietnamese tea, fresh juice, fruit, ang little cake will be served. 17:45 - 18:00 GET BACK ON BUS Back to Ha Long harbor. Disembark to get on the bus, moving back Hanoi. Enjoy the return sail back.
90 minutes here
Old Quarter
20:30 - 21:00 Our guide will drop you off at your hotel (around the Old Quarter area).
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
Tour operator will contact the car details for you before the departure date. Let put your contact number ( WhatsApp/Line/ Kakaotalk) when you make the reservation.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Tour operator will contact the car details for you before the departure date. Let put your contact number ( WhatsApp/Line/ Kakaotalk) when you make the reservation.
Options you can book
Transfer by limousine
Pickup included
Transfer by shuttle bus
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Victory Era Travel
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 653 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 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.
Value for money
5 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
653 verified traveler reviews for Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A value for money day cruise
The staff confirmed the arrangement after we booked the tour. The Limosine was very comfortable and the tour guide was very responsible, took good care of every one and always wore a warm smile. The cruise is neat and tidy with modern design. Buffet lunch was good. The visits in Halong bay was well paced. Most important of all, it is value for its money. We enjoyed it so much.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your valuable feedback and for choosing our Ha Long Bay cruise. We are very happy to know that you had an enjoyable and relaxing journey with us. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the near future Thanks and regards, Ms.Chloe
via Tripadvisor
#1 choice is the “Hercules Grand”!
There are many different boats and tour operators available. Don’t stress yourself with which one to choose. Just book the “ Hercules Grand”! I could not imagine any other boat out there that can compare to the “Hercules Grand”! This specific company does everything from start to finish. “MINH” our tour operator is with you the entire trip making sure your itinerary goes as it should. The quality of the service, food, and the destinations you will experience are top notch! THANK YOU!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your valuable feedback and for choosing our Ha Long Bay cruise. We are very happy to know that you had an enjoyable and relaxing journey with us. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the near future Thanks and regards, Ms.Chloe
via Viator
Highly Recommended
We had an amazing experience on the Hercules Grand day trip! Everything was well-organized, smooth, and enjoyable from start to finish. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, giving us enough time to explore while still feeling relaxed. A special shoutout to our tour guide, Nam, who truly made the trip even better. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and always attentive to everyone in the group. His insights and enthusiasm added so much value to the experience, and he made sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a fun and hassle-free day trip!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your valuable feedback and for choosing our Ha Long Bay cruise. We are very happy to know that you had an enjoyable and relaxing journey with us. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the near future Thanks and regards, Ms.Chloe
via Tripadvisor
Best trip EVER!
Alex was the BEST tour guide!!! This was a 5 star tour, boat, view, food, everything! Alex was phenomenal, caring kind and made sure we had everything we needed. He put his group first!! This tour is absolutely stunning and so worth every penny. Do not skip on your time to hanoi!
Response from the operator: Dear our valued customer, Thank you so much for cruising Halong Cruise to visit Halong Bay. We are much appreciated your review. You are some of a lots passengers who can spend time doing the review. Your beautiful words on are our powerful to make the services better day by day. Cruise Team- Crew,Guide,Staff are so happy to get your compliments. We always ready to serve you and your family in the future. We wish that you will have a great time. Best Regards, Helen
via Viator
Henry was an excellent...
Henry was an excellent guide. He gave good historical information while getting us to and from the various activities efficiently. Ha long bay was beautiful. The cave is a must see. The 430+ steps up to and down from the viewpoint on Ti Top Island were difficult, but doable. If you have dexterity issues you might want to just do the beach instead. Enjoyed the day.
Response from the operator: Dear our valued customer, Thank you so much for cruising Halong Cruise to visit Halong Bay. We are much appreciated your review. You are some of a lots passengers who can spend time doing the review. Your beautiful words on are our powerful to make the services better day by day. Cruise Team- Crew,Guide,Staff are so happy to get your compliments. We always ready to serve you and your family in the future. We wish that you will have a great time. Best Regards, Helen
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $65 to $70
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 229
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Who runs this experience
Operated by Victory Era Travel, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 69.6.
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Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave cost?
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Prices start at $65 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 Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave take?
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Plan for about 11 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 Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 653 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave?
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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 Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave?
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Around 229 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 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave 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 Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Small Group - from Hanoi, (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR, Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Hat Village and Hanoi City 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 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.
What is included in Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave?
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Included: Buffet lunch with variety of dishes; Knowledgeable guide speaking English; Activities : swimming, kayaking/bamboo boat; Entrance fee: Suprising cave, Titop Island,.; and Comfortable bus round trip. Not included: Beverages not mentioned included; Tips for crew, staff, guide; and Holiday surcharge: Tet holiday, New Year, Christmas, 30th Apr -1st May: 200.000 vnd/person. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 561 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi. Be ready about 20 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave?
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Across 653 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, value for money. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Hercules Grand Day Cruise Tour, Sung Sot Cave,Titop, Luon Cave?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Transfer by limousine, Transfer by shuttle bus. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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