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Spend a day cruising Ha Long Bay in a small luxury group from Hanoi—kayak through Luon Cave, explore Sung Sot Cave and swim at Ti Top Island, all with hotel pickup and a sunset toast on deck. Read practical tips for timing, gear and what to expect on this full-day trip.
Spend a day cruising Ha Long Bay in a small luxury group from Hanoi—kayak through Luon Cave, explore Sung Sot Cave and swim at Ti Top Island, all with hotel pickup and a sunset toast on deck. Read practical tips for timing, gear and what to expect on this full-day trip.
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Operated by Vietnam Travel Top · Ha Long, Quang Ninh
The day begins before dawn in Hanoi’s Old Quarter: a small-group limousine slips onto the new highway, the city shrinking behind you while the Gulf of Tonkin expands ahead. Two and a half hours later the limestone towers of Ha Long Bay rise from the water like ancient sentries, their sheer faces daring you to get closer. Boarding at Tuan Chau Harbor, the boat becomes a moving basecamp—lunch on deck, windows framing islets with local names like Fighting Chicken and Incense Burner.
easy.
10–12 hours.
Suitable for average fitness; requires short hikes, stair climbs (Ti Top viewpoint ~200 steps), and basic paddling for kayaking.
The trip uses the new highway and typically takes about 2–2.5 hours each way from Hanoi Old Quarter, depending on traffic.
Yes; guided kayaks and local rowing boats are offered, flotation devices are provided, and routes are chosen for participant ability.
Yes—Ti Top has a small sandy beach suitable for swimming; water temperature varies by season and currents can be present near rocks.
For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before departure; weather-related or insufficient-traveler cancellations may also apply.
Ha Long Bay’s karst landscape formed over hundreds of millions of years; the area is steeped in maritime culture and local dragon legends that inspired its name.
The bay faces pressure from tourism and marine pollution; operators increasingly follow stricter waste and anchoring rules and local programs aim to reduce single-use plastics.
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