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Spend a premium day on Halong Bay aboard the Apollo (Sea Lion) cruise: a 12‑hour round trip from Hanoi with a gourmet buffet, jacuzzi, cave visit, and optional kayaking. Practical for travelers who want comfort plus short active stops at Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave area, and Titop Island.
Spend a premium day on Halong Bay aboard the Apollo (Sea Lion) cruise: a 12‑hour round trip from Hanoi with a gourmet buffet, jacuzzi, cave visit, and optional kayaking. Practical for travelers who want comfort plus short active stops at Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave area, and Titop Island.
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You step off the highway into a slow-moving ocean of limestone: karst towers rise like weathered sculptures and the boat’s hull cuts a cool, green channel through them. Onboard the Apollo (Sea Lion) premium day cruise, the deck hums with conversation, a jacuzzi steams gently at the stern, and the smell of a hot buffet drifts from the dining salon.
easy.
12 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks, cave stairs, optional kayaking or short hikes.
The full excursion is about 12 hours door‑to‑door: roughly 2.5 hours each way by expressway plus about 5–6 hours cruising and stops in the bay.
Yes — the premium package includes a buffet lunch onboard and the entrance fees for the itinerary’s listed attractions.
Yes — the itinerary typically allows swimming at Titop Island and optional kayaking or bamboo‑boat rowing in the Luon Cave area; participation depends on weather and sea conditions.
Round‑trip transfers are provided from central Hanoi (Old Quarter); confirm your specific hotel pickup point when booking.
Halong Bay was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1994, extended in 2000); local communities have fished and navigated these waters for generations.
Visitor pressure is high—choose operators that follow waste‑management and no‑littering policies, and avoid single‑use plastics to reduce impact.
Authentic Travel in Vietnam operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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