Our driver and tour guide will meet and pick up at your hotel by in between 8:00 to 8:20 Am for the journey east of Hanoi (approximately 3 to 3,5 hours) to Ha Long City Town, the gateway to Ha long Bay. En route you will pass fields of busy workers farming their rice fields using traditional methods of cultivation.

You will have 5 hours aboard your boat cruising around this magnificent bay and among thousands islands that jut out of the sea with its spectacular natural environment - you will also have the opportunity to stop at two of the many grottoes.

The first stop on this five-hour cruise is Dong Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Grotto), located on a remote island in the bay. As the name suggests, the cave adorned with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites. Colored lights transform the scene into a fairytale palace. Surprise Cave comes next and you will surprise at nature’s creativity, this cave seems to glisten with gold and silver.

We continue cruise to the southern part of the Bay, where we will admire view of many strange-shaped islands. Our final stop is Tiptop Island, with its powdery white sand and crystal water; Tiptop beach is a favorite place for a swim. A steep path leads to a lookout and a small pentagon-shaped pagoda that offers a breathtaking view of the whole bay scenery. Cruise back to Ha long City, board our transport and return for Hanoi.

We will stop at a ceramics village in the middle on our way where artisans create superb ceramic vases and other masterpieces in their kilns and have the opportunity to purchase many of their products at a fraction of the price that you could expect to pay outside of Vietnam. Arriving at about 7.00 PM, we drop you off at your Hotel.

Children more than 9 years old will pay for adult price, Under 9 years is paid half (25%).

What’s included?

- Return private transfer and pick up (car/minibus) Hanoi – Ha long Bay - Hanoi
- Welcome drinks (Fruit shake, tea or coffee you choose)
- Private deluxe junk cruise (5 hours) on Ha long Bay
- Tour guide speak English or French.
- A lunch on Boat (Vietnamese meal with seafood)
- Entrance fee and bay's permit.

What’s Excluded:
- Drinks not mentioned on the itinerary and personal expenses

Bring: Swim-wears, sunglasses, sun-cream and soft hat

Price list

Standard: 26 USD/ Person

Deluxe: 35 USD/ Person