Ha Long Bay day cruise: Sung Sot Cave, kayaking and Titop Beach
Paddle through limestone lagoons and climb to panoramic views of the bay
A full-day cruise in Ha Long Bay departs from the international cruise port with an English-speaking guide, visiting three major stops: Sung Sot Cave, a 10,000-square-meter cavern; Luon Lagoon for kayaking or bamboo boat; and Titop Beach for swimming and a peak climb. Lunch on board, all entrance fees, and port pickup and drop-off are included.
Step-by-step itinerary
Full-day Ha Long Bay cruise
- Meet at Ha Long International Cruise Port
- Check in on boat
- Visit Ha Long Bay
- Explore Sung Sot Cave
- Have lunch on boat
- Kayak or bamboo boat at Luon Cave
- Swim or sunbathe at Titop Beach
- Climb to Titop Beach peak for views
- Enjoy sunset on sundeck
- Return to Ha Long Cruise Port
What’s included
- Bottled water.
- kayaking or bamboo boat at Luon Lagoon.
- lunch on board.
- all entrance fees to the cave and beach.
- port pickup and drop-off.
- English-speaking tour guide.
Times
- Every day 09:00 10:30 11:30
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Operated by Maximus Travel Vietnam
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The experience
The day starts at Ha Long International Cruise Port (the same terminal where all cruise ships dock) with a morning departure at 8:30am, 10:30am or 11:30am depending on your ship's arrival time. You board the boat and head into the bay, where around 1,600 limestone islands and islets rise from the water. The first stop is Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest in Ha Long Bay at over 10,000 square meters, where you walk through chambers carved by water over millennia. Most of the islands around you are uninhabited, which means the landscape stays largely unchanged.
After the cave, the boat heads to Luon Lagoon, where you choose between kayaking or taking a bamboo boat through the narrow waterway: a chance to move through the seascape at your own pace. Lunch is served on board with a set menu. The afternoon brings a stop at Titop Beach, where you can swim and sunbathe or climb to the peak for a panoramic photograph of the entire bay spread below. As the sun begins to set, you cruise back toward port, watching the light change across the water and the islands.
The tour ends at Ha Long International Cruise Port between 4:30pm and 6pm, depending on your morning departure time. Bottled water is provided throughout the day, and your guide speaks English.
Is this one for you?The tour runs 6 to 8 hours depending on your ship's arrival time, which means it fits inside a port day without cutting into time before or after your cruise schedule. If your ship docks early, you can take the 8:30am departure and still have the afternoon free. A later arrival gives you the 10:30am or 11:30am option instead.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.
What is Sung Sot Cave like inside?
Sung Sot Cave, also called Surprise Cave, is one of Ha Long Bay's largest caverns at more than 10,000 square meters. You walk through the cave to see the chambers and formations that water has carved over time.
Can I kayak at Luon Lagoon or do I have to take the bamboo boat?
Luon Lagoon offers a choice: you can kayak through the lagoon or take a bamboo boat instead, depending on what you prefer that day.
Is there time to swim at Titop Beach?
Yes, Titop Beach is a swimming stop where you can swim and sunbathe. You can also climb to the peak if you want a panoramic view of the bay instead.
How many islands are in Ha Long Bay?
Ha Long Bay is home to around 1,600 islands and islets. Most of them are uninhabited, which preserves their natural landscape and wildlife.
What time does the tour end and how do I get back to my ship?
The tour ends at Ha Long International Cruise Port between 4:30pm and 6pm, depending on your morning departure time. Port drop-off is included, so you return to the same terminal where you started.
Ha Long Bay day cruise: Sung Sot Cave, kayaking and Titop Beach
6h–8h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 75 per person
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