Ha Long Bay full-day cruise from Hanoi: Leona with limousine

Limestone caves, kayaking, island beach and sunset from a single boat

A full-day Ha Long Bay cruise departing Hanoi with limousine pickup, lunch aboard the five-star Leona, and guided exploration of Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave with golden monkeys, and Titop Island. You kayak or take a bamboo boat through rock formations, swim in turquoise water, and watch the sunset from the bay before returning to central Hanoi by evening.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 89 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Shared transfer (pickup at 7:15) 07:15 Guide in English Up to 30 people Includes pickup

Private transfer (pickup at 8:15) 08:15 Guide in English Up to 9 people Includes pickup

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Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day Halong Bay cruise from Hanoi

• 7:15am - 7:30am hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter
• Drive to Halong Bay with countryside views
• Short break to stretch legs
• 10:00am arrive Ha Long International Cruise Port
• Express check-in and boarding
• 10:30am welcome drink on cruise
• 11:15am lunch on 5-star cruise restaurant
• 12:15pm visit Sung Sot Cave
• 1:30pm explore Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat
• 2:15pm arrive Titop Island for swimming or hiking
• 3:30pm sunset party with music and refreshments
• 5:00pm disembark at Ha Long Cruise Port
• Evening limousine transfer back to Hanoi Old Quarter

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Hanoi Opera House passing by
2. Surprise Cave Entry included 1h
3. Hanoi Old Quarter passing by

What’s included

• All entrance fees to caves and Titop Island.
• professional English-speaking guide for the day.
• hotel pickup and drop-off by luxury limousine vehicle (or shared transfer to the Opera House meeting point).
• bottled water during the transfer.
• five-star cruise aboard Leona.
• kayaking or bamboo boat ride at Luon Cave.
• buffet lunch served on the cruise.

Times

• Every day 07:15 08:15

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Before you book

Group Up to 150 1 private ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to 12h before

Ages Adult (7 to 95 years) · Child (4 to 6 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Paradise Indochina Travel

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The experience

Pickup starts at 7:15am from your Hanoi hotel or the Hanoi Opera House meeting point, traveling by limousine to Ha Long International Cruise Port. The drive covers roughly 160 kilometers through Vietnam countryside, with a 20-minute break to stretch. You board the Leona at 10:30am, beginning with a welcome drink as the boat moves past thousands of limestone karsts rising from emerald water. The UNESCO World Heritage Site itself becomes your backdrop for the entire day.

Lunch arrives at 11:15am in the five-star cruise restaurant while you're already gliding through the bay. By 12:15pm you reach Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave in Ha Long Bay, where stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years fill the chambers. At 1:30pm, Luon Cave offers a different experience: kayak or bamboo boat rides through an arched rock formation where golden monkeys live among ancient stone. Titop Island comes next at 2:15pm. A crescent beach with turquoise water where you can swim, relax on sand, or hike to the summit for a panoramic view of the entire bay.

A sunset party with music and light refreshments begins at 3:30pm as the boat cruises through the bay's most picturesque areas. Disembarkation happens around 5pm, and the limousine returns you to the Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:45pm and 8pm. The entire experience runs roughly 11 to 12 hours door-to-door, with the boat portion lasting most of the afternoon and early evening.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 6 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

Can you swim at Titop Island, or is it just for hiking?

Titop Island is known for its crescent-shaped beach and turquoise water, and you can swim, relax on the beach, or hike to the summit for a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay. All three options are available during the 2:15pm stop.

Do you need to book the private limousine pickup, or can you meet the group at a central point?

You choose at checkout between private limousine pickup from your hotel at 8:15am or shared transfer pickup at 7:15am from the Hanoi Opera House meeting point. If your hotel is outside the Old Quarter or you prefer not to arrange hotel pickup, the Opera House is where the shared group departs.

What activities happen in Luon Cave?

Luon Cave features kayak or bamboo boat rides through an arched rock formation with ancient formations and golden monkeys. You choose between kayaking and bamboo boat as your method of exploring the cave at the 1:30pm stop.

Is lunch included, and what if you eat vegetarian?

A buffet lunch is served aboard the Leona at 11:15am while the boat moves through the bay. If you request vegetarian foods, note this in the booking form when you reserve.