Eleven ways to see Ha Long Bay: four day cruises, four 2-day cruises, two 3-day trips and the bus on to Ninh Binh. Each has its own page, with the route, where it boards and whether the Hanoi transfer is included.
Board around midday at Tuan Chau and back by evening: caves, kayaking and a beach, with a Hanoi bus as an option.
Most bookedLunch on deck, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave by kayak and Ti Top island in one day, from Tuan Chau Marina or Hanoi.
The route: Ha Long Bay: Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Ti Top island; Hanoi bus optional
Top ratedSung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Ti Top in a day, with a buffet lunch and a jacuzzi on the Luxury boat. Rated 4.9.
The route: Ha Long Bay: the classic day route, on a luxury boat with a buffet and jacuzzi
Hanoi bus optionA seafood lunch on board, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave by kayak and the climb on Ti Top island, with a Hanoi bus option.
The route: Ha Long Bay: Sung Sot, Luon Cave and Ti Top, with a seafood lunch
Lan Ha by dayA luxury day boat into Lan Ha Bay: Dark and Bright Cave by bamboo boat, kayak and swim at Ao Ech, then a jacuzzi on deck.
The route: Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay in a day: Dark and Bright Cave, Ao Ech
A cabin on the bay, dinner on board, squid fishing after dark and tai chi at sunrise.
OvernightA balcony cabin with a bathtub, Lan Ha Bay by kayak, squid fishing after dark and tai chi in the morning. All meals.
The route: Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay: a night on board in a balcony cabin
Panoramic poolA four-season pool, a spa and a balcony cabin with a bathtub on Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay, taxes included. Rated 4.9.
The route: Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay overnight, with a panoramic pool and spa
Bai Tu Long BayNorth-east into Bai Tu Long Bay: kayaking at Cong Do and Cap La islands, Thien Canh Son Cave and a quiet night.
The route: Bai Tu Long Bay, the quieter north-east: Thien Canh Son Cave, Cong Do
6-star cabinThe top-tier boat: a balcony cabin with a bay-view bathtub, a panoramic pool and gym, kayaking at Ao Ech, 2 or 3 days.
The route: Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay overnight on a 6-star boat with pool and spa
Two nights on the water, or Ninh Binh by land and a night on the bay.
With Ninh BinhNinh Binh by land, then a night in a balcony suite on Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay, with every transfer from Hanoi included.
The route: Ninh Binh by land, then a night on a cruise in Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay
2 nights on boardTwo nights on board in Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bay: a cave, a fishing village, a pearl farm and kayaking.
The route: Two nights on Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bay: fishing village, pearl farm
From the cruise port straight to Ninh Binh, or the other way.
Cross-sellStraight from the cruise port to Ninh Binh in a reclining seat, about 185 km, or from Ninh Binh to your boat.
The route: Straight from the cruise port to Ninh Binh, or the other way
