This cruise of Halong Bay includes a stop for kayaking, as well as a tour of one of the incredible limestone caves near the edge of the bay. Halong Bay is famous for its karst formations, and the same limestone that makes these formations also forms the incredible, massive caves. Take this cruise around Halong Bay come for comfortable seating and an on-board lunch. Make sure you bring a camera or have plenty of space on your phone – it’s easy to see why this is one of the most-photographed and most-visited sights in Vietnam. Although it’s a popular attraction, this tour promises a smaller group, so you won;t have to compete for the view.

##Itinerary

8:00 AM - Your tour begins with a pick up at your hotel in Hanoi

10:00 AM - Stop at a rest stop for a quick break.

11:30 AM - Arrive at the Tuan Chau ock and board the cruise. This is a large dock, with a terminal where visitors grab last minute snacks and drinks before their cruises.

12:00 PM - Depart from the dock and begin your cruise around the famously scenic bay.

12:30 PM - Soon after you set off, you’ll sit down to a seafood lunch – made with local ingredients.

2:00 PM - At your first stop, you’ll take a 45-minute kayaking tour of Luon Cave. Low-hanging cave ceilings form tunnels that visitors can paddle through as they explore the blue-green waters of the lagoon.

2:45 PM - Next, you’ll see Surprise Cave, which is the biggest cave in Halong Bay. From the entrance of the cave, you’ll have a stunning view of the bay below. Inside, stalactites and stalagmites form natural works of art to admire. Afterward, you’ll begin your return journey to the dock.

4:00 PM - Arrive back at the dock and take a shuttle back to Hanoi.

6:30 PM - Return back to your hotel.

Sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, money for tips and/or souvenirs, and clothes as well as shoes that can get wet – you'll probably encounter a splash or two in the kayak.

Transportation, guides, kayaking equipment, on-board seafood lunch, and comfortable seats on board a luxury cruiser.