Photographs of the destinations on this route — not of the specific hotel or boat you'll be booked into.
Explore Vietnam's capital city, Hà Nội, at your own pace before embarking on an Ambassador Day Cruise through Hạ Long Bay, discovering Sung Sot Cave and swimming at Titov Island.
★2 daysSmall group
This short journey combines the vibrant energy of Vietnam's capital, Hà Nội, with the serene natural beauty of Hạ Long Bay. Experience a blend of independent city discovery and a guided cruise through iconic landscapes. Your adventure begins with arrival in Hà Nội, allowing you to explore the Old Quarter or Hoan Kiem Lake at your leisure. The next day, journey to Hạ Long Bay for an Ambassador Day Cruise, visiting the majestic Sung Sot Cave and enjoying Titov Island for swimming or panoramic views.
Day by day
Day 1
Hà Nội – Arrival
HotelSILK PATH HANOI HOTEL 4★ — Deluxe or similar
Check in to your central Hanoi hotel from 2:00 PM and wander the capital at leisure — the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake are on your doorstep. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2
Hà Nội - Hạ Long Bay Ambassador Day Cruise
A dawn pick-up, then the very best of Halong Bay in a single glorious day — caves, islands, a premium lunch and live music on the sundeck — before returning to your hotel by 8:00 PM. 06:00 Pick-up in Hanoi by Ambassador shuttle 08:00 Check-in at Ambassador's Lounge and embarkation 09:00 Light breakfast on board while sailing Halong & Bai Tu Long Bay 10:30 Sung Sot Cave — the largest cave in the bay 11:30 Titov Island — swim and climb for panoramic views 12:00 Premium lunch at the restaurant 13:30 Luon Cave — kayaking* or a bamboo-boat ride* 14:20 Afternoon tea on decks 3 & 4 15:00 Live music on the sundeck (weather permitting) 16:00 Disembarkation 20:00 Arrive back at your Hanoi hotel
The hotels and cruises named in this itinerary are the ones we book first. If a property is fully booked on your travel dates, we will replace it with another one of the same standard (or better) in the same area, and confirm the change with you before you pay — the tour price stays as quoted.
What's included
- Round-trip shuttle bus transfer from/to Hanoi hotel
- Ambassador Day Cruise in Halong Bay
- English-speaking guide on board the cruise
- Buffet lunch on board
- Entrance fees for sightseeing as per itinerary
- Welcome drink and afternoon tea
Not included
- Accommodation in Hanoi
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Drinks (alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, bottled water) on board
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and driver
The route
2 stops · 2-day trip
- 1Hà NộiThe capital — old quarter and street food
- 2Hạ Long BayLimestone islands, overnight cruises
Good to know
This tour is designed with a 4-star hotel standard for accommodation. Accommodation in Hanoi is not included. Transport includes a shuttle bus transfer from Hanoi to Halong and a day cruise. An English-speaking guide is provided on board the cruise. Meals include a buffet lunch on the cruise. Breakfast and dinner are not included. Personal expenses, drinks, travel insurance, and tips are not included.
Price per person
The larger the group, the less each person pays.
| 1 | 2–3 | 4–5 | 6–8 | 9–11 | 12+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $230 | $150 | $130 | $120 | $120 | $110 |
Per-person reference prices — a specialist confirms the final quote by email.
From$110
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