Dragon King Cruise offers the most affordable way to experience Halong Bay's iconic highlights in a single day, with round-trip bus transfers from Hanoi included and a Vietnamese lunch served onboard. The itinerary visits three UNESCO-listed highlights: Surprising Cave, Luon Cave with kayaking or bamboo boating, and Titop Island.
The cruise departs from Halong Harbour and explores the Bo Hon archipelago – a cluster of karst islands home to the bay's most dramatic caves and clearest waters. A sunset party on the return journey closes the day before the bus heads back to Hanoi. Waterproof bags and a safety briefing are provided for all guests.
8:15 – 9:00 AM
Hotel pickups in Hanoi Old Quarter.
11:30 – 12:00 PM
Arrival at Halong Harbour. Safety briefing. Board Dragon King Cruise for a 5-hour cruise. Vietnamese lunch served onboard.
1:45 – 4:00 PM
Bo Hon archipelago exploration: visit Surprising Cave with its dramatic stalactite formations; kayaking or bamboo boat at Luon Cave through a natural limestone archway; Titop Island with a 420-step climb to the summit or swimming at the beach below.
4:30 PM
Sunset party onboard during the return cruise.
5:30 – 6:00 PM
Return to Tuan Chau Port. Board return bus.
8:30 – 9:00 PM
Hotel drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Meals
Lunch