Ha Long City Tour and Halong Bay Cruise 

UPCOMING SHARED CRUISE EXCURSIONS

Join fellow cruise passengers on these pre-scheduled departures and enjoy a cost-effective, sociable shore experience.

FULL ITINERARY

Ship Arrival at Halong International Cruise Port

Upon your cruise ship’s arrival at Halong International Cruise Port, meet your private English-speaking guide and driver at the designated pick-up point. Begin your Ha Long shore excursion combining the spectacular limestone scenery of Halong Bay with cultural highlights in Ha Long City.

Halong Bay Scenic Cruise

Board your boat and begin cruising through the remarkable seascape of Halong Bay. Relax on board while passing towering limestone formations rising dramatically from the emerald waters.

Along the way, see some of the bay’s best-known formations, including Stone Dog Islet (Cho Da), Fighting Cocks Islet (Ga Choi) and Incense Burner Islet (Dinh Huong). Enjoy the scenery and take photographs as your guide introduces the distinctive shapes and local stories associated with these landmarks.

Sung Sot Cave - Amazing Cave

Disembark to explore Sung Sot Cave, one of Halong Bay’s most impressive limestone caverns. Follow the illuminated pathway through spacious chambers filled with dramatic stalactites and stalagmites shaped over thousands of years.

The cave route includes numerous steps and uneven surfaces, but the elevated viewpoints also provide beautiful views across the surrounding bay.

Luon Cave Kayaking

Continue to Luon Cave, a peaceful limestone arch leading into a secluded lagoon surrounded by towering cliffs. Take a kayak and paddle through the low natural passage to discover the calm enclosed waters hidden beyond the cave entrance.

Enjoy the quiet scenery and dramatic limestone surroundings before returning to the main boat. Kayaking is subject to weather, tides and local operating conditions.

Return to Ha Long City

Cruise back towards the harbour while enjoying final views of Halong Bay. After disembarking, meet your guide and driver to continue the city portion of the tour.

Lunch at The One Restaurant

Take a break from sightseeing and enjoy lunch at The One Restaurant. Relax over your meal before continuing to explore Ha Long City.

Quang Ninh Museum

Visit Quang Ninh Museum, one of the city’s distinctive modern landmarks. Explore exhibits introducing the history, culture, natural environment and coal-mining heritage of Quang Ninh Province.

The museum’s displays provide an informative introduction to the region beyond Halong Bay, including its communities, industries and geological development.

Bai Chay Bridge & Waterfront Promenade

Make a photo stop near Bai Chay Bridge and the waterfront promenade. Enjoy views across the bay and city skyline while capturing photographs of this modern side of Ha Long City.

Return to Halong International Cruise Port

After completing the sightseeing programme, meet your guide and driver for the short transfer back to Halong International Cruise Port. Thanks for exploring with Shore Excursions Asia!

Please note that the timing and order of the itinerary may be adjusted according to weather, tides, attraction operations, local conditions and the ship’s docking schedule.