Hanoi – HaLong 2 Days 1 Nights 

Smile Travel’s 2-day-1-night Ha Long tour will take visitors to Ha Long Bay, an impressive tourist destination in Vietnam with many attractive sightseeing spots. This place is not only known as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, but it is also considered the cradle of classy and luxurious tourism services. When talking about Ha Long, visitors immediately think of the unique Sunworld entertainment area or many 6-star resorts… Don’t miss this unique and impressive tourist destination.

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Tour Schedule

Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (Lunch and Dinner)

08:15-08:45: Car and tour guide of Kavo Trevel travel company will pick you up at hotels in the Old Quarter and Opera House to start the unique Ha Long Bay discovery trip.

11:30-12:00: Arrive at Ha Long port (Tuan Chau port or Sunworld port depending on the day). The group gathers at the waiting room following the guide’s instructions so that the tour guide can give you tickets to board the ship to begin the journey to explore one of the seven new wonders of the world, Ha Long. During your time on the ship, you will admire many large and small islands with many different shapes, including Hon Ga Choi – the symbol of Ha Long … You will enjoy lunch on the ship.

14:00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island, tour guide will take you to visit Sung Sot Cave – one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. Next, you will experience kayaking or bamboo boating to visit Luon Cave (cost of kayaking or bamboo boating is not included).

15:00: You board the boat to Titop Island. Here you can swim at Titop beach with white sand, or try trekking to the top of Titop mountain to see the whole view of Ha Long Bay.

16:30: The group returns to the ship. The ship will move to take you back to the Port. During this time, you can sunbathe on the deck, listen to music and relax, immerse yourself in nature and breathe the fresh air of Ha Long Bay.

17:30: The ship arrives at the port. The car will pick you up and take you to the hotel to check in and rest.

19:00: Dinner. Free evening to explore the Night Market, Food Street… Overnight in Ha Long.

Day 2: Ha Long Park – Ha Long City – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)

Morning: You will have a buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, you are free to visit the highlights of Ha Long.

Some suggested tourist destinations on day 2:

You are free to walk around to go swimming at Bai Chay beach or rent a taxi to visit the 7-color neighborhood, which is likened to a miniature Italy in the heart of Ha Long.

Register for a tour to Yen Tu – Dong Pagoda. Explore one of the largest Buddhist centers in Vietnam (please contact to book a minimum service from the afternoon of the previous day to receive a quote). If you go to Yen Tu, you will check out of the hotel right after breakfast to depart for Yen Tu. After finishing the tour at Yen Tu, you will have lunch at the restaurant and then the tour guide will take you to catch a car back to Hanoi.

11:00: Check out of the hotel, have lunch at the hotel and rest.

Afternoon: Choose one of the following three options:

You can choose one of the following three programs

Return to Hanoi right after lunch. Arrive in Hanoi around 15:00 – 15:30.

Free time to play at the amusement parks of Ha Long Park complex with many attractive amusement parks (ticket costs at the parks are self-sufficient).

Queen Cable Car and the giant Sunwheel on the mysterious hill

Dragon Park with adventure games such as roller coasters, swings…

Typhoon water park with attractive water-related games

Around 13:00-13:30, the car will pick you up to go on the City Hon Gai tour (minimum requirement is 4 guests):

Sit on the car and admire the Bai Chay bridge. This is a cable-stayed bridge with a single-plane cable, prestressed reinforced concrete box girder.

Visit Quang Ninh Museum. Quang Ninh Museum is inspired by the image of coal – a typical mineral of Quang Ninh

Take pictures (outside) at the Dolphin Palace, the affectionate name of the Quang Ninh Provincial Planning, Fair, Exhibition and Culture Palace.

Sitting on the car, admire the beautiful Tran Quoc Nghien coastal road on the shore of the heritage bay.

Visit the Tran Quoc Nghien Temple. Hung Vu Vuong Tran Quoc Nghien, the eldest son of Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan, the nephew of King Tran Thai Tong.

End the City Ha Long program by sitting and relaxing at the Coffee Gio with a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay and watching the ships.

Please note: the City Ha Long program is an open program, so it only includes a shuttle bus to visit and does not include costs such as sightseeing tickets, personal expenses and there may not be a tour guide accompanying the group.

17:30: Get on the car back to the most beautiful highway in Vietnam to return to Hanoi.

20:30-21:00: Arrive in Hanoi. End of program. See you again!

Introducing Hanoi – Ha Long Tourist Destinations

To connect the two biggest tourist centers in Northern Vietnam, the cultural capital of Hanoi and the World Natural Heritage site of Ha Long Bay , I would like to introduce the best sightseeing and photo spots in both cities. This combined itinerary will take you from the ancient charm of the mainland to the majestic beauty of the heritage bay.

HANOI CAPITAL CITY – Ancient Charm & Cultural Quintessence

Located in the heart of the Northern Delta, Hanoi, with its thousand-year-old cultural heritage, captivates visitors with its nostalgic atmosphere and profound history.

HA LONG BAY (QUANG NINH) – A Magnificent Wonder in the Middle of the Ocean

Located just about 2.5 hours from Hanoi via a modern highway , Ha Long Bay opens up a completely different world with over 1,600 limestone islands rising above emerald waters.

• Surprise Cave : The largest and most magnificent dry cave located on Bo Hon Island. The cave’s interior, spanning over 10,000m², is artistically illuminated by a system of multicolored LED lights, highlighting millions of millennia-old fossilized stalactites hanging down like a fairytale castle.
• Titop Island : This island boasts a stunning structure with a crescent-shaped white sand beach at the foot of the mountain. The most worthwhile experience here is climbing nearly 400 stone steps to the observation deck at the summit to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the magnificent bay from above.
• Luon Cave : A stunning natural underwater cave masterpiece. You must ride a bamboo boat or paddle a kayak through the cave’s archway close to the water’s surface to reach an isolated, sheltered saltwater lake, surrounded by sheer cliffs, and observe wild golden monkeys.
• Experience a 5-star overnight cruise (like Hermes Cruise): Instead of a day trip on a boat, book an overnight stay on a luxurious “floating hotel” in the bay. You’ll watch the sunrise with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck, enjoy a sunset party by the outdoor Jacuzzi, and savor premium seafood.

When is the best time to visit Hanoi and Ha Long Bay?

The periods from April to June and September to November are considered the best times to take a Hanoi – Ha Long Bay tour. Because this trip combines mainland and island travel, choosing a time with cool, transitional weather will allow you to fully enjoy both the romantic charm of the capital and the majestic beauty of the heritage bay.

Here are the detailed characteristics of each season to help you plan easily:

1. Autumn (September – November): The most romantic season

This is the perfect time for a combined Hanoi – Ha Long trip.

• In Hanoi: The autumn weather is beautiful, with a cool breeze in the morning, golden sunshine, and a clear blue sky. The gentle wind carries the scent of milk flowers, creating an incredibly romantic atmosphere for taking photos in the Old Quarter.
• In Ha Long Bay: During this period, the bay is past the storm season, the sea is calm, the water is crystal clear, and the sun is gentle. The cool climate is perfect for relaxing on a sundeck, kayaking through Luon Cave , or climbing Titop Island to admire the panoramic view of the bay from above without getting tired.

2. Summer (April – June): The season of vibrant blue seas.

If you love water activities and a lively atmosphere, this is the number one choice.

• In Ha Long: The weather is sunny and bright, the bay water is crystal clear, making it ideal for swimming, kayaking, and jet skiing. Five-star cruise lines like Hermes Cruise often organize spectacular sunset parties by the outdoor jacuzzi during this season.
• In Hanoi: The early summer weather will be a bit hot at midday, but the sky is very clear, perfect for taking a cyclo ride around Ho Guom Lake in the early morning or enjoying Trang Tien ice cream in the breezy evening.
• Note: July and August are the rainy and stormy season in Northern Vietnam, and the sea can be rough, leading to the management prohibiting boat operations. If traveling during this period, you must closely monitor the weather forecast.

3. Winter/Spring (December – March): Season for cultural experiences & foreign tourists

• Weather: The North enters the cold winter season, sometimes with light drizzle, and mysterious fog often lightly covers Ha Long Bay and the stone castles.
• Experience: Hanoi this season has a characteristic tranquil and ancient charm, perfect for indulging in hot food tours like beef pho and hot rice cakes. Ha Long Bay is currently very quiet with few Vietnamese tourists, but it’s peak season for international visitors who prefer a peaceful, secluded vacation on a cruise ship.

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