5 Cruise Routes in Halong Bay

To discover Ha Long Bay, you have the option of selecting various routes on day cruise tours or overnight cruises. The sightseeing itineraries in Ha Long Bay are organized into 5 distinct routes, each featuring visits to specific tourist attractions. Every route has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Let’s delve into these options and explore what each has to offer.

5 cruise routes in Ha Long Bay

To explore Ha Long Bay, you can choose one of the 5 cruise routes on a day cruise or overnight cruise. Currently, The local Halong Bay Management divides 5 cruise routes with itineraries to specific visiting sites.

Tours depart from Ha Long International Cruise Port or Tuan Chau International Cruise Port.

• Route 1: Habour – Thien Cung Cave – Ba Hang (kayaking) – Fighting Cocks islet
• Route 2: Habour – Titop Island – Sung Sot Cave – Luon Cave
• Route 3: Habour – Cua Van Village – Tien Ong cave – Ba Ham Lake
• Route 4: Habour – Bai Tu Long Bay – Cong Do – Vung Vieng Fishing Village
• Route 5: Habour – Gia Luận Pier (Cat Ba island – Hai Phong)

You can refer to the itinerary of each route, along with the timing and ticket prices, to select the Ha Long cruise that suits you best. If you need information about the current types of cruises.

Cruise Route Comparision

Among these 5 different cruise routes in Halong Bay, Route 1, Route 2, and Route 4 are the most choice for travelers and cruise operators. Route 3 is mostly for private cruise tours while Route 5 is for transfer boats from Halong Bay to Lan Ha Bay. Here is a short comparison between these routes.

Route 1: Habour – Thien Cung Cave – Ba Hang (kayaking) – Fighting Cocks islet 

• Duration: 4-hour day cruise
• Highlights: Thien Cung Cave, kayaking in Ba Hang, Fighting Cocks islet
• Crowd level: Less crowded than Route 2
• Best for Travelers with limited time who want to see key attractions

Route 2: Habour – Titop Island – Sung Sot Cave – Luon Cave 

• Duration: Suitable for both day trips and overnight cruises
• Highlights: Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking at Luon Cave
• Crowd level: The most crowded of the three routes
• Best for Those who want to see the most popular attractions and don’t mind crowds at some visiting sites.

Route 4: Habour – Bai Tu Long Bay – Cong Do – Vung Vieng Fishing Village

• Duration: Day cruises and overnight options are available, but limited
• Highlights: Thien Canh Son cave, kayaking at Cong Do area, bamboo boat at Vung Vieng fishing village
• Crowd level: Least crowded of the three routes
• Best for Travelers seeking a more serene experience and unique attractions

Quick Comparison 

• Popularity: Route 2 is the most popular, followed by Route 1, with Route 4 being the least frequented.
• Crowd levels: Route 4 is the least crowded, Route 1 is moderately crowded, and Route 2 is the most crowded
• Attractions: Each route offers unique attractions, with Route 2 covering the most well-known sites.
• Duration options: Route 2 offers the most flexibility for both day trips and overnight cruises, while Route 1 is limited to day trips, and Route 4 has fewer options for both.
• Authenticity: Route 4 likely offers a more authentic experience due to its less touristy nature.

Route 1: Cruise Port – Thien Cung Cave – Ba Hang

The itinerary of the 05 sightseeing routes in Ha Long Bay is detailed below:

Route 1: Cruise Port – Van Canh Park Conservation Center

• Itinerary for Route 1: Cruise Port → Thien Cung Cave → Dau Go Cave → Dog Stone Islet, Ba Hang area, Dinh Huong Islet, Trong Mai
• Tour Duration: 4 hour
• Entrance fee: 310.000đ/person

4 hour day cruise following Route 1: https://vivuhalong.com/en/tour/halong-bay-day-tour-4-hour-cruise/

Detail itinerary:

• Tourists will depart from Tuan Chau International Cruise Port and settle into their seats to begin the sightseeing journey.
• The cruise will take you to the first destination, Dau Go Island, where you can visit the two famous caves: Thien Cung Cave and Dau Go Cave.
• After finishing the tour at Dau Go Island, the boat will move to the islands: Dog Stone Islet and Ba Hang Cave.
• The journey will continue with a stop near Dinh Huong Islet and Trong Mai Islet (Rooster Fighting) for tourists to check in at these two famous landmarks.

Route 2: Habour – Titop Island – Sung Sot Cave – Luon Cave 

• Itinerary for Route 2: Cruise Port → Soi Sim Island → Ti Top Island → Sung Sot Cave → Luon Cave → Me Cung Cave The tour lasts for 6 hours.
• Tour duration: 6 hours / 7 hours / 8 hours
• Entrance fee: 310.000đ/person

6 hour tour following route 2: https://vivuhalong.com/en/tour/6-hour-halong-bay-cruise-ha-long-city/

8 hour tour following route 2: https://vivuhalong.com/en/tour/halong-bay-day-cruise-8-hour/ 

Detail itinerary:

• Tourists will board the cruise ship at Tuan Chau International Port or Halong Cruise Port
• The boat will then take you to the first destinations at Soi Sim Island and Ti Top Island. After visiting and checking in at this island, tourists will continue the journey to admire Bo Nau Cave, Trong Cave, and Trinh Nu Cave.
• The longest stop on this journey is at Bo Hon Island, where you will experience the unique beauty of Sung Sot Cave and Luon Cave.
• At the end of the journey, you will visit Maze Cave.

Route 3: Habour – Cua Van Village – Tien Ong cave – Ba Ham Lake

• Itinerary for Route 3: Cruise Port → Cua Van Fishing Village → Ha Long Floating Cultural Center → Tien Ong Cave → Ba Ham Lake → Ba Men Temple
• Tour duration: 6 – 8 hours

Specific itinerary:

• This journey also departs from Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, with the first destination being the Trai Island group and the Cua Van Floating Cultural Center. Here, you can find many unique artifacts from Ha Long fishermen and various materials about the culture and history of the fishing community living in Ha Long Bay.
• The journey continues with visits to famous sites such as Bamboo Forest, Tien Ong Cave, Ang Du, and Ba Ham Lake.
• The tour concludes at Ba Men Temple, a place that holds spiritual significance for fishermen in Ha Long Bay.

Route 4: Habour – Bai Tu Long Bay – Cong Do – Vung Vieng Fishing Village

• Itinerary for Route 4: Cruise Port → Bai Tu Long Bay → Cong Do Island → Tung Ang Ecological Area → Vung Vieng Fishing Village
• Tour duration: 6 hours / 8 hours
• Entrance fee: 260.000đ/person

Detail itinerary:

• Tourists will be picked up at Tuan Chau Cruise Port and will visit the first destination, Co Cave and Thay Cave.
• Then, you will continue to explore Bai Tu Long Bay and the Tung Ang Ecological Area, where you can enjoy many exciting marine ecological recreation services.
• The journey concludes with experiences at Vung Vieng Fishing Village.

6 hour Bai Tu Long Bay cruise: https://vivuhalong.com/en/tour/bai-tu-long-bay-day-cruise/

Route 5: Habour – Gia Luận Pier (Cat Ba island – Hai Phong)

• Itinerary for Route 5: Cruise Port → Ha Long Bay → Lan Ha Bay → Dau Go Cave → Dinh Huong Islet → Trong Mai Islet → Viet Hai Village
• Tour duration: 6 – 8 hours
• Entrance fee: 310.000đ/person

Specific itinerary:

• Tourists will be picked up and board the cruise ship at Tuan Chau International Port, moving to the first destination, the Dau Go Island group. Here, you will admire the beauty of Thien Cung Cave and Dau Go Cave.
• Next, you will be introduced to the following destinations: Dog Stone Islet, Ba Hang Cave, Dinh Huong Islet, and Trong Mai Islet (Rooster Fighting).
• This journey is incredibly exciting as you continue through the rocky islands with a variety of caves and diverse islets.

We hope this information about the five Ha Long Bay tours has been helpful to you. Wishing you an enjoyable journey with many exciting experiences in Ha Long Bay! If you need any assistance in choosing Halong Bay cruise with suitable routes, contact Vivu Halong via WhatsApp: +84.789.455.888 or +84.961.250.100