Halong Bay /Lan Ha Bay/ Bai Tu Long Bay /Cat Ba Island
Hanoi - We pick up all guests in Hanoi’s Old Quarter area between 8am - 08:30am. If you are staying outside the Old Quarter, please provide the exact hotel, point, or Airbnb address with your booking.
Halong Bay - For TRAVELERS who book HALONG BAY TOUR:
08:00 - 08:30am: Pick up at Old Quarter area to transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay.
11:30: Arrive at the cruise dock, where we assist you with check-in at the cruise lounge area.
12:15: Transfer to the cruise, check in, and enjoy welcome drinks.
13:00: Enjoy a delicious lunch while taking in the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Fighting-Cock and Finger Islet.
14:45: Visit Luon Cave or Pearl Farm area by bamboo boat or kayak.
16:00: Head to Titov Island for swimming or hiking to the top for another panoramic view of the Bay.
17:30: Return to the boat for a Sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (from 17:30 – 19:00) – buy 2 get 1 free at the bar.
18:30: Participate in a Cooking Demo class or enjoy free time.
19:00: Delight in a fantastic, expertly prepared dinner under the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars.
20:30: Relax with spa treatments or enjoy a cocktail.
Ti Top Island - For TRAVELERS who book HALONG BAY TOUR:
Visit Titop Island for sunbathing, swimming, or hiking up the island for great views (for travelers who book the HALONG BAY itinerary only).
Hang Luon Cave - For TRAVELERS who book HALONG BAY TOUR:
Kayak in and around the cave, karsts, and grottos (for travelers who book the HALONG BAY itinerary only).
Lan Ha Bay - For TRAVELERS who book LAN HA BAY TOUR:
8:00am - 08:30am: Pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter area.
11:30: Welcome at Tuan Chau harbor in Halong Bay.
12:00-12:30: Check in to the cruise, enjoy welcome drinks, and settle into your cabins.
13:15: Enjoy a great set menu lunch as we set sail for Lan Ha Bay, passing Da Chong islet with its lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.
14:00: As lunch concludes, the cruise enters the Cua Van area of Lan Ha Bay, surrounded by extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can explore Lan Ha Bay by kayaking and swimming in the crystal-clear waters.
17:00: Return to the main boat and cruise to the overnight anchorage.
17:30: Join the sunset party on the sundeck with complimentary fruits, juice, and music.
19:15: Relish a special dinner in the restaurant.
20:45 - 00:00: Enjoy free time with music, dancing, and drinks.
Bai Tu Long Bay - For TRAVELERS WHO BOOK BAI TU LONG BAY TOUR:
07:45 – 8:30: Our transfer picks you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter.
12:30: Arrive at the cruise dock. Wait for our captain to complete the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.
12:45: Enjoy a welcome drink and a safety briefing before checking into your cabin.
13:30: Savor a delicious Vietnamese set menu while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
15:00: Arrive at the kayaking area – Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst formations, swimming, and relaxing.
17:30: Return to the boat for a Sunset party as our cruise sails to the overnight anchorage.
19:00: Enjoy a sumptuous set dinner on board.
20:30: Free time for games, music, dancing, and squid fishing.
Cat Ba Island - For travelers booking LAN HA BAY + BIKING CAT BA ISLAND:
07:10: Pick up from Hanoi.
11:45: Transfer by tender to the cruise.
12:15: Welcome and check in to the cruise.
12:30: Enjoy lunch as we continue our journey via the islets. These impressive limestone karst formations rise out of the sea. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Dong to Ba Trai Dao area.
14:30: The cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. Begin your journey to visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by kayaking and enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
15:20: Enjoy time for swimming.
17:45: Return to the cruise and join a traditional cooking class. Happy hour time.
19:00: A great dinner is served in an intimate romantic setting.
21:00: Relax with drinks from the bar, squid fishing, and enjoy karaoke.
Halong Bay /Lan Ha Bay/ Bai Tu Long Bay /Cat Ba Island
Halong Bay - For TRAVELERS who book HALONG BAY TOUR:
06:00: Start your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sun rises over Halong Bay.
07:00: Light breakfast is served in the restaurant.
08:00: Visit the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay as you exit the cave, along with the fascinating shapes of stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years.
09:30: Return to the boat, check out, and head back to Tuan Chau Island.
10:00: Brunch is served in the restaurant and payment is settled.
10:45: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina and return to Hanoi.
15:00 - 15:30: Drop off at your hotel or point in the Old Quarter area.
Sung Sot Cave - For travelers who book HALONG BAY TOUR:
Visit Sung Sot Cave, walk inside, hike to the top, and enjoy great views. This is the largest cave in Halong Bay, and we are sure you will love it.
Lan Ha Bay - For travelers who book LAN HA BAY TOUR:
06:00: The morning is the nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay. Head to the upper deck for our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee, or juice anywhere on the boat and watch the miraculous scenery unfold.
06:30: Light breakfast will be served in the restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee).
07:15 - 08:30: Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats, a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage site. Return to the main boat afterward.
09:00 - 09:15: Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland.
09:45: Enjoy brunch on the boat.
10:45: Board our tender and head back to the wharf, where your trip vehicle will transfer you to Hanoi.
11:45: Tour ends at Tuan Chau harbor in Halong.
15:00 - 15:30: Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi.
Bai Tu Long Bay - For travelers who book BAI TU LONG BAY tour:
06:00: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on the sundeck or enjoy a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
07:00: Breakfast will be served in Western style to prepare you for another day of exploration.
08:00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
09:00: Upon returning to the boat, you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
10:00: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. Learn to make a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsay (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) once guided – Nem Cuon, or challenge yourself with fruit and vegetable carving.
11:00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.
12:00: Return to the harbor and disembark at Ha Long cruise port.
12:30: Our shuttle bus or limousine will take you back to Hanoi.
15:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.
Cat Ba Island - For travelers who book LAN HA BAY + CAT BA ISLAND tour:
06:00: Begin your day with a cup of coffee, take photos, or enjoy the sunrise from your cabin window. Enjoy a light breakfast in the peaceful beauty of the bay.
08:00: Transfer to a tender to visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island. Take a bicycle ride (electric car also available) through a rainforest tunnel leading to a village nestled in a valley deep in a national park. Meet local inhabitants, visit a traditional house, and see their daily work, homes, and the village school.
Return to the cruise boat for check-out procedures.
10:45: While cruising back, enjoy a delightful lunch.
11:45: Return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where visitors disembark.
12:00: Bid farewell at the port. We hope you enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.
15:45: Return to your drop-off point in Hanoi.
- Round trip transfer from Hanoi included.
- Kayaking and bamboo boat trips.
- Cookery demonstrations and beach activities.
- All meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
- Fully furnished cabin with air conditioning.
- Enjoy fishing with provided equipment.
- Private bathroom with walk-in shower and hot water.
- Some cruises may not offer Tai Chi and cooking classes.
- Check Viator/Tripadvisor for more information.
- See traveler reviews on ‘Halong Bay Cruise Hunters’ via Google.
- Alcohol drinks, cocktails, soft drinks, water on request, massage & Spa , laundry service
- 3% surcharge if you pay all bills by credit cards on boat, Personal expenses.
- Extra fee (10$-45$/person) for April 30, May 1, Sept 2, Dec 24, 31, Chinese New year season
- If you travel as group but prefer SINGLE CABIN FOR 1 PERSON, please book separatedly
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=> After click on ‘Check Availability’, you will see options & ITINERARY from budget, mid range to luxurious options
- If you book ‘Halong Bay option’
=> Pick up by bus ~ 08:00am - 08:30am - 9am from Hanoi’s Old quarter area
=> Visit: Sung Sot cave, Titop island, Kayaking in/around cave and around floating village/islets/rocks, you might visit Pearl Farm floating village(optional)
2)If you book ‘Lan Ha Bay option’
=> Pick up ~ 08:00am - 08:30am / 09:00-09:30am from Hanoi’s Old quarter area
=> Visit: Lan Ha Bay, Dark & Bright cave, Cat Ba island area or Pearl farm OR Cave in island, Kayaking/Swimming around pure water area/islets/rocks.
3)f you book ‘Bai Tu Long Bay option’
=> Pick up ~ 08:00am - 08:30am from Hanoi’s Old quarter area
=> Visit: Thien Canh Son cave, wild and beautiful beach, Vung Vieng floating village. Kayaking/Swimming around floating village/islets/rocks
- If you travel as group but prefer SINGLE CABIN FOR 1 PERSON, please book separatedly
- Check in time 12:30-13:00 / Check out time from 09:30am - 11:00am. These are cruises, not hotel, so travelers need to check out easilier than usual and staffs clean rooms for other new guests coming
- Itinerary could be changed due to weather or season or depends on each cruise but all are great for travelers
- If you choose “Infant”(Free of charge), share bed, meals, seats with adults
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
