Day 1: Halong Bay

Halong Bay - 12:00-12:30 Arrival & Pick up at Tuan Chau harbor. Take a break and enjoy a welcome drink at Alisa Cruise Lounge before boarding Alisa Cruise.

12:30 Welcome aboard Alisa Cruise! Enjoy a welcome drink while our cruise manager provides a brief introduction and safety guidelines about Alisa Cruise. Check into your cabin and begin your journey to explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

12:40-14:00 Savor lunch featuring Vietnamese and International dishes as you cruise through the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations.

14:00 After lunch, continue exploring Halong Bay, passing by Cua Van Floating Village, Tien Ong Cave, Trong Cave, Ho-dong Tien Cave, and Luon Cave. You’ll also have the chance to see the stunning Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim Beach, and Coconut Three Island.

14:30 Arrive in Lan Ha Bay at Tung Sau Area, the most beautiful area in Halong Bay with its wild natural beauty.

15:00 Continue exploring Lan Ha Bay. Depending on the specific day and season, only one option will be chosen:

KAYAKING OR BAMBOO BOAT ROWING

15:10-16:00 Visit Luon Cave, a perfect combination of limestone mountains and jade-green sea, by bamboo boat with local people. Enjoy the quiet space and pure air, and you might even spot monkeys on the islands.

After kayaking, we have two options for visits, as we cannot visit both places due to time constraints and depending on the specific date, weather conditions, and season (summer or winter):

Ti Top Island - OPTION 1: VISITING PEARL FARM VILLAGE

16:00 Visit Halong Pearl Farm Village. Travelers will have the chance to visit the Floating Pearl Farm and see how local people produce exquisite pearls. Established in 1995 by a Japanese organization and later transferred to Vietnamese management, our guide will show you around the farm and museum, explaining the pearl production process. You’ll pass a floating raft where various types of oyster pearls are grown and transplanted, such as South Sea pearl and Tahitian Black Pearl. You’ll also see a processing room where workers transplant oysters and learn about some precious pearl species. Finally, witness a worker opening a live oyster to reveal a pearl inside and admire their achievements in the showroom!

OPTION 2: VISITING TITOP ISLAND FOR SWIMMING (Not in winter)

16:00 Visit the beautiful Ti Top Beach for swimming (weather permitting). Ti Top Beach is renowned for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand, creating a perfect ambiance for relaxation. Alternatively, passengers can climb to the top of Ti Top Beach for a panoramic view of Halong Bay.

Day 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi

Halong Bay - 6:30 Early risers can enjoy a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai Chi, also known as Tai Chi Chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow, gentle movements.

Coffee, tea, and pastries for a light breakfast are served in the dining room with a morning view of the bay’s landscape.

07:00 Enjoy the morning view of the bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee and breakfast.

08:00 Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes to visit the cave. Explore Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest caves in Halong Bay, featuring beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Return to the boat by tender. Proper shoes are highly recommended.

9:40 Return to Alisa Cruise.

10:00 Check out and settle bills at reception. Enjoy brunch at Alisa Restaurant on the boat.

12:30 Return to Hanoi by comfortable air-conditioned shuttle bus.

14:30 Stopover in Hai Duong province to visit a ceramics workshop.

16:00-16:30 Arrive in Hanoi, ending your trip.

• Food for 2 days
• Professional guide
• Entrance fees included
• Pick-up and drop-off at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

• Drinks