Embark on a 2-day cruise to discover the breathtaking beauty of Halong Bay, complete with seamless round-trip transfers from Hanoi. Sail through the tranquil waters of both Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, and take in the awe-inspiring scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy thrilling activities like kayaking, swimming, and exploring hidden caves, while indulging in onboard experiences such as sunset parties, Tai Chi sessions, and cooking classes. With all meals provided and comfortable accommodations aboard the ship, this unforgettable journey offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ All meals on board (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast)
✔ Welcome drink on board, Cooking class, Squid fishing, Tai Chi Session
✔ Pick Up/Drop Off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
✔ Entrance fees and Friendly English Speaking Guide
✔ Explore the most remote, isolated, peaceful areas on Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ Kayak/bamboo Boat, swimming, Photo Hunting & Relaxing on Bay
✔ Fully furnished cabin with seaview window & private bathroom
✔ 1 Night stay & relax on Lan Ha Bay
✖ Personal Expenses & Beverages
✖ Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
Pickup Locations
1. Pearl Suites Hanoi Hotel
2. Vietnam Bravo Hotel
3. Hotel Emerald Waters Classy
4. Serenity Villa Hotel
5. Rising Dragon Cathedral Hotel
6. Pearl Suites Hotel
7. La Aurora Hang Hanh
8. 7S Hotel Merci Hanoi
9. A25 Hotel - 23 Quan Thanh
10. Nam Hai 1 Hotel
11. The Queen Hotel & Spa
12. Viet Fun Hotel
13. Hanoi Elpis Hotel & Spa
14. Quang Hiep Hotel
15. Thuy Lam Hotel
16. Old Darling Hotel II
17. Sunflower Hanoi Hotel
18. Hanoi Rose Hotel
19. Prince II Hotel
20. The Oriental Jade Hotel
Additional Info: 8:00-8:30 AM: We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick-up time.
Itinerary
DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG – LAN HA BAY (Lunch/ Dinner)
1
Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
7:50-8.30 AM: Our guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, and transfer you to Tuan Chau Cruise Port. It takes about 2.5 hours
Duration: 3 hours
2
Halong Bay
11:30-12:00: Welcome at Tuan Chau habour in Halong Bay. 12:00-12:20: You will be taken on our tender from the wharf and make your way out onto the bay to board our luxurious craft, Sapphire Cruise. You will be welcome aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. Our Crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedures session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to have a look around the vessel or watch the magical landscape go by. 13:15: A special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites will be served. We set sail for Lan Ha Bay passing to Da Chong islet where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Cua Van Floating Village
14:00: When lunch is about to finish, it is just nice that the Cruise completes its entry through the Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Halong Bay). The area is surrounded by a lot of extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore Lan Ha Bay by Kayaking and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Lan Ha Bay
17:00: Back to the main boat, and cruising to a place for staying overnight. 17:30 - Join the sunset party on the sundeck in a warm and romantic atmosphere, making friends with other members of the group, enjoying fresh local fruit, and listening to soft, light music. 18:00 - Cooking class opened right on the Cruise, you will be guided on how to prepare and make spring rolls 19:15 Relish a special dinner in the restaurant. 20:45 - 00:00 Your free time to relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. Our bar has a wide range of wines, beers, and liquors, and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day on the Bay. Order a Spa service or take any activities on a boat cruise such as watching documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relaxing on our rooftop deck under the cover of a star filled sky.
Duration: 10 hours
DAY 2: DARK & BRIGHT CAVE – HA LONG BAY - HANOI (Light Breakfast/Brunch)
1
Lan Ha Bay
06:00 - The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee, or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never-ending miraculous scenery unfold before you. 06:30 - Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Dark & Light Cave
7:15 - 8:30 - Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
09:00 - 9:15 Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland. 09:45 Enjoy your brunch on the boat. 10:45 You will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi. 11:45 - 12:00: Back to Tuan Chau harbor, you will get on the Bus back to Hanoi. Approximately 15:30 – 16h00: Arrive at Hanoi and drop off again at your hotel/stay. Trip ends!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
