Please note: The itinerary may vary slightly depending on the cruise option selected. We will send you the final confirmation 2 weeks before your departure date, so you have time to review everything and make any decisions before your trip.
Day 1: Ha Noi – Tuan Chau harbor – Luon cave area (L, D)
8.00 – 8.30: Pick up at your hotel in Ha Noi old quarter by shuttle bus (on request). After that, we leave Hanoi for a 2.5-hour journey to reach Halong Bay.
11.45 – 12.00: At Tuan Chau International Marina, a tender boat will take you to our cruise. A refreshing welcome drink is served and you can check into your cabin.
12.45 – 13.00 Pm: When you have put your belongings in your cabin, our boat starts gliding out to the centre of the World Heritage Site. Your lunch at the boat’s restaurant will be served with fresh local seafood, but a vegetable menu is always available on request.
From the marina area, our cruiser passes by Dog Head and Swan Islands, Ba Hang Floating villages (with floating houses), Incense Burner then Thumb Islands before reaching to Luon cave area for kayaking.
Around 14:30–15:00, we gear up for one hour of kayaking around Luon Cave. Our guide will explain basic safety guidelines and paddling techniques before helping you into our brand-new sit-on-top kayaks. After that, our boat will take you to Titop Island for one hour of swimming, sunbathing, or enjoying a panoramic view from the island peak.
17.00: As the sun sets over the bay, we head back to our cruise and relax. Coffee, tea and fruits will be available on the sundeck or you can order your favorite drink while our boat cruises to the night’s anchorage area.
19.00: Dinner will be served with local seafood. After dinner you may choose to enjoy drinks from the bar or top deck or experience squid fishing before retiring.
Day 2: Surprising Cave – Tuan Chau Harbor– Ha Noi ( B, L )
7.00 – 7.45: Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
8.00 – 9.00: You will visit the impressive Cave of Halong Bay – Surprising Cave (Sửng Sốt) with your tour guide, a truly awesome and amazing cave to experience.
10.00: Check out of your cabin and settle your bill as our boat begins cruising back to the harbor. Experience more views of Halong Bay such as Fighting Cocks Island (Symbol of Halong Bay), Incense Burner and Stone Dogs Islands.
10.20: A cooking demonstration onboard shows you how to make authentic Vietnamese Spring rolls. You will learn about the recipes and techniques that create this popular dish of Vietnamese people.
10.45: Lunch is served on board during cruising towards the harbor.
11.30: Depart the Halong Cruiser and travel by tender boat back to Tuan Chau International Marina where you then board the bus for your return journey to Hanoi. Arrive at your hotel in old quarter around 14.30 -15.00
