Halong Bay / Lan Ha Bay / Bai Tu Long Bay / Cat Ba Island

Halong Bay - For travelers booking the HALONG BAY TOUR:

08:00 - 08:30 am: Pick-up from the Old Quarter area for transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay.

11:30 am: Arrive at the cruise dock, where assistance is provided for check-in at the cruise lounge area.

12:15 pm: Transfer to the cruise, check-in, and enjoy welcome drinks.

1:00 pm: Savor a delicious lunch while admiring the breathtaking views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Fighting-Cock and Finger Islet.

2:45 pm: Visit Luon Cave or the Pearl Farm area by bamboo boat or kayaking.

4:00 pm: Head to Titov Island for swimming or hiking to the top for another stunning panoramic view of the Bay.

5:30 pm: Return to the boat and enjoy a Sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (from 5:30 – 7:00 pm) – buy 2 get 1 free at the bar.

6:30 pm: Participate in a Cooking Demo class or enjoy free time.

7:00 pm: Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while enjoying a fantastic, expertly prepared dinner.

8:30 pm: Relax with spa treatments or enjoy a cocktail.

Ti Top Island - For travelers booking the HALONG BAY TOUR:

Visit Titop Island for sunbathing, swimming, or hiking up the island to enjoy great views (for travelers booking the HALONG BAY itinerary only).

Hang Luon Cave - For travelers booking the HALONG BAY TOUR:

Kayak in the cave, around the cave, karsts, and grottos (for travelers booking the HALONG BAY itinerary only).

Lan Ha Bay - For travelers booking the LAN HA BAY TOUR:

8:00 am - 8:30 am: Pick-up from the Hanoi Old Quarter area.

11:30 am: Welcome at Tuan Chau harbor in Halong Bay.

12:00 - 12:30 pm: Check-in on the cruise, enjoy welcome drinks, and settle into your cabins.

1:15 pm: Enjoy a great set menu lunch as the cruise sets sail for Lan Ha Bay, passing Da Chong islet where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.

2:00 pm: As lunch concludes, the cruise enters the Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (part of Halong Bay). The area is surrounded by extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can begin exploring Lan Ha Bay by kayaking and swimming in the crystal-clear waters.

5:00 pm: Return to the main boat and cruise to the overnight location.

5:30 pm: Join the sunset party on the sundeck with complimentary fruits, juice, and music.

7:15 pm: Relish a special dinner in the restaurant.

8:45 pm - 12:00 am: Enjoy free time with music, dancing, and drinks.

Bai Tu Long Bay - For travelers booking the BAI TU LONG BAY TOUR:

7:45 – 8:30 am: Transfer pick-up from your hotel in the Old Quarter.

12:30 pm: Arrive at the cruise dock. Wait for the captain to complete registration and transfer by tender to the boat.

12:45 pm: Enjoy a welcome drink and a brief safety briefing about the boat and included activities, then check into your cabin.

1:30 pm: A delicious Vietnamese set menu is served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.

3:00 pm: Arrive at the kayaking area – Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming, and relaxing.

5:30 pm: Return to the boat and enjoy the Sunset party while the cruise sails to the overnight anchorage.

7:00 pm: Sumptuous set dinner on board.

8:30 pm: Free time for games, music, dancing, and squid fishing.

Halong Bay / Lan Ha Bay / Bai Tu Long Bay / Cat Ba Island

Halong Bay - For travelers booking the HALONG BAY TOUR:

6:00 am: Start your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sun rises over Halong Bay.

7:00 am: A light breakfast is served in the restaurant.

8:00 am: Visit the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. Be amazed by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay upon exiting the cave, as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years into fascinating shapes.

9:30 am: Return to the boat, check-out, and head back to Tuan Chau Island.

10:00 am: Brunch is served in the restaurant and payment is settled.

10:45 am: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina and return to Hanoi.

3:00 - 3:30 pm: Drop-off at your hotel or point in the Old Quarter area.

Sung Sot Cave - For travelers booking the HALONG BAY TOUR:

Visit Sung Sot Cave, walk inside, hike to the top of the cave, and enjoy great views. This is the largest cave in Halong Bay, and it is sure to impress.

Lan Ha Bay - For travelers booking the LAN HA BAY TOUR:

6:00 am: The morning is the best time on Lan Ha Bay. Head to the upper deck for 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.

6:30 am: A light breakfast is served in the restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee).

7:15 - 8:30 am: Enjoy the final stage of your trip to Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats, showcasing a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage site. Return to the main board afterward.

9:00 - 9:15 am: Check out of your cabin as the boat approaches the mainland.

9:45 am: Enjoy brunch on the boat.

10:45 am: Board the tender and head back to the wharf, where your trip vehicle will transfer you to Hanoi.

11:45 am: Tour ends at Tuan Chau harbor in Halong.

3:00 - 3:30 pm: Drop-off at your hotels in Hanoi.

Bai Tu Long Bay - For travelers booking the BAI TU LONG BAY TOUR:

6:00 am: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on the sundeck or enjoy a morning view of the stunning bay landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

7:00 am: Breakfast is served in Western style, familiar to you, to energize you for another day of exploration.

8:00 am: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.

9:00 am: Upon returning to the boat, you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.

10:00 am: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. Quickly learn 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 am: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.

12:00 pm: Return to the harbor and disembark at Ha Long cruise port.

12:30 pm: Our shuttle bus or limousine will take you back to Hanoi.

3:00 pm: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.

Cat Ba Island - For travelers booking the LAN HA BAY + CAT BA ISLAND TOUR:

6:00 am: Begin your day with a cup of coffee, take photos, or enjoy the sunrise from your cabin window. Enjoy a light breakfast in the delightful and peaceful beauty of the bay.

8:00 am: Transfer to a tender to visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and embark on 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 and visit a traditional house, greet local inhabitants doing their daily work, and see their homes and the village school.

Return to the cruise boat for check-out procedures.

10:45 am: While cruising back, enjoy a delightful lunch.

11:45 am: Return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where visitors disembark.

12:00 pm: Bid farewell at the port, marking the end of the program. We hope you enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

3:45 pm: Return to your drop-off point in Hanoi.

• Deluxe Cabins with A/C and en-suite bathrooms
• All meals on board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
• Tai Chi Lesson & Cooking Demonstration
• Kayaking Safe and Clean
• Squid Fishing Adventure
• English speaking guide
• Welcome drink on arrival
• Happy Hour
• Complimentary bottled water in the cabin
• Round trip transfer from Hanoi via highway in just 2 hours

• Extra fee (10$-45$/person) for April 30, May 1, Sept 2, Dec 24, 31, Chinese New year season
• Beverages. Personal expenses. Spa and massage services

===> Halong Bay Cruise Hunters - we are rated # 1 out of 140 tours, WE RECEIVE NUMEROUS BOOKINGS FOR THIS TOUR daily and all participants HAVE EXPRESSED SATISFACTION AFTER THEIR TRIP.

DO NOT PANIC IF WE DO NOT RESPOND IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU COMPLETE YOUR BOOKING, we will reach out to you 1 - 2 days prior to the trip to communicate the pick-up time of your cruise & tour.

###Tour highlights: 

• Bookings for Halong Bay include=> Sung Sot cave, Titop island, Luon Cave, Fearl farm floating village (upon request)

• Booking for Lan Ha Bay take you to=> Cat Ba Island area, Lan Ha Bay, Dark and Bright cave, Kayaking or a bamboo boat ride, Some tours include biking on the island/trekking/ classic vehicle tour (upon request)

• We provide transport in high-class limousine buses - via the express highway.

• Please pay more us$ 20 per person for Extra charge for Merry Christmas day, New year’s Eve

• Surcharge us$ 15/person for 2 days/1 night, us$ 25/person for 3 days/2 nights during Tet Holiday (Feb 3,4,5,6,7,8)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.