Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

2-Day Hạ Long Bay Cruise with Cát Bà Island Overnight Stay

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise through Hạ Long Bay, known for its emerald waters
  • 02 Visit a floating village in the legendary bay
  • 03 Climb to Thien Cung Cave, the Cave of Heavenly Palace
  • 04 Stay overnight on Cát Bà Island

Go cruising in Hạ Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Vietnam's most popular travel destinations. Located in Quảng Ninh Province, this tour offers boating through its emerald waters, a visit to a floating village, and a climb to Thien Cung Cave on the way to Cát Bà Island. With included transfers from Hanoi and an overnight stay on Cát Bà, it is a convenient short escape to experience the bay's natural beauty.

Thien Cung Cave is truly a heavenly sight that attracts countless visitors.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Halong, Hanoi, Hai Duong, Cát Bà Island
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi to Hạ Long Bay and Cát Bà Island

  • 7h45 - 8h15: Pick up at your hotel by the Vietnamese driver and tour guide, then depart for Hạ Long Bay. The journey takes around 3.5 hours.

  • Stop halfway in Hải Dương Province for a short break of about 25 minutes.

  • 12h00 - 12h15: Arrive at Bãi Cháy Port, begin the cruise, and enjoy a special lunch of traditional Vietnamese dishes while the boat glides over the romantic waves toward the legendary fishing village.

  • 13h00: Visit the floating village, or go kayaking, take a motorboat, or ride a bamboo boat if booked.

  • 14h00: Climb up to Thien Cung Cave, also known as the Cave of Heavenly Palace, located on the same island. Thien Cung Cave is truly a heavenly sight that attracts countless visitors.

  • 16h30: Take the boat to Gia Luận Harbour, then continue by bus to Cát Bà town and arrive at the hotel after about 40 minutes.

Check in at the hotel and enjoy free time in the evening.

2
Day 02

Cát Bà Island to Hạ Long and Hanoi

  • 7h30: Wake up and enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

  • 8h00: Board the bus back to Gia Luận Harbour, then take the boat back to Hạ Long City.

  • 12h00: Arrive at Hạ Long Harbour and enjoy a delicious lunch at the restaurant.

  • 13h00: Board the bus for the return journey to Hanoi.

  • 17h00: Arrive in Hanoi and exchange goodbyes.

Hạ Long Bay, Thien Cung Cave, Cát Bà Island

Where this trip takes you

Hạ Long Bay, Thien Cung Cave, Cát Bà Island

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and transfer by a modern A/C bus from Hanoi to Hạ Long and back to Hanoi

  • One bottle of water per person on the bus

  • English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide

  • 1 night's accommodation in a hotel on Cát Bà Island

  • All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

What's Not Included

  • Beverages

  • Tax

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour start
Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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