Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay (L/ D)8:00 - 8:30 AM: Our Limousine pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Departure to Halong Bay for 2.5 Hours. 10:30: Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have 20 minutes short break.11:30 – 12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor. 12:00 – 12:30 transferred by speedboat to Doris Cruise. Welcome to Doris Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin. 13:00: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian set menu lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay. Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor were belonged to Cat Ba area. Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air). Heading back toward the sleeping area Do kayaking and swimming at Ba Trai Dao Islet 17.30: Come back to our Doris Cruise and participate in our sunset party with fruit, cake and wine. Take photos and relax. 18:00 – 18:15: Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Doris Cruise. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam. 19:00: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise with buffet BBQ food. 21:00: Evening entertainments: play games on the cruise: cards game, chess, listen to music, squid fishing or relaxing and overnight on the Doris Cruise. Overnight on board
Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing
Hanoi: Explore Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay on a 2-Day Luxury Cruise
The journey
- 01 Cruise through both Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay on a 2-day journey
- 02 Stay overnight in a luxury cabin with private balcony
- 03 Swim and kayak at Ba Trai Dao Islet
- 04 Explore Dark & Bright Cave by kayak or local bamboo boat
- 05 Enjoy a sunset party, cooking class, and Tai Chi session
- 06 Travel with roundtrip limousine transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter
- 07 Savor Vietnamese meals on board, including seafood and BBQ dinner
Set out from Hanoi for a 2-day cruise through the dramatic seascapes of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, combining scenic sailing, onboard comfort, and hands-on activities. Stay in a luxury cabin with a private balcony as you cruise past limestone islets, quiet lagoons, and Cat Ba area highlights.
Along the way, enjoy swimming and kayaking at Ba Trai Dao Islet, explore Dark & Bright Cave by kayak or local bamboo boat, and join onboard experiences including a sunset party, cooking class, Tai Chi, and evening squid fishing. With meals, roundtrip limousine transfer, and sightseeing fees included, this is a relaxed and memorable way to experience the bays.
Set out from Hanoi for a 2-day cruise through the dramatic seascapes of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay, combining scenic sailing, onboard comfort, and hands-on activities.
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What this trip includes
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The itinerary
Lan Ha Bay - Halong Bay - Hanoi ( B/L)06.30: Wake up in early morning, you can enjoy our Tai Chi lesson on sundeck. 07.00 – 7:45: Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee then having breakfast at our restaurant. 08:00: Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi) Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on local bamboo boat rowed by the locals. 09.30: Come back to Doris Cruise and check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay. 10:00: Have last buffet lunch at the cruise 11:30: Doris Cruise are landing near Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer guest to Tuan Chau, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise. 12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by Limousine. 13:50 – 14:00: Stopover in Hai Duong province to relax. 15:00 – 15:45: Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter.
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What's Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Limousine Transfer roundtrip Hanoi - Halong
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Welcome Drink & Sunset Party on boat
- Luxury Cabin with ensuite - bathroom with private balcony
- Two bottles of water in cabin daily
- Cooking Class - Night Squid Fishing - Tai Chi
- Kayaking or Local bamboo boat, Swimming
- English speaking guide in house
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses & Beverage
- Holiday Surcharge & Other services are not listed above
Know before you go
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- We will pick you up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside.
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Meeting & route
Your 2 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.
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