Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Hanoi: Serene 2-Day Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise off the Beaten Path

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise through the quieter landscapes of Bai Tu Long Bay
  • 02 Kayak and swim around Cap La Island
  • 03 Explore the hidden Thien Canh Son Cave
  • 04 Enjoy Vietnamese meals served on board
  • 05 Join a sunset party and cooking demonstration
  • 06 Spend the night in a deluxe seaview cabin
  • 07 Relax with evening activities like squid fishing and board games
  • 08 Round-trip shuttle bus from Hanoi Old Quarter included

Escape the crowds on a 2-day cruise through the quieter waters of Bai Tu Long Bay, where limestone karsts, peaceful lagoons, and hidden corners of northern Vietnam create a more serene alternative to the main Ha Long routes. This overnight journey combines scenic sailing with active exploration, including kayaking at Cap La Island and a visit to Thien Canh Son Cave.

Along the way, enjoy Vietnamese meals on board, join a sunset party and cooking demonstration, and unwind with evening activities such as squid fishing or simply relaxing on the bay. With round-trip transport from Hanoi Old Quarter and an overnight stay in a seaview cabin, this cruise offers a comfortable and immersive way to experience the bay.

Escape the crowds on a 2-day cruise through the quieter waters of Bai Tu Long Bay, where limestone karsts, peaceful lagoons, and hidden corners of northern Vietnam create a more serene alternative to the main Ha Long routes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Halong, Hanoi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay – Cong Do – Cap La Island ( L, D)07.30 – 8:20: Our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest.11.30-11.45: Arrive at our waiting lounge at Ha Long International cruise port, you will have a bit of time to relax. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.

12.00-12.15: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes briefing about safety on the boat and activities included then we check in our cabin.13.00: A delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay. 15.00: Arrive in the kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming, and relaxing. 17.40: Get back to the boat and enjoy our Sunset party while our cruise sails to the overnight anchorage. Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving. 19.00: Sumptuous set dinner on board. 20.30 - 22.00: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games or gather your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.  Overnight on board

2
Day 02

Bai Tu Long Bay – Thien Canh Son Cave – Halong Cruise Port - Hanoi (B, L)06:00 | Sunrise Tai-chi section on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. 07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and ready for another exploring day. 

08.30: Upon return to the boat, you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. 09.30: Check out. 10.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat. 10:30: Back to the harbor.08.00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.

Thien Canh Son Cave is a small cave located on Hon Co Island, Cong Do area in Bai Tu Long Bay. To reach the cave, you will need to climb the island with about 100 stone steps. The cave has the old name of Hang Co, now the cave has been embellished so that tourists can easily go inside to explore the beauty of this natural cave.11.15: Disembark at Ha Long cruise port. 11.30 - 12:00: Our bus will take you back to Hanoi. 15.30: Arrive Hanoi Old Quarter. End of service.

Important notes: The program may be subject to change depending on weather conditions or specific tides without announcing to visitors in advance.

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The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Shuttle Bus pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Entrance and sightseeing fees
  • 2-Day Cruise across the Breathtaking Halong & Bai Tu Long Bays
  • Deluxe Room with Seaview Windown & Standing Bathroom
  • Two bottles of water in cabin daily
  • Entrance Fees
  • Kayaking/Rowing Bamboo Boat, Caving, Relaxing...
  • English-speaking Tour Guide
  • Welcome drink, Sunset Party, Cooking class
  • All meals onboard mentioned (02 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast)

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses, Beverages
  • Holiday surcharge & Other personal expenses not mentioned 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 needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have a dietary requirement, kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
  • We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hanoi..

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