Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Hanoi: 2-Day Luxury Cruise Lan Ha Bay with Private Balcony Cabin

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 2-day cruise from Hanoi through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay
  • 02 Stay in an en-suite private balcony cabin on board
  • 03 Kayak and swim in the Tra Bau area
  • 04 Visit the Dark & Bright Cave area by tender boat and rowboat
  • 05 Join a Vietnamese cooking class and sunset party
  • 06 Enjoy included meals on board, including seafood and BBQ dinner
  • 07 Round-trip limousine transfers from Hanoi Old Quarter included

Escape Hanoi for a 2-day cruise through the striking seascapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, where limestone karsts rise from emerald waters and life on board unfolds at a relaxed pace. With round-trip limousine transfers, meals, accommodation, and guided activities included, this journey offers an easy way to experience one of Vietnam’s most celebrated coastal regions.

Along the way, enjoy a mix of sightseeing and onboard experiences, from kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau to a rowboat visit to the Dark & Bright Cave area. You’ll also have time to join a Vietnamese cooking class, take in a sunset party, try squid fishing in the evening, and unwind in your private balcony cabin between excursions.

Escape Hanoi for a 2-day cruise through the striking seascapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, where limestone karsts rise from emerald waters and life on board unfolds at a relaxed pace.

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 - Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay – Tra Bau (Lunch/ Dinner)8:00 - 8:45 AM: Pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter by limousine bus. Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Start 2,5-hour road journey on shuttle limousine bus.12:00 - 12:30: Check in at Reception at Tuan Chau Harbor

12:30 - 12:45: Leaving the dock to cruise in the bay

13h45: Enjoy lunch while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

14h30: After lunchtime, check in and rest. 15.30 – 17.00: Kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau area (the background of “Kong Skull Island movie”) or use the Jacuzzi (located on 2nd). 18.00: Participate in our sunset party (cakes, fruit, peanut, tea). Enjoy happy hour and relax. 18.15: Join a cooking class guided directly by Chef. You have chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or the famous cuisine of Vietnam. 19.30: Time for dinner, enjoying special seafood and BBQ food. 20.30: Evening entertainments: karaoke, squid fishing, dancing, relaxing with massage service) and overnight on cruise.Overnight on board

2
Day 02

Lan Ha Bay – Dark & Bright Cave – Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast / Brunch)6:15 AM: Early morning sun risers and you can enjoy Taichi lesson on the sundeck. 7:00 - 7:45: Have breakfast (buffet): Eggs cake, coffee... You could skip it if you want to sleep more.

7:50: Leaving for visiting Dark & Bright cave area by the tender boat. You will have an experience with a rowboat (rowed by the local people) to relax. Please be on time! Because if you are late we can not come back to pick you up. And sometimes when the tide is low we can not go inside the Bright Cave.

Please remember if you want to visit the Dark & Bright cave area, you will have 45 minutes for breakfast. And if you don't want to go there, you will have 1 hour for your breakfast 10:00: Check your cabin out. Please put your luggage in front of the door, in the hallway then return your room key to the receptionist, take good care of your important belongings.

10:15: Have lunch at the restaurant and settle your bar bills there.

11:15: Leave Cruise to get onto the transfer boat and go back to the Tuan Chau Marina.

12:10: Be at the Tuan Chau Marina, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.12:20 – 12:40: Return to Hanoi by the luxury limousine. 15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi, get dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.Not Included

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

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Limousine Bus pick up and drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Entrance and sightseeing fees
  • English speaking guide on cruise
  • Full equipped en-suite cabin with private bathroom, with A/C, shower, 1 bottle of water / person
  • Kayaking/ Bamboo boat, Swimming, Cooking demonstration, Sunset Party, Night Squid fishing

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses & Drinks
  • 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 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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