Hanoi - Halong Port- Cong Do– Cap La island ( L ,D )7:30 – 8:00 AM: Your shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi. Please ready at your hotel lobby, your guide will come and check your name at receptionist for transfer to Bai Tu Long Bay by expressway. It takes about 3 hours drive included short break on the way.12.00: Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port, you will have a bit of time to relax. Please wait for your captain to finish the registration. Transfer by tender to the cruise. 12.30: Embarkation on the cruise. Enjoy welcome drinks and spend a couple of minutes listening to the tour guide’s briefing before discovering the boat. 13.00: Delicious Vietnamese lunch will be served while you’re leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay. 15.00: Arrival in kayaking area – Cap La Island. Enjoy canoeing amongst the karst and breathtaking nature and swimming and relaxing on a natural beach. You can also explore the area by taking the tender boat. Towels and waterproof bags will be provided. The cruise will stop in the anchorage area. 17.00: Back to the boat and relax. 18.00: Sunset party with music and happy hour. The chef will join the party and demonstrate how to transform vegetables into flowers. 19.00: Sumptuous dinner onboard. 20.30: 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
Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing
From Hanoi: 3-Day Cruise Through Bai Tu Long Bay
The journey
- 01 3-day cruise through the quieter landscapes of Bai Tu Long Bay
- 02 Kayaking and swimming around Cap La Island and Cong Dam
- 03 Visit Vung Vieng fishing village and explore local life
- 04 Discover the hidden Thien Canh Son Cave
- 05 Enjoy Tai Chi sessions, a sunset party, and squid fishing onboard
- 06 Learn to make fresh Vietnamese spring rolls
- 07 Round-trip transfer from Hanoi included
- 08 Two nights of onboard accommodation with Vietnamese meals
Discover the quieter side of Halong on a 3-day cruise through beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay, where limestone karsts, hidden caves, floating villages, and peaceful beaches create an unforgettable setting. With round-trip transfers from Hanoi, this journey blends scenic cruising, soft adventure, and time to truly unwind on the water.
Kayak around Cap La Island and Cong Dam, visit Vung Vieng fishing village, explore Thien Canh Son Cave, and enjoy onboard experiences including Tai Chi, a sunset party, squid fishing, and a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. With meals, accommodation, and guided activities included, this cruise is ideal for travellers seeking a longer, more immersive bay experience away from the busiest routes.
Discover the quieter side of Halong on a 3-day cruise through beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay, where limestone karsts, hidden caves, floating villages, and peaceful beaches create an unforgettable setting.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Day by day
The itinerary
Vung Vieng village - Cong Dam - Cong Do (B, L, D)06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi session on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape. Coffee will be available around 6.30. 07.00: Breakfast will be served as a buffet, familiar to your stomach to fulfill your strength and ready for another day.
08.30-09.00: Transfer to a day cruise. Spend more time kayaking and swimming (if weather permits) at Cong Dam or relaxing on the day boat. If the weather allows, we can take a glance at Thay Cave before getting back to the anchor point. 12.00: Back to the boat for a delicious hot lunch at noontime13.00: Cruise past several floating hamlets including Cap La and Cong Dam and enter the Centre of pristine Bai Tu Long Geology Park. There, we will visit Vung Vieng fishing village and you can choose to learn how to drive a boat under the instruction of local people, or have a fisherman rowing boat for you.14.00 – 15:00: Return to the main boat. The activities will repeat themselves. You can choose to join the new group or stay quietly on the cruise and relax. 19.00: Dinner will be served. 20.30: Free time for joining Games, you may also try your luck with squid fishing. Overnight on board
Thien Canh Son Cave - Halong Port - Hanoi(B,L)06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi session on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape. Coffee will be available around 6.30. 07.00: Breakfast will be served as a buffet, familiar to your stomach to fulfill your strength and ready for another day.
07.30: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
08.30: Return to the cruise. You should have enough time to pack your luggage and have a shower. 09.15: Check-out. Heavy luggage in the corridor. Key on the door. 9.45: Prepare a simple Vietnamese dish – fresh spring rolls – with a detailed explanation by the guide. 10.15: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese brunch on the boat. 11-10.45 – 11.30: Payment and debarkation. Return to the Port and wait for the shuttle bus. 12.00: Your bus will take you back to Hanoi. 14.30 – 15.00: End of tour. You will be dropped off at your preferred location.Not included
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Accommodation on the Cruise (2-3 guests/cabin)
- English-speaking tour guide
- Meals as per itinerary
- Outdoor activities (Tai Chi, squid fishing)
- Kayak/ rowing boat at Vung Vieng Village
- Entrance & sightseeing fees
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses & Beverages
- Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
Know before you go
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- 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
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