Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

2-Day Hạ Long Bay Cruise with Kayaking, Cave Visit and Cooking Class

2 Days Round trip from Hạ Long Bay Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Swimming and kayaking in the tranquil waters of Hạ Long Bay
02 Cruise past thousands of limestone islands rising from emerald water
03 Join a sunset party on the sundeck in a warm and romantic atmosphere
04 Visit Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Hạ Long Bay
05 Take part in a cooking class on board the Imperial Cruise

Explore Hạ Long Bay, dotted with tiny islands and pristine sandbanks on turquoise water, creating an excellent backdrop for swimming, kayaking, or simply relaxing on the boat deck as you visit some of the most untouched areas. Enjoy fun activities on quiet beaches while marvelling at the scenic ocean views on this two-day trip.

Explore Hạ Long Bay, dotted with tiny islands and pristine sandbanks on turquoise water, creating an excellent backdrop for swimming, kayaking, or simply relaxing on the boat deck as you visit some of the most untouched areas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Halong, Hanoi

Languages English, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Scenic Cruise, Kayaking, Swimming, and Sunset Party

07:45 - 08:15 am: Pick up from your hotel by the tour guide and depart for Hạ Long City.
12:30 pm: Board your Imperial Cruise upon arrival at the pier.
13:00 pm: Enjoy a specially prepared lunch while cruising through the most beautiful parts of the magical bay, with thousands of amazing limestone islands emerging from the emerald water.
15:30 pm: Discover the magical beauty of nature by kayaking alongside limestone cliffs stretching vertically over pure blue water in the tranquil bay.
16:30 pm: Swim and relax in the water.
18:00 pm: Join a sunset party on the sundeck in a warm and romantic atmosphere.
19:00 pm: Enjoy a special dinner cooked by a professional chef.
20:30 pm: Relax after dinner, listen to music, sing karaoke, unwind on the sundeck, or try squid fishing at night.

Day 02

Sunrise, Surprise Cave, and Onboard Cooking Class

06:00 am: Wake up early to take beautiful photographs of the sunrise.
07:00 am: Enjoy breakfast with coffee, tea, and fruits.
08:00 am: Visit Surprise Cave (Sung Sot Cave), one of the most beautiful caves in Hạ Long Bay.
09:00 am: Return to the Imperial Cruise for check-out.
Continue cruising through Hạ Long Bay, passing hundreds of islands and islets in different shapes.
10:00 am: Join a cooking class on the cruise.
11:00 am: Enjoy a farewell lunch served on the cruise before arriving at the harbour.
12:30 pm: Get on the bus to Hanoi.
17:00 pm: Transfer back to your hotel.