Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

2-Day Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi with Kayaking and Cave Visit

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Moderate pace

Deluxe cabin of the Cruise Boat in Vietnam

Visit the stunning Sung Sot Cave in Vietnam

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Kayak through Halong Bay's magnificent limestone mountains
02 Enjoy spectacular views of Hoa Cuong floating fishing village
03 Join a cooking class and learn to make spring rolls and mix fish sauce
04 Visit the Surprising Cave (Hang Sung Sot), discovered by the French in 1901

Explore Halong Bay on the Lavender Cruise, following one of the bay's most beautiful routes, where only a few cruises go. Enjoy kayaking through limestone mountains, visit the Surprising Cave, join a cooking class featuring Vietnamese cuisine, and admire the resplendent beauty of the surrounding landscape. Along the way, take in the spectacular views of local villages such as Hoa Cuong floating fishing village.

Go kayaking through the magnificent landscape of limestone mountains, or try swimming.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Cities Halong, Hanoi, Hai Duong

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi to Halong Bay and Lavender Cruise Experience

7:45-8:15 AM: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus and transfer to Halong (optional).
10:00 AM: Stop for a short break in Hai Duong Province.
12:00-12:30 PM: Embark on the Lavender Cruise and enjoy a welcome drink before checking in to your cabin.
13:15 PM: Enjoy lunch and sample fresh regional seafood while cruising past Incense Burner Islet, Fighting Cock Islet, and Stone Dog.
15:00-16:30 PM: Go kayaking through the magnificent landscape of limestone mountains, or try swimming. If you prefer to relax, unwind on the sun deck and enjoy the spectacular view of Hoa Cuong floating fishing village.

Visit the pearl farm to see the pearl culture process. (On request)
Join a cooking class on the floating house and learn to make spring rolls and mix fish sauce.
Enjoy a sunset party.
19:30 PM: Enjoy dinner featuring Vietnamese and Asian food.
Join squid fishing by boat and enjoy the squid cooked after the catch. Alternatively, you can laze around, try drinks at the bar, and then retire to your cabin.

Day 02

Halong Bay Morning Cruise and Return to Hanoi

06:15 AM: Start the day with an early morning exercise session on the sun deck.
07:15 AM: Have breakfast with coffee and confectionery items on board.
08:00 AM: Visit the Surprising Cave (Hang Sung Sot), discovered by the French in 1901.
09:30 AM: Relax on the sun deck or inside the restaurant while enjoying the bay's scenery.
10:15 AM: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the pier.
12:00 PM: Check out from the cruise. Our car will pick you up and drive you back to Hanoi.
16:00 PM: Arrive in Hanoi.