Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

2-Day Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi with Cave and Village Visits

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Surprise Cave, one of the biggest and most amazing caves in Halong Bay
02 Kayak around a fishing village and discover the local community's way of life
03 Enjoy a Vietnamese cooking class and overnight cruise experience on the bay
04 Visit Ba Hang fishing village to experience the lifestyle of local people
05 Cruise past fantastically shaped islands, beautiful beaches, and natural caves

Experience Halong Bay on a scenic cruise past fantastically shaped islands, beautiful beaches, and impressive natural caves. This 2-day journey combines time on the water with memorable local experiences, including kayaking near a fishing village and a Vietnamese cooking class on board. Explore the famous Surprise Cave, visit Ba Hang fishing village, and spend the night in a deluxe cabin surrounded by the bay's remarkable scenery.

Explore the biggest and most amazing cave in Halong Bay - Surprise Cave.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Halong, Hanoi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise and Surprise Cave

07:45-08:00: Meet your tour guide at your hotel and travel by shuttle bus. Join the small group and make friends with other travellers.
10:00: Take a rest at Humanity Centre and enjoy the local specialities and handicraft products.
12:00: Savour a delicious lunch as the cruise passes through thousands of islands and islets in different shapes.
15:30: Explore the biggest and most amazing cave in Halong Bay - Surprise Cave.
17:00: Kayak for an hour around the fishing village and discover the life of the local community there.
18:00: Enjoy a cooking class featuring Vietnamese dishes.
19:30: Enjoy a delicious and romantic dinner on board.
21:00: Indulge in activities such as squid fishing, karaoke, and star-gazing on the deck.

Spend the night on board.

Day 02

Halong Bay Morning Cruise and Return to Hanoi

06:30: Start your new day on Halong Bay with morning exercises and photo opportunities. Have breakfast with coffee or tea.
08:15: Relax and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear waters of the bay.
09:30: Return to the cruise and check out of your cabin.
10:00: Visit Ba Hang fishing village to experience the lifestyle of local people.
10:30: Head back to the ship's restaurant to enjoy lunch.
12:00: Transfer back to Hanoi.
16:00: Arrive in Hanoi.