Day 01
Halong Bay Cruise, Cave Visit, and Ba Hang Stop
- 7:45 - 8:30 am: Meet your tour guide in the lobby of your hotel or at the provided addresses in the Old Quarter, then set off for your Halong Bay tour.
- After 3-3.5 hours of driving, you will arrive at Tuan Chau Harbour.
- Along the way, enjoy the beauty of the Vietnamese countryside, with rice fields and busy farmers working on them using traditional Vietnamese cultivation methods.
- 12:00 - 12:30 pm: You will be welcomed aboard the Viet Dragon Cruise, the highlight of this Halong Bay day trip. Lunch will be freshly prepared and served on board by the crew. While you enjoy your meal, the captain will cruise past some of the most beautiful islets among thousands of limestone islands, including Dog Islet, Incense Burner Islet, and Fighting Cock Islet.
- One stop on the 4-hour cruise is Dong Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Cave), located on a remote island in the bay. As its name suggests, the cave is adorned with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites, along with coloured lights that transform the scene into a fairytale setting.
- You will also stop at Ba Hang Area, where you can choose either a bamboo boat ride or kayaking for 40 minutes.
- 4:00 pm: Return to the harbour, with a break stop on the way back.
- You will have a chance to use the restroom or enjoy a drink before continuing the return journey.
- 8:00 - 8:30 pm: Arrive back in Hanoi city centre and be dropped off at your hotel.
