Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

2-Day Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay Cruise with Sampan Caves

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Learn how Halong Bay pearls are made at a pearl workshop
  • 02 Explore the three flooded caves of Sampan by kayak or with a local rower
  • 03 Enjoy a sunset party on the cruise's top deck
  • 04 Start the morning with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck
  • 05 Visit a floating house and learn about daily life on the bay

Depart from Tuan Chau Marina on a cruise that combines Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay in one journey. Discover how Halong Bay pearls are made, then paddle through the three flooded caves of Sampan by kayak or let a local row you through them. Enjoy a sunset party on deck, followed by an overnight cruise on the bay. The next morning, join a Tai Chi session or relax at dawn before visiting a floating house to learn about the daily lives of local residents.

Either row by yourself or let a local take you by sampan kayak through the three flooded caves.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Halong, Hanoi
Languages English, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ha Noi to Halong and Lan Ha Bay Cruise Experience

  • 08.00 - 08.30: Meet your Vietnam tour guide in your hotel lobby in Ha Noi at the scheduled time. If you do not opt for the limousine shuttle, please make your way to the guest station at Tuan Chau Marina.

  • 08.30 - 11.00: During the road transfer on Expressway 5B, your tour guide will introduce you to Vietnamese culture and daily life.

  • 11.00 - 11.20: Visit the pearl workshop. This is a good time to refresh before boarding the cruise, and also a chance to learn how Halong Bay pearls are made.

  • 11.45 - 12.00: Arrive at the private guest lounge and register for your trip.

  • 12.30 - 13.00: Listen to a welcome speech from the Cruise Manager during lunch as the cruise begins. Enjoy the views as the ship passes small islands along the way.

  • 14.00: Check in and rest in your private room.

  • 15.00 - 16.30: Either row by yourself or let a local take you by sampan kayak through the three flooded caves.

  • 16.30 - 17.00: After kayaking, you can go swimming in the middle of the bay or try a little cliff diving if you are feeling adventurous.

  • 18.30 - 19.30: Join the sunset party on the ship's top deck as the cruise anchors. Enjoy the sunset, gather and mingle, and watch the skilful bartender show. Do not miss the special Happy Hour offer - buy two, get one free. You will also learn how to make Vietnam's deep-fried spring rolls, Nem, one of CNN's 50 best dishes in the world.

  • 19.30: Enjoy a delicious dinner in a warm and cosy ambience. Fresh dishes prepared in an elegant fusion style will make this meal especially memorable.

  • 21.00: Watch films, play chess, read books, listen to music, try squid fishing, learn about tea, or simply enjoy the starry night sky from the sundeck.

  • 22.00: Spend the night in your room as the cruise quietly continues across the bay.

2
Day 02

Morning on the Bay and Return to Ha Noi

  • 06.30: Start your morning with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck, or simply relax and enjoy the dawn.

  • 07.30: Enjoy a light and nutritious breakfast served in the restaurant.

  • 08.30: Follow your tour guide to a floating house on the bay. Chat with the hosts and learn more about the daily lives of local people.

  • 09.30 - 10.30: Return to the boat for the check-out procedure. Take in the scenic bay and enjoy a delicious buffet brunch while cruising back to the harbour.

  • 11.45: Return to Tuan Chau Marina. Relax in the private lounge, prepare your luggage, and get ready to depart for Hanoi.

  • 15.00 - 15.30: Transfer to your hotel in Hanoi.

Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Sampan flooded caves, Tuan Chau Marina

Where this trip takes you

Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Sampan flooded caves, Tuan Chau Marina

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meals:

    • Lunch x 2

    • Dinner x 1

    • Breakfast x 1

  • All entrance fees and activities are included.

  • Vietnamese tour guide

  • Hotel pickup from most centrally located Old Quarter hotels

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Beverages

  • Tip for the tour guide

  • Transportation bus Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi

Know before you go

  • Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

  • Pricing is per person but based on two-person occupancy.

  • Substitutions related to boats or transportation may need to be made. If so, a comparable or higher-value option will be chosen.

  • A higher price will be charged if you travel on December 24th or December 31st.

  • A minimum of two people is required to book the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel or Tuan Chau Marina
Tour start
Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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