2-Day Ha Long Bay Cruise from Hanoi with Cave, Kayaking and Pearl Farm

• 7:45 - 8:15 - Pick up by shuttle bus from your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter with your tour guide.

• 8:45 - Depart for Ha Long Bay on a 3.5-hour journey.

• 10:15 - Arrive in Hai Duong province for a short 20-30 minute break.

• 12:00 - Transfer to Tuan Chau Harbor.

• 12:20 - Board the cruise and enjoy a welcome drink. Receive a brief introduction to the cruise and its safety guidelines.

• Check in to your air-conditioned cabin and take some time to rest.

• 12:30 - Enjoy a special lunch of traditional Vietnamese dishes while cruising through the magnificent Ha Long Bay and admiring its fascinating rock formations.

• 15:00 - Visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave).

• 16:00 - Stop at Titop Island, noted for its beautiful peak that offers splendid views all around Ha Long Bay. You can also enjoy swimming at the romantic sandy beach.

• 17:15 - Return to the cruise, take a shower, and relax on the sundeck. Watch the sunset while lounging on comfortable chairs, drinking a cocktail, or reading a book.

• 18:00 - Enjoy a sunset party and join a cooking class to learn how to make fresh noodle rolls.

• 19:00 - Have dinner.

• 20:30 - Take part in fun evening activities such as squid fishing, karaoke, or puzzle games.

Overnight on the cruise in a clean air-conditioned room.

• 6:00 - Wake up early to watch the sunrise from the sundeck.

• 7:00 - Have breakfast.

• 7:40 - Start the day with a visit to the Ha Long Bay Pearl Farms. The pearls of Ha Long are among the most renowned in Vietnam, and the process of farming and retrieving them takes years.

• 8:30 - Go kayaking across the bay and relish the exotic sea waters.

• 10:00 - Check out.

• 10:45 - Enjoy lunch while cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbour.

• 12:00 - Disembark.

• 12:30 - Return to Hanoi by shuttle bus.

• 14:30 - Stop in Hai Duong province for a short break.

• 16:30 - Arrive in Hanoi.