Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

10-Hour Halong Bay Cruise from Hanoi with Cooking Class and Caves

10 Hours Round trip from 2 Nguyễn Hữu Huân Easy pace

Guests in the Dinning Room in the Cruise

Breathtaking view of Halong Bay from the Cabin

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay with 360° views from a luxury day boat
02 Voyage through the astounding Dark & Bright Caves to a luxuriant enclosed lagoon
03 Choose between a local sampan boat ride or kayaking on the calm waters of Lan Ha Bay
04 Join a cooking class and fruit-carving demonstration on the sundeck
05 Enjoy lunch onboard followed by afternoon tea as you unwind amid the bay scenery

Set sail on a luxury day cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, taking in sweeping 360° views of the bay's dramatic seascape. Voyage to a luxuriant lagoon through the astounding Dark & Bright Caves, where you can choose between a local sampan boat ride or kayaking on calm waters. Unwind onboard with lunch, a cooking class, and a fruit-carving demonstration on the sundeck, followed by afternoon tea. This full-day experience includes round-trip travel between Hanoi and Got Harbour.

Set sail on a luxury day cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, taking in sweeping 360° views of the bay's dramatic seascape.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Halong, Hanoi, Hai Phong

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Luxury Halong Bay Cruise to Dark & Bright Caves

7:30 - 08.00 am: Wait in your hotel lobby for your driver for a smooth transfer to Got Harbour in Hai Phong city.
10:00 - 10.30 am: Board the Escape Sails Cruise, a luxury day cruise in Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. A welcome drink and a short itinerary introduction will officially welcome you onboard Escape Sails.
12:00 pm: Enjoy lunch in the dining room as the cruise begins sailing. There are many options available, and the meal can cater to every type of diet.
02:30 pm: Stop at the Dark & Bright Caves, where you will have two options:
- A local will take you around by sampan boat, showing you the many wonders of an enclosed lake with streaked mountain walls stretching high into the sky.
- You can kayak through the calm waters and enjoy the atmosphere of Lan Ha Bay.
03:30 pm: Spend the mid-afternoon on the day cruise surrounded by the resplendent scenery. You will join a cooking class and fruit-carving demonstration on the sundeck, all before afternoon tea is served.
05:30 pm - 05:45 pm: Arrive back at Got Harbour at sunset, disembark Escape Sails, and board the return bus to Hanoi. You will arrive back in the capital in the early evening.
07:45 - 08:00 pm: Drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Where this trip takes you

Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Dark & Bright Caves

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from 2 Nguyễn Hữu Huân 3 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
All fees and taxes

What's Not Included

Tips and other personal expenses
Beverages
All other services not clearly mentioned

Know before you go

Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.
Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Old Quarter hotels.
Pricing is per person but based on two-person occupancy.
Substitutions for boats or transportation may be necessary. If so, a comparable or higher-value option will be chosen.
Tours on Dec 24th and Dec 31st will incur a higher price.

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