Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

2-Day Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise with Cap La Kayaking and Cave Visit

2 Days Round trip from Bai Tu Long Bay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Kayak, swim, and relax in the waters of Cap La Island
  • 02 Travel through Hai Duong Province and taste traditional "Green bean cake"
  • 03 Visit the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave
  • 04 Enjoy a morning view of Bai Tu Long Bay with tea or coffee
  • 05 Join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration on board

Sign up for this tour and explore the off-the-beaten-path beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay. Travel through Hai Duong Province, taste its traditional "Green bean cake", kayak and relax at Cap La Island, and wander through the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave. Catch a morning view of the stunning bay's landscape with a cup of tea or coffee, then join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration on board.

Enjoy kayaking through the karst formations and breathtaking natural scenery, with time for swimming and relaxing.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hon Gai Pier to Bai Tu Long Bay and Cap La Island

  • 07.45 - 8:30: Get picked up by luxury limousine or shuttle bus from your hotel in Hanoi and begin your trip to explore one of the most amazing bays in northern Vietnam. On the way, make a quick stop to rest. This also gives you a chance to glimpse Hai Duong Province and taste its traditional "Green bean cake".

  • 12.30: Arrive at Hon Gai Pier, where you will have a little time to relax and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Please wait for the captain to complete the registration before transferring by tender to the boat.

  • 12.45: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes listening to a briefing about the boat's safety and activities, then check in to your cabin.

  • 13.30: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese set menu while cruising leisurely deeper into Bai Tu Long Bay.

  • 15.00: Arrive at the kayaking area at Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst formations and breathtaking natural scenery, with time for swimming and relaxing.

  • 17.30: Return to the boat and enjoy the sunset party while the cruise sails to the overnight anchorage.

  • 19.00: Relish a sumptuous set dinner on board.

  • 20.30: Enjoy some free time to challenge yourself with Vietnamese puzzle games or gather your group or family for a board game. You can also try your luck at squid fishing or sip a cocktail while enjoying the quiet night on the bay.

2
Day 02

Thien Canh Son Cave and Return to Hon Gai Harbor

  • 06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck, or take in the morning view of the stunning bay landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

  • 07.00: Enjoy a Western-style breakfast to recharge your energy and prepare for another day of exploration.

  • 08.00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.

  • 09.00: After returning to the boat, you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.

  • 10.00: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn how to make a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey, a 2 Michelin Star chef, once introduced - Nem Cuon - or challenge yourself with fruit and vegetable carving.

  • 11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.

  • 12.00: Return to the harbour and disembark at Hon Gai Pier.

  • 12.30: The shuttle bus or limousine will take you back to Hanoi.

  • 17.00: End of service.

Bai Tu Long Bay, karst formations at Cap La Island, Thien Canh Son Cave

Where this trip takes you

Bai Tu Long Bay, karst formations at Cap La Island, Thien Canh Son Cave

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bai Tu Long Bay 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch x 2

  • Dinner x 1

  • Breakfast x 1

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Restroom on board

  • WiFi on board

  • Vietnamese tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Tip for the Vietnamese tour guide

  • Personal expenses

  • Beverages

Know before you go

  • Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup 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 need to be made. If so, a comparable or higher-value option will be chosen.

  • December 24th and December 31st will incur a higher price.

  • Highlights include the off-the-beaten-path beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay.

  • An outstanding team and unique hospitality await you.

  • Traditional boats are built to the highest standard.

  • Enjoy delicious cuisine with attention to all special dietary requirements.

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Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bai Tu Long Bay, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam
Tour start
Bai Tu Long Bay, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Bai Tu Long Bay.

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