Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

The Most Luxury Day Dour from Hanoi to Halong Bay Full Inclusives

12 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day cruise from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay
02 Visit Cat Ba National Park and explore Hospital Cave
03 Enjoy a Vietnamese seafood lunch on board
04 Kayak or take a bamboo boat in the heart of the bay
05 Swim in the crystal water surrounded by limestone islands
06 Tea break with cookies, tropical fruits, tea and coffee
07 Join a cooking class and make Vietnamese fresh spring rolls
08 Round-trip transfer from Hanoi included

Spend a full day escaping Hanoi for the dramatic seascapes of Ha Long Bay and nearby Lan Ha Bay, cruising among limestone karsts, forested islands, and calm emerald waters. This experience combines sightseeing, relaxation, and hands-on activities, with time to visit Cat Ba National Park and Hospital Cave before returning to the boat for a leisurely journey through the bay.

Along the way, enjoy a Vietnamese seafood lunch on board, time for kayaking or a bamboo boat ride, swimming in the bay, an afternoon tea break, and a cooking class where you can make Nem, the Vietnamese fresh spring roll. With round-trip transfers from Hanoi and a full day of inclusions, it is an easy and memorable way to experience one of Vietnam’s most iconic coastal landscapes.

Spend a full day escaping Hanoi for the dramatic seascapes of Ha Long Bay and nearby Lan Ha Bay, cruising among limestone karsts, forested islands, and calm emerald waters.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Halong, Hanoi, Cát Bà Island

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay

7h00 – 7h30: Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter and then will take you to Got ferry station.

9h30: Welcome aboard Arcady Cruise. Start the journey to the sea. 11h00: Transfer to the Cat Ba National Park, through the imposing mountains and thickly forest in the National Park.

11h30: Arrive at Hospital cave, start explore the cave known as a secret bomb proof hospital and safe house for the VC leaders was built inside a cave, high up on one of the many limestone karsts which dominate the island.

12h30: Pick up by bus, return Arcady Cruise

12h45: Enjoy the typical local Lunch will be served with fresh seafood and Vietnamese cuisines while leisurely cruising to the faraway islands of Ha Long Bay.

13h45: Kayaking or Bamboo boat in the heart of the Bay. Enjoy swimming in the crystal water.

15h00: Enjoy tea break with cookies, tropical fruits, tea and coffee, while the boat cruising through hundreds islands in Ha Long Bay

16h30: Cooking class. Make Nem (The Vietnamese fresh spring roll)

17h30: Disembark in Got pier, get back to the bus for transfer to Ha Noi.

19h30: Drop off at the hotel in the Old Quarter. End of service.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hanoi 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private/ Shared Limouse between Hanoi and Halong
Welcome Drink and Sunset Party on boat
All entrance fees for sightseeing indicated
Water slides & Joining Cooking Demonstration
English speaking Guide/Cruise Manager in-house
Vietnamese Seafood Lunch on boat
Kayaking or Bamboo Boat & relaxing

What's Not Included

Beverages,Personal Expenses, Massage Service
Tip for the crew and tour guide

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Infant seats unavailable
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Ticket provides direct entry
1-For Shared Limousine : Pick Up at hotels/stays in Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House. 2-For Private Limousine: Pick Up at hotels/stays in Hanoi City (10 kms away Old Quarter)

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