Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Verdure Grand Cruise Halong Overnight 5 Stars Cruise (2D1N)

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Overnight 5-star cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay
  • 02 Kayak through Dark and Bright Cave among limestone karsts
  • 03 Swim, snorkel, or relax at Ba Trai Dao beach area
  • 04 Visit Viet Hai Village by tender and electric car
  • 05 Enjoy a deluxe balcony cabin with en-suite bathroom
  • 06 Join onboard activities including cooking class, Tai Chi, and night squid fishing
  • 07 Roundtrip shuttle bus/limousine transfer from Hanoi included

Spend two days cruising through the dramatic seascapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay on this overnight 5-star experience. Travel from Hanoi to the coast, settle into your deluxe balcony cabin, and enjoy a mix of relaxation and adventure as you pass limestone islands, floating fishing villages, and quiet beach areas.

Along the way, paddle by kayak through Dark and Bright Cave, swim or snorkel in clear bay waters, visit Viet Hai Village by electric car, and join onboard experiences including a cooking class, morning Tai Chi, and night squid fishing. With meals included and scenic cruising throughout, this journey offers an easy way to experience some of northern Vietnam’s most memorable coastal landscapes.

Spend two days cruising through the dramatic seascapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay on this overnight 5-star experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Halong, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Cát Bà Island
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

HA NOI - HA LONG BAY - LAN HA BAY ( L/D )

7h45 – 8h15 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to Haiphong on the newest highway, enjoy the landscape of rice field and rural villages of the Red river Delta ( short break one time).

11h00 – 11h45 Get on the ferry to Cat Ba Island ( about 25 minutes ) where you will feel the tour starting by green mangroves running along the mountain feet. Along the coastal road for amazing views to the bay and the valley shadowed paths through the National Park to the Harbour where you can obtain a great view of the bay. 11h45-12h15: Arrival the Harbour, La Mignonne's crews warmly welcome you on cruise. Lunching and cruising into the bay pass by floating fishing village and sightseeing beautiful limestone islands. 14h – 15h45 : The boat will move to Dark cave and Bright cave (hang Sang, Toi) in Ha Long Bay then on each 2-seat kayak with paddle you will rowing through narrow lanes of the Kart mountains to come inside the cave. This is the are “King Kong” movie was shot casting. 16h30 – 17h15 : We progress to Ba Trai Dao beach area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Halong Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam. The region is known for its pristine beaches and spectacular beauty, having about 400 fascinating islands. You may prefer to try your hand at kayaking or simply just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal clear water of the bay and Snorkeling to see Corals or you can also reach some secluded beaches for a while relaxing lying on sand (depending on the tide sometimes). And The Boat through the crystal waters at Mat Quy area of Lan Ha, a small bay where The Cat Ba langur often sleeps in the caves and seeks food around the mountains – leaves, fresh shoots, flowers, tree barks and some fruits that are not palatable to humans. Visitors has the opportunity to glimpse the white-headed langur, a species endemic to the archipelago and now found nowhere else on earth. 17h30 End of the noon time, back to the boat for “ sun set party”. Enjoy a glass of wine, and fresh fruit, take amazing pictures when the sun setting behind the mountain. 19h30 : Enjoy dinner in restaurant . Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. 21h30 : Retire to your cabin or join the fishing squid, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, internet access or play exciting games. over night on the lovely peaceful bay one in your life time. Special Activities after dinner: Experience bioluminescent plankton kayak activity. (Extra services 15$ for person) Wave your hand in your water at night, you will flashback to the childhood when fairy tales immersing in your imagination. Take a kayak, follow a guide, you will go into the dark in the middle of the sea. You will have a chance to see how amazing nature is. Bioluminescent plankton glows in the water along your paddle sparkling blue color. You will experience one of the most magical things in the world.

2
Day 02

LAN HA BAY- VIET HAI VILLAGE - HA NOI ( B/L )

6h00. Enjoy sunrise and admire the never ending miraculous scenery of the Bay. Practice an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck. 7h00 – 7h30 : Have Light breakfast, coffee and tea served on board. 

7h30 – 9h30 : The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay and completes its entry through Cua Van Area. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. Transfer to Tender for visit Viet Hai Village. You will take the electric car trip along the village path and go through tropical forests and see the bamboo houses ( Vietnames e traditional house ) Enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Stop at the village to relax and make friend with local people living there.

10:00 : Check out the room, take in of “cooking class”, our guide will show you how to make some famous VietNamese traditional dishes, that you can easily demonstrate at home. 

11h00 : Have lunch time on board. 

12h30: Say good bye the boat trip and catching the bus heading back to Ha Noi. 

16h30: Arrival Ha Noi, tour End!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus/Limousine Roundtrip Hanoi - Halong
  • English speaking guide & Entrance fees
  • Deluxe balcony cabin, en-suite bathroom
  • Kayaking or Rowing Bamboo Boat
  • Cooking Class, Night Squid Fishing and Morning Tai Chi

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips
  • Holiday Surcharge

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
  • We pick up from any hotels inside of Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if stay outside then transfer to Halong Bay by expressway

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, VN
Tour start
Hanoi, VN
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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