Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Halong Bay Overnight Cruise from Hanoi by Expressway Transfer

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Easy pace

Halong Bay Boutique Cruises 2 Days 1 Night Tour: All in Inclusions from Hanoi

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Overnight cruise through the limestone landscapes of Halong Bay
02 Visit Surprising Cave and Titop Island
03 Swim, snorkel, or hike for bay views from the island
04 Explore Luon Cave by kayak or local bamboo boat
05 Enjoy a sunset party and evening onboard activities
06 Join an early morning Tai Chi session on the sundeck
07 Take part in a Vietnamese spring roll cooking demonstration
08 Round-trip transfer from Hanoi included

Escape Hanoi for a 2-day overnight cruise through the dramatic limestone seascapes of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Travel by expressway transfer to the bay, then settle into your cabin and enjoy a relaxed journey with meals on board, scenic cruising, and time to take in the atmosphere from the sundeck.

Along the way, explore Surprising Cave, visit Titop Island for swimming, snorkeling, or a short hike for panoramic views, and glide toward Luon Cave by kayak or local bamboo boat. The experience also includes a sunset party, Tai Chi on deck, a Vietnamese cooking demonstration, and evening onboard activities such as squid fishing.

Escape Hanoi for a 2-day overnight cruise through the dramatic limestone seascapes of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi - Halong Bay-Surprising Cave –Titop Island – Sunset party – Dinner - Overnight on Boat (Lunch + Dinner)

07.45 – 08.15 approx - Our guide will meet you at your hotel. The shuttle bus or private car pick up - Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta - Get your camera ready to take photos. Comfort break. The time from Hanoi to Halong bay is approximately 3 ½ hours.

12 – 12.30 approx - Arriving Tuan Chau marina. Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing. - Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind - Set sail as lunch is served - Join us for a typical local lunch in the dining room or at the outdoor dining area. Afternoon - Arrive at Surprising Cave (Hang Sửng Sốt), explore the cave and find out how the cave was named a Surprising. - Heading to Titop island area. Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets. Visit Titop island for swimming and snorkeling or do the short trek to the top of island to have the overview of Halong bay from here - Heading back toward the sleeping area Early evening - Summit on the sundeck watching the sunset, enjoy Sunset party. It’s ideal time to make acquaintance with new friends, sharing your traveling experience or simply watching the sunset - An authentic Vietnamese menu is served - After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, or take for you one of our onboard activities: book reading, games, movies, and squid fishing…

Day 02

(Tai Chi - Breakfast – Luon Cave – Cooking Demonstration – Lunch – Farewell at your hotel)(Breakfast + Lunch )

06:30 : For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body, joining Tai Chi session to full charge your energy for the day. 07:00 – 08:00 : Local breakfast is served 08:00- Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Luon Cave (Hang Luồn) - Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on bamboo boat rowed by the locals. 09:00 :Check out the cabins, at your leisure while our cruise taking you pass by other beautiful highlights in the bay. 10:00: You will join with our short class of Cooking demonstration, how to make spring rolls before an early lunch is served. 12:00 :Return to the shore and disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell. Transfer to minibus or private and return to Hanoi. Arrival back at your hotel approximately 16:30

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Roundtrip Transfer Shuttle Bus/ Limousine HANOI-HALONG.
Welcome drink on board
Classic Boutique Private Bathroom Room( 3 Star Cruises)
Seaview Balcony Private Room ( 4 Star & 5 Star Cruises)
Entrance fees for sightseeing mentioned in itinenary
Complimentary morning tea and coffee.
All meals on board as program
English Speaking Guide in tour
Kayaking or Local Rowing Boat, Swimming
Cookery demonstration and night squid fishing.

What's Not Included

Beverages and Personal Expenses
Tip for crews/guide/driver are appreciated
Holiday Surcharge

Know before you go

INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
Infants must not sit on laps
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Not wheelchair accessible
Ticket provides direct entry
We will pick up customers from all hotel inside Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if outside.

Logistics