Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Halong Party Cruise & Freedom Island 3 Days/2Nights from Hanoi

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 3-day Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay cruise with 2 nights accommodation
  • 02 Hike on Titop Island for panoramic bay views
  • 03 Kayaking and swimming in scenic island surroundings
  • 04 Visit Surprising Cave in Halong Bay
  • 05 Relax on Nam Cat Island in a sea-view bungalow
  • 06 Sunset party on the sundeck and BBQ dinner at the bungalow
  • 07 Join an onboard cooking class while cruising back
  • 08 Roundtrip shuttle transfer from Hanoi included

Experience three days of cruising, island time, and social fun in the stunning seascapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. This itinerary combines scenic sailing among limestone islands with active experiences such as kayaking, swimming, hiking, and a cooking class, plus time to unwind on Freedom Island in Cat Ba.

Spend your first night on board in an ocean-view cabin, enjoy sunset moments on the sundeck, and visit highlights including Titop Island and Surprising Cave. Then continue to Nam Cat Island for a beach bungalow stay, where you can relax by the sea or enjoy the resort activities before returning by cruise to Hanoi.

Experience three days of cruising, island time, and social fun in the stunning seascapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Halong, Hanoi, Cát Bà Island
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

HANOI – HALONG BAY (L, D) - SCENIC CRUISE, HIKING, SWIMMING

07:45 - 08:15: Pick up at your hotel (in Hanoi Old Quarter area only) and depart for Ha Long City.

13:00 - Check-in cabin and enjoy specially prepared lunch while cruising through most beautiful parts of the magical bay with thousands of amazing limestone islands emerging from emerald water. 

Sailing with Silversea Cruise in very tranquil route, exploring the exotic beauty of the legendary Bay, a feeling in paradise will come to you. 

14:30 - Keep cruising to the most beautiful parts of Halong Bay. This is the best time to relax after lunch and enjoy your privacy, capturing stunning photos of the legendary bay.

15:30 - Small tender brings you to visit Titop island, hiking to the top of the island from where tourists can capture a panoramic view of Halong Bay.

16:30 - Kayaking & swimming 

18:00 - Join the sunset party on the sundeck in a warm and romantic atmosphere, making friends with other members in the group, enjoy fresh local fruit, listening soft, light music. 

19:00 - Enjoy the special dinner cooked by our professional chef. 

20:30 - The moment you choose your own way to relax after dinner, listening to music, singing karaoke, relaxing on the sundeck, squid fishing available for entertainment during the night time.

Vietnamese traditional dishes Fresh sea food Special requests (vegetarian..) is available. (inform us before departure)

Join the sunset party on the sundeck at 6 PM and then special dinner in our restaurant at 7 PM.

Overnight on the cruise with ocean view cabin

2
Day 02

Halong Bay - Surprising Cave - Lan Ha Bay - Bungalow on Beach, Nam Cat Island (B,L,D)

06:00 – Take photos of sunrise, morning exercise with our Tai Chi master, a perfect healthy way to start a new day. 

07:00 – Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, tea, fruits.

07:45 – Visit Surprising Cave – the most beautiful one in Halong Bay.

09:30 - Transfer to our daily boat, sailing through Lan Ha bay for 2 hours

11:30 - Arrive at bungalow in Nam Cat island for check-in. 

12:00 - Lunch in the restaurant at the bungalow. Enjoy your private time at leisure, relaxing, sunbathing on the beach or using some services available on the bungalow like playing football, volleyball, badminton, play pool, table tennis, kayaking to explore untouched area nearby bungalow. Optional trip (biking trip to Viet Hai village) must be booked in advance, extra U.S. $5/ person. 

18:30 Enjoy the BBQ dinner in Bungalow. 

20:30 - Relax at leisure on your own or joint some activities in Bungalow. - Stay overnight on Nam Cat island.

Your breakfast, coffee, tea, fruits

Lunch in the restaurant at the bungalow

Enjoy the BBQ dinner in Bungalow.

Sea View Bungalow on Peaceful Resort

3
Day 03

Halong bay Luxury Cruise - Ha Long Bay - Cooking Class - Hanoi (B,L)

07:00 Breakfast served at bungalow, check out time 08:15 Pick-up at Bungalow by boat.

09:30 Get on the cruise to attend the cooking class while cruising from Lan Ha bay back Halong harbor

11:15 Farewell lunch served on the cruise before you arrive at harbor around 12:00 and get on the bus back to Hanoi

15:00 Arrive back to your hotel. The tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Roundtrip Transfer by Shuttle Bus
  • English speaking guide during your trip
  • Complimentary bottled water in the cabin
  • Entrance Fees for sightseeing as itinerary
  • Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
  • Kayaking, Water trampoline, Boat Jumping
  • Outdoor Jacuzzi on Boat
  • Private Deluxe Room with Seaview Window on Boat
  • Bunk Bed in Dorm or Private Room in Bungalow

What's Not Included

  • Beverages ( Boat and Bungalow ) - Personal Expenses
  • Tips for driver/tour guide/crews is appreciated
  • All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • FOR THE GUESTS USING OUR TRANSFER SERVICE: We will pick up at hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside between 08:00 am to 8:45 am. It takes about nearly 3 hours driving to Halong Bay included 1 stop on the way for short break.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hanoi..

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