Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Halong Overnight Cruises 2 Days 1 Night Tour from Hanoi

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Overnight cruise through Ha Long Bay from Hanoi
  • 02 Explore Surprising Cave and Luon Cave
  • 03 Swim or hike on Titop Island
  • 04 Join a sunrise Tai Chi session on the sundeck
  • 05 Enjoy a Vietnamese cooking demonstration
  • 06 Roundtrip transfer from Hanoi included
  • 07 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on board

Escape the bustle of Hanoi and spend two days cruising through the dramatic seascapes of Ha Long Bay. This overnight experience combines time on the water with cave exploration, island stops, swimming opportunities, and onboard activities for a relaxed introduction to one of Vietnam’s most iconic destinations.

Travel by roundtrip transfer from Hanoi, settle into your cabin, and enjoy meals on board as you sail among limestone islets. Along the way, explore Surprising Cave, visit Titop Island, join a Tai Chi session, discover Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, and take part in a cooking demonstration featuring Vietnamese spring rolls.

Escape the bustle of Hanoi and spend two days cruising through the dramatic seascapes of Ha Long Bay.

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

1
Day 01

Hanoi -Ha Long Bay ( L/D)

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 or Soi Sim 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…

2
Day 02

Ha Long Bay -Hanoi ( B/L )

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 Hanoi 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Roundtrip Transfer HANOI - HALONG - HANOI
  • Classic Private Room with shower bathroom (For 3 Star & 4 Star Cruise)
  • Luxury Cabin with A/C, private seaview balcony (Only for 5 Star Cruise)
  • HALONG BAY ROUTE VISIT SUNG SOT CAVE (3 Star & 4 Star Cruise)
  • LAN HA BAY ROUTE (Less tourist area) (For 5 Star Cruises )
  • English speaking Guide in during the tour.
  • Kayaking or Bamboo Boat, Cooking Class & Relaxing

What's Not Included

  • Beverage, Personal Expenses & 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 Only pick up customers at hotel/airbnb at Hanoi Old Quarter Area. If outside, please come to Hanoi Opera House 01 Trang Tien

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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