Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

Bai Tu Long Bay Overnight Cruise with Less Tourist Area

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise through the quieter, less touristy areas of Bai Tu Long Bay
02 Kayak and swim around Cap La Island’s karst scenery
03 Spend the night on board in a deluxe cabin with en-suite bathroom
04 Explore Thien Canh Son Cave with guide commentary
05 Join onboard activities including Tai Chi and a cooking demonstration
06 Enjoy Vietnamese meals, sunset time, and relaxing bay views

Escape the busier cruise routes and spend two days discovering the quieter beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay. This overnight cruise is designed for travellers who want to experience dramatic limestone karsts, peaceful waters, and a more off-the-beaten-track side of the bay, with time for kayaking, cave exploration, swimming, and relaxing on board.

Along the way, enjoy Vietnamese meals, sunset views from the boat, and an overnight stay in a deluxe en-suite cabin. The journey also includes a visit to Thien Canh Son Cave, onboard activities such as Tai Chi and a cooking demonstration, and scenic cruising through one of northern Vietnam’s most memorable landscapes.

Escape the busier cruise routes and spend two days discovering the quieter beauty of Bai Tu 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

Day 01

HON GAI HARBOR - BAI TU LONG BAY - CONG DO - CAP LA ISLAND - TRA SAN

08.00 – 8:30: Our guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Ha Noi, being on a modern shuttle bus heading to Bai Tu Long bay, Ha Long city

13.30: Enjoying delicious Vietnamese for lunch while leisurely cruising to the core of Bai Tu Long Bay. 15.00: Leave the cruise to discover Cap La Island- the beautiful area in Bai Tu Long bay. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing 17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoy Sunset Time (enjoy tea and fresh fruits). This time is regarded as “Happy Hour” – “buy two get one free” while our cruise is sailing to the overnight anchorage. 19.00: Sumptuous set-dinner on board. 20.30: Free time for relaxing on the sundeck, listening to music, you may also try your luck with squid fishing. If you want to join in karaoke activity, please our tour guide to be supported Overnight on board on Bai Tu Long bay

Overnight on board

Day 02

TRA SAN – THIEN CANH SON CAVE – HON GAI HARBOR

6.30: Freshen up your new day with doing Tai Chi 07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style and furthermore with Vietnamese traditional food. Tea and coffee is available 08.00: Explore Thien Canh Son cave. Your guide will explain the history of Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and this Cave, made by Mother Nature 09.30: Back to your boat by tender then finish packing. Please remove all of your belongings from your cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier). 10.30: Cooking demonstration is organized by our guide at this time. You have a chance to make Vietnamese cuisine- "Banh Cuon" by yourself. 11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch. 12.00: Disembark in Hon Gai pier

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
Dinner
Breakfast
Pick Up/Drop Off at Halong International Cruise Port
Deluxe Cabin with windows and en-suite bathroom
Included Entrance fees, Guide, Bai Tu Long Bay Route

What's Not Included

Roundtrip Transfer from HANOI to HALONG (Up on request)
Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips
Holiday Surcharge

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Infant seats unavailable
Not suitable for pets
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
For the guests using our transfer from Hanoi Only: We will pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area & meeting point: Hanoi Opera House between 7h45 am to 8h45 am then going by expressway to Halong Bay

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