Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

3-Day Heritage Discovery Cruise in Halong Bay from Hanoi

3 Days Round trip from Tuan Chau Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise through the limestone landscapes of Halong Bay
  • 02 Explore Surprising Cave and visit Titop or Soi Sim Island
  • 03 Join Tai Chi sessions on the sundeck
  • 04 Discover Cua Van Floating Village by kayak or bamboo boat
  • 05 Visit a pearl farm and learn about pearl cultivation
  • 06 Paddle or ride by bamboo boat at Luon Cave
  • 07 Enjoy a cooking demonstration and learn to make spring rolls
  • 08 Stay 2 nights on board with meals included

Discover the beauty of Halong Bay on a 3-day cruise that combines dramatic limestone scenery, cultural encounters, and relaxing time on the water. Travel from Hanoi and settle into your onboard cabin before exploring highlights such as Surprising Cave, Titop or Soi Sim Island, and the peaceful waters around Luon Cave.

Along the way, enjoy activities including kayaking or a local rowing boat, Tai Chi on deck, a cooking demonstration, and visits to places such as Cua Van Floating Village and a pearl farm. With meals included and two nights on board, this journey offers a comfortable and immersive way to experience one of Vietnam’s most iconic landscapes.

For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sun deck.

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
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tuan Chau - Halong bay – Surprising Cave – Titop or Soi Sim Island – Sunset party07.45 – 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 areaEarly 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…Overnight on board

2
Day 02

Tai chi – Maze Cave – Cua Van Floating Village – Lunch Pearl Farm – Dinner06:30 - For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands. - Local breakfast served - Transfer to smaller boat to exploring Maze Cave, you will have chance to visit one of the most beautiful cave in Halong bay and step up to the top of the mountain to get the amazing view of World Heritage. - 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 Cửa Vạn floating Village.- Arrive Cửa Vạn Floating Village: Our guide will brief you information and the highlights about this fascinating floating village and its local community - Take your option either exploring the village yourself on kayak or comfortably capture the daily life of the fishermen on bamboo boat rowed by the locals.12:00 approx Lunch is served on board

Afternoon - Cruising to Visit the Peal Farm, you will have chance to witness the whole process to make a valuable pearl from first step of growing to harvesting pearl in Halong Bay - Return to your cruise, take time to refresh and relax

Early evening - Summit on the sundeck watching the sunset, 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 tasteful cocktail, or take for you one of our onboard activities: book reading, games, movies, squid fishing….Overnight on Board

3
Day 03

Tai Chi - Luon Cave – Cooking Demonstration – Lunch – Farewell at your hotel06:30 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 Tuan Chau 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Roundtrip Shuttle Bus Transfer HANOI - HALONG (Option from Hanoi Only)
  • 2 nights on Boat explore Halong & Lan Ha Bay
  • Entrance sightseeing fees as program
  • Kayaking or Local Rowing Boat & Relaxing..
  • Private seaview balcony and bathroom
  • English speaking guide/ Cruise Manager onboard

What's Not Included

Beverages, Tips and Personal Expenses

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
  • FOR THE GUESTS BOOK TOUR FROM HANOI ONLY: We will pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area. If you stay outside, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House between 8h00 am to 8h30 am the going by expressway to Halong Bay.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tuan Chau, VN
Tour start
Tuan Chau, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Tuan Chau.

Watch the tourHQ film Watch the film

Create your own adventure

Can't find the perfect tour? Tailor your dream trip.

  • Tell us your destination, dates and group size.
  • Our travel experts and local guides design a tailored itinerary, just for you.
  • Enjoy your trip with peace of mind, knowing everything is taken care of.
Plan my holiday

Say goodbye to travel stress.