Vietnam · Cruise & Sailing

3-Day Cruise Tour in Halong & Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi

3 Days Round trip from Bai Chay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 3-day luxury cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay
  • 02 Stay in a cabin with private balcony and bathtub
  • 03 Kayak and swim in Tra Bau and Ba Trai Dao areas
  • 04 Visit Viet Hai village by bicycle or electric car
  • 05 Explore Dark & Bright Cave by kayak or local bamboo boat
  • 06 Join onboard Tai Chi and Vietnamese cooking classes
  • 07 Enjoy sunset parties and overnight stays on board

Spend three days cruising through the limestone seascapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, with time to relax in a luxury cabin featuring a private balcony and bathtub. This itinerary blends scenic sailing with active experiences, from kayaking and swimming to village visits and onboard cooking sessions.

Travel from Hanoi to the bay, enjoy meals on board, and discover highlights including Tra Bau, Ba Trai Dao, Viet Hai village, and Dark & Bright Cave. Along the way, take in sunset views, join Tai Chi on deck, and enjoy the comfort of an overnight cruise experience in one of Vietnam’s most beautiful coastal settings.

Spend three days cruising through the limestone seascapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, with time to relax in a luxury cabin featuring a private balcony and bathtub.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Halong, Hanoi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Ba Trai Dao / Tra Bau08.00-08.30: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter (If you book our transfer service) 09.00: Departure to Halong Bay for around 2.5 hours with 20 minutes short break11.30-12.00: Arrive Tuan Chau harbor, at Vina Cruise's lounge #28 Tuan Chau harbour. 12.00-12.30: Get transfer to Rosa Cruise by a tender boat.13.00: Warmly welcome to Rosa Cruise and enjoy the lunch while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay. 14.00: Check-in your cabin.15.30-17.00: Do kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau area (the background of “Kong - The Skull Island”) or Ba Trai Dao area17.30: Come back to Rosa Cruise and participate in our sunset party. 18.30: Join cooking class guided directly by Chef of Rosa Cruise, practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring roll or famous cuisine of Vietnam. Take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink program at the SkyBar ; 19.00: It is time for your romantic dinner21.00: You are free for relaxing on cruise. Playing games, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service (on request) and stay overnight on the Rosa Cruise.Overnight on board

2
Day 02

Transfer to Day boat - Viet Hai village06.15: Tai-chi lesson on the sundeck. 07.15: Have breakfast at 4th deck restaurant.08.30-9.00: Transfer to the DayBoat then go to the south of Lan Ha Bay and heading to Viet Hai village. Please note that you will spend whole daylight in the village and on the Daily Boat and only come back to Rosa Cruise around 16:30. 09.00: DayBoat goes through Lan Ha Bay before disembark at Viet Hai dock; 10.00: Go cycling a short trip of 5km to Viet Hai village. For those who are not fancy with cycling will be arranged by electric car.11.30: Return to our DayBoat again to sail further to the other side of Lan Ha Bay. 12.00: Enjoy the lunch with beautiful view13.30-14.30: Kayaking around Tai Keo cave area, a tunnel cave, to a lake like “Dragon eye”. 14.30-15.30: Move on to Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) area, you can go swimming; 15.30-16.00: Return to our DayBoat16.30-17.00: Transfer back to Rosa Cruise and participate in our sunset party. 18.30: Join Cooking class, take advantage of the Happy hours “Buy 1 get 1 free” drink program at the Sky Bar 19.00: Time for dinner21.00: You are free for relaxing on cruise. Playing games, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service (on request) and stay overnight on the Rosa Cruise.Overnight on board

3
Day 03

Lan Ha Bay - Dark & Bright Cave - Halong Bay - Hanoi06.15: Early morning sun risers and you can enjoy Tai-chi lesson on the sundeck. 06.45: Have breakfast while cruising on the beautiful bay.07.30: Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave. Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on local bamboo boat rowed by the locals. 08.45: Comeback to Rosa Cruise.09.30: Check-out from the cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay. 09.45: Enjoy the brunch on the cruise with Vietnamese cuisine. 10.45: You will be transferred by tender to Tuan Chau Harbour11.30: Arrive Tuan Chau harbor.14.30 - 15.30: You arrive in Hanoi Opera House. The trip ends.Brunch

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bai Chay 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance fees
  • English speaking guide
  • Luxury accommodation with private balcony and bathtub
  • Welcome drink, bottle of water on room (2 bottles/pax)
  • DayBoat on the second day
  • Bicycle or Electric car in Viet Hai village
  • Tai Chi class, Cooking class, Sunset party
  • Outdoor jacuzzi pool, kayak, local boat, internet wifi, HD LED Television,…
  • Squid fishing equipment
  • Free birthday cake; decoration for honeymoon and wedding anniversary…

What's Not Included

  • Flight ticket, hotel, limousine round trip
  • Visa
  • Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP - $10)
  • VAT
  • Massage & Spa services ($25)
  • Drink at restaurant/bar and Minibar
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for tour guide and driver

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Opposite the Opera House, at the intersection of Hai Ba Trung Street
    and Le Thanh Tong Street

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Bai Chay.

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