Hanoi to Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay 2D1N Doris Cruise with Balcony

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Hanoi – Tuan Chau Island – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay
3 stops
1
Old Quarter
Between 8:30 and 9:00 AM, enjoy limousine pickup from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter (for guests using the transfer service). The journey to Halong Bay takes approximately 2.5 hours, including a 20-minute rest stop in Hai Duong province around 10:30 AM, before arriving to embark on the luxury 2-day cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
2
Halong Bay
Between 11:30 AM and 12:00 PM, arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer by speedboat to the Doris Cruise. Upon boarding, enjoy a welcome drink and meet the captain and crew, followed by a brief introduction to the cruise and safety guidelines. After checking into your cabin, savor a delicious Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian set menu lunch while cruising through the stunning limestone formations of Halong Bay.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Lan Ha Bay
Continue cruising through Con Vit Islet (Duck Islet), Thumb Islet, and Gia Luan Harbor in the Cat Ba area, exploring the pristine lagoons of Lan Ha Bay. The cruise will drop anchor for swimming or sunbathing in a private, natural setting. Guests can also kayak and swim at Ba Trai Dao Islet before heading back toward the overnight area. At 5:30 PM, join the sunset party onboard with fresh fruit, cake, and wine—perfect for relaxing and taking photos. From 6:00 to 6:15 PM, participate in a hands-on cooking class led by the cruise chef, learning to make traditional Vietnamese dishes such as spring rolls. Dinner is served at 7:00 PM, featuring a special seafood and Vietnamese buffet BBQ on board.
15 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Lan Ha Bay – Halong Bay – Hanoi
2 stops
4
Lan Ha Bay
Wake up at 6:30 AM and start your day with a relaxing Tai Chi session on the sundeck. From 7:00 to 7:45 AM, enjoy breakfast with stunning views of the bay’s limestone karsts, accompanied by a cup of tea or coffee. At 8:00 AM, cruise through the calm emerald waters toward Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi). Choose to explore the cave by kayak or take a leisurely ride on a traditional bamboo boat rowed by local villagers. Return to the cruise by 9:30 AM to check out of your private cabin and continue enjoying the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Hanoi
At 10:00 AM, enjoy a last buffet lunch onboard while cruising. By 11:30 AM, the cruise docks near Tuan Chau Harbor, where guests say farewell to the crew and disembark. From 12:00 to 12:30 PM, begin the limousine transfer back to Hanoi, with a short stop in Hai Duong province around 1:50 PM to relax. Arrive in Hanoi between 3:00 and 3:15 PM, concluding your unforgettable luxury cruise experience.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

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