If you’re looking to avoid the crowds of Halong Bay, this overnight cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay offers the perfect alternative—just as breathtaking, yet far more tranquil. Glide among dramatic limestone formations, paddle a kayak or take a rowing boat through calm waters, and uncover the natural beauty of Thien Canh Son Cave. Savor freshly prepared seafood with four onboard meals, join a fun cooking class, and experience local activities such as tai chi and squid fishing. Enjoy a seamless trip with round-trip transfers from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
Please provide your hotel address (free pick-up and drop-off if your hotel is located in Hanoi Old Quarter Area, Hoan Kiem district). Exactly pick up time will be confirmed after we received your booking & hotel location.
8:00am–8:30am: Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong, check in private waiting hall. 12:30pm–1:00pm: Embark on the boat. Enjoy welcome drink as Cruise Manager gives you a brief overview of the itinerary and important safety guideline. Check in your cabin.
1:00pm–3:30pm: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay with the panoramic natural views. 3:30pm – 4:30pm: Visit the Cap la Island, one of the most beautiful areas of Bai Tu Long Bay, where you can find pristine natural landscapes. Enjoy kayaking through the karst formations and breathtaking nature, and indulge in swimming and relaxation. 4:30pm–5:30pm: Return to cruise and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set. 5:30pm-7:00pm: Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck and take part in our cooking class with Chef. 7:00pm: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 10:00pm overnight on board.
6:30am – 7:00am: Welcome a new day with an amazing dawn on Bai Tu Long Bay. Refresh your body and your soul with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck. Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast. Depending on cruise, weather conditions, tidal levels, and local authority regulations, you have a chance to visit 1 of 2 below options: Option 1: Visiting Thien Canh Son Cave, where you can explore the natural beauty of the cave with unique stalactites formed over thousands of years. Option 2: Transfer by bamboo boat to visit Vung Vieng fishing village, where you can explore the unique way of life and the beautiful scenery of the fishing village amidst the natural heritage. 9:30am – 10:00am: Return to the boat and Check-out cabin. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
10:00am – 11:00am: Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board. Disembark from boat around 12:00pm. 12:00pm – 16:00pm: Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16:00pm Please note itineraries in the Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay region are subject to change without prior notice depending on weather conditions, tidal levels, and local authority regulations
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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