Explore picturesque bays, islands, and villages along the coast of Vietnam on a 2-day cruise in the Gulf of Tonkin that includes all the activities, food, and entertainment in one full-service package. This cruise is ideal for tourists who want to relax, experience the local culture, and escape Vietnam’s hectic cities. Plus, while onboard you can join cooking and tai chi classes.
*Explore Ha Long Bay on a traditional Vietnamese cruise.
*A 2-day cruise allows time for activities as well as relaxing on bay.
*Experience unspoiled nature in a less-touristy area.
*Provided meals and hotel pickup and drop-off make the experience hassle-free.
From Hanoi with Transfer Included : If guests stay in the Old quarter of Hanoi, Hoan Kiem district, send property the hotel address for picked-up at around 8h00 - 8h30 AM. If guests are in Hanoi, but out of the Old quarter, please come to Opera House or Authentic Hanoi Travel between 8:00 am to 8h30 am for pick up point.
FROM HALONG, NO TRANSFER: Please come HALONG INTERNATIONAL CRUISE PORT for boarding cruise before 12h00 PM in noon time (You will miss cruise if you come later than 12h00 pm)
1-From Hanoi with Transfer Included : If guests stay in the Old quarter of Hanoi, Hoan Kiem district, send property the hotel address for picked-up at around 8h00 -8h45 AM. If guests are in Hanoi, but out of the Old quarter, please come to Opera House or Authentic Hanoi Travel between 8:00 am to 8h30 am for pick up point. 2-From Halong: Please come to the Halong International Port, Halong city, Quang Ninh province before 12h00 noon time. If you arrive there later than 12:00 pm noon time you are able to miss the cruise.
12.00 -12:15 noon time : Arrive at our waiting lounge at Ha Long international cruise port.
12.45: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes briefing about safety on the boat and activities included then we check in our cabin. 13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
15.00: Arrive in the kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing. 1 7.30: Get back to the boat and enjoy our Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage. 19.00: Sumptuous set dinner on board. 20.30: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.
06:00 | Sunrise Tai-chi section on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. 07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and ready for another exploring day. 08.00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave. Swan Cruises – Discover Amazing Bay 09.00: Upon return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. 10.00: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving. 11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat. 12.00: Back to the harbor and disembark at Ha Long cruise port.
12:00 : Boat return to HALONG INTERNATIONAL CRUISE PORT. SAY GOOD BYE HALONG BAY AND CREWS. 12.30: Our bus will take you back to Hanoi.
After 3 hours drive from Halong Bay, we will drop off GUESTS back to same hotels/stays in Old Quarter Area between 15h00 PM to 15h30 PM. Tour end.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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