Experience the breathtaking beauty of Halong Bay on a 2-day cruise that includes convenient round-trip transfers from Hanoi. Sail through the stunning landscapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, both part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the journey, enjoy activities such as kayaking, swimming, and cave exploration. Onboard, you'll have the chance to participate in a sunset party, tai chi sessions, and a cooking class. The cruise includes comfortable accommodations, delicious onboard meals, and guided tours.
8:00-8:30 AM: We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick-up time.
7:50-8.30 AM: Our guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, and transfer you to Tuan Chau Cruise Port. It takes about 2.5 hours
11:30-12:00: Welcome at TuanChau habour in Halong Bay. 12:00-12:20: You will be taken on our tender from the wharf and make your way out onto the bay to board our luxurious craft, Sapphire Cruise. You will be welcome aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. Our Crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedures session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to have a look around the vessel or watch the magical landscape go by. 13:15: A special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites will be served. We set sail for Lan Ha Bay passing to Da Chong islet where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.
14:00: When lunch is about to finish, it is just nice that the Cruise completes its entry through the Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Halong Bay). The area is surrounded by a lot of extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can start their journey to explore Lan Ha Bay by Kayaking and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the bay.
17:00: Back to the main boat, and cruising to a place for staying overnight. 17:30 - Join the sunset party on the sundeck in a warm and romantic atmosphere, making friends with other members of the group, enjoying fresh local fruit, and listening to soft, light music. 18:00 - Cooking class opened right on the Cruise, you will be guided on how to prepare and make spring rolls 19:15 Relish a special dinner in the restaurant. 20:45 - 00:00 Your free time to relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. Our bar has a wide range of wines, beers, and liquors, and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day on the Bay. Order a Spa service or take any activities on a boat cruise such as watching documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relaxing on our rooftop deck under the cover of a star filled sky.
06:00 - The nicest time of the day on Lan Ha Bay is the morning. Head to the upper deck to participate in our daily Tai Chi sessions. Relax with an early morning cup of tea, coffee, or juice anywhere you wish on the boat and watch the never-ending miraculous scenery unfold before you. 06:30 - Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
7:15 - 8:30 - Enjoy the last stage of your trip to Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterward.
09:00 - 9:15 Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland. 09:45 Enjoy your brunch on the boat. 10:45 You will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi. 11:45 - 12:00: Back to Tuan Chau harbor, you will get on the Bus back to Hanoi. Approximately 15:30 – 16h00: Arrive at Hanoi and drop off again at your hotel/stay. Trip ends!
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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