2-Day 6-Star Luxury Cruise Through Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1: Embarking on a Journey of Discovery
6 stops
1
Hạ Long Bay
Day 1: Embarking on a Journey of Discovery Step aboard the Calista Cruise at Tuan Chau Port and begin your luxury escape with welcome drinks and canapés. Settle into your private balcony cabin, then enjoy a gourmet lunch in the Bayview Dining Restaurant. In the afternoon, explore Ha Long Bay’s natural wonders: pass the serene Pearl Farm, marvel at Sung Sot Cave, and unwind with sunset tea at the Calista Breeze Bar. As night falls, join a Vietnamese cooking demo followed by a BBQ dinner under the stars. End the evening with squid fishing, a massage, or simply relax in your cabin, lulled by the bay’s gentle rhythm.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Hạ Long Pearl Museum
Choose between kayaking or a bamboo boat ride to discover the serene beauty of Tung Sau Pearl Farm – where the ocean's gems are nurtured
2 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Hạ Long Bay
Participate in a cooking class right on the cruise, learning to prepare flavorful Vietnamese specialties
2 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Hang Luon Cave
Many tourists suppose that Luon Cave is like a gate opening a wonderland with water and limestone mountains in Halong Bay. Crossing Luon Cave, all the tiredness and exhaustion of tourists are left outside so that they can find their souls connecting with nature. So you will visit Luon Cave by Kayaking or Bamboo boat rowing by local and can see nice view through the cave
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
Sat at the edge of Halong Bay, Dark & Light Cave can be found in Lan Ha Bay. Lan Ha Bay is a few kilometers away from the more frequently visited caves and closer to Cat Ba National Park, so it may take an hour or two to get here from other caves. Once you arrive, a dazzling combination of white limestone karsts, emerald green waters and the dark mystery of the caves create a wonderful atmosphere making this a trip worth taking. So you will visit the cave by kayaking or bamboo boat about an hour around this area
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
Bai Tu Long Bay
Bai Tu Long Bay Itinerary 08:00 – 08:30 Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Drive to Ha Long Bay with a short refreshment stop en route. 12:00 – Arrival at the Port Enjoy a welcome drink and cruise briefing. Lunch is served on board as we cruise through the stunning limestone scenery of Bai Tu Long Bay. 15:00 – Kayaking or Tender Boat Relax on the sundeck or kayak for an hour around Cong Do and Cap La, exploring peaceful waters and limestone islets. A tender boat ride is also available. Towels provided. Late Afternoon – Onboard Activities Return to the cruise for a Vietnamese cooking demonstration with our chef. Evening Savor a fresh seafood dinner, then relax at the bar or try squid fishing. Overnight Overnight on the cruise, surrounded by the tranquil beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Day 2: Morning Serenity and Cultural Immersion
5 stops
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Hạ Long Bay
Day 2: Morning Serenity and Cultural Immersion Greet the day with a sunrise Vovinam martial arts session on the top deck – a uniquely Vietnamese experience that connects body and spirit amid the bay’s breathtaking scenery. A traditional Vietnamese breakfast features local specialties like hand-pounded squid rolls unique to the region. Then, embark on an exploration of Luon Cave, where you can choose between kayaking or being rowed by local fishermen in traditional bamboo boats. Your journey culminates with a special Chef’s Performance Brunch – a culinary experience exclusive to Calista Cruise that sends you off with flavors as memorable as the vistas. Return to Hanoi, stopover on the way for a refreshment break. Arrive in Hanoi around 15 - 15h30pm. End of the trip.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
8
Sung Sot Cave
Explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) – a majestic natural wonder with million-year-old limestone formations, dazzling and mystical
2 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
07h30: Have breakfast and enjoy sunrise on the bay. Option 1- visitingTrung TRang Cave and islets (1 hour) on the Cat Ba island, mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Option 2: Kayaking and Swimming at Ao Each area about an hour to discovery more beautiful view here. Then back to cruise for packing your luggage, check out your cabin and join cooking class demonstration. Enjoy lunch while cruising back through Tuan Chau Port. Return to Hanoi & Arrive in Hanoi around 2:30 - 3h00pm. End of the trip.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
Lan Ha Bay
Lan Ha Bay is made up of around 300 karst islands and limestone sea rocks and can be found southeast of Cat Ba Island. As a geological extension of Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay is equally as beautiful although it is less visited, less inhabited and therefore has the extra appeal of being a more peaceful place.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
Bai Tu Long Bay
Bai Tu Long Bay – Day 2 06:00 Optional Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises over Bai Tu Long Bay. 07:00 Enjoy breakfast while taking in the morning views of the bay. 07:30 Visit Thien Canh Son Cave, known for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites in striking formations. 08:30 Return to the cruise to relax and check out of your cabin. 09:45 Savor an early lunch on board as the cruise heads back through Ha Long Bay. 11:30 Disembark and begin the drive back to Hanoi. 14:30 – 15:00 Arrive in Hanoi. End of your memorable journey through the natural wonders of Bai Tu Long Bay and Ha Long Bay.
1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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