Discover Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise to Vietnam’s Hidden Gem

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration3 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

This experience goes beyond the ordinary, giving travelers the chance to fully embrace the stunning landscapes and vibrant culture of this UNESCO World Heritage site. It is ideal for those who wish to step off the typical tourist path and dive deeper into the wonders of Halong Bay and the quieter Lan Ha Bay.

Spanning several days, the journey offers a truly indulgent stay on board, complete with top-tier amenities and attentive, personalized service. The cruise leads you to hidden corners far from the crowds, where untouched beaches, secluded lagoons, and unspoiled beauty await. Each day brings new discoveries, from kayaking across calm waters and exploring time-carved limestone caves to visiting traditional floating villages that preserve a way of life rooted in the bay’s history.

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Luxury Suite

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Junior Suite Connecting Room

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Junior Suite

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Senior Suite Connecting Room

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Senior Suite

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What's included

  • Sightseeing tickets
  • Afternoon tea
  • Foot bath basin in the room and free herbal bags
  • Welcome drink and cold towel
  • Lunch
  • Fruit in all rooms
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Cooking Class
  • Kayaking around Tai Quéo cave area
  • Service fee and insurance as required in sightseeing tickets.
  • Kayaking at Dark and Bright Cave
  • 02 night accommodation on 5-star luxury cruise
  • Swimming at Ba Trai Dao beach
  • Complementary room setup for birthday (if any), wedding anniversary, honeymoon
  • Tea, coffee, bottled mineral water and amenities according to room standards.
  • Insurance on-board
  • Swimming in Tra Bau
  • Fishing equipment
  • Other expenses not listed above
  • Tips for staff

What to expect

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong – Lan Ha Bay
  1. Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
    Pass by
    7.45 - 8.30: We will come and collect from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter to explore Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay
  2. Tuan Chau Island
    45m
    12.30: Transferred to the main boat by tender for about 30-45 minutes. Embark on a Luxury Cruise. Warmly welcome to 5-Star Luxury Cruise!
    While enjoying a welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver a cruise briefing and safety introduction.
    After that you will check in your cabin.
  3. Halong Bay
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    13.00: Fabulous lunch is served while Cruise starts its sail into magnificent Halong Bay – an extension of HaLong Wonder which is much quieter and has fewer tourists. He will pass the famous Finger Islet, Candle Islet and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.
  4. Lang chai Tra Bau
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    15.30: Our small boat brings you to visit a fishing village named “Tra Bau'' to Join the kayaking experience to explore the Tra Bau area – the famous filming location for Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh in 2018.

    17.00 - 18.00: Back to Cruise and relax on cruise. It’s time for Sunset in Lan Ha Bay. There’s something magical about sunsets. It’s not only the colors but the feeling, the atmosphere, the temperature. The way you feel at a certain moment. Enjoy our “Sunset Party” and "HAPPY HOUR" - Buy 02 get 01 drink .

    Cooking Demonstration is an on board activity which helps passengers not only to sample fine cuisine but also learns more about Vietnamese culinary culture. Cruise Chef will show and guide you how to make Vietnamese traditional dishes such as f fried spring rolls and enjoy the food you make yourself.
  5. Lan Ha Bay
    4h · Admission ticket included
    19.00: You enjoy a luxurious dinner on SUNDECK with a combination menu made from the freshest ingredients in a luxurious, sophisticated space with a blend of French neoclassical style. with traditional Asian features.

    21.00 – 23.00: After dinner, you will enjoy the peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. Guests can also participate in evening activities such as herbal foot bath (free), bamboo dance, ethnic fashion show "Heritage Footsteps" and enjoy drinks at Sky Bar (chargeable). , massage (chargeable) and admire the peaceful scenery of Halong Bay at night and participate in the squid fishing program at the boat.
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Viet Hai Village - Cat Ba Island
  1. Lan Ha Bay
    1h · Admission ticket included
    06.00 - 7.00: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck. In the morning on 5Star Luxury Cruises. Have a light breakfas and 5Star Luxury Cruises continue to pass amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
  2. Cat Ba Island
    3h 30m · Admission ticket included
    08:30: Go cycling a short trip of 5km to Viet Hai village – a small village in the midst of the jungle, surrounded by the high mountain ranges of Cat Ba National Park. The area has become popular with foreign tourists, without attracting the mass tourism so that it is still very rustic. For those who are not fancy in cycling, it will be arranged by electric car.
  3. Lan Ha Bay
    2h · Admission ticket included
    12:00: Return to the day tour cruise. You will be served lunch with a variety of dishes at the restaurant.

    13.00 - 14.00: Kayaking around Tai Quéo cave area, a tunnel cave, to a lake like “Dragon eye”.
  4. Ba Trai Dao
    4h · Admission ticket included
    14.00 - 15.30: The cruise takes you to the pristine beach area- Ba Trai Dao beach. This is the most beautiful beach in Lan Ha Bay with nature's amazing white sand, very quiet and few tourists. You are free to swim or participate in kayaking activities.
    16.00 - 16.30: Return to Cruise
    17.00- 18.00: Return to the Cruise and relax on board. It's sunset time in Lan Ha Bay. There is something magical about sunsets. Not just the color but also the feeling, the atmosphere, the temperature. The way you feel at a given moment. Enjoy "Sunset Party" and "HAPPY HOUR" - Buy 02 get 01 drink.
    The cooking presentation is an onboard activity that helps passengers not only enjoy exquisite cuisine but also learn more about Vietnamese cooking culture. The ship's chef will instruct and guide you on how to make traditional Vietnamese dishes such as fried spring rolls and enjoy the food you make yourself.
  5. Lan Ha Bay
    5h · Admission ticket included
    19.00: You enjoy a luxurious dinner on SUNDECK with a combination menu made from the freshest ingredients in a luxurious, sophisticated space with a blend of French neoclassical style. with traditional Asian features.
    21.00 – 23.00: After dinner, you will enjoy the peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. Guests can also participate in evening activities such as herbal foot bath (free), bamboo dance, ethnic fashion show "Heritage Footsteps" and enjoy drinks at Sky Bar (chargeable). , massage (chargeable) and admire the peaceful scenery of Halong Bay at night and participate in the squid fishing program at the boat.
    Overnight on Cruise.
Day 3: Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi
  1. 1h
    06.00 - 7.00: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck. In the morning on Cruise. Have light breakfast while Cruise continues to pass amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
  2. Dark & Light Cave
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    07:15: We will visit the Dark and Bright cave – famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here you will take some photos of the romantic, lyrical local see-sights. This is also the best time for tourists to enjoy bamboo boats or kayaking, which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay.
  3. Lan Ha Bay
    30m · Admission ticket included
    09:30: Back to the boat for check-out
    09:45: During the time a well prepared lunch is served, our Cruises slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of Karst Mountains towards the Harbor.
  4. Tuan Chau Island
    45m
    10:45 – 11:30: The transfer boat will take tourists back to the waiting room lot 12 of Tuan Chau wharf. Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina.
  5. Hanoi
    Pass by
    15.30 – 16.00: Cycling to explore Tuan Chau island (applies to customers using the bus) after checking out. The trip ends. Thank you for using these services. We look forward to welcoming you again on our journey. Goodbye and see you again in the next trips!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

You can head to the Hanoi Opera House, where you'll find our guides wearing t-shirts adorned with our logo right in front of the House.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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