Bai Tu Long Bay Off the Beaten Tourist Track with Swan Cruise

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration2 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

Options

FROM HANOI BY BUS: 8:00 AM

P/U AT HANOI OLD QUARTER AREA: Pick up from your hotel/Stays in Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House or Authentic Hanoi Travel Office between 8h00 to 8h30
SHUTTLE BUS TRANSFER ROUNDTRIP
SWAN CRUISE OR SIMILAR: Deluxe Twin/Double Room with Window and Private Bathroom on FIRST DECK (Second Deck on REQUEST)
HANOI - BAI TU LONG - HANOI
Pickup included

CRUISE FROM HALONG: 11:30 AM

P/U AT HALONG CRUISE PORT: Please arrive at Halong International Cruise Port on your own at 11:30AM for meeting point and boarding cruise.
TRANSFER ON REQUEST: Please note that transfer not included in this option. Pay extra if you need pick up from HANOI or HALONG AREA.
SWAN CRUISE OR SIMILAR: Deluxe Twin/Double Room with Window and Private Bathroom on FIRST DECK (Second Deck on REQUEST)
MEALS ON BOAT AS PROGRAM
BAI TU LONG BAY ROUTE
Starting point:
Cat Ba National Park, Cat Hai, Hai Phong 05418, Vietnam

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Shuttle Bus Transfer from Hanoi Halong & Return (Option from HANOI Only)
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Kayaking or Rowing Boat, Swimming, Cooking & Photo Hunting
  • English Guide & Entrance fees for Bai Tu Long Bay
  • Deluxe Seaview Cabin with private bathroom
  • Beverages, Personal Expenses,Tips & Holiday Surcharge

What to expect

Day 1: HANOI OR HALONG CRUISE PORT - HALONG BAY- BAI TU LONG BAY EXPLORE & OVERNIGHT CRUISE
  1. Old Quarter
    3h · Admission ticket included
    FOR GUEST BOOK TOUR FROM HANOI WITH TRANSFER ONLY:
    Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House or Authentic Hanoi Travel Office at 39 Ngo Huyen Street before 8h00 AM.
    It takes about 3 hours drive to Halong Cruise Port.
  2. 30m · Admission ticket included
    NOTE : FOR GUESTS BOOK TOUR FROM HALONG, NO TRANSFER:
    Please arrive at Halong International Cruise Port on your own at 11:30 am for meeting our cruise team & complete the registration procedures for boarding the cruise. If any late arrival, you might be denied by port authority or subject to an extra fee.

    12:00 - 12.15: Arrive at our waiting lounge at Ha Long international cruise port.
  3. Hạ Long Bay
    2h
    +THIS IS ITINENARY OF 2 DAYS BAI TU LONG BAY CRUISE:

    12.30: Enjoy a welcome drink onboard 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.
  4. Bai Tu Long Bay
    15h · Admission ticket included
    15.00: Arrive in the kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.
    17.30: 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.
Day 2: BAI TU LONG BAY – THIEN CANH SON CAVE - HALONG CRUISE PORT OR HANOI
  1. Bai Tu Long Bay
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  2. Thien Canh Son Cave
    1h · Admission ticket included
    08.00: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave. Swan Cruises – Discover Amazing Bay
  3. Hạ Long Bay
    3h
    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 Halong Cruise Port. Say goodbye to Crews, Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.
  4. Pass by
    FOR THE GUESTS NOT USING TRANSFER, BOOK TOUR FROM HALONG BAY WILL FINISH 2 DAYS CRUISE AT HALONG INTERNATIONAL CRUISE PORT AFTER BOAT RETURN TO MAINLAND.
  5. Old Quarter
    3h · Admission ticket included
    FOR GUEST USING TRANSFER FROM HANOI ONLY:
    You will get on transfer at 12h30 PM back to HANOI. We will drop off you at same hotel/stay in Old Quarter Area between 15h00 PM to 1530 PM.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

FOR GUESTS BOOK TOUR FROM HALONG, NO TRANSFER:
Please come to the Halong International Cruise Port, Halong City, Quang Ninh Province before 12:00 noon time. If you arrive there later than 12:00, you are able to miss the cruise.

Meeting point

FOR GUEST BOOK TOUR FROM HANOI WITH TRANSFER ONLY:
Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House or Authentic Hanoi Travel Office at 39 Ngo Huyen Street before 8h00 AM.

End point

FOR GUESTS BOOK TOUR FROM HALONG, NO TRANSFER:
Please come to the Halong International Cruise Port, Halong City, Quang Ninh Province before 12:00 noon time. If you arrive there later than 12:00, you are able to miss the cruise.

End point

FOR GUEST BOOK TOUR FROM HANOI WITH TRANSFER ONLY:
Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House or Authentic Hanoi Travel Office at 39 Ngo Huyen Street before 8h00 AM.

Pickup details

FOR GUEST BOOK TOUR FROM HANOI WITH TRANSFER ONLY:
Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House or Authentic Hanoi Travel Office at 39 Ngo Huyen Street before 8h00 AM.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please NOTE: Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers.
  • The Wifi signal is not strong all the time due to the bay surrounded by islands
  • The beverage is higher than inland because of the storage, service fee and tax
  • Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating condition, kayaking or bamboo sampan may be canceled due to poor weather.
  • All activities are included in the program. Guests can choose to relax themselves and enjoy the scenery on board, without having to fully participate in activities above.
  • Standard menus onboard are served for all customers.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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