3-Day Swan Cruise Escape: Explore Bai Tu Long Bay & Ha Long Bay

Duration3 days

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The 3-day, 2-night Bai Tu Long Bay cruise with Swan Cruises is the ideal choice for travelers seeking a peaceful and authentic escape away from the crowded tourist routes of Ha Long Bay. Carefully designed to showcase the bay’s untouched beauty, this journey takes you through tranquil emerald waters, hidden lagoons, and the traditional Vung Vieng Floating Village in the less-visited corners of Bai Tu Long Bay. Kayak among majestic limestone karsts, explore the breathtaking Thien Canh Son Cave with its impressive rock formations, and unwind with relaxing onboard activities surrounded by spectacular scenery. Combining adventure, comfort, and cultural discovery, this cruise offers a truly immersive experience in one of Vietnam’s most serene natural wonders.

Options

Pick up from Halong Port

Ha Long International Port: We will pick up & drop off at Halong International Cruise Port, kindly make your way to get there on time
Pickup included

Pick up from Hanoi

Hanoi Old Quarter: We will pick up & drop off all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside
Pickup included

What's included

Fully furnished cabin with ocean view and bathroom
Welcome drink & Entrance and Sightseeing fees
Cooking demonstration, Sunset party and Tea and coffee with breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Shuttle Bus pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter ( If you book option from Hanoi )
Breakfast
Kayaking and squid fishing equipment
Friendly English-Speaking Guide

Personal expenses & Beverages, Massage, spa treatments
Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above

What to expect

Day 1: HANOI – BAI TU LONG BAY – CONG DO – CAP LA ISLAND ( L,D)

Old Quarter
3h · Admission ticket included

07.35 – 8.20: Our bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest.

( If you book option from Hanoi )
Halong Bay
3h · Admission ticket included

11.40 - 12.00: Arrive at our waiting lounge at Halong International Cruise Port, you will have a bit of time to relax. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat Swan Cruises.

12.30: 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.

13.00: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
Bai Tu Long Bay
10h · 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.

17.00: Get back to the boat and enjoy our Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage. 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.

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, karaoke, try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.

Day 2: FULL DAY ACTIVITIES IN THE BAY (B, L, D)

Bai Tu Long Bay
20h · Admission ticket included

06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on the 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.

08.30: Transfer to another small day boat to go deeper into the bay.

09.30 - 11.00: Pick up the kayak from the only designated shared raft (same spot as Day 1), then paddle to explore Thay Cave and enjoy swimming around the area.

11.30 - 13.00: A delicious lunch at noontime is served.

13.00 - 14.00: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village and pearl farming.

14.30 - 15.00: Return to the main Swan Cruise boat; take a break, enjoy the sunset party afterward and Cooking Class.

19.00: Dinner will be served.

20.30 - 22.00: Free time for joining games, karaoke, you may also try your luck with squid fishing.

Day 3: BAI TU LONG BAY – THIEN CANH SON CAVE – HALONG PORT - HANOI (B, L)

Bai Tu Long Bay
5h · 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.

06.30: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and ready for another exploring day.

07.30 - 07.45: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.

08.30: Upon return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.

10.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.

10.30: Cruises back to the harbor.

11.00 - 11.30: Disembark at Ha Long International Cruise Port. If you book option from Halong Port, we will drop you off here. End trips!
Old Quarter
3h · Admission ticket included

11.30 - 12.00: Our bus will take you back to Hanoi Old Quarter. (If you book option from Hanoi)

15.00 - 15.30: End of service.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you book option from Halong International Cruise Port, Bai Chay, Halong. Please arrive at Halong International Cruise Port by 11:00 -11:20 AM for check-in. Our guide will be there to greet you and assist with the cruise check-in.

End point

If you book option from Halong International Cruise Port, Bai Chay, Halong. Please arrive at Halong International Cruise Port by 11:00 -11:20 AM for check-in. Our guide will be there to greet you and assist with the cruise check-in.

Pickup details

If you book option from Hanoi: 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.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.