DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG – BAI TU LONG BAY
08:00 – 08:30
Pick-up from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter (if shuttle service is booked). During the 2.5-hour transfer to Halong, there will be a 20-minute rest stop.
11:30 – 11:45
Welcome at Halong International Port, Bai Chay, Quang Ninh.
12:15
A speedboat transfers guests to the cruise for check-in. Enjoy a welcome drink, receive itinerary briefing and safety instructions.
13:00
Lunch is served at the restaurant while the cruise begins its journey to explore Bai Tu Long Bay.
15:00
Kayaking at Cong Do area.
Guests will experience kayaking to get closer to the natural beauty of limestone islands in the bay.
17:00 – 18:30
Watch the sunset over Bai Tu Long Bay, enjoy Happy Hour promotions with your favorite drinks, join a cooking class and afternoon tea.
19:15
Dinner is served in a romantic open-air restaurant setting.
21:00
Free time to relax or try squid fishing.
22:30
Overnight on Bai Tu Long Bay.
DAY 2: VUNG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE – HANOI
06:30
Wake up to sunrise over the bay and join a light Tai Chi session.
07:00
Light breakfast with tea, coffee, and pastries.
07:30
Visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village. Guests will take a bamboo boat to explore one of the oldest fishing villages in the bay and experience the simple local lifestyle.
09:00 – 09:15
Return to the cruise, check out and settle any service bills.
09:30
Enjoy a light lunch at the restaurant.
11:00
Return to the port and end the Bai Tu Long Bay cruise.
11:15 – 11:30
Transfer back to Hanoi, arriving around 14:30 – 14:45.
INCLUSIONS
- 2-day 1-night cruise itinerary
- Luxury sea-view cabin
- English/Vietnamese speaking guide on board
- Meals as program (1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast & 1 early lunch)
- Welcome drink upon check-in
- 1 bottle of mineral water per guest in cabin
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- Activities: kayaking, bamboo boat village visit, etc.
- Cooking class
- Afternoon tea
- Squid fishing
EXCLUSIONS
- Round-trip transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
- Spa, massage, drinks, and personal expenses
- Holiday surcharges (Christmas, New Year, Lunar New Year)
- Tips for crew
- Other expenses not mentioned above
WHAT TO BRING
- Passport / ID card
- Sunglasses, hat, swimwear, sunscreen, insect repellent
- Personal medication and medical essentials
NOTES
- Wi-Fi may be unstable in remote or limestone areas; please understand.
- Required personal information (full name, date of birth, nationality, passport/ID number, valid visa for foreigners, etc.) must be sent before departure. The cruise is not responsible if guests are denied boarding due to missing or incorrect information.
- Exact timing and activity schedule will be announced by the tour guide/manager during the trip.
- The itinerary may change due to weather, tide conditions, or authority regulations.
- All meals are included. Special dietary requests (vegetarian, diet, allergies) must be informed at least 2 days before departure.