DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG – LUON CAVE – TITOP ISLAND (L, D)
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 guests 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 on board.
13:00
Lunch is served at the restaurant while the cruise begins exploring Ha Long Bay.
14:45
Kayaking or bamboo boat trip to Luon Cave. Explore the cave and get closer to the natural beauty of limestone islands in the bay.
16:00
Visit and swim at Titop Island. Guests may relax on the beach or hike over 400 stone steps to the mountain peak for a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay from 100m above sea level.
17:00 – 18:30
Enjoy the sunset over Ha Long Bay, choose your favorite drinks on the sundeck, or join a cooking class.
19:15
Dinner is served in a warm and elegant atmosphere.
21:00
Relax on the sundeck or try the exciting squid fishing experience.
22:30
Overnight on board, rest and recharge for the next day.
DAY 2: HALONG – SUNG SOT CAVE – HANOI (B, L)
06:15
Wake up to sunrise over the bay and join a light Tai Chi session.
06:30
Light breakfast with tea, coffee, and pastries.
07:20
Visit Sung Sot Cave – the largest and most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay, discovering its magnificent limestone formations created over thousands of years.
09:15
Return to the cruise, check out and settle payment.
09:30
Enjoy a light buffet lunch at the restaurant.
10:45 – 11:00
Arrive at the port, end of Ha Long Bay cruise.
11:15 – 11:30
Transfer back to Hanoi, arriving around 14:30 – 14:45.
INCLUDED SERVICES
- Luxury sea-view cabin
- English/Vietnamese speaking guide on board
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Free drinks: welcome drink upon check-in and 1 bottle of water per guest
- Entrance fees as per program
- Free activities: bamboo boat or kayaking at Luon Cave, cooking class, afternoon tea
EXCLUDED SERVICES
- 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 listed above
WHAT TO BRING
- Passport / ID card
- Camera or video equipment
- Sunglasses, hat, swimwear, sunscreen, insect repellent
- Personal medication and medical essentials
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Wi-Fi may be unstable in low-signal areas or while cruising; please understand.
- Personal information (full name, date of birth, gender, nationality, passport/ID number, valid visa for foreigners, etc.) must be sent before departure. The company is not responsible if guests are denied boarding due to missing or invalid information.
ITINERARY NOTES
- Exact timing and activity schedule will be provided by the guide/cruise manager during the trip.
- The itinerary may change depending on weather conditions, tides, or Halong Bay management regulations.
- All meals are included in the program. Special dietary requirements (diet, vegetarian, etc.) must be informed at least 2 days before departure.