Halong Bay / Lan Ha Bay / Bai Tu Long Bay / Cat Ba Island

Hanoi - Guests are picked up in Hanoi’s Old Quarter between 8:00 am and 8:30 am. If staying outside the Old Quarter, please provide the hotel or Airbnb address with your booking.

Halong Bay - For those booking the HALONG BAY TOUR:

08:00 - 08:30 am: Pick-up from the Old Quarter area for transfer to Halong Bay.

11:30 am: Arrival at the cruise dock, assistance with check-in at the cruise lounge.

12:15 pm: Transfer to the cruise, check-in, and enjoy welcome drinks.

1:00 pm: Enjoy a delicious lunch while taking in the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Fighting-Cock and Finger Islet.

2:45 pm: Visit Luon Cave or the Pearl Farm area by bamboo boat or kayak.

4:00 pm: Head to Titov Island for swimming or hiking to the top for a panoramic view of the Bay.

5:30 pm: Return to the boat for a Sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (5:30 pm – 7:00 pm) – buy 2 get 1 free at the bar.

6:30 pm: Participate in a Cooking Demo class or enjoy free time.

7:00 pm: Delight in a fantastic dinner under the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars.

8:30 pm: Relax with spa treatments or enjoy a cocktail.

Ti Top Island - For those booking the HALONG BAY TOUR:

Visit Titop Island for sunbathing, swimming, or hiking to enjoy great views (for travelers on the HALONG BAY itinerary only).

Hang Luon Cave - For those booking the HALONG BAY TOUR:

Kayak in and around the cave, karsts, and grottos (for travelers on the HALONG BAY itinerary only).

Lan Ha Bay - For those booking the LAN HA BAY TOUR:

8:00 am - 8:30 am: Pick-up from Hanoi Old Quarter area.

11:30 am: Welcome at Tuan Chau harbor in Halong Bay.

12:00 - 12:30 pm: Check-in on the cruise, enjoy welcome drinks, and settle into your cabins.

1:15 pm: Enjoy a great set menu lunch as the cruise sets sail for Lan Ha Bay, passing Da Chong islet with its French-built lighthouse.

2:00 pm: As lunch concludes, the cruise enters Lan Ha Bay through the Cua Van area, surrounded by extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Guests can explore Lan Ha Bay by kayaking and swimming in the crystal-clear waters.

5:00 pm: Return to the main boat and cruise to the overnight location.

5:30 pm: Join the sunset party on the sundeck with complimentary fruits, juice, and music.

7:15 pm: Relish a special dinner in the restaurant.

8:45 pm - 12:00 am: Enjoy free time with music, dancing, and drinks.

Cat Ba Island - For travelers booking LAN HA BAY + BIKING CAT BA ISLAND:

7:10 am: Pick-up from Hanoi.

11:45 am: Transfer by tender to the cruise.

12:15 pm: Welcome and check-in on the cruise.

12:30 pm: Enjoy lunch while continuing the journey via the islets. The limestone karst formations rise impressively from the sea. This area is untouched, as few cruise ships use the route via Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Dong to Ba Trai Dao area.

2:30 pm: The cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by kayaking and enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters.

3:20 pm: Enjoy swimming time.

5:45 pm: Return to the cruise and join a traditional cooking class. Happy hour time.

7:00 pm: Enjoy a delightful dinner in an intimate romantic setting.

9:00 pm: Relax with drinks from the bar, squid fishing, and enjoy karaoke.

Halong Bay / Lan Ha Bay / Bai Tu Long Bay / Cat Ba Island

Halong Bay - For those booking the HALONG BAY TOUR:

6:00 am: Start the day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sun rises over Halong Bay.

7:00 am: Light breakfast served in the restaurant.

8:00 am: Visit the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest caves in Ha Long Bay, with beautiful stalactites. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay upon exiting the cave.

9:30 am: Return to the boat, check-out, and head back to Tuan Chau Island.

10:00 am: Brunch served in the restaurant and settle payments.

10:45 am: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina and return to Hanoi.

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Drop-off at hotel/point in the Old Quarter area.

Sung Sot Cave - For those booking the HALONG BAY TOUR:

Visit Sung Sot Cave, walk inside, hike to the top for great views. This is the largest cave in Halong Bay, and it is sure to impress.

Lan Ha Bay - For those booking the LAN HA BAY TOUR:

6:00 am: The morning is the best time on Lan Ha Bay. Head to the upper deck for Tai Chi sessions. Enjoy an early morning cup of tea, coffee, or juice anywhere on the boat while watching the miraculous scenery unfold.

6:30 am: Light breakfast served in the restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee).

7:15 am - 8:30 am: Enjoy the final stage of your trip to Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats, a wild and mysterious beauty in the World Heritage area. Return to the main board afterward.

9:00 am - 9:15 am: Check out of your cabin as the boat approaches the mainland.

9:45 am: Enjoy brunch on the boat.

10:45 am: Board the tender and return to the wharf, where your trip vehicle will transfer you to Hanoi.

11:45 am: Tour ends at Tuan Chau harbor in Halong.

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Drop-off at your hotels in Hanoi.

Bai Tu Long Bay - For those booking the BAI TU LONG BAY tour:

6:00 am: Start the day with Tai Chi on the sundeck or enjoy a morning view of the stunning bay landscape with tea or coffee.

7:00 am: Breakfast served in Western style to energize you for another day of exploration.

8:00 am: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.

9:00 am: Return to the boat with about 30 minutes to freshen up and pack.

10:00 am: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. Learn to make a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish, Nem Cuon, or try fruit and vegetable carving.

11:00 am: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.

12:00 pm: Return to the harbor and disembark at Ha Long cruise port.

12:30 pm: Shuttle bus or limousine transfer back to Hanoi.

3:00 pm: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip concludes.

Cat Ba Island - For those booking the LAN HA BAY + CAT BA ISLAND tour:

6:00 am: Start the day with a cup of coffee, take photos, or enjoy the sunrise from your cabin window. Enjoy a light breakfast in the peaceful beauty of the bay.

8:00 am: Transfer to a tender to visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island. Take a bicycle ride (or electric car) through a rainforest tunnel to a village nestled in a valley within a national park. Meet locals, visit a traditional house, and see their homes and the village school.

Return to the cruise boat for check-out procedures.

10:45 am: Enjoy a delightful lunch while cruising back.

11:45 am: Return to the quay side in the south of the bay, where visitors disembark.

12:00 pm: Farewell at the port, marking the end of the program. We hope you enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

3:45 pm: Return to your drop-off point in Hanoi.

• Accommodation in air-conditioned private cabin
• Sunset party with complimentary juice
• Round-trip transfers from Hanoi Old Quarter (If transfer option is selected)
• Kayaking or bamboo boat excursion
• Tai Chi session and cooking demonstration (on most cruises)
• Entrance fees and sightseeing
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast

• Beverages and alcohol (available for purchase)
• Optional: 3%-4% surcharge if you pay all bills by credit cards
• Spa treatments, massage, and laundry services, Surcharge for single cabin occupancy
• GALA DINNER DEC 24, DEC 31

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1. If you book ‘Halong Bay option’

=> Pick up by bus ~ 08:00am - 08:30am - 9am from Hanoi’s Old quarter area

=> Visit: Sung Sot cave, Titop island, Kayaking in/around cave and around floating village/islets/rocks, you might visit Pearl Farm floating village(optional)

2)If you book ‘Lan Ha Bay option’

=> Pick up ~ 08:00am - 08:30am / 09:00-09:30am from Hanoi’s Old quarter area

=> Visit: Lan Ha Bay, Dark & Bright cave, Cat Ba island area or Pearl farm OR Cave in island, Kayaking/Swimming around pure water area/islets/rocks.

3)f you book ‘Bai Tu Long Bay option’

=> Pick up ~ 08:00am - 08:30am from Hanoi’s Old quarter area

=> Visit: Thien Canh Son cave, wild and beautiful beach, Vung Vieng floating village. Kayaking/Swimming around floating village/islets/rocks

• If you travel as group but prefer SINGLE CABIN FOR 1 PERSON, please book separately
• Check in time 12:30-13:00 / Check out time from 09:30am - 11:00am. These are cruises, not hotel, so travelers need to check out earlier than usual and staffs clean rooms for other new guests coming
• Itinerary could be changed due to weather or season or depends on each cruise but all are great for travelers
• If you choose “Infant”(Free of charge), share bed, meals, seats with adults
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• If you travel with kids <=9, prefer private cabin for kids, please pay as an adult price
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