Highlights
- Experience the limestone karst rock formations with different amazing shapes
- Enjoy kayaking in the emerald water. Swimming at the quiet beach in the Bay
- Impress yourself with a spectacular view of the whole bay from Titop Island.
- Transfer by small boat to Drump/ Fairy area for nearly a full-day of kayaking/ swimming
- Fishing like the locals
Description
Experience the majestic beauty of Ha Long Bay on a 3-day cruise from Hanoi.
Day 1: Hanoi – Tuan Chau Marina Station – Pearl Farm – Titop Island (L,D)
Start with pickup from Hanoi by shuttle bus. Travel to Ha Long Bay by highway. At Tuan Chau International Marina, a boat will take you to your cruiser. A refreshing welcome drink is served and you can check into your cabin.
Get settled in your cabin as the boat starts to cruise out to the center of the World Heritage Site. Your lunch, at the boat’s restaurant, will be served with fresh local seafood
From the marina area, pass by Dog Head and Swan Islands, Ba Hang floating village. Then head to the Pearl Farm area for kayaking. After that the boat will continue to Titop Island for one hour for swimming, sunbathing, or hiking to the panoramic view on the island's peak.
As the sun sets over the bay, head back to the boat to relax for the evening. Coffee, tea and fruits will be available on the sundeck or you can order your favorite drink while the boat cruises to the night’s anchorage area. Dinner will be served with local seafood. After dinner you may choose to enjoy drinks from the bar or top deck or experience night squid fishing before heading to bed.
Day 2: Halong Bay – Ba Trai Dao Area – Me Cung Cave – Overnight on-board
On the second day, enjoy the morning views of beautiful landscapes with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air. Afterward, hop on a smaller boat to travel to the southern part of Halong Bay. Sail past Face’s stone, Horse’s mountain before going to Trinh Nu Cave, Roster Cave for kayaking.
Enjoy a kayaking trip to explore the hidden corners of Halong Bay, passing many islands. After paddling for about 1 hour, take some time to relax while the cruiser takes you to Ba Trai Dao Beach for swimming, followed by lunch.
After lunch, visit Me Cung Cave, before heading back to the cruiser for dinner and relaxation onboard. Enjoy a cooking demonstration onboard that shows you how to make authentic Vietnamese spring rolls
Day 3: Surprising Cave (Sung Sot Cave) – Tuan Chau Marina Station - Hanoi (B, L)
After breakfast, you will visit the impressive Cave of Halong Bay, known as Sửng Sốt (Surprising Cave). Then, check out of your cabin as the boat begins cruising back to the harbor. Experience more views of Halong Bay such as Fighting Cocks Island, Incense Burner, and Stone Dogs Islands. Lunch is served on board during the journey back towards the harbor.
Head back to the Tuan Chau International Marina where you then board the bus for your return journey to Hanoi by the new highway. Arrive at your hotel in the mid afternoon (15h00)
Includes
English-speaking guide
Entrance fees
International standard sit-on-top kayaks
Kayaking instructions by an expert guide
Spring roll making demonstration
2 bottles of drinking water per cabin
Meals as indicated (2 x breakfast, 3 x lunch, 2 x dinner)
Round-trip transfer between Hanoi and Ha Long Bay by air-conditioned vehicle
Excludes
Personal drink orders from the bar
Single supplement fee of $50 per night ($100 for 2 nights in total)
Surcharge of $35 per person for Gala dinner on December 24th and 31st
Tips (recommended at the end of the tour)
Important Information
- Bring your original passport for registration
- Notify the supplier by email or the tour guide on the travel date of your food requirements if you are vegetarian, on a diet or allergic to some kinds of food
- Have light luggage for 1 or 2 nights. However, in case you will not return to Hanoi, you can bring all your luggage
- Bring your camera/ phone (although you will be responsible for keeping them dry)
- Have shorts/ light clothes for climbing, visiting the cave, kayaking and swimming
- Contact your tour guide for any assistance while on the tour
- Towels, shampoo, toothpaste, brush, comb and toilet paper in bathroom will be available for you
- Wi-Fi will be free but the connection in the bay is occasionally not good
- A surcharge of $40 USD will be required to be paid in cash if you need 1 private cabin for you only (solo traveler)
- In case of any cancellation due to bad weather or other tour operation, you should directly contact GetYourGuide on your own for a refund
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
