Highlights
- Experience Ha Long Bay's karst formations, such as Fighting Cock
- Enjoy kayaking in emerald waters or a bamboo boat ride at Pearl Farm
- Admire spectacular views of the whole bay from Ti Top Island
- Visit Surprise Cave, the largest cave in Ha Long Bay
- Join a short cooking class and make Vietnamese spring rolls
Description
Experience the stunning landscapes of Ha Long Bay aboard a 4-star junk boat with an onboard cabin on a 2-day 1-night cruise from Hanoi. Learn how to make spring rolls and fish for squid at night. Visit some of the limestone karst islands and marvel at the rock formations of the caves.
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong – Overnight on-board
From 8 to 8:45 AM, get picked up from your hotel and depart to Ha Long Bay. The bus journey will take around 2.5 hours. Stop en route for around 30 minutes at a rest stop. Board the boat at Tuan Chau International Marina and get a refreshing welcome drink as you check into your cabin.
Enjoy an onboard cabin with an ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, and big windows so you can see Ha Long Bay even from your bedroom. Get access to a hair dryer, a wooden hanger, slippers, and complimentary water bottles.
Then, cruise amongst the limestone rocks of Ha Long Bay and feast on fresh local seafood. Sail to islets such as 'Dog Head' and 'Swan' and pass the floating village of Ba Hang.
Next, explore Ha Long Bay by kayak in the Pearl Farm area, get some time to swim at Ti Top Island, and take part in a cooking demonstration on our sundeck. Watch the sunset from the sun deck of the boat before dropping anchor for the night. Go on a night squid fishing adventure after dinner, or just relax in the bar.
Day 2: Halong - Hanoi
Wake to stunning views of Ha Long Bay and take a guided tour of the stalactites and stalagmites of Surprise Cave. Pass the islands of 'Fighting Cock,' 'Incense Burner' and 'Stone Dogs' on the way back to the harbor.
Check out your room and enjoy lunch before your arrival. Board the bus for the return journey to Hanoi, with an estimated hotel drop-off at around 3:30 PM.
Includes
Sightseeing cruise
Guide
All entrance fees
Bamboo boat trip or kayaking
Spring roll cooking demonstration
Drinking water in the cabin (2 bottles)
Meals (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
Hotel pickup and drop-off at Hanoi Old Quarter
Accommodation on board (2 people sharing a double or twin cabin)
Excludes
Single traveler supplement fee ($50 per night)
Surcharge of $35 per person for Gala dinner on December 24th and 31st
Drinks at the bar
Important Information
- Bring your original passport for registration
- Notify the supplier by email, or tell the tour guide on the travel date, about any dietary requirements if you are vegetarian or allergic to any foods
- Have light luggage for 1 or 2 nights. However, in case that you will not come back to Hanoi any longer, you could bring all your luggage
- Bring your camera and phone (keeping them dry yourself)
- Have shorts/ light clothes for climbing, visiting the cave, kayaking and swimming
- Contact the tour guide for any assistance while you are on the tour
- Towels, shampoo, toothpaste & brush, comb, toilet paper in the bathroom and towels for your swimming will be provided
- Free Wi-Fi will be offered but the connection in the bay is sometimes 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
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
