Highlights
- Kayak through karst mountains and swim in the bay's crystalline waters
- Learn how to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls during a cooking class
- Ride a traditional bamboo boat around the caves
- Unwind during a morning tai chi lesson and experience fishing at night
- Enjoy swimming, kayaking, tai chi, and other activities on the cruise
Description
Sip tea at sunset and explore caves by bamboo boat on a 2-day, 1-night speedboat cruise from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Join in on kayaking, swimming, tai chi, and squid fishing. Enjoy cabin accommodation, an onboard restaurant, and more.
Day 1: Hanoi/Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay
Pickup at Ninh Binh starts at 7:00 AM (for guests who want pickup in Ninh Binh). Pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter runs from 8:00 to 8:30 AM (for guests using our transfer). After pickup, begin the 2.5-hour journey by limousine to Tuan Chau Port.
11:30 - 12:00 Meet the crew and listen to a short briefing about your cruise while enjoying a welcome drink at the onboard restaurant. Check in to your boat cabin before a buffet lunch at the onboard restaurant.
Option 1: Discovery Dark and Bright Cave by kayaking or Bamboo Boat about an hour here. After visit the Dark and Bright cave back to main cruise for swimming around the cruise. Enjoy tea or coffee on the sundeck while watching the sunset.
Option 2- Cruise toward Halong Bay and explore Ba Trai Dao beach (Tra Bau area). This is a great destination for kayaking around limestone islets and swimming in crystal sea water. Enjoy tea or coffee on the sundeck while watching the sunset.
Sunset is one of the best times of day to see the beauty of the bay. Learn how to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls during a cooking demonstration and class with the onboard chef. Dinner is then served, featuring a seafood set menu at the restaurant.
After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at the panoramic bar or experience the thrills of squid fishing. Spend the rest of your night in your cabin.
Day 2: Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Hanoi/Ninh Binh
Start your day with a Tai Chi session while surrounded by fresh air and views of the sun rising on the bay.
After a light breakfast
Option 1: You will visit the Trung Trang Cave or Quan Y Cave on the Cat Ba Island about an hour, so beautiful island in Lan Ha Bay.
Option 2: Cruise toward Lan Ha Bay explore the Ao Ech area (Tra Bau area). This is a great destination for kayaking around limestone islets and swimming in crystal sea water.
9:30am Return to the cruise to check out of your cabin.
10:00 Enjoy brunch at the restaurant while cruising back to Tuan Chau Port.
11:20 At Tuan Chau Port
11:45 The bus will transfer back to Hanoi or Ninh Binh-From the port, enjoy a final limo transfer back to your pickup location.
15:00 The end trip at Hanoi Old Quarter or Ninh Binh
Note: We provide four cruises for this trip, so travelers will join one of the options listed above.
We also provide Limousine bus to Ninh Binh, so who want to transfer to Ninh Binh instead Hanoi, please inform us in email.
We also pick-up and drop off at Ninh Binh by Limousine bus instead Hanoi
Free set up Honeymoon cabin, anniversary cabin
Free a birthday cake for customer have a birthday on cruise
Please send an email if you have special request up there.
Includes
2-day and 1-night 5-star cruise, Private Balcony, Bathtub
Swimming Pool Or Jacuzzi
Tour guide
Welcome drink (soft drink, tea, or coffee)
Private balcony cabin with ocean view
Private Bathroom with Private Bathtub Ocean View
Fully-equipped ensuite cabin with A/C
2 bottles of water in each cabin daily
All meals on the boat (breakfast, buffet lunch, set dinner, with vegetarian options)
All entry fees and tickets
Kayaking
Taichi on the boat
Squid fishing
Swimming
Cooking class
All-day room service
Birthday cake if celebrating on board (must request before your trip)
Honeymoon cabin setup (must request before your trip)
Taxes are included for all bookings made from 26 June 2026 onward.
Excludes
Transfers from Hanoi or Ninh Binh ($25 per person): Hanoi–Ha Long–Hanoi, Ninh Binh–Ha Long–Hanoi, or Hanoi–Ha Long–Ninh Binh; pickup and drop-off in Ninh Binh are also available
Solo travelers extra surcharge of $90 for a private single room
Drinks and travel insurance
Important Information
- Cruise itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions
- An extra surcharge applies on New Year, Christmas, and national holidays
- Infant rates apply, provided they do not occupy a seat
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Booking & Confirmation
- Based on your booking request, we will send a confirmation and trip details within 24 hours. A final reconfirmation, including pick-up information, will be sent via email or WhatsApp 24 hours before departure
- Pick-up Information
- Pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter: 8:00 AM
- Pick-up in Ninh Binh: 7:00 AM
- Drop-off (after the trip)
- Hanoi Old Quarter: approximately 3:00 PM
- Ninh Binh: approximately 4:00 PM
- Please send your special requests by email before your trip so we can make the necessary arrangements
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
