3 Days 2 Nights
Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise
A three-day two-night cruise at a relaxed pace with more time to get “off the beaten track” and discover the secrets of Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay, visit fishing villages, explore by kayak and experience unforgettable dining. This worthwhile three-day trip on one of our boutique traditional junks offers the highest quality luxury and comfort as you enjoy wonderful Halong Bay. Especially, we do not change boats or use any other day trip boat to transfer you during your stay. There is only one boat and one crew, and the entire group stays together. Cruise with us and have a once in a lifetime experience.
- Best comfort, no switch boat or day boat transfer during 3-day cruise
- Off the beaten track cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay
- Traditional wooden boats and authentic experience
- Oriental-designed cabin with large windows and en-suite bathroom
- Explore Halong Bay by kayak, visit the cave and a bamboo boat trip to floating village
- Authentic Vietnamese cuisines onboard and amazing BBQ lunch on a private beach
Itinerary
DAY 1: HA LONG INTERNATIONAL HARBOR – BAI TU LONG BAY – VUNG VIENG – CAP LA
08:30 – 09:00: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
12:00 – 12:30: Arrive to Waiting Lounge in Indochina Junk Office. And then, go to Ha Long harbor by a buggy.
12.30 – 13.00: Check-in, enjoy welcome drink & cruise briefing.
13:30 – 14:30: Have lunch in the outdoor dining room (depending on the weather condition) while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admire the fascinating formations on the way.
15:30 – 16:30: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village by a rustic rowboat, meet the local people, and pass through the floating school and fish farms.
16.45 – 19.00: Back to junk for relaxing.
19.00 – 21.00: Have dinner and overnight on board in Cap La.
DAY 2: CAP LA – VUNG DANG – CONG DAM
06:00 – 08:00: Enjoy fresh air & gentle breeze of the bay in morning. Have breakfast on board.
08:00 – 08:30: Cruise to Cong Dam while discovering geological values of Bai Tu Long Bay.
10:00: Enjoy kayaking through the hidden lagoons and geological park in Cong Dam
12:00: Have BBQ lunch on a wild beach
15:00: Return to the Junk for relaxing while cruising to Cong Do area
19:00: Having dinner & overnight on board.
DAY 3: CONG DO – THIEN CANH SON CAVE – HA LONG INTERNATIONAL HARBOR
06:00 – 08.00: Morning view of Bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
08:30 – 09:30: Arrive at Hon Co Island to explore the well- hidden Thien Canh Son cave
10:00: Return to the boat and cruise back to Cap La. Check out of the cabin. Start cruising towards the harbor while a A-La-Carte lunch will be served.
10:30: Enjoy the lunch while cruising towards the harbor.
11:30 – 12:00: Disembark. Drive to Yen Duc village in Dong Trieu province for a short break in this typical Vietnamese agricultural village which is rich in culture and traditions.
13:00 – 13:45: Enjoy water puppet show performed by local artists.
16:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.
NOTES
On the return, you will have a short break at Yen Duc Village – a typical Vietnamese agricultural village which is rich in culture and traditions. This is a great chance to visit the charming fields while wandering narrow alleyways in the odorous fresh air and enjoying the WATER PUPPET SHOW there.
This itinerary might be subject to change due to the weather or tide conditions without prior notice.
INCLUSIVE
- All land transportation Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi.
- Welcoming drink.
- Luxury, en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water.
- All meals on boat.
- Tea & coffee free on breakfast.
- Guide on board.
- Kayaking.
- Water puppet show.
EXCLUSIVE
- Personal expenses.
- Extra drinks.
- Bank charge (for payment by credit cards).
VISITIORS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED ON BOARD (FOR SAFETY REASON)
- Person with disability: physical or sensory
- Person who has symptoms of hallucinations, sleepwalking, fear of being enclosed, epilepsy…
- Person who is older than 80
WHAT’S TO BRING?
- Sunglasses
- Sun Block
- Wide Brim Hat
- Insect Repellents
- Swimming Suits
- Warm Clothes (in winter from November to April)
- Original Passport