Ha Long 3 Day 2 night
Highlights of the journey
You are cruising from the awesome limestone cliffs of Ha Long Bay toward the centre of the World Natural Heritage site, discovering the exotic formations of a limestone cave, and exploring the daily life of local people living on the bay...
Schedule
Day 1: Hanoi – Tuan Chau Harbor - Luon Cave Area (Lunch, Dinner)
08:00 – 08:40: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus (on request). Depart Hanoi for a 3.5-hour journey to Halong Bay.
11:45 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau International Marina. A tender boat transfers you to the Halong Phoenix Cruiser. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink and check into your cabin.
13:00: As you settle into your cabin, the cruiser glides out to the center of the World Heritage Site. Lunch is served in the boat’s restaurant with fresh local seafood (vegetable menu available upon request). The cruiser passes by Dog Head, Swan Islands, Ba Hang Floating Villages, Incense Burner, and Thumb Islands en route to the Luon Cave area.
14:30 – 15:00: Gear up for a 1-hour kayaking session around Luon Cave. Our guide provides safety guidelines and paddling techniques before assisting you onto brand-new sit-on-top kayaks. Afterward, visit Titop Island for an hour of swimming, sunbathing, or climbing to the island’s peak for a panoramic view.
17:00: As the sun sets, return to the cruiser for relaxation. Enjoy coffee, tea, and fruits on the sundeck or order your favorite drink while the boat cruises to the night’s anchorage area.
19:00: Dinner is served with local seafood. After dinner, relax with drinks from the bar, enjoy the top deck, or try squid fishing before retiring.
Day 2: Bright Cave – Ba Trai Dao Area – Pearl Farm (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
07:00 – 07:45: Enjoy the morning view of Halong Bay with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
08:30 – 11:30: Transfer to a smaller boat and cruise to the southern part of Halong Bay, passing Frog, Chop Stick Island, and Ba Trai Dao area. Stop at Bright Cave for kayaking and to explore the pristine waters. Optional (based on operation and weather conditions): Visit Bright Cave, another renowned cave.
12:00: A fresh seafood lunch is served on the support boat.
13:00: Swim at the beach in the Ba Trai Dao area.
14:30: Visit the Pearl Farm to learn about the process of cultured pearls.
16:00: Return to the Halong Phoenix Cruiser at Titop Island. The cruiser welcomes you back onboard.
17:00: Enjoy drinks and fresh fruits on the top deck while relaxing as the sun sets.
19:00: Dinner is served with local seafood. After dinner, relax with drinks from the bar, enjoy the top deck, or try squid fishing before retiring.
Day 3: Surprising Cave - Tuan Chau Harbor – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)
07:00 – 07:45: Enjoy the morning view of Halong Bay with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
08:00 – 09:00: Visit the impressive Surprising Cave (Sửng Sốt) with your tour guide, exploring its stunning stalagmites and stalactites.
10:00: Check out of your cabin and settle your bill as the boat cruises back to the harbor, passing Fighting Cocks Island (symbol of Halong Bay), Incense Burner, and Stone Dogs Islands.
10:20: Participate in a cooking demonstration onboard to learn how to make authentic Vietnamese spring rolls, including recipes and techniques.
10:45: Lunch is served onboard while cruising toward the harbor.
11:30: Disembark the Halong Phoenix Cruiser and return to Tuan Chau International Marina by tender boat. Board the bus for the return journey to Hanoi, arriving at your hotel around 14:30 – 15:00.
Included and Excluded Services
Tour Price Includes:
– Transfer to/from your hotel in a high-standard air-conditioned bus.
– Guiding services by a professional English-speaking guide.
– All entrance fees to indicated sites.
– International standard sit-on-top kayak and kayaking instructions by our expert guide.
– Bamboo boat trip.
– Spring roll making demonstration onboard.
– Drinking water in cabin (2 bottles per person).
– Meals as indicated (Lunch and Dinner on Day 1, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner on Day 2, Breakfast and Lunch on Day 3).
Tour Price Excludes:
– Personal drink orders from the bar.
– Personal expenses and other items not clearly mentioned in the included list.
– Value-added taxes.
Notes
What to Bring:
- Original passport.
- Shorts and T-shirt or warm clothes in winter (travel light).
- Camera, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
- Cash for drinks (beer, wine) on the boat.