3-Day Halong Bay Junk Boat Cruise from Hanoi
3 days
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Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L, D)
8am – 8:30am: After pickup from your hotel, set out on the around 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay, passing through the scenic Red River Delta region.
12pm – 12:30 pm: Enjoy a short cruise-briefing, then board the junk boat and set sail across Halong Bay
1pm – 3:30pm: Tuck into lunch on-board
3:30pm – 4:30pm: Hop off to swim or kayak around the bay and explore the Luon Cave area.
4:30pm – 5:30pm: Cruise to Soi Sim island. Enjoy swimming and relaxing at the beach of Soi Sim, or hike up to the top of the island for a panoramic view of the bay.
5:30pm: Return to the main boat to watch the sunset.
7pm: Enjoy dinner on-board, then optional squid fishing in the evening.
Day 2: Halong – Lan Ha Bay (B, L, D)
6:30am – 7am: Take part in an optional tai chi class on deck, then enjoy breakfast on-board.
8:30am: Cruise to Lan Ha Bay.
8:30am – 12pm: Explore the Light and Dark Cave by kayak, then swim and sunbathe at the beach.
12:00pm – 2pm: Return to the boat for lunch, then continue exploring Lan Ha Bay aboard a smaller boat.
2pm – 2:30pm: Visit a floating Pearl Farm and learn the technique of creating high-quality pearls. If the weather permits, you will continue along to Three Peach Beach for swimming and snorkeling.
2:30pm – 4pm: Cruise back to the main boat.
7pm: Enjoy dinner and overnight on the boat.
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
6:30am – 7am: Take part in an optional tai chi class on deck, then enjoy breakfast on-board.
8:30am – 9:30am: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave.
9:30am: Return to your boat, freshen-up and check out.
9:30am – 10:30am: Head back to the harbor and on the way, pass Ba Hang fishing village and Dog Islet. There's also chance to take part in a cooking class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12pm – 12:30pm: Disembark the cruise and transfer back to your Hanoi hotel.
4:30pm – 5pm: Drop-off at your hotel.
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8am – 8:30am: After pickup from your hotel, set out on the around 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay, passing through the scenic Red River Delta region.
12pm – 12:30 pm: Enjoy a short cruise-briefing, then board the junk boat and set sail across Halong Bay
1pm – 3:30pm: Tuck into lunch on-board
3:30pm – 4:30pm: Hop off to swim or kayak around the bay and explore the Luon Cave area.
4:30pm – 5:30pm: Cruise to Soi Sim island. Enjoy swimming and relaxing at the beach of Soi Sim, or hike up to the top of the island for a panoramic view of the bay.
5:30pm: Return to the main boat to watch the sunset.
7pm: Enjoy dinner on-board, then optional squid fishing in the evening.
Day 2: Halong – Lan Ha Bay (B, L, D)
6:30am – 7am: Take part in an optional tai chi class on deck, then enjoy breakfast on-board.
8:30am: Cruise to Lan Ha Bay.
8:30am – 12pm: Explore the Light and Dark Cave by kayak, then swim and sunbathe at the beach.
12:00pm – 2pm: Return to the boat for lunch, then continue exploring Lan Ha Bay aboard a smaller boat.
2pm – 2:30pm: Visit a floating Pearl Farm and learn the technique of creating high-quality pearls. If the weather permits, you will continue along to Three Peach Beach for swimming and snorkeling.
2:30pm – 4pm: Cruise back to the main boat.
7pm: Enjoy dinner and overnight on the boat.
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
6:30am – 7am: Take part in an optional tai chi class on deck, then enjoy breakfast on-board.
8:30am – 9:30am: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave.
9:30am: Return to your boat, freshen-up and check out.
9:30am – 10:30am: Head back to the harbor and on the way, pass Ba Hang fishing village and Dog Islet. There's also chance to take part in a cooking class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12pm – 12:30pm: Disembark the cruise and transfer back to your Hanoi hotel.
4:30pm – 5pm: Drop-off at your hotel.
Included
- 2-night accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- All activities
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels in Old Quater of Hanoi in 2miles (3km) from Old Quater of Hanoi)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Kayaking
- Cooking class
- Tai chi in the mornings
Not included
- Drinks
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions without prior notice
- Meals on-board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood and international.
- Please advise any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least 2 days prior to the departure
- Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
55%
Aquatic
25%