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Doris Cruise 3-Day 5-Star Boat Tour Visiting Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay
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Doris Cruise 3-Day 5-Star Boat Tour Visiting Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay

by Doris Cruise

3 days
H Long Bay
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3 days
Starting time
Monday 26 October 2026
Language
English
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2 adults × $486
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Overview

The Doris Cruise offers a 3-day, 5-star boat tour covering Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay. The trip begins with a round-trip limousine bus transfer between Hanoi Old Quarter and Ha Long. On board the Doris, guests stay in luxury cabins equipped with air conditioning, a private shower, and receive one bottle of water per person. The itinerary visits less crowded areas including Lan Ha Bay, Three Peaches Beach Area, Dark & Bright Cave, and Viet Hai Village. Activities include kayaking or riding a local bamboo boat rowed by villagers, bicycling in Viet Hai, and a cooking class held on the cruise. Meals provided are breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with welcome drinks. A sunrise Tai Chi demonstration is also part of the program. An English-speaking guide accompanies guests throughout the 72-hour journey. Entrance fees, taxes, and service charges are included. Drinks outside the provided meals, tips, and personal expenses are not included. Passengers should provide passport copies before the trip and inform the operator of any food allergies or dietary preferences.

Highlights

3-day 5-star boat tour of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay
Roundtrip limousine bus between Hanoi Old Quarter and Ha Long
Kayaking or local bamboo boat rides included
Bicycling at Viet Hai Village
Sunrise Tai Chi demonstration on board
Cooking class and all meals provided

What's included

Entrance fees, taxes, and service charges
Kayaking or local bamboo boat rides
English-speaking guide throughout the tour
Sunrise Tai Chi demonstration
Lunch provided
Roundtrip shuttle bus transfer Hanoi Old Quarter - Ha Long - Hanoi Old Quarter
Dinner provided
Breakfast provided
Luxury cabin with air conditioning, private shower, and one bottle of water per person
Cooking class on the cruise
Welcome drinks

What's not included

Drinks served in restaurants and minibar
Tips for guide and driver
Personal expenses
Any services or items not listed as included

Itinerary

1

08:00 – 08:45 Pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter by limousine bus Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter. Start 2,5-hour road journey on shuttle limousine bus 12:00-12:30: Check in Reception at dock 35 Tuan Chau 12:30 – 12:45: Leaving dock to DORIS cruise in the bay

180 min

2

13:30: Have lunch on cruise. 14:00: Check in cruise and rest. 15:30 -17:00: Kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau area (the background of “Kong Skull Island movie”) or use Jacuzzi (Located on 3rd - sundeck) Notice: Short close or swim suite, flip flop is suitable for kayaking. Reception Provide: Life jackets; Towels, Dry bags (keep Camera, cellphone to take picture) Meeting point: The Reception (The lobby on 1st floor) 18:00: Enjoy Sunset Party: Cakes; peanut; fruit, tea for Complementary and join the cooking demonstration during sunset party, enjoy happy hour and relax. 19:30: Have dinner 20:30: Evening entertainments: squid fishing, relaxing and spend the night on the Doris Cruise

480 min

3

06h00: Practice Taichi on the Sundeck 7h30 – 08h30: Have breakfast: Eggs, cake, coffee... You could skip it if you want to sleep more Prepare to bring: Swimsuits, cameras or cellphones, sandals or shoes, warm clothes (depends on the weather), sunglasses, cash if you buy drinks.... Hand houses keeping Card please 08h45 : Getting on the transfer boat to Viet Hai Village. 10h30 - 12h00: Options: + Option 1 : Do cycling around Viet Hai Village + Option 2: Use electric car to visit Viet Hai Village 12h-12h20: Have lunch on the daily boat.

360 min

4

13h30-14h00: Kayaking around hidden Islands to explore the beauty and the hidden charm of Lan Ha bay 15h00 – 15:30 We move on to some hidden beaches around Ba Trai Dao (Three Peaches) area and swimming there 16h30 – 17h: Back to Doris Cruise 18h00: Enjoy Sunset Party and join the cooking demonstration, happy hour and relax. 19h30: Have dinner. 20h30: Evening entertainments: squid fishing, relaxing and spend the night on the Doris Cruise.

600 min

5

06.30: Early morning sun risers can enjoy Tai Chi lesson on sundeck. 7:00-7:45: Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. 08:00: Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi), exploring the cave yourself on local bamboo boat rowed by the locals. 09:30: Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin. Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure. 10:00: Enjoy your last buffet lunch at Doris cruise.

180 min

6

11:30: Doris Cruise are landing Tuan Chau Harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise. 12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by the luxury limousine. 15:00 – 15:15: Arrive in Hanoi

30 min

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Suitable for all fitness levels
Passengers must provide passport copies for ticket purchase and port procedures and notify of any food allergies or vegetarian preferences
Total
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