Halong Bay 2-Day 1-Night Cruise with Full Meals, Caves, Kayaking and Transfer
by Victory Era Travel
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This 2-day, 1-night boat cruise explores both Halong Bay and the quieter Lan Ha Bay, departing from Hanoi. The trip includes a round-trip modern bus transfer via expressway to the cruise departure point. Guests stay overnight in a private cabin with ocean views and a balcony on the Lotus Cruises fleet, which features 16-18 cabins per boat, each with private bathrooms, a spacious sundeck, and a restaurant. Onboard activities include visits to Dark and Light Cave with entrance fees included. You can join a cooking demonstration, practice Tai Chi, try squid fishing, sing karaoke, swim, and kayak in the bays. Meals provided include lunch and dinner on the first day, plus breakfast the next morning. A welcome drink is served on arrival, and tea, coffee, and two bottles of mineral water are supplied in the cabin. An English-speaking professional guide accompanies the cruise, and insurance coverage is included. Check-in is between 12:00 and 12:30 pm, with check-out the following day from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Housekeeping cleans the cabins during this time. The cruise is weather-dependent; cancellations due to bad weather result in a full refund or rescheduling. Be aware that beverages beyond those mentioned, tips, holiday surcharges, and single cabin bookings for solo travelers are not included in the price.
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Itinerary
7:45-8:30 This estimated time to pick you up at your hotel. The exactly time will be informed via WhatsApp one day before departure date.
30 min
10:00 Stop for customers take a rest on the stop point around 20 minutes. 11:45– 12:00 Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor, check in at the waiting room. 12:00 – 12:30 Get on Tender Boat to Lotus Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure. 13:00 – 13:15 Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong – Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
180 min
15:00–15:30 You can choose to relax on the sundesk or explore Ba Trai Dao – Tra Bau area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay and experience kayaking here. 17:30 –18:30 Come back to our Cruise and participate in our Happy Our & Cooking Class. Take photos and relax. 19:00 Dinner is served at the restaurant. After dinner, you can join the squid fishing program, relax on the sundesk, enjoy a glass of wine at the bar… Overnight on the cruise
900 min
6:00 Morning call (if you request) 6:00-6:30 Start the day with Tai Chi - physical movements designed for relaxation, balanced health - on the sundeck 6:15-7:00 Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
60 min
7:00 Visitors Dark and Light Cave. Here you can freely kayak or bamboo Boat to explore the landscape, or immerse yourself. in the cool, clear blue water of this place.
150 min
9:30 Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin. 10:00 Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure. Enjoy lunch at the restaurant while the cruise is returning to the harbour. 11:00 You take the Tender boat back to Tuan Chau port. 11:30-12:00 Driver will pick you up from the waiting room back to Hanoi ( Please be patience to wait for picking up)
150 min
15:00-15:30 You will be dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter ( Hoan Kiem lake). Trip ends!
180 min
Meeting point
If your hotel is outside Old Quarter, should be at Hanoi Opera House at 8:30am.
End point
If your hotel is outside Old Quarter, should be at Hanoi Opera House at 8:30am.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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