Hanoi Old Quarter Hotel

Pick up and drop off service is provided at hotels located in Hanoi Old Quarter.

40 min

Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise

Between 08:45 and 09:10, guests are picked up from their hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and begin a 2,5-hour drive via the 5B highway in a limousine. Arrival at Tuan Chau marina is expected around 11:30 to 12:00, where guests board the cruise, receive a welcome drink, meet the captain and crew during the safety briefing, and check into their cabins. The cruise departs as lunch is served at 12:30 in the dining room. The journey continues past Con Vit islet, Thumb islet, and Gia Luan harbour near Cat Ba area. The cruise anchors at Ba Trai Dao natural beach in Lan Ha Bay for swimming, kayaking, or sunbathing. In the early evening, guests gather on the sundeck for a sunset party, with options to relax in the seasonal swimming pool or use the golf course. At 19:00, a BBQ dinner is served by the pool, followed by onboard activities such as cocktails at the panoramic bar, games, movies, squid fishing, or massage services. Overnight accommodation is on board.

360 min

Lan Ha Bay Exploration

At 6:30, a Tai Chi session is offered on the sundeck for early risers. Breakfast is served at 08:00 with panoramic views of the heritage site. The cruise continues sightseeing before transferring to a day boat at 10:00 to reach Viet Hai Village. Lunch is served on the day boat around 11:45. In the afternoon, guests cycle through village roads and rain forests, visiting a local family’s home to observe daily life. The day boat then cruises further in Lan Ha Bay, arriving at Van Boi Beach at 15:00 for swimming and kayaking, with views of a fish farm in the floating village. The boat returns to the main cruise, heading toward the sleeping area. Early evening activities include relaxing or playing golf, massage services, and a BBQ dinner with a different menu. After dinner, guests may enjoy cocktails at the bar, swimming pool, or wine and cigars cellar, watch the bay at night, or participate in activities such as squid fishing or movie viewing. Overnight is on board.

480 min

Final Morning and Return

Early risers can join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck to prepare for the day. Local breakfast is served between 07:00 and 08:00. At 08:00, the cruise sails through the bay towards Dark & Bright Cave (Hang Sang & Toi). Guests may choose to explore the cave by kayak or on a local bamboo boat rowed by locals. At 09:30, guests check out of their rooms. A cooking demonstration on making traditional Vietnamese spring rolls begins at 10:00. An international buffet lunch is served at 10:30. At 12:00, guests disembark and are transferred by limousine back to Hanoi, arriving at their hotel around 15:00.

360 min