Hanoi Old Quarter Hotel

Passengers are picked up and dropped off at their hotel located in Hanoi Old Quarter.

30 min

Got Ferry Terminal & Halong Bay Cruise

At 09h10, passengers are picked up from Hanoi Old Quarter and travel via the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal in Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City, arriving around 11h30. They cross the longest and newest bridge in Southeast Asia, which is 100 meters high. At 12h15, guests transfer by tender to the cruise. Boarding begins at 12h30 with check-in, welcome drink, cruise briefing, and safety instructions. The cruise departs toward Da Chong islet, where a French-built lighthouse dating back more than 100 years can be seen. Guests enjoy an international buffet lunch while cruising past limestone karsts in the Con Vit area. At 15h00, visitors take a bus to Trung Trang cave on Cat Ba Island, located within Cat Ba National Park and surrounded by Kim Giao forest. Trung Trang Valley spans approximately 300 hectares, with depths ranging from 10 to 30 meters and extending about 15 kilometers. The cave itself is 300 meters long, formed by natural processes over more than 2000 years, and features numerous stalactites in diverse shapes. At 17h00, the cruise arrives at the less populated Tra Bau area in Lan Ha Bay, where swimming is possible. At 17h45, guests return onboard to watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin and may participate in a traditional cooking class. Massage services are available by booking with the Cruise Manager. At 19h30, a candlelight deluxe dinner set menu is served. At 21h30, guests can enjoy the nighttime bay view from the top deck, try night squid fishing, or watch a movie. Overnight onboard. Massage service remains available.

480 min

Morning Activities & Return to Hanoi

At 06:00, guests may participate in a Tai Chi session on the sundeck followed by a light breakfast. Afterwards, they explore the bay by canoe near Toi Sang cave. At 09:30, guests return to the cruise for check-out. At 10:00, the cruise sails back while serving brunch. At 10:30, a Vietnamese Tea Ceremony is held in the restaurant, where guests learn about Vietnamese tea culture with the crew. At 11:35, the cruise arrives at the quay in the southern bay area for disembarkation at Got Ferry. The program ends here. At 14:00, guests are returned to their drop-off point in Hanoi Old Quarter, concluding the trip.

480 min